Current Affairs Summary for March 7, 2025

In this blog post, we will cover the important current affairs from March 7, 2025, as discussed in a recorded session by Krati Mam. Due to a family wedding, the session was pre-recorded, and it includes significant events from both March and February.

Key Current Affairs

Festivals and Events

1. 18th Elephant and Tourism Festival

   • Location: Chitwan, Nepal
   • Capital of Nepal: Kathmandu
   • Prime Minister of Nepal: K.P. Sharma Oli

2. Kaja Dance Festival

   • Location: Sikkim, India
   • This festival features traditional performances with masks.

3. 21st Asian Festival

   • Location: Mumbai and Thane, Maharashtra, India
   • This event showcases various cultural activities.

4. Rath Saptami

   • State Festival: Andhra Pradesh, India
   • Celebrated similarly to other regional festivals like Holi and Janmashtami.

Sports Achievements

1. Pro Kabaddi League Winner

   • Champion: Haryana
   • They defeated Patna in the finals.

2. ICCI Cricket Awards

   • Nominees for ICC Cricketer of the Year 2024: Arshdeep Singh and Smriti Mandhana
   • Smriti Mandhana won the award.

3. Santosh Trophy Winner

   • Champion: Bengal
   • They defeated Kerala in the finals.

4. Major Dhyan Chand Award Recipients

   • Awarded to four athletes: Manu Bhaker, D. Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar.

Appointments

1. New Director General of CRPF: Vithal Kumar

   • This appointment follows a previous one, so be aware of the changes.

2. CEO of UIDAI: Bhupendra Kumar

   • UIDAI is responsible for the Aadhaar project in India.

3. Governor of Kerala: Rajendra Arlekar

   • Recently sworn in, replacing previous governors in several states.

4. Chairperson of the National Turmeric Board: Newly appointed, details pending.

International Affairs

1. Lebanon's New President: Joseph Aoun

   • Capital of Lebanon: Beirut.

2. ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting

   • Location: Bangkok, Thailand
   • This was the fifth edition of the meeting.

3. AI Summit Attendance

   • Location: Paris, France
   • Hosted by Emmanuel Macron and attended by PM Modi.

4. World Economic Forum Meeting

   • Location: Davos, Switzerland
   • India participated in this significant global event.

Miscellaneous

1. Flamingo Festival 2025

   • Location: Andhra Pradesh, India
   • Celebrated at the Pulicat Lake, which spans Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

2. First Winter Festival in Jammu and Kashmir

   • Location: Sarthal Valley
   • This marks a significant cultural event in the region.

3. Millet Festival

   • Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
   • This event promotes the use of millets in cuisine.

4. Siddhi Festival

   • Location: Assam
   • Celebrated in Jorhat, showcasing local culture.

Conclusion

The current affairs from March 7, 2025, highlight a variety of cultural, sports, and political events both in India and internationally. These updates are crucial for anyone preparing for competitive exams or wanting to stay informed about global happenings. Join us for the next live session on March 8, where we will cover both March 7 and 8 current affairs together.