National Affairs
Delimitation Debate Intensifies
A significant debate has emerged regarding delimitation potentially threatening India’s federal structure
Concerns raised about reinforcing existing cultural, economic, and political divisions between north and south India
Maintaining the current distribution of Lok Sabha seats would help preserve national unity
56th CISF Raising Day Celebration
The Central Industrial Security Force celebrated its 56th Raising Day with grand ceremonies in Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended as the chief guest of the event
CDS Highlights Need for Counter Drone Systems
The Chief of Defense Staff emphasized the urgent requirement for holistic counter unmanned aerial systems (CUAS) for the Armed Forces
This addresses the increasing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems in modern warfare
CUAS systems are designed to detect, track, and neutralize drone threats
State News
Assam to Launch Its Own Satellite ‘ASSAMSAT’
Assam announced plans to launch ASSAMSAT, becoming the first Indian state to have its own satellite
Revealed by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog during the 2025-26 state budget presentation
The satellite will enhance data access for socio-economic initiatives, agriculture, disaster management, and border security
Gully Erosion Crisis in India
Gully erosion now affects 77 districts across India
The issue is primarily concentrated in eastern regions of the country
Poses significant challenges to agricultural productivity and land management
Banking & Finance
RBI Imposes Penalties on NBFCs
Reserve Bank of India levied penalties totaling ₹76.6 lakh on four Non-Banking Financial Companies
Penalties imposed for regulatory non-compliance under Section 58G of the RBI Act, 1934, and Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
Violations included governance lapses, reporting issues, fair lending breaches, and fraud risk management failures
SBI Life Insurance Launches New Child Plans
SBI Life Insurance introduced two new child insurance plans: ‘SBI Life – Smart Future Star’ and ‘SBI Life – Smart Platina Young Achiever’
Plans designed to secure children’s financial future amid rising education costs
Provides assured financial protection for children’s aspirations
Business News
Salman Khan Becomes Brand Ambassador for GRM
GRM Overseas Limited launched a marketing campaign for its 10X Classic Chakki Fresh Atta featuring Salman Khan
Campaign titled “Better Half Ki Better Choice” emphasizes quality, hygiene, and nutritional value
Uses the tagline “10 Ka Dum” to promote branded packaged wheat flour over traditional unpackaged alternatives
Defense & Security
India Signs $248 Million Deal with Russia for Tank Engines
India signed a $248 million agreement with Russia’s Rosoboronexport to acquire 1,000 HP engines for T-72 battle tanks
Deal includes technology transfer to Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd for licensed production
Agreement aims to boost the Indian Army’s mobility and combat capability while strengthening domestic defense manufacturing
Naval Training Squadron Concludes Thailand Visit
The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy completed its visit to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand
The squadron included INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera
The visit featured joint exercises, professional exchanges, and PASSEX exercise with HTMS Huahin on March 4, 2025
TROPEX 2025 Naval Exercise Concludes
Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) 2025, the Indian Navy’s flagship combat drill, concluded successfully
Exercise conducted from January to March 2025 across the Indian Ocean Region, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal
Saw participation from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard to enhance joint-force coordination
International Relations
Khanjar-XII Exercise Between India and Kyrgyzstan
The 12th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise, Khanjar-XII, commenced in Kyrgyzstan
Exercise scheduled from March 10 to 23, 2025, continuing a bilateral military tradition started in 2011
Aims to enhance military cooperation and interoperability between the two nations
Trump Proposes Renegotiating Iran Nuclear Deal
US President Donald Trump has proposed renegotiating the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
This comes despite his previous withdrawal from the agreement in 2018
Tensions remain high with Iran significantly increasing its uranium enrichment levels
Chinese Radar System Monitoring Capabilities
A Yunnan-based Long-Range Phased Array Radar (LPAR) can monitor deep into Indian territory
System capable of tracking missile tests conducted from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island
Raises strategic surveillance concerns for India’s defense establishment
Sports
India Wins ICC Champions Trophy 2025
India secured its third ICC Champions Trophy title, defeating New Zealand in the final
The tournament showcased India’s continued dominance in international cricket
Environment & Wildlife
Pelicans and Painted Storks at Visakhapatnam Zoo
Following Cyclone Hudhud, painted storks and pelicans now roam freely at Visakhapatnam’s zoo
These large water birds are displaying their elegance in a natural setting within the zoo premises
Highlights successful wildlife conservation efforts post-natural disaster
Exam-Specific Tips
Remember to correlate these current affairs with static portions of your syllabus. For example:
Connect the delimitation debate with Indian polity fundamentals
Link the ASSAMSAT initiative with science and technology developments in India
Associate defense exercises with India’s international relations framework
Relate environmental news with biodiversity conservation efforts
