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Q.1. Which region in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for its high-quality sugarcane and has GI-tagged jaggery, which is now being exported to Bangladesh?
Exp. In a first, Muzaffarnagar’s GI-tagged jaggery exported to neighboring Bangladesh
GI-tagged jaggery from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, a region renowned for its high-quality sugarcane, was flagged off for export to Bangladesh.
A consignment of 30 metric tons (MT) has been exported to Bangladesh.
This initiative marks the beginning of direct exports of jaggery from western Uttar Pradesh to Bangladesh through Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs).
The superior quality of jaggery produced in Muzaffarnagar and Shamli, which is in high demand in international markets.
The Brijnandan Agro Farmer Producer Company (FPC), formed in 2023, has 545 members, including two women directors. The FPO is engaged in exporting jaggery, sugarcane products, Basmati rice, and pulses. With training and technical support from BEDF, its members are well-equipped to meet international production and export standards.
Q.2. Which country has received Mizoram’s first-ever export of Anthurium flowers?
मिजोरमसेएंथुरियमफूलोंकापहलानिर्यातकिसदेशकोमिलाहै?
(a) Thailand
(b) Malaysia
(c) Singapore
(d) Indonesia
(e) Vietnam
Answer & Explanation
Ans.2.(c)
Exp. Anthurium flowers from Mizoram go beyond borders, exported first time to Singapore
Mizoram exported its first consignment of Anthurium flowers to Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the state’s floriculture sector.
The shipment included 1,024 Anthurium cut flowers, weighing 70 kg, sourced from the Zo Anthurium Growers Cooperative Society in Aizawl and exported by IVC Agrovet Pvt. Ltd.
Anthurium is one of the most important flowers cultivated in Mizoram, playing a vital role in driving local economic activity, particularly benefiting farmers, including women.
The flower’s cultivation has been a source of livelihood and empowerment for local communities. Mizoram also organizes the annual “Anthurium Festival,” which promotes tourism and highlights the flower’s beauty and ornamental value.
Q.3. The launch of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain – 2025 by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil on World Water Day signifies a strategic national effort. Which collaborative framework underpins this campaign to ensure its success across multiple sectors?
(a) A partnership between the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Government of Haryana
(b) An alliance of the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Disaster Management Authority, and the Government of Punjab
(c) A joint initiative by the Ministry of Urban Development, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Government of Delhi
(d) A collaboration between the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Rural Development, and the Government of Rajasthan
(e) An agreement involving the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Education, and the Government of Maharashtra
Answer & Explanation
Ans.3.(a)
Exp. Jal Shakti Minister Launches ‘Catch the Rain 2025’ Campaign in Haryana
On the occasion of World Water Day, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launched the country-wide Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain – 2025 from Panchkula, Haryana.
This campaign has been launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Government of Haryana.
The objective of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain programme is to emphasise water conservation and management through community participation and innovative strategies.
He also e-launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Jal Sanchay Yojana’ and the Water Resources Atlas for Haryana, which assists in scientific water resource management.
Innovative water management projects, including community sanitation complexes, liquid waste management systems, the Gobar Dhan project and a solid waste management shed, were also unveiled in Haryana.
Apart from this, he also launched the ‘Jal-Jungle-Jan: Ek Prakritik Bandhan Abhiyan’, which strengthens the ecological relationship between rivers, springs and forests.
Q.4. Which organization has partnered with IIT Delhi to develop a generative AI-powered chatbot for disaster management?
Exp. C-DOT Partners With IIT Delhi To Develop AI-Powered Chatbot For Disaster Communication
India’s Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has inked an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi).
Under this partnership, IIT Delhi will collaborate with C-DOT to develop a cutting-edge chatbot that leverages generative AI for improved customer support in disaster early caution and emergency conditions.
This initiative aligns with India’s vision of strengthening disaster preparation, which aims to provide real-time, multilingual assistance to disaster managers, first responders, and affected communities.
The AI-operated chatbot will use Natural Language Processing (NLP), Text-To-Speech (TTS), Speech-to-Text (STT) and imaging technologies to facilitate comfortable communication during the crisis.
Q.5. What is the name of the flagship CSR initiative by SECL that has become the first of its kind among coal PSUs to be listed on the DBT portal?
