This blog post summarizes the key current affairs from March 3, 2025, including the passing of chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, the observance of Zero Discrimination Day, and the launch of the Bond Central Portal by SEBI to simplify the corporate bond market.
Hello everyone, welcome back to the Crazy GK Trick daily current affairs series. Today is Monday, March 3, and we will discuss all the important current affairs in detail. Make sure to check the session until the end and download the PDF from the Crazy GK Trick application available for free.
The first important current affair is the passing of chess grandmaster Boris Spassky. He was a renowned chess player from Russia and had won the World Chess Championship. Spassky passed away recently due to age-related illnesses. Although he was a Russian chess grandmaster, he adopted French citizenship in 1978. He was the 10th World Chess Champion from 1969 to 1972, famously defeating Tigran Petrosian in the finals.
In India, there are currently 85 chess grandmasters, with the latest being P. Shyam Nikhilam from Tamil Nadu. The first Indian to win the World Chess Championship was Viswanathan Anand, who won the title five times. Recently, D. Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion at just 18 years old, defeating China's Ding Liren in the finals. In 2025, Gukesh was also honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor.
March 1 is observed as Zero Discrimination Day, initiated by the United Nations to promote unity and eliminate discrimination worldwide. The aim is to ensure equality and respect for all individuals, regardless of their background. Article 17 of the Indian Constitution addresses the abolition of untouchability, ensuring no discrimination based on caste or creed. The theme for Zero Discrimination Day in 2025 is "We Stand Together," while the previous year's theme was "To Protect Everyone's Health, Protect Everyone's Rights."
March 1 is also celebrated as World Seagrass Day, which raises awareness about the importance of seagrass ecosystems that provide food and shelter for marine life. Due to increasing water pollution and global warming, seagrass is diminishing, threatening biodiversity. The United Nations General Assembly officially announced this observance in 2022.
To simplify and make the corporate bond market more accessible, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched the Bond Central Portal. This portal aims to provide investors with easy access to information about corporate bonds, enhancing transparency in the bond market. SEBI, established in 1988 and regulated by the SEBI Act of 1992, oversees the securities market in India.
The Thaliki Vandhanam scheme was launched by the Andhra Pradesh government to provide financial assistance to mothers of school-going children from grades 1 to 12. This initiative aims to reduce dropout rates by encouraging mothers to support their children's education. The scheme allocates ₹15,000 annually to eligible mothers.
Cyclone Gairens recently affected the Indian Ocean, particularly impacting the French overseas territory of La Réunion. This cyclone is part of a series of weather events that have affected various regions, including previous cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.
The Losar festival, celebrated as the Tibetan New Year, was recently observed, particularly among the Buddhist community in Tibet. This festival marks the first day of the