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On March 5 2025, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) has approved the following proposals:
Revision of Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme with a total outlay of
The construction of a from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji in under the National Ropeways Development Programme (NRDP)– Parvatmala Pariyojana at a total cost of 
The construction of a connecting Sonprayag to Kedarnath in  under NRDP – Parvatmala Pariyojana, at a total cost of 

Chief Minister– Pushkar Singh Dhami
Gurmit Singh
Dehradun
Tehri Dam, Tumaria Dam, Maneri Dam

Prime Minister (PM) paid a 3-day visit to Gujarat from March 1 to March 03, 2025 focusing on wildlife conservation.

The center ‘Vantata’ was established by Mumbai(Maharashtra) based Reliance Industries Limited(RIL) and the Reliance Foundation.

PM Narendra Modi announced the to be conducted in May 2025.

It is constituted by the Government of India(GoI) under Section 5A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA).

– PM Narendra Modi
– New Delhi(Delhi)
– 2003

On 4 March 2025, Geological Survey of India () celebrated its  with a grand ceremony at its headquarters in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB).

.During the event, Union minister G. Kishan Reddy, launched two significant digital initiatives: the (App) and the Geo-heritage App

On March 2, 2025, the GSI organized a nationwide walkathon across 27 locations to kick off its 175th Foundation year celebrations, promoting fitness and raising awareness about geoscience, with the theme “Geoscience for a Safe World”.

The is one of the geological surveys in the world and the second oldest survey in India after the Survey of India (founded in 1767).
Director General () – Asit Saha
– Kolkata, West Bengal(WB)
– 1851

On March 5, 2025, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (), Government of India (GoI), launched a ‘Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats ()’ initiative at the National Convention at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi (Delhi). It was launched as a key part of the International Women’s Day celebration on March 8, 2025.

 The event was graced by Union Minister of State (MoS) , Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Union MoS , MoPR, Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary of MoPR, Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary of MoPR and along with representatives from various Ministries/Departments, State Institutes of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD&PRs), and international organizations, including United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

The model panchayats will reflect India’s Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s vision of creating safer, more inclusive, and socially just Gram Panchayats, helping achieve a Viksit Bharat through Viksit Panchayats.
Initiatives Launched,

This digital platform uses technology to track, analyze, and enhance women’s participation and welfare at the grassroots level.

MoPR will also organize a nationwide Mahila Gram Sabha on 8th March 2025 in all Gram Panchayats to promote the goals of the Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative at the grassroots level.

– Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh (Constituency- Munger, Bihar)
Minister of State () – S.P. Singh Baghel (Constituency- Agra, Uttar Pradesh, UP)

The Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in the Asia & the Pacific was held from at Rajasthan International Centre in . The theme of 2025 forum is ‘Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific’.

During the event, Union Minister Manohar Lal along with Chief Minister (CM) of Rajasthan jointly inaugurated the

The forum concluded successfully, with the adoption of the by the member countries. It is a non-political, non-binding commitment that will guide the next 10 years of efforts towards resource efficiency and sustainable urban growth.

Manohar Lal Khattar (Constituency- Karnal, Haryana)
Minister of State Tokhan Sahu (Constituency- Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh)

On 5 March 2025, the India Semiconductor Mission (), Tata Electronics Private Limited (), and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited () have signed a Fiscal Support Agreement () to establish commercial semiconductor fabrication unit in Dholera, Gujarat.

TEPL’s semiconductor fab in Dholera () has a total investment of over with a capacity of 50,000 wafer starts per month (WSPM).
The Government of India (GoI), through ISM, has pledged 50% fiscal support on a pari-passu basis for qualified project expenses, demonstrating a consistent national commitment to developing a world-class semiconductor ecosystem within India.
The project is estimated to generate over direct and indirect skilled jobs. TEPL will provide worldwide knowledge to India’s semiconductor business through a collaboration with Taiwan-based Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC).
The facility will serve the expanding needs of international markets in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), communications, computing, and automobiles.
This initiative demonstrates India’s commitment to building a strong semiconductor ecosystem and reducing reliance on foreign chip manufacture.

The ISM was launched in with a total financial outlay of by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ().
The programme aims to provide financial assistance to companies investing in semiconductors, display manufacturing, and the design ecosystem.
ISM has been serving as the nodal agency for efficient, coherent and smooth implementation of the schemes approved under the Semicon India Programme.
The following four schemes have been introduced under ISM:

In March 2025, National Institution for Transforming India () launched the ‘Frontier Tech Hub ()’, a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming India into a technology-driven economy and released a strategic paper on quantum computing titled “” in partnership with Noida (Uttar Pradesh) based Data Security Council of India ().
NITI-FTH will function as a frontier technology action tank, promoting advanced technical ideas to help India’s economic and social development.

The strategic paper focuses on quantum computing’s rapid progress and transformational possibilities in a variety of domains, including defence, intelligence, and cybersecurity.

 The Government of India(GoI) had launched the National Quantum Mission(NQM) in 2023 with a budget outlay of Rs.6,003 crore to develop an indigenous quantum technology ecosystem.