Exp. SECL’s CSR Scheme ‘SECL Ke Sushrut’ Becomes First Coal PSU Initiative Listed on DBT Portal
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, has achieved a significant milestone with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ‘SECL Ke Sushrut,’ becoming the first and only CSR scheme of any coal Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Coal to be listed on the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) portal of the Government of India.
Launched in 2023, ‘SECL Ke Sushrut’ is a flagship educational initiative designed to provide free medical coaching to 40 meritorious and underprivileged students from the coal belt regions of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, preparing them for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
In its first batch, 39 out of 40 students successfully qualified for NEET 2024, with 11 securing admission in MBBS courses, demonstrating the program’s effectiveness in supporting educational aspirations.
Q.6. Who has been appointed as the Joint Secretary (Director level) in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Delhi?
Exp. Anuj Kumar Singh appointed as Joint Secretary in UPSC
Anuj Kumar Singh (IRSEE) has been appointed as Joint Secretary (Director level) in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Delhi.
The appointment has been made under the Central Staffing Scheme for a tenure of five years or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.
Singh is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer from the 2009 batch. His selection for Central deputation was recommended by the Ministry of Railways.
Q.7. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of IFCI Ltd?
Exp. Government Appoints Rahul Bhave as MD and CEO of IFCI
Rahul Bhave has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of IFCI Ltd by the Government of India, with the appointment approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet for a three-year term.
Prior to this role, Bhave served as the Deputy Managing Director of IFCI Ltd and brings over 25 years of banking experience, including his tenure as Executive Director at the National Housing Bank.
IFCI Ltd, established in 1948 as India’s first development financial institution, plays a key role in supporting industrial and infrastructure development, and Bhave’s leadership comes ahead of a planned restructuring involving the consolidation of the IFCI Group with entities like StockHolding Corporation of India Ltd.
Recent Appointment in Banking & Insurance Sector
Interim MD & CEO of Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company (EARC) – Mythili Balasubramanian
Executive Director of RBI – Indranil Bhattacharyya (new role: Dept. of Statistics and Information Mgmt. and the FinTech Dept.)
Chief Executive of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) – Atul Kumar Goel
MD and CEO of IndusInd Bank Ltd – Sumant Kathpalia (reappointment for one year)
ED of RBI – Ajit Ratnakar ( of Statistics and Information Management and Financial Stability Dept)
President & Head of Branch Banking and Retail Liabilities – Narendra Agrawal
Q.8. World Water Day is observed every year on March 22 to raise awareness about the need for sustainable water management and conservation. What is the theme of World Water Day 2025?
World Water Day is observed every year on March 22 to raise awareness about the need for sustainable water management and conservation.
Theme 2025 – Glacier Preservation
At the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNICED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the idea for World Water Day was first proposed.
To emphasize the value of freshwater and promote the sustainable management of water resources, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 22nd to be World Water Day in 1993.
Q.9. World Meteorological Day is observed every year on March 23 to highlight the importance of meteorology and its role in weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster risk reduction. What is the theme for World Meteorological Day 2025?
World Meteorological Day is observed every year on March 23 to highlight the importance of meteorology and its role in weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster risk reduction.
Theme 2025 – Closing the Early Warning Gap Together
On March 23, 1950, the United Nations (UN) created the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as a specialized agency. The WMO’s mission is to advance global collaboration in climate science, hydrology, and meteorology. In 1961, the inaugural World Meteorological Day was celebrated.
Q.10. What is the name of the specialized foreign currency term deposit scheme introduced by HDFC Bank?
HDFC Bank has introduced the Embassy Fixed Deposit, a specialized foreign currency term deposit scheme exclusively available in USD, targeting diplomats, non-diplomatic staff, and diplomatic missions as eligible investors.
The minimum deposit amount for the Embassy Fixed Deposit is USD 5,000, with additional deposits required in multiples of USD 1,000, offering flexibility for incremental investments by eligible customers.
Embassy deposits are available for certain tenures only. Diplomatic staff can book Embassy deposits for period of 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year.
Interest rates for this deposit are updated monthly based on market conditions, ensuring competitive returns, while the scheme does not allow automatic renewal, requiring a new request form for reinvestment upon maturity.
Partial or premature withdrawals are permitted but incur a penalty, with the applicable interest rate adjusted to the actual deposit duration minus a 0.5% penalty, and no interest earned if the effective rate falls below zero.
