INTERNATIONAL NEWS (Daily GK Update)
US Administration News
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education, returning control of education to individual states.
Trump administration is considering recognizing Russia’s control of Crimea as part of its peace efforts for the Ukraine war.
Russia-Ukraine Developments
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone call to discuss a ceasefire proposal for the ongoing conflict.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged world leaders to maintain pressure on Russia to support a ceasefire.
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov announced a new round of Russia-US talks scheduled for March 24 in Riyadh (Capital: Saudi Arabia).
Turkey Unrest
Thousands of Turks protested against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, with opposition parties holding President Recep Tayyip Erdogan responsible.
Imamoglu made a social media post accusing Erdogan of corruption and calling on judiciary members to oppose injustice.
China Developments
China’s police chief met with the head of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in Beijing to discuss deepening cooperation in cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, and combating cross-border crimes.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced plans to travel to China in April to meet with President Xi Jinping.
Middle East & Africa
The Sudanese army seized full control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum, marking a significant advance in the two-year conflict.
Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development signed agreements with UNICEF to provide $1.5 million for Gaza’s water sector and $2 million for education in Lebanon.
Aviation & Travel
Heathrow Airport announced plans to restart operations on Saturday after disruptions.
Indonesian Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano eruption spewed ash clouds over 8 kilometers high, causing an Australian airline to cancel flights to Bali.
NATIONAL NEWS (Daily GK Update)
Economic Updates
India’s forex reserves increased by $305 million to reach $654.271 billion in the week ending March 14, according to the Reserve Bank of India.
RBI board approved the central bank’s budget for the accounting year 2025-26.
Government Initiatives
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission with a total allocation of ₹3,400 crore to enhance livestock sector growth.
The mission aims to boost milk production, genetic improvement, and farmer incomes while preserving indigenous bovine breeds.
Diplomatic Relations
Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh held discussions with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates in New Delhi to expand private sector participation in India’s innovation initiatives.
US President Donald Trump indicated that India may reduce tariffs on American goods ahead of the April 2 deadline for implementing reciprocal tariffs.
Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Peru’s Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister, Úrsula Desilú León Chempén, in New Delhi to strengthen economic ties.
India requested the US to designate Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization due to alleged anti-India activities.
National Infrastructure & Events
Hyderabad will host the 72nd Miss World 2025 from May 7-31, featuring contestants from 140 countries, highlighting Telangana’s culture and heritage.
The Philippines has proposed that India join the ‘Squad’ strategic alliance to counter China’s expansionist tactics in the South China Sea.
Political Developments
Karnataka Assembly passed a bill suspending 18 BJP MLAs for six months for disrupting the proceedings of the Assembly.
India ranked 24th among 33 countries in the Future of Free Speech report, reflecting concerns regarding the protection of controversial speech.
Punjab Police reopened National Highway 44 after clearing protest sites maintained by farmers for 13 months.
Sports News
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from international cricket in December, was honored with a road named after him in Chennai.
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