National:
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy on March 15, 2025, in Dergaon, Assam. The academy, named after the legendary Ahom general, offers modern facilities like smart classrooms and weapon simulators for advanced police training. It aims to enhance law enforcement infrastructure and instill the values of bravery and patriotism.
.png "Current Affairs One - Liner : 16th & 17th March 2025")
- India and New Zealand initiated discussions on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on March 16, 2025, with talks led by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay.
- The ‘UN80 Initiative’ was announced by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on March 12, 2025, to improve the efficiency of UN operations as it marks 80 years. The initiative focuses on financial restructuring, operational improvements, and program alignment with global priorities.
- The RBI announced the ‘on Tap’ Cohort under its Regulatory Sandbox on March 13, 2025, focusing on climate change risks and sustainable finance. It aims to foster innovation in green finance, build sustainable financial ecosystems, and address climate-related risks. The RBI also plans to host a ‘Greenathon’ to encourage climate-focused financial solutions.
- Hockey Jharkhand was crowned the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Champion on March 12, 2025, after defeating Hockey Haryana in a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout. The event took place at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana.
- On March 17, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) app in New Delhi. The app simplifies access to internships, especially for youth from Tier II and III cities, offering features like easy registration and real-time updates. PMIS aims to provide one crore internships over five years with financial support for participants.
- Arvind Singh Mewar, a prominent descendant of the legendary Rajput king Maharana Pratap and the 76th Custodian of the House of Mewar, passed away at the age of 81 on March 16, 2025, in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
- Veteran Tamil actor-comedian Bindu Ghosh passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 76, in Chennai after a prolonged illness. She acted in over 100 Tamil films and was celebrated for her exceptional comedic talent in classics like "Kozhi Koovuthu".
- Renowned Odia poet Ramakanta Rath passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 91, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Known for modernist works like "Sri Radha" and "Saptama Rutu", he revolutionized Odia literature.
- Veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan passed away on March 17, 2025, at the age of 84, in New Delhi. He served as Union Minister for Transport and Agriculture in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government.
Questions:
Q.1 Which team won the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship on March 12, 2025?a) Hockey Punjab
b) Hockey Haryana
c) Hockey Jharkhand
d) Hockey Karnataka
Answer: c) Hockey Jharkhand won the championship after defeating Hockey Haryana in a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout.
Q.2 What is the primary focus of the ‘on Tap’ Cohort under RBI’s Regulatory Sandbox announced on March 13, 2025?
a) Climate change risks and sustainable finance
b) Digital lending reforms
c) Cryptocurrency regulations
d) Rural banking expansion
a) Climate change risks and sustainable finance
b) Digital lending reforms
c) Cryptocurrency regulations
d) Rural banking expansion
Answer: a) The RBI’s ‘on Tap’ Cohort aims to foster innovation in green finance and build sustainable financial ecosystems while addressing climate-related financial risks.
