Daily GK Update for Competitive Exams – March 10, 2025
National Updates
CISF Raising Day
Observed every year on March 10 to commemorate the founding of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in 1969.
Originally tasked with safeguarding critical industrial infrastructure, starting with 2,800 personnel.
Karnataka’s Education Overhaul
Bangalore City University renamed to Manmohan Singh Bengaluru University to recognize the former PM’s contributions.
Major reforms include:
Recruitment drive for 2,000 vacant faculty positions.
₹275 crore infrastructure upgrade for government colleges.
Hiring industry experts as Professors of Practice in engineering institutions.
Parliament Session Highlights
Second phase of the Budget Session focuses on the Waqf Bill and concerns about duplicate voter IDs.
Global Engagement
PM Modi’s Mauritius Tour (March 11–12)
To inaugurate India-funded projects:
Civil Service College
Upgraded Area Health Centre
Strengthens maritime cooperation under India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision.
Economic Developments
RBI’s Regulatory Action
Fined four non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) ₹76.6 lakh for violating peer-to-peer lending guidelines.
Insurance Sector Update
SBI Life introduced Smart Future Star and Smart Platina Young Achiever policies to support children’s education and career planning.
State-Level News
Madhya Pradesh Political Row
Opposition protests against Panchayat Minister Prahlad Patel over remarks criticizing rural communities.
Himachal Pradesh Budget Session
Governor outlines priorities; full budget presentation scheduled for March 26.
Uttar Pradesh Education Policy
Cabinet approves regularization of Shiksha Mitras (guest teachers) to address staff shortages.
Collaborations & Leadership
Mercedes-Benz & DPIIT Partnership
Agreement focuses on advancing sustainable manufacturing and improving road safety standards.
Coal India-IIT Hyderabad Alliance
Joint research on clean coal technologies and workforce training programs.
Judicial Updates
Engineer Rashid’s Bail Plea
Delhi High Court reviews petition allowing the leader to attend Parliament despite ongoing terror-funding charges.
