NATIONAL NEWS
Delhi Budget 2025-26 Presented with Record Allocation
Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta presented the budget with a historic allocation of Rs 1 lakh crore
The budget marks a 31.5% increase from the previous year, focusing on infrastructure development, social welfare, healthcare, education, and economic growth
Archaeological Discoveries by ASI
Archaeological Survey of India discovered over 110 megalithic burial sites near Malampuzha Dam in Palakkad, Kerala, dating back to the Iron Age
Excavations in Ratnagiri, Odisha revealed Buddhist antiquities offering insights into Vajrayana Buddhism and its connections with Southeast Asia
Justice Harish Tandon to Take Oath as Orissa High Court Chief Justice
The swearing-in ceremony will be held on March 26 in Cuttack
Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati will administer the oath of office
The position had remained vacant since January 19 after Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh’s retirement
Varanasi Civic Body Introduces Ghat Event Charges
Organizers will now have to pay ₹880 per square meter for events on Ganga ghats
Plans for a Dolphin Safari in Varanasi also announced
Ganga-Sharda River Corridor Development
New corridor development initiative announced in Uttarakhand
Project aims to improve connectivity and environmental conservation
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
North Korea Tests New Surface-to-Air Missile System
Test coincided with the conclusion of the annual Freedom Shield military exercise conducted by South Korea (Capital: Seoul) and the United States (Capital: Washington D.C.)
South Korea has warned against further provocations, emphasizing security risks posed by North Korea’s missile developments
Global Leaders Influence Rankings
Recent approval ratings show Narendra Modi (Prime Minister, India) leading global approval ratings at 75%
Followed by Claudia Sheinbaum (President, Mexico, Capital: Mexico City) at 66%
Javier Milei (President, Argentina, Capital: Buenos Aires) at 65%
Karin Keller-Sutter (President, Switzerland, Capital: Bern) at 63%
Donald Trump (President, United States, Capital: Washington D.C.) at 52%
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Space Technology Fund Management Appointed
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre appointed SIDBI Venture Capital Limited to manage a ₹1,000 crore spacetech fund
Initiative aims to support space technology startups in India
MSME Classification Criteria Revised
Government of India has increased investment and turnover limits for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
New classification effective from April 1, 2025
Mobile Phone Export Growth
India’s mobile phone exports grew by 54% in the first 11 months of FY25
Growth surpassed government estimates, indicating strong manufacturing sector performance
India’s Forex Reserves Increase
Reserves rose by USD 305 million, reaching USD 654.271 billion
Demonstrates continued economic stability despite global uncertainties
Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Ecosystem Development
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited signed an MoU with BluJ Aerospace, ANERT (Kerala), and Cochin International Airport Limited
Partnership aims to develop first hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft ecosystem globally
SEBI to Ease Foreign Investor Norms
Securities and Exchange Board of India to revise regulations for foreign investors
Also reviewing regulations for nonprofits on social stock exchanges
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
Ajay Seth Appointed as Finance Secretary
Appointment effective from March 24, 2025
Brings over three decades of experience in economic policy and financial management
Ashok Singh Thakur Becomes INTACH President
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage appointed new president on March 22, 2025
Announcement made during the Annual General Meeting at New Delhi headquarters
SPORTS
India Wins Kabaddi World Cup 2025
Indian teams secured victories in both men’s and women’s tournaments
Victory reinforces India’s dominance in the sport
IPL 2025 Update
Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians in recent match
Delhi Capitals played against Lucknow Super Giants in the first match of the season
BCCI introduced new rules, including lifting the ban on using saliva on the ball
Sunil Chhetri’s Successful International Return
Scored in his comeback match, leading India to a 3-0 victory against the Maldives
Performance highlights his continued importance to the national team
Oscar Piastri Wins Chinese Grand Prix
Formula 1 season continues with Australian driver claiming victory
Further establishes his growing reputation in motorsport
India Bids for 2030 Commonwealth Games
Formal bid submitted to host the prestigious multi-sport event
Would be India’s second time hosting after the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games
IMPORTANT DAYS
Shaheed Diwas Observed on March 23
Nation paid tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev
Commemorates their martyrdom for India’s independence struggle
International Day for the Right to the Truth
Observed on March 24, 2025
Dedicated to the right to truth concerning gross human rights violations and for the dignity of victims