Recent Facilities Launched in Banking & Insurance Sector
IDFC FIRST Bank introduces “Ace” feature on its mobile app to provide 2500 plus MF options
SBI Mutual Fund launches two new PSU bank-focused investment schemes named “SBI BSE PSU Bank Index Fund and SBI BSE PSU Bank ETF”
Canara Bank becomes the first bank to introduce Online Digital Balance Confirmation Certificate through the PSB Alliance Pvt. Ltd portal.
Avanse Financial Services Ltd. (Avanse) launched ‘SWALAKSH’, a specialized education loan tailored for female students aspiring to study abroad.
RBIH Launches DesignShaala™ to Drive Financial Innovation Through Human-Centered Design (launched by Nandan Nilekani)
Q.11. What is the amount of penalty imposed by the RBI on Citibank N.A. for non-compliance with transaction reporting under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme?
Exp. RBI imposes penalty of Rs 36 lakh on IDBI Bank and Citibank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 36.28 lakh on Citibank N.A. for contravention of the directions related to reporting of transactions undertaken under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
RBI has also penalty of Rs 36.30 lakh has been imposed on IDBI Bank Ltd for not undertaking due-diligence while processing the inward remittances from a foreign currency account opened by a constituent.
Q.12. The government of India has launched the BioSaarthi initiative to support Indian Biotech startups to expand their domestic and global reach and business. The Minister also released the “India Bioeconomy Report 2025” on the occasion. What is the Indian government’s Bioeconomy target for 2025?
Exp. Central government launches BioSaarthi to support Biotech Startups
The government of India has launched the BioSaarthi initiative to support Indian Biotech startups to expand their domestic and global reach and business.
The BioSaarthi initiative was unveiled by the Union Minister for State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh in a function organized in New Delhi.
The function was organized to celebrate the 13th Foundation Day of the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
The Minister also released the “India Bioeconomy Report 2025” on the occasion. The “India Bioeconomy Report 2025” has been prepared by the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises – ABLE.
Some of the important highlights of the report are as follows:
The Indian Bioeconomy has increased from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024.
The central government has set a target to achieve a $150 billion Bioeconomy by 2025.
The contribution of the Bioeconomy to the country’s GDP was 4.25%.
The Bioeconomy sector has shown a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9% over the last four years.
Q.13. Who has won the women’s singles title at the SRFI Indian Tour PSA Challenger event held in Chennai?
Exp. Anahat Singh and Veer Chotani Triumph at SRFI Indian Tour PSA Challenger in Chennai
Indian Squash prodigy Anahat Singh and Veer Chotani have won the women’s and men’s singles titles, respectively at the SRFI Indian Tour PSA Challenger event.
The SRFI Indian Tour PSA Challenger event was held at the Indian Squash and Triathlon Academy in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The total Prize money for the men’s event was $15,000 and for the women’s event was also $15,000.
About PSA Challenger
The PSA Challenger Event is organised by the Professional Squash Association (PSA).
It is a second-tier tournament for the upcoming professional Squash players to gain enough points to qualify for the premier PSA Squash Tour.
The PSA Squash Tour is a premier top-level tournament of the PSA that features the world’s best squash players.
Q.14. President Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the Purple Fest 2025 held at the Amrit Udyan in the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Which government body has organized the Purple Fest in collaboration with the Rashtrapati Bhavan?
Exp. Punjab Assembly 1st in India to broadcast proceeding in sign language
Punjab has become the first state in India to broadcast its state Legislative Assembly proceedings in Sign language.
The path-breaking initiative is likely to make the proceedings of the Punjab Legislative Assembly accessible to the person suffering from deafness disability and make them aware about government policies and legislative discussions.
The initiative to broadcast important parts of the legislative proceedings of the House was a brainchild of the Ministry of Social Security, Women and Child Development of the state government.
About Punjab
Capital – Chandigarh
Chief Minister – Bhagwant Mann
Governor – Banwarilal Purohit
Q.16. World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. What is the theme for World Tuberculosis Day in 2025?
World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic.
Theme 2025 – Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the date marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease.
TB is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that most often affects the lungs. It spreads through the air when people with TB cough, sneeze or spit. Tuberculosis is preventable and curable.
