Current Affairs

Indian Air Force (IAF)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in the multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25, which began in Greece on 31 March 2025.

UNESCO

UNESCO released the report “Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well” during the Nutrition for Growth event hosted by France.

Digital India Bhashini

DARPG signed a Master Service Agreement with Digital India Bhashini to implement a multimodal, multilingual e-Governance solution for CPGRAMS.

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with a funding of Rs.22,919 crore to make India Atmanirbhar in electronics supply chain on 28 March 2025.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

The Defence Ministry has signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters, Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth Rs.62,700 crore.

National Gene Bank

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, announced the establishment of the second National Gene Bank (NGB) as part of its efforts to ensure long-term food and nutritional security on 28 March 2025.

Latest World Social Protection Report (WSPR) 2024-26

Indias social protection coverage has doubled from 24.4 in 2021 to 48.8 in 2024, according to the latest World Social Protection Report (WSPR) 2024-26 by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with UNICEF YuWaah to create livelihood opportunities and enhance female workforce participation in rural India on 27 March 2025.

Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024

Parliament has passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, with the Rajya Sabha approving it on 26 March 2025.

Tavasya

The Indian Navys second Project 1135.6 additional follow-on frigate Tavasya has launched at Goa Shipyard Limiteds (GSL) facility in Goa.

Launch of the Make in India initiative

India has achieved the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in 2023-24 since the launch of the Make in India initiative, reaching a record Rs.1.27 lakh crore.

Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) inaugurated Samarthya.

Jal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain-2025

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil launched the nationwide campaign Jal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain-2025 at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in District Panchkula, Haryana on 22 March 2025.

Ministry of Coal said

The Ministry of Coal said, India produced a record one billion tonnes of coal in fiscal year 2024-25.

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved the construction of over 3.53 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans), Bengaluru, have signed an agreement for collaborative research and training aimed at enhancing mental health support and care for the Armed Forces on 20 March 2025.

World Happiness Report

The Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford released the World Happiness Report 2025 on March 20, the International Day of Happiness.

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for eight capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs.54,000 crore.

Telangana Annual Budget for 2025-26

Telanganas Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka presented the states annual budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly on 19 March 2025.

Anti-Doping ScienceInnovations and Challenges

Union Minister of Youth Affairs Sports and Labour Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) Annual Conference 2025 on 19 March 2025.

National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)

The Union Cabinet on 19 March 2025 approved the Revised National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), aimed at modernizing Indias dairy sector and ensuring its long-term growth.

Pioneering Solutions to End TB

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, inaugurated the India Innovation Summit “Pioneering Solutions to End TB” at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in Delhi on 18 March 2025.

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a dedicated mobile application for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme and urged more companies to join the programme on 17 March 2025.

Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs)

As per data from the Bureau of Immigration, India recorded 9.52 million Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in 2023, reflecting a 47.90 increase compared to 2022.

Women and Child Development (WCD)

Union Minister, Women and Child Development (WCD), Annpurna Devi participated in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which started at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

QS World University Rankings

According to the 15th edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, nine Indian institutions earned top-50 positions across various specific subject areas.

Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs)

India and Mauritius inked 8 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) to enhance strategic cooperation and economic collaboration between the two nations on 12 March 2025.

Prime Ministers Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0)

The Ministry of Education launched the third edition of the Prime Ministers Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0).

Pralhad Joshi

The New and Renewable Energy Ministry Pralhad Joshi said Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar, Muft Bijli Yojana has achieved a significant milestone by completing 10.09 lakh installations across the country as of the 11th of March 2025.

Joint Military Exercise Khanjar-XII

The opening ceremony of the Joint Military Exercise Khanjar-XII, which involved the special forces of India and Kyrgyzstan, was held at Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan, on 10 March 2025.

Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024

Parliament has passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 with the Rajya Sabha approving it on 10 March 2025.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Armenia for cooperation in the field of medical products regulation on 10 March 2025.

Madhav National Park of Madhya Pradesh

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has announced that Madhav National Park of Madhya Pradesh has became the countrys 58th Tiger Reserve on 8 March 2025.

The Wealth Report 2025

The London-based global property consultancy firm, Knight Frank, released the 19th edition of The Wealth Report 2025.

Panchayati Raj Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel

Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel launched the Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat in New Delhi on 5 March 2025.

The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)

The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited (TSMPL) have signed a Fiscal Support Agreement (FSA) to establish the countrys first commercial semiconductor fabrication unit in Dholera, Gujarat on 5 March 2025.

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)

The Union Government on 3 March 2025, approved the upgradation of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) as the countrys 25th and 26th Navratna companiesrespectively.

Population Status of River Dolphin in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a report titled Population Status of River Dolphin in India on 3 March 2025

Womens Role in Indias Financial Growth Story”

NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam unveiled a report titled “From Borrowers to Builders: Womens Role in Indias Financial Growth Story” on 3 March 2025