In March 2025, Nagpur (Maharashtra) based Solar Industries India Limited (SIIL) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, , has signed a contract worth with the Ministry of Defence (), Government of India (GoI), for the supply of multi-mode hand grenade.

The agreement will boost India’s defence manufacturing capabilities and aligns with the government’s vision of self-reliance in defence.
SIIL is the flagship company of the Solar Group. Bulk explosives, packaged explosives, and initiating systems are produced by SIIL and its subsidiaries and are used in the mining, infrastructure, and building sectors.

In March 2025, London (the United Kingdom, UK)-based global property consultant firm released the edition of ‘The Wealth Report 2025’.  As per the report, India ranked at position globally with estimated High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) in 2024, marking an increase of  compared to 80,686 HNWIs in 2024.

The report has projected that the population of India’s HNWIs will increase i.e. to 93,753 HNWIs  by
globally with Indian billionaires in 2024, of which 26 joined the list of billionaires last year (up from just 7 in 2019).

William Beardmore Gray
Chairman & Managing Director  Shishir Baijal
London, the United Kingdom (UK)
1896

In March 2025, , Chairperson of Kailash Group of Hospitals, received a at the ‘5th Annual Summit of BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Women’s Entrepreneurship & Empowerment(WE) and Felicitations 2025’ in New Delhi, Delhi. The theme of the Summit was ‘Women Changemakers: Transforming the World, Shaping the Future’.

Uma Sharma is a renowned Obstetrician and Gynecologist, and serves as a Director on the Board of Kailash Group. With nearly four decades of expertise, she has played a vital role in improving access to healthcare services and empowering women through self-reliance.
The award recognizes her significant contributions at both national and international levels, particularly in healthcare and women’s empowerment.
During the event, a new initiative was launched to support women traders and entrepreneurs, helping them expand businesses, build networks, and promote collaboration.

In March 2025, , Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bengaluru (Karnataka) based Zerodha, was named the Ernst and Young ()

Nithin Kamath is a self-made entrepreneur, who turned Zerodha into a billion-dollar company. He was recognized for his innovative low-margin, high-volume brokerage model that reshaped the industry.
He will now represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year(WEOY) Awards in Monte Carlo, Monaco in June 2025.
 , Chairman of Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to India’s financial sector and , former Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was honored with the Special Jury Award for his instrumental role in advancing India’s space missions.

In March 2025, Mumbai(Maharashtra) based the Reserve Bank of India () appointed as its new Executive Director () effective from 3rd March 2025, where he will oversee the Department of Statistics and Information Management () and the .

With more than thirty years of experience, Joshi has worked a lot in the fields of statistics, information technology, and cyber risk management.
He has served as a faculty member at the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) in Hyderabad.
He holds a certification as an associate from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (CAIIB).

In March 2025, Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN) based , India’s largest tyre manufacturer, announced the appointment of the Indian cricketer and vice-captain of Team India for the 2025 International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy, as its new

Shubman Gill, who was recently ranked as the No. 1 One Day International (ODI) batter in the ICC Men’s Player Rankings 2025.
This partnership will span all of his future cricket tournaments. This comes alongside their ongoing relationship with India’s star batsman,
With this, Shubman Gill joins an exclusive group of cricket legends, including Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Brian Lara, who have all graced the iconic MRF bat.

On March 4, 2025, the Competition Commission of India has approved the following proposals:
Singapore based TPG Scion Singapore Private Limited acquired a stake in Pune (Maharashtra) basedSchott Poonawalla Private Limited by a secondary purchase from Pune (Maharashtra) based Serum Institute of India Private Limited.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) based Adani Infra (India) Limited , a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited, acquired a equity stake in Ahmedabad (Gujarat) based (PSP Projects) for .
Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Ambuja Cements Limited (ACL), acquired up to stake in New Delhi (Delhi) based Orient Cement Limited (OCL).
a subsidiary of the global energy company Shell Plc, based in the Netherlands and Shell Overseas Investments B.V. acquired of Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Raj Petro Specialities Private Limited.
France based acquired the Pharma Solutions and specific product lines from the Nourish segment of the United States of America (USA) based International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Florida(the USA) based  acquired a stake in Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Advanta Enterprises Limited.
.Mumbai (Maharashtra) based JSW (Jindal South West) Energy Limited acquired a shareholding in Hyderabad (Telangana) based Company Limited for nearly .

It is a statutory body constituted under Competition Act, 2002.
Ravneet Kaur
New Delhi, Delhi
2003

In March 2025, Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Jio Financial Services Limited (), the fintech arm of Reliance Group, announced the acquisition of remaining stake in Jio Payments Bank Limited () from the State Bank of India () for

After the acquisition, JPBL will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. JPBL was established as a Joint Venture (JV) between JFSL and SBI.
JFSL will acquire about 79 million equity shares of Jio Payments Bank for Rs 13.22 each from SBI.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Lockheed Martin Concludes Flight Tests of F-35B with Advanced LRASM
United States of America (USA) based defence and aerospace manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corporation has completed an initial flight test integrating the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) onto the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet.

i.The upgrade will allow the F-35 to carry both the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and the LRASM, providing advanced strike capabilities.
ii.The initial test flights demonstrated the F-35B carrying two LRASMs externally on the innermost hard points, along with two inert AIM-9X missiles (Air Intercept Missile)on the wingtips as part of the integration process.
iii.These trials are known as ‘captive carriage’ tests, evaluating the weapon’s effect on the airframe and its structural integrity in various flight conditions.

