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01 Mar 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Bangladeshi Students Launch Political party after Ousting PM Hasina

  • Bangladeshi students at the forefront of protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister last year (2024) launched a political party to contest elections likely to be held by the end of the year (2025).
  • The launch of 'Jatiya Nagorik Party' (National Citizens' Party), opened a new chapter in the turbulent politics of the South Asian country, which was born in 1971 after separating from Pakistan.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Flipkart-Backed super.money Acquires BharatX for Growth

  • Flipkart-backed UPI platform super.money acquired BharatX, a checkout financing platform, in an all-cash deal. The acquisition will strengthen super.money's position in India's growing digital credit market, particularly in checkout financing. With this acquisition, super.money aims to leverage BharatX's technology stack to enhance credit-on-UPI solutions. The deal also brings BharatX's core team to super.money, with an evaluation planned after six months. The move came as competition in the checkout financing segment has reduced, making it an opportune time for new product development.

Fashion Business Summit 2025

  • The Fashion Business Summit 2025, hosted by renowned fashion business coach Harvi Shah, concluded on a high note at Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai International Airport. This two-day power-packed event brought together some of the most influential minds in fashion, entrepreneurship, and personal development, offering invaluable insights to aspiring and established fashionpreneurs alike.
  • This summit was designed to bridge the gap between fashion entrepreneurship and business acumen.
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SPORTS

Jos Buttler Resigns as England ODI, T20I Captain

  • Jos Buttler stepped down as England's white-ball captain following his team's Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage exit. Buttler announced his decision on the eve of the team's final league stage match against South Africa, confirming that the match at the National Stadium in Karachi will be his last as the leader of the white-ball setups.
  • After suffering a defeat to Australia in their group-stage opener last week, Buttler's men suffered a harrowing defeat to Afghanistan in Lahore.
  • The loss marked England's seventh successive loss under Buttler's captaincy starting from last month's (January) tour to India where they were blanked 3-0 in the ODIs and lost the preceding T20I leg 4-1.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

European Commission President in Delhi

  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was in the national capital for a two-day official visit, reaffirming India's role as a trusted friend and strategic ally for Europe.
  • Accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners, von der Leyen's visit included the second ministerial meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council, along with several bilateral ministerial meetings.
  • This marked von der Leyen's third visit to India. She previously visited in April 2022 for a bilateral official visit and in September 2023 to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit. She has also met PM Modi regularly on the sidelines of various multilateral meetings.

Yogi Adityanath Announces Five Newly Developed Spiritual Corridors

  • Maha Kumbh 2025 opened the doors to new possibilities of spiritual tourism in Uttar Pradesh. During this mega event, the Uttar Pradesh government developed five major spiritual corridors.
  • The five major spiritual corridors include the Prayag- Vindhyachal-Kashi Corrido, the Prayagraj-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur Corridor, the Prayagraj-Lucknow-Naimisharanya Corridor, the Prayagraj-Rajapur (Banda)-Chitrakoot Corridor and Prayagraj-Mathura-Vrindavan-Shuktirtha.

BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht Elected Deputy Speaker of Delhi Assembly

  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mohan Singh Bisht was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Assembly. He is an MLA from Mustafabad. The proposal to appoint Bisht as the Deputy Speaker was put forward by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and it received strong backing from Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
  • Bisht won the seat defeating AAP's Adeel Ahmad Khan by over 17,000 votes.
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DEFENCE

Exercise Desert Hunt 2025

  • An integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise named exercise Desert Hunt 2025 was conducted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur from February 24 to 28, 2025. The exercise involved elite Para (Special Forces) from the Indian Army, the Marine Commandos from the Indian Navy along with the Garud (Special Forces) from the Indian Air Force, participating together in a simulated combat environment.
  • This high-intensity drill was aimed at enhancing interoperability, coordination and synergy among the three Special Forces units to ensure swift and effective response towards emerging security challenges. The exercise included airborne insertion, precision strikes, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, combat free falls and urban warfare scenarios wherein the combat readiness of the forces was tested under realistic conditions.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Hollywood Legend Gene Hackman Passes Away

  • Gene Hackman, an Oscar-winning actor renowned for his versatility, passed away at the age of 95. Hackman was one of Hollywood's most respected and honoured performers, known for portraying both reluctant heroes and complex villains. His career spanned several decades, with iconic roles in films like The French Connection, Unforgiven, Superman, Bonnie and Clyde, and The Royal Tenenbaums. Despite his immense success, he remained a private individual, avoiding Hollywood's social scene.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Civil Defence Day

