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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

12 Mar 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Philippines' ex-President Duterte Arrested at ICC's Request

  • The Philippines' firebrand former leader Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at the request of the International Criminal Court, a major step in its investigation into thousands of alleged extrajudicial killings in a bloody "war on drugs" that defined his presidency.
  • The "war on drugs" was Duterte's signature campaign policy that swept the maverick, crime-busting mayor to power in 2016, delivering on promises he made during vitriolic speeches to kill thousands of narcotics dealers.
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ENVIRONMENT

New Delhi is Most Polluted Capital, Byrnihat in Meghalaya Tops List of Cities

  • New Delhi continues to be the world's most polluted capital while Meghalaya's Byrnihat is the world's most polluted metropolitan area, according to the 2024 World Air Quality Report released in March 2025.
  • With an average annual PM 2.5 concentration of 91.8 µg/m3, New Delhi remained the most polluted capital city followed by Chad's N'Djamena (91.6) and Dhaka (78).
  • According to the latest report, prepared by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir, 13 of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat topping the chart with an annual average PM 2.5 concentration of 128.2 µg/m3.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Razorpay Expands into Singapore to Revolutionise Digital Payments

  • Razorpay, a leading fintech company, officially launched its payment solutions in Singapore, marking its next major expansion after its success in India and Malaysia. The move aligns with Singapore's digital-first economy and growing real-time payments ecosystem. Razorpay aims to simplify cross-border transactions, reduce payment costs, and introduce AI-driven financial tools to empower businesses in Singapore.

Vikas Kaushal Appointed as HPCL CMD

  • The government appointed Vikas Kaushal as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for a tenure of five years. He replaced Rajneesh Narang, who had been serving as the interim CMD since September 1, 2024. Kaushal has over 30 years of experience in energy, oil & gas, and power sectors.
  • Previously he served as MD & Country Head of Kearney India for five years.
  • He was twice elected to Kearney's Global Board of Directors, the only Indian considered for the role.

Manohar Lal Khattar Opens Global Power Conference GRIDCON 2025

  • The GRIDCON 2025 — an international conference cum exhibition — at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi concluded on March 11, 2025.
  • It was inaugurated by Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar, and organised by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited under the patronage of the Ministry of Power, in association with CIGRE, India.
  • With the theme 'Innovations in grid resilience', the conference focused on new technologies, infrastructure and smart solutions that can revolutionise the way we generate, transmit, distribute, and consume energy.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

NASA's SPHEREx Telescope

  • A NASA telescope was launched into space from California for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and to scour the Milky Way Galaxy for hidden reservoirs of water, a key ingredient for life.
  • The U.S. space agency's megaphone-shaped SPHEREx, short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionisation and Ices Explorer, was carried aloft by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
  • During its planned two-year mission, the observatory will collect data on more than 450 million galaxies, as well as more than 100 million stars in the Milky Way. It will create a three-dimensional map of the cosmos in 102 colours - individual wavelengths of light - and will study the history and evolution of galaxies.
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SPORTS

Indian Wrestling Gets a Boost as Sports Ministry Restores WFI Recognition as NSF

  • The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), restoring its recognition as a National Sports Federation (NSF). This decision ended months of uncertainty and allows the resumption of activities, including selection trials for the upcoming Asian Championship in Amman.
  • The WFI was initially suspended on December 24, 2023, due to governance lapses and procedural irregularities following the election of Sanjay Singh as its new president on December 21. The suspension came after Singh announced the Under-15 and Under-20 National Championships in Nandini Nagar, Gonda—considered the stronghold of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who faced sexual harassment allegations.

World Para Athletics Grand Prix: India Sweeps Men's Discus Throw F11

  • The first day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 saw a series of remarkable performances across track and field events, highlighting both international flair and strong home-ground domination by Indian athletes.
  • India made a clean sweep in the Men's Discus Throw F11 event, where Sagar clinched the gold with a throw of 34.84 meters, followed by Balaji Rajendran, who secured silver with 26.98 meters, and Janak Singh Harsana, who bagged bronze with a mark of 25.13 meters.

