- Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Workshop on Sustainability & Circularity in the Dairy Sector on March 3, 2025, in New Delhi. The event focused on promoting sustainable practices, launching the NDDB Sustain Plus Project. It aims to achieve White Revolution 2.0 with environmental and economic goals.
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- The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan on March 4, 2025, during a National Workshop of Women Elected Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions in New Delhi. This initiative is a targeted capacity-building program designed to empower Women Elected Representatives (WERs) in rural governance.
- The non-food credit growth of India's banking system slowed to 12.5% year-on-year in January 2025, compared to 16.2% last year. The decline is due to slower growth in services and personal loans, though credit to agriculture and industry showed improvement. Despite this, it marked a three-month high.
- The U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs on India and China from April 2, 2025, targeting unfair tariff practices. Key industries like pharmaceuticals, textiles, and IT services are likely to be affected. This move aims to address trade imbalances and safeguard American industries. It underscores a tougher stance on global trade policies.
- Indian Grandmaster Pa Iniyan won the 38th Cannes International Open Chess Tournament on March 2, 2025, held in Cannes, France. The event featured participants from 25 countries, including six Grandmasters. Iniyan remained undefeated, securing the title with 7.5 points in the sport of chess.
- The 9th Mission Steering Group (MSG) meeting of the National Health Mission was held on March 4, 2025, in New Delhi, chaired by Union Health Minister JP Nadda. Discussions covered India's MMR reduction to 100, empowering ASHA workers, and expanding telemedicine and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. The MSG guides health policies and governance.
- The International Radiobiology Conference on Space Radiation and Human Space Missions took place from February 27 to March 1, 2025, in New Delhi, chaired by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood. Organized by INMAS-DRDO, the event aimed to address space radiation risks and develop biomedical countermeasures. The theme was "Biological Effects of Space Radiation and Human Space Missions" with discussions on astronaut safety for future space missions.
- Levi's has named Diljit Dosanjh as its global brand ambassador on March 5, 2025, making him the first Punjabi artist to achieve this role. This partnership celebrates his influence in music, cinema, and style.
- Yamandú Orsi was sworn in as Uruguay's new President on March 1, 2025. He represents the Broad Front, a left-wing coalition, and is the third president from this group in Uruguay's history.
- On March 3, 2025, Christian Stocker was sworn in as Austria’s Chancellor, leading a new ÖVP-SPÖ-Neos coalition. The ceremony followed a five-month deadlock after the September 2024 election, excluding the far-right FPÖ.
- Renowned Marathi travel writer Dr. Meena Prabhu passed away on March 1, 2025, in Pune at the age of 85. She was known for her engaging travelogues like Majha London and Turknama, offering rich cultural insights.
Questions:
Q.1 Dr. Meena Prabhu, who passed away on March 1, 2025, was known for her contributions to which literary genre?a) Travel writing
b) Historical fiction
c) Science fiction
d) Poetry
Answer: a) Dr. Meena Prabhu was a renowned Marathi travel writer, famous for works like Majha London and Turknama, offering rich cultural insights.
Q.2 Who won the 38th Cannes International Open Chess Tournament held in France in March 2025?
a) Praggnanandhaa R
b) Vidit Gujrathi
c) Arjun Erigaisi
d) Pa Iniyan
a) Praggnanandhaa R
b) Vidit Gujrathi
c) Arjun Erigaisi
d) Pa Iniyan
Answer: d) Indian Grandmaster Pa Iniyan secured the title, remaining undefeated with 7.5 points in a field of participants from 25 countries.
