Welcome to the current affairs summary for March 20, 2025. In this post, we will discuss important questions and facts related to current events that can be useful for competitive exams and general knowledge.
International Observances
International Consumer Day
- Date Observed: March 19
- Purpose: To raise awareness about consumer rights and their importance.
Important Days in March
- March 1: World Civil Defence Day, Zero Discrimination Day, World Seagrass Day, International Wheelchair Day
- March 2: World Teen Mental Health Day
- March 3: World Wildlife Day, World Hearing Day
- March 4: National Safety Day
- March 5: International Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness Day
- March 6: National Dentist Day
- March 7: Jan Aushadhi Day
- March 8: International Women's Day
- March 10: CISF Raising Day
- March 12: No Smoking Day
- March 14: International Day of Action for Rivers, Pi Day
- March 15: World Consumer Rights Day
- March 16: National Vaccination Day
- March 17: St. Patrick's Day
- March 18: Ordnance Factory Day
Appointments
- Krishnamachari Srikant appointed as the goodwill ambassador for Vision 2020 India, an initiative aimed at preventing avoidable blindness.
- Atul Kumar Goyal has taken charge as the CEO of the Indian Banks' Association.
- Justice Jaymal Bagchi has been appointed as a new judge of the Supreme Court.
- Takashi Nakajima is the new President and CEO of Honda Cars India.
- Vikas Kaushal has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of HPCL.
- Amitabh Mukherjee is now the CMD of NMDC.
- Dr. Anju Rathi Rana has been appointed as Secretary of Legal Affairs.
- Ajay Bhadu is the new CEO of the Government e-Marketplace.
- Ajit Ratnakar Joshi has been appointed as Executive Director by the RBI.
Bilateral Exercises
Naval Exercise Varuna
- Participants: India and France
- Current Version: 23rd
- Significance: This exercise enhances maritime cooperation between the two nations.
Recent Developments in India
- Smart School for Differently Abled: A special smart school for differently-abled children has been inaugurated in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
- Fit India Festival: Recently concluded in New Delhi, promoting fitness and health awareness.
- Tourist Fee in Sikkim: The Sikkim government has introduced a tourist fee of ₹50 per person for visitors.
- Green Waste Processing Plant: India’s first paper-based green waste processing plant has been launched in Indore.
- Delhi Police Initiative: A new etiquette squad has been established to address harassment issues.
Environmental and Wildlife Updates
- The population of one-horned rhinoceroses in West Bengal has increased to 392.
- India and Maldives Agreement: Both countries have agreed to conduct trade in local currencies.
Global Affairs
- Free Speech Index: Norway ranks first in the recently released free speech index, with Denmark and Sweden following.
- New Leaders: Stuart Young has taken oath as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
Conclusion
This summary encapsulates the significant current affairs as of March 20, 2025. Keeping abreast of these events is crucial for competitive exams and general awareness. Stay tuned for more updates and remember to engage with the content by answering the questions posed in this post.
