Current Affairs of March 2025

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Current Affairs of March 2025

IMMIGRATION AND FOREIGNERS BILL, 2025:
- This bill repeals four existing laws Foreigners Act, 1946, Passport (Entry into India) Act (1920), Registration of Foreigners Act (1939), and Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act (2000) which governs the services related to immigration and foreigners (refer to box).
- Key provisions of the Bill:
  - Grounds for Denying Entry or Stay: Foreigners can be denied entry if deemed a threat to national security, sovereignty, public health, or foreign relations.
  - Tracking of Foreigners: Institutions such as educational establishments, hospitals, and nursing homes will be required to report foreign nationals to immigration authorities.
  - Other: Stricter Penal Provisions (E.g. 5 years imprisonment or ₹5 lakh fine for entering India without valid documents).
SANSAD BHASHINI INITIATIVE:
- Lok Sabha and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) agreed to develop the Sansad Bhashini initiative for AI-powered multilingual Parliamentary operations.
- Aim: To leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance multilingual support (through Bhashini) and streamline parliamentary operations.
- Bhashini is an AI-powered language translation platform by MeitY.
FUTURE OF FREE SPEECH INDEX 2025:
- A new global survey by The Future of Free Speech ranks India 24th out of 33 countries for free speech support.
India also announced India’s new vision for the Global South, naming it “MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions)”.
SQUAD ALLIANCE:
- An informal minilateral alliance involving the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.
PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new Priority Sector Lending (PSL) guidelines, which came into effect on April 1, 2025.
- These guidelines are issued under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (Sections 21 & 35A read with Section 56).
- Applicability: To every Commercial Bank [including Regional Rural Bank (RRB), Small Finance Bank (SFB), Local Area Bank (LAB)] and Primary (Urban) Co-operative Bank (UCB) other than Salary Earners’ Bank.
- Priority Sector means those sectors which Government and RBI consider important for the country’s development and are to be given priority over other sectors(Eg: Agriculture, Health, Education, MSME etc).
50 YEARS OF MICROFINANCE:
- Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) Bank, started in Gujarat in 1974 as a cooperative bank marks the completion of 50 years of microfinance institution (MFI) in India.
UNIFIED PENSION SCHEME (UPS):
- Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Operationalisation of Unified Pension Scheme under National Pension System) Regulations, 2025 was notified to operationalize the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
- Implementing Agency: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
- Somanathan committee constituted in 2023 to restructure the New Pension System (NPS), based on its recommendations, the Universal Pension Scheme has been announced.
- Contributions: Individual Corpus: The monthly contribution of UPS Subscriber shall be 10% of the basic pay (including nonpractising allowance) and dearness allowance.
- Pool Corpus: Additional Central Government contribution at an estimated 5% of Basic Pay (including nonpracticing allowance) plus Dearness Allowance.
- Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN): PRAN is a Permanent Retirement Account Number allocated to subscriber opening/opting for UPS, and under which all the transactions are recorded by the CRA system.
- Payout under UPS: o Assured payout: It shall be payable at 50% of the average of the last 12 months Basic Pay (as certified by Head of Office) immediately prior to the date of superannuation or voluntary retirement or retirement.
- It is subject to completion of minimum 25 years of qualifying services by a UPS subscriber.
- Minimum Guaranteed Payout: It shall be Rs.10,000/- per month subject to completion of minimum 10 years of qualifying services by a UPS subscriber.
- Proportionate Payout: In case of Qualifying service period of 10 years to 25 years, proportionate payout shall be payable.
SAMARTH:
- Centre for Development of Telematics launches ‘Samarth’ a cutting edge Incubation Program for telecommunications and IT sectors.
- Aim: Encourage the development of sustainable and scalable business models, offer access to cutting-edge resources, and help Startups Bridge the gap from ideation to commercialization.