  • World Civil Defence Day, observed annually on March 1, aims to raise awareness about civil protection, disaster preparedness, and emergency response. Established by the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO), this day highlights the crucial role of civil defence organisations in safeguarding communities against natural and man-made disasters.
  • The International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) was established in 1931 to promote global safety.
  • The year 1990 marked the first observance of World Civil Defence Day, officially designated by the ICDO.
  • The 2025 theme, 'Civil Defence, Guarantee of Security for the Population,' emphasises the need for robust disaster management strategies, community participation, and proactive preparedness measures to protect lives and property.

Zero Discrimination Day

  • Zero Discrimination Day, observed annually on March 1, promotes the right of every individual to live with dignity and equality, free from discrimination.
  • Zero Discrimination Day first came into existence on March 1, 2014, as an initiative by UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. The movement stemmed from the Zero Discrimination Campaign launched on World AIDS Day in December 2013. The campaign was created to champion equal access to healthcare and eradicate discrimination against individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
  • The theme for Zero Discrimination Day 2025 'We Stand Together,' underscores the critical role communities play in sustaining global health efforts, particularly in the fight against HIV.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Lulu Group Clinches Top Honours with Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award

  • Lulu Group, the leading retail giant, was awarded the prestigious Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award for its outstanding contributions to the UAE's agricultural sector and sustainability initiatives. The award was presented to Ashraf Ali M.A., Executive Director of Lulu Group, by Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, at a ceremony held at the Emirates Palace. The recognition highlights Lulu's pivotal role in supporting the award program and related events at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathbah.
  • The award is among the UAE's most esteemed initiatives, encouraging farmers and livestock breeders to embrace modern technologies and sustainable practices. Lulu Group has been a steadfast advocate of these principles, championing innovation, empowering local farmers, and enhancing sustainability in agriculture.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Kailash Satyarthi's Autobiography 'Diyaslai' - A Literary Exploration at IGNCA

  • The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), under the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion, hosted a literary discussion on Diyaslai, the autobiography of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi. The event highlighted the book's exploration of social justice, child rights, and global compassion.
  • Diyaslai is the autobiography of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi, a global advocate for child rights and social justice. The book narrates his life struggles, activism, and unwavering efforts to eradicate child labor. Satyarthi shares his personal experiences, from humble beginnings in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, to leading international movements like the Global March Against Child Labour, which reached 186 countries.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

INS Guldar to Be Sunk Off Sindhudurg for Scuba Tourism Boost

  • In a major push for adventure tourism in Maharashtra, the state's tourism department will acquire the decommissioned naval warship INS Guldar and deliberately sink it near Nivati Rocks, Sindhudurg District. This initiative aims to create India's first artificial reef to enhance scuba diving tourism while also promoting marine biodiversity. The project follows global examples of repurposing decommissioned ships as artificial reefs, like the USS Spiegel Grove in Florida and Thai Royal Navy ships in Chonburi. INS Guldar, an 83-meter-long Kumbhir-class landing ship, was commissioned in 1985 and decommissioned in January 2024.
  • The Indian Navy provided the vessel free of cost after an earlier request for INS Vikrant was denied due to cost considerations.
  • The ship will be transported from Port Blair to Karwar, undergo component removal, and finally be sunk near Nivati Rocks, Sindhudurg.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa Issues Circular Exempting Advocates From Wearing Black Coats From March 1 to June 30

  • Taking note of the rising temperatures, the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa (BCMG) has decided that advocates need not wear their usual dress code of "black coats" from March 1 to June 30, every year.
  • Notably the "exemption" for lawyers from wearing their usual dress code was earlier only during the summer months of May to June. But this year (2025), the exemption will commence from March 1.

Central Government Assigns Benches to 21 Newly Appointed NCLT Members

  • The Central Government assigned Benches to 21 of the 24 newly appointed judicial and technical members of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
  • The assignment was made after the NCLT Bar Association raised concerns over the delay in posting of the appointed members. It was alleged that the members were yet to be posted on the benches despite having completed their induction program.
  • The Central government had in January notified the appointment of 24 persons as judicial and technical members of NCLT.
  • The 24 appointees will serve a tenure of five years beginning from the date they assume the charge or until they attain the age of sixty-five years.
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