Sports Minister Mandaviya Felicitates Indian Women's Team after Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship Win

  • Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the Indian women's team following their triumph in the 6th Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship.
  • Participating in the 6th Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship, held in Tehran, Iran the Indian Women's Kabaddi team successfully defended their title, beating hosts Iran 32-25.
  • The Championship had 7 teams divided into the following 2 groups:
  • Group A: India, Thailand, Bangladesh, Malaysia
  • Group B: Iran, Iraq, Nepal
  • The Kabaddi tournament returned after an 8-year hiatus, with the previous edition held in 2017 in Iran, where India defeated South Korea to win the trophy.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Amit Shah, Addresses 'Shashwat Mithila Mahotsav-2025'

  • Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, addressed the 'Shashwat Mithila Mahotsav-2025' in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Rajya Sabha Member Sanjay Kumar Jha.
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted Gujarat's long-standing tradition of welcoming people from across the country and the world. He emphasised that Gujarat has always embraced diverse ideologies and lifestyles. Acknowledging the contributions of people from Bihar, particularly those from Mithilanchal, he said that they have played a significant role in the development of the state. He assured them that they are safe, respected, and always welcome in Gujarat.
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DEFENCE

India Signs $248 Million Deal with Russia for Advanced Battle Tank Engines

  • India entered into a $248 million agreement with Russia's Rosoboronexport to procure advanced 1,000 horsepower (HP) engines for its fleet of T-72 battle tanks. This upgrade aims to enhance the battlefield mobility and offensive capability of the Indian Army. Additionally, the deal includes the transfer of technology to Indian state-owned Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd (AVNL) for licensed production of these engines, strengthening India's defence manufacturing sector.
  • This aligns with India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives to boost domestic defence production.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Indian Boy Lalit Patidar Secures Guinness World Record for 'Hairiest Face'

  • A teenager from India was named the male with the hairiest face by the Guinness World Record. The teen, Lalit Patidar, hails from Ratlam, a city in Madhya Pradesh, a central Indian state.
  • Lalit was born with hypertrichosis, also known as 'werewolf syndrome', a complex and rare condition that has left his face covered with hair since he was a child.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Mauritius Day

  • Mauritius Day is celebrated every year on 12 March. This national holiday is a time to commemorate the country's independence from Britain in 1968 and its transition to a republic in 1992.
  • On 12 March, 1968, Mauritius was proclaimed a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II remaining head of state. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam also became the country's first Prime Minister. On 12 March, 1992, Mauritius was proclaimed as a republic within the British Commonwealth.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

PM Modi Becomes 1st Indian to Receive Mauritius' Highest Honour

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Mauritius' highest civilian honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, making him the first Indian recipient of the prestigious accolade. The announcement was made by Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, recognising Modi's contributions to strengthening India-Mauritius relations.
  • The award, regarded as Mauritius' most distinguished recognition, is a testament to the island nation's deep-rooted historical and strategic ties with India. Modi joined an exclusive list of global leaders who have received the honour.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

SEBI Introduces Certification Courses on Anti-Money Laundering, Financing Terrorism

  • The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced two new courses on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) for the market intermediaries. The course is introduced to create a minimum knowledge benchmark for employees and their associated persons about concepts of AML and CFT and related aspects, provisions of the PMLA & PML rules, and scheduled offences under the SEBI Act and the Companies Act.
  • To enhance the capital market, the SEBI has been organising outreach programs focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) provisions, aimed at benefiting securities market intermediaries.
  • As part of this effort, the course titled "AML and CFT Provisions in Securities Market Certification Examination" has been developed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM).
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ART AND CULTURE

National Archives of India Celebrates 135th Foundation Day and Launches 'Gyan Bharatam Mission'

  • The National Archives of India (NAI) marked its 135th Foundation Day on March 11, 2025, with the inauguration of an exhibition titled "Indian Heritage through Architecture" by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The exhibition highlighted India's diverse architectural heritage, showcasing original archival documents and rare historical records. The event also saw the launch of the 'Gyan Bharatam Mission,' aimed at expanding access to India's vast knowledge repository.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Senior Advocate Anil Singh Appointed ASG of India

  • Senior Advocate Anil Singh was appointed to the post of the Additional Solicitor General of India, the top-most lawyer representing the Union government in the Bombay High Court and courts in Maharashtra and Goa. This is the fourth time he has been appointed.
  • Previously, Singh had held the post for nine years between 2014 and 2023.
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