Current Affairs of March 2025

MISSILE ‘GANDIVA’:
- The DRDO has officially designated its air-to-air missile technology as “Gandiva.”
- Key Features of Gandiva/Astra MK-3
  - It is next in line of the Astra series, building upon the success of its predecessors, the Astra MK-1 and MK-2.
  - Propulsion System: It is powered by a Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet propulsion system, a cutting-edge technology that utilizes atmospheric oxygen as an oxidizer.
  - Speed: It can sustain supersonic speeds, reportedly up to Mach 4.5, over extended ranges of 300–350 kilometres.
ASHWINI:
- The Ministry of Defence inked a capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for Low Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) ‘Ashwini’ for the Indian Air Force.
- An active electronically scanned phased array radar based on state-of-the-art solid state technology.
- Indigenously developed by Electronics & Radar Development Establishment, DRDO.
- Having an instrumented range of 200 Km.
RIVER DOLPHINS:
- The first-ever comprehensive survey of river dolphins has revealed a population estimate of 6,327 dolphins mainly in the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus River basins.
- Conducted by: Survey was conducted by Wildlife Institute of India under Project Dolphin 2020.
- National Dolphin Day: October 5th is celebrated as “National Dolphin Day” to raise awareness.
58TH TIGER RESERVE (TR):
- Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh (M.P) became India’s 58th Tiger Reserve.
- It becomes ninth tiger reserve from M.P to get the recognition.
OKJÖKULL GLACIER:
- It is believed to be the first glacier to be officially declared dead due to climate change
- In 2014, the Okjökull glacier in Iceland was declared dead after it became so thin that it stopped moving.
WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT:
- World Happiness Report 2025 was published by Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, in partnership with Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and an independent editorial board.
- Finland ranks first, followed by Denmark and Iceland while India is ranked 118th out of 147 countries.
SWAVALAMBINI:
- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with NITI Aayog have launched Swavalambini— Women Entrepreneurship Programme.
- Impact: Aims for minimum 10% of trained participants to establish enterprises, fostering women-led economic growth in India.
PM-YUVA 3.0:
- Ministry Of Education Launches PM Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0).
- Aim: Aims to train young authors below 30 years of age to promote reading, writing, and book culture.
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE:
- Zimbabwean former swimmer Kirsty Coventry becomes the first female president of the IOC.
MEITY LAUNCHED MULTIPLE INITIATIVES TO BOOST THE AI ECOSYSTEM:
- AIKosha: IndiaAI Datasets Platform: A secured repository of datasets, AI models, and use cases with AI sandbox capabilities.
- IndiaAI Compute Portal: Provides subsidized AI compute, storage, and network services with access to 10,000+ graphics processing units (GPUs).
- AI Competency Framework: Equips public sector officials with AI skills and competency mapping.
- iGOT-AI for Government Officials: AI-powered personalized learning on the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
- About IndiaAI Mission: Launched: March 2024, with a budget of ₹10,371.92 crore.
AI WASHING:
- AI washing is the practice of overstating or misrepresenting the use of AI in products, services or business strategies.
- AI washing takes its name from greenwashing, which is when companies make false or misleading claims about positive impact they have on the environment.
NORTH INDIA’S FIRST NUCLEAR POWER PROJECT:
- North India’s first nuclear power project will be established in Gorakhpur, Haryana.
- Gorakhpur project consists of two twin units, each with a Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), for a total capacity of 2800 MW.
ABEL PRIZE:
- Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara (78) won the Abel Prize, often called the “Nobel of Mathematics.”
VIKRAMSHILA UNIVERSITY:
- Founded: By Pala king Dharmapala (8th-9th Century AD), it thrived alongside Nalanda.
JNANPITH AWARD:
- Vinod Kumar Shukla is selected for 59th Jnanpith Award. It is recognized as the highest literary award in India.
- Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rahti Thi । दीवार में एक खिड़की रहती थी [ साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार से पुरस्कृत उपन्यास ]
RASHTRIYA GOKUL MISSION:
- The Union Cabinet, has approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) to boost growth in livestock sector, with an additional outlay of 1000 crore during 15th Finance Commission cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Bathouism as official religion in BTR:
- The government of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam has included ‘Bathouism’ as an official option in the religion column of various application forms.
- Assam Government has also declared the second Tuesday of the traditional month of Magh as a state holiday for the festival of Bathou Puja.
Munin Borkotoki Literary Award:
- Nayanjyoti Sarma won the 2023 award for his short-story collection Jaal Kota Jui
- Papari Barman won the 2024 award for her short-story collection Poruwa Pohonia
Katha Baibhav & Sahitya Jyoti Awards:
- ‘Katha Baibhav’ award: Given to Mayur Bora for his contributions to writing.
- ‘Sahitya Jyoti’ award: Given to Ajanta(A writer from Arunachal Pradesh) for her acclaimed works of fiction.
Six indigenous languages as MoI:
- Assam government has designated six indigenous languages—Mising, Rabha, Karbi, Tiwa, Dimasa, and Deuri—as the medium of instruction at the foundational stage of schooling.
Moghai Ojah Award:
- Renowned filmmaker Jahnu Barua received the 15th Moghaj Ojah Award.
- The award was conferred at a ceremony organized by Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) in Jorhat.
Demise of Dr Khagesh Sen Deka:
- Demise of eminent Assamese litterateur Dr. Khagesh Sen Deka..
- Institutional Response: Condolence by Asam Sahitya Sabha, Assam’s premier literary body.
Gunotsav 2025:
- 5% of schools secured A+ and A grades.
- A+ category to 13,300 schools in 2025.
- Sivasagar district ranked as the top performer. Followed by Majuli and Charaideo.
- ₹25,000 incentive grants for 11,594 A+ grade schools from Gunotsav 2024.
Dolphin survey of Brahmaputra:
- 635 dolphins recorded in the Brahmaputra River basin. Challenges in Counting Dolphins.
Byrnihat tops Pollution List:
- Key findings from the 2024 World Air Quality Report:
  - Only 17% of global cities meet WHO air pollution guideline.
  - Seven countries met the WHO annual average PM2.5 guideline of 5 µg/m3: Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Estonia, Grenada, Iceland, and New Zealand.
  - Byrnihat in Meghalaya has been ranked the most polluted city in the world, with an annual average PM2.5 concentration of 128.2 µg/m3, surpassing even Delhi, according to the World Air Quality Report 2024 by IQAir.

