World Current Affairs — All time
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Thu, 06 Mar 2025
DARPG deepens work with Right to Services Commissioners of 10 states on CPGRAMS
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) said on 6 March 2025 that it is deepening collaboration with the Right to Services Commissioners of 10 states to improve service delivery.
Jitendra Singh flags off CSIR e-Tractor roadshow from Jammu to Kanyakumari
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh flagged off the CSIR-developed e-Tractor's nationwide roadshow from Jammu to Kanyakumari on 6 March 2025 and inaugurated an E-Tiller of CSIR-CMERI.
Mandaviya opens EPFO's Telangana zonal office in Hyderabad; says EPFO 3.0 will allow ATM withdrawals
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the office complex of EPFO's Zonal Office Telangana and Regional Office at Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on 6 March 2025.
Wed, 05 Mar 2025
Cabinet approves revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme with new Pashu Aushadhi component
The Union Cabinet on 5 March 2025 approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) with an outlay of ₹3,880 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26, adding a new Pashu Aushadhi component.
Cabinet approves Sonprayag–Kedarnath and Govindghat–Hemkund Sahib ropeways under Parvatmala
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 5 March 2025 approved the 12.9-km Sonprayag–Kedarnath and the 12.4-km Govindghat–Hemkund Sahib Ji ropeways in Uttarakhand under the Parvatmala Pariyojana.
New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore to reach Champions Trophy 2025 final
New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 5 March 2025, setting up a final against India in Dubai.
MoS Pabitra Margherita receives Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados on behalf of PM Modi
Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita received the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a ceremony in Bridgetown on 5 March 2025.
India Semiconductor Mission and Tata sign Fiscal Support Agreement for Dholera semiconductor fab
The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Tata Electronics and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing signed a Fiscal Support Agreement on 5 March 2025 for India's first commercial semiconductor fab at Dholera, Gujarat.
12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum ends in Jaipur with adoption of the Jaipur Declaration
The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded in Jaipur on 5 March 2025 with member countries unanimously adopting the 'Jaipur Declaration'.
Panchayati Raj Ministry launches Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats initiative; one per district
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj held a National Convention on Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats in New Delhi on 5 March 2025, aiming for at least one such model gram panchayat in every district.
President Murmu opens second edition of Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav, on South India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second edition of 'Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav', showcasing the culture of South India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 5 March 2025.
NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub releases paper on quantum computing and national security
NITI Aayog announced its Frontier Tech Hub on 5 March 2025 and, with the Data Security Council of India, released a paper titled 'Quantum Computing: National Security Implications & Strategic Preparedness'.
World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 opens in New Delhi on theme of partnerships for climate solutions
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the inaugural session of TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 in New Delhi on 5 March 2025, held on the theme 'Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions'.
Tue, 04 Mar 2025
DRDO completes high-altitude trials of indigenous OBOGS-based life support system for LCA Tejas
DRDO's Bengaluru-based Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL) successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the indigenous On-Board Oxygen Generating System-based Integrated Life Support System for the LCA Tejas on 4 March 2025.
India beat Australia by four wickets in Dubai to reach Champions Trophy 2025 final; Kohli scores 84
India beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 4 March 2025, with Virat Kohli's 84 earning him Player of the Match.
Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi flag off India's first trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks
Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi flagged off the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, built by Tata Motors, in New Delhi on 4 March 2025.
PM Modi inaugurates Vantara wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara, a wildlife conservation, rescue and rehabilitation initiative in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on 4 March 2025.
54th National Safety Day observed on theme 'Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat'
India observed National Safety Day on 4 March 2025, starting the 54th National Safety Week (4–10 March) on the theme 'Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat'.
Panchayati Raj Ministry launches 'Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan' for women panchayat leaders
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the 'Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan' for capacity building of women elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions in New Delhi on 4 March 2025.
Fifth Lineman Diwas observed on 4 March with theme 'Seva, Suraksha, Swabhiman'
The Central Electricity Authority, with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, marked the fifth edition of Lineman Diwas in New Delhi on 4 March 2025 on the theme 'Seva, Suraksha, Swabhiman'.
Two-day Visitor's Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan ends; President calls for strong academia-industry links
The two-day Visitor's Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan concluded on 4 March 2025, with President Droupadi Murmu urging heads of higher education institutions to build a strong academia-industry interface.
Sonowal lays foundation stone of 37-bed patient care block at AMCH Dibrugarh, funded by Oil India CSR
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of a 37-bed patient care cabin block at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh, on 4 March 2025.
Air Chief inaugurates 16th 'Jumbo' Majumdar International Seminar on aerospace power
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh inaugurated the 16th 'Jumbo' Majumdar International Seminar, organised by the Centre for Air Power Studies, on 4 March 2025.
PM Modi meets Princess Astrid of Belgium, who is leading a 300-member Economic Mission to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium in New Delhi on 4 March 2025 and appreciated her leading a 300-member Belgian Economic Mission to India.
INS Kuthar of the Eastern Fleet arrives at Colombo on mission deployment
INS Kuthar, an Eastern Fleet ship of the Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command, arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 4 March 2025 during a mission deployment in the Indian Ocean Region.
Mon, 03 Mar 2025
PM Modi chairs 7th meeting of National Board for Wildlife at Gir; 16th Asiatic lion estimation announced
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Gir National Park, Gujarat, on World Wildlife Day, 3 March 2025, and announced the 16th Asiatic lion population estimation in 2025.
Five pilot projects for hydrogen buses and trucks launched under National Green Hydrogen Mission
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 3 March 2025 that it has sanctioned five pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission for 37 hydrogen buses and trucks and 9 refuelling stations.
Defence Secretary presents Empowered Committee report on IAF capability enhancement to Raksha Mantri
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presented the report of the Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of the Indian Air Force to Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 3 March 2025.
Heavy Water Board and BARC begin building Iodine-Sulphur process hydrogen demonstration plant in Mumbai
The Heavy Water Board, with BARC, held the groundbreaking of a demonstration plant to produce hydrogen by thermochemical splitting of water using the Iodine-Sulphur process at Chembur, Mumbai, on 3 March 2025.
India and Nepal sign MoU on cooperation in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, on 3 March 2025.