ENVIRONMENT

ZSI Scientists Discover Soil Nematode ‘Crassolabium dhritiae’ in OdishaIn March 2025, Scientists from Kolkata (West Bengal) based Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered the species of soil-dwelling nematode ‘Crassolabium dhritiae’ in the Deccan Peninsula biogeographic zone in Keonjhar, Odisha.

i.The newly discovered species, “Crassolabium dhritiae,” is named in honour of Dr Dhriti Banerjee, Director of the ZSI in appreciation of her outstanding contributions to taxonomy and zoological research.
ii.Crassolabiumdhritiae has a medium-sized, slender body, rounded lip area, large odontostyle, long pharynx, particular traits in its female reproductive system, and a unique tail shape.
iii.The Crassolabium genus is known to exhibit both omnivorous and predatory behaviors, while research on their feeding patterns is still being studied.
iv.With this discovery, the total number of Crassolabium species worldwide reaches 39, including 9 species recorded in India.

SPORTS

Indian Table Tennis Champion Achanta Sharath Kamal Announces Retirement On March 4, 2025, Indian Table Tennis (TT) Champion and Padma Shri Awardee, Achanta Sharath Kamal announced his retirement from Professional TT at the age of 42, marking the end of an illustrious career that spanned over 2 decades. His final competition will be the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender in Chennai, (Tamil Nadu, TN) starting on March 25, 2025.

Career Highlights:
i.National Championships: He secured the Senior National Champion title 10 times, with his final victory at the 2022 National Table Tennis Championships (NTTC).
ii.International Accolades: On the international stage, he clinched the gold medal in men’s singles at the 2004 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships (CTTC) in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia.

iii.2020 ITTF: He secured his 2nd Pro Tour title 2020 by winning the men’s singles title at the Oman Open, where he triumphed over Portugal’s Marcos Freitas in the final.
iv.Olympic Participation: He represented India in Five Olympic Games Athens (2004), Beijing (2008), Rio (2016), Tokyo (2020), and Paris (2024), with his most recent appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics as India’s flag-bearer.
Awards and Honors:
i.Arjuna Award (2004): Received the award for his outstanding contribution to sports.
ii.Padma Shri (2019):  Received India’s fourth-highest civilian award, for his exceptional achievements in TT..
iii.Khel Ratna Award (2022): Received this award, ‘now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award’, India’s highest sporting honor, further cementing his legacy in Indian sports for TT.

Australian Cricketer & Former Captain Steve Smith Announces Retirement from ODI Cricket On March 5, 2025, Steven Peter Devereux Smith, the stand-in captain of Australia, announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket following the team’s semi-final loss to India in the ‘International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025’ in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Note: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hosted by Pakistan across three venues in Pakistan and one in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai).
Career Highlights and Achievements:
i.Steve Smith made his ODI debut in 2010 against the West Indies as a spin-bowling all-rounder, and over time, he evolved into one of Australia’s most prolific ODI batsmen, ranking 12th among Australia’s all-time run-scorers in the format.
ii.He served as Australia’s full-time ODI captain from 2015 to 2018 and led the team in 64 matches, securing 32 wins and a 50% win rate.
iii.He played pivotal roles in Australia’s 2015 and 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup victories and was the first player to record 5 consecutive 50-plus scores in a World Cup.

Awards and Honors:
i.ICC Cricket World Cup Player of the Tournament (2015) : Named for his contributions to Australia’s World Cup victory, including scoring 402 runs, with a memorable century in the semi-final..
ii.Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year (2015): A recognition of his overall excellence across all formats during 2015. And also ICC Test Player of the Year (2015)
iii.Recipient of the Allan Border Medal (2015, 2018, 2021): Given to Australia’s best player in all formats across the year.
vi.Australian Men’s ODI Player of the Year (2015, 2021)- Awarded for his outstanding performances in ODIs.

India to Host the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025In March 2025, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) revealed the logo for the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, which will take place from March 11 to 13, 2025, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi (Delhi).
i.The official logo of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025 is a vibrant symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage and sporting excellence.

• The logo includes Indian instruments like the sitar, drum, and flute, symbolizing India’s culture while also showcasing para-athletic events like wheelchair racing, javelin throw, and running.

ii.The event will showcase more than 90 competitions over three days, with elite para-athletes from 20 countries participating.
iii.Top countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and many others will have athletes participating in the event.
Note: The 12th Para Athletics World Championships 2025 will take place from September 26 to October 5, 2025, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi (Delhi).

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