Current Affairs of March 2025

New flowering Plant:
- Researchers from Gauhati University Discover New Flowering Plant Species in Goalpara.
- Assam is a biodiversity hotspot with over 4,500 species of flowering plants and ferns.
Characteristics of Torenia goalparensis:
- Belongs to the Linderniaceae family.
- Found flourishing in fallow rice fields.
Exercise Prachand Prahar:
- Tri-Service integrated exercise Prachand Prahar conducted by the Eastern Command of Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Held in high-altitude Himalayan terrain along the China border in Arunachal Pradesh.
Women of the Year:
- Purnima Devi Barman, a conservationist, is among 13 women selected for Time magazine’s Women of the Year 2025.
Pranab Baruah Silpi Award:
- Noted artist Dilip Tamuli received the Pranab Baruah Silpi Award at a prestigious function at Pranab Baruah Kalakshetra, Nagaon
- The award includes a gamusa, a certificate of appreciation, a memento, and a cash prize of ₹25,000
Demise of Dr Khagesh Sen Deka:
- Recent Event: Demise of eminent Assamese litterateur Dr. Khagesh Sen Deka
- Most Famous work: BYAKARAN: TATTVA ARU TATTVIK
- Earned Ph.D. on his work on ‘Evolution of Assamese Grammar’, significant for linguistic studies
Jhumoir Binandini:
- The dance is performed to celebrate various occasions, including harvest festivals, weddings, and community gatherings.
- More than 8600 dancers.
Assam Civilian Awards 2024:
- Assam Gaurav:
  - Gen. (Retd.) Rana Pratap Kalita, a son of Assam, served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command.
  - The general officer was awarded with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2023, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.
- Assam Saurav
  - the founding chairman of TCS, Subramaniam Ramadorai of Tamil Nadu;
  - Subramaniam Ramadorai was associated with the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Guwahati as the director for six years.
  - two scientists of Assam— Bappi Paul and Dr. Purabi Saikia;
  - singer Dwipen Baruah;
  - mobile theatre dramatist Hemanta Dutta; and
  - woman cricketer Uma Chetry
- Assam Gaurav Award
  - Phuleswari Dutta (vulture conservation);
  - Meenakshi Das (woman biker);
  - Partib Sundar Gogoi (prominent footballer);
  - Dhirendra Nath Paul (terracotta artiste);
  - Haridas Das (bell metal artiste);
  - Binong Teron (free coaching for competitive exams);
  - Nazrul Hoque (aquaculture);
  - Biswajit Bora (integrated agricultural farming);
  - Bharat Kalita (milk revolution);
  - Barlangfa Narzary (Bodo literature and culture);
  - Ram Sasoni (tea community folk dance);
  - Upamanyu Borkakoty (startup); and
  - David Pratim Gogoi (startup).
ASSAMSAT:
- Assam Government to Launch Its Own Satellite ‘ASSAMSAT’
- In a landmark move, the Assam state government has announced plans to launch its own satellite, ASSAMSAT, to bolster data access for crucial socioeconomic initiatives and enhance border security.
Tiwa Sahitya Sabha:
- The 13th triennial central conference of the Tiwa Sahitya Sabha (Tiwa Mathanlai Takhra) to be held from March 21 to 23 at Oujari in Morigaon district, Assam.
- Book releases: A souvenir titled Charang and a magazine ‘Thurang’ in the Tiwa language to be launched.
- Jungal Balahu was the son of King Arimatta, the Tiwa King.
Lakshahira Das:
- Lakshahira Das was a noted social worker, educationist, poet, and journalist.
- Besides authoring a number of books, including Prathama, Gitarghya, Lakshahirar Geet, Pranor Muktidhara, Tapashi, Prangangha, Surya aru Sagoror Sadhu, etc
- Das retired from Gauhati University as Head of the Department of Education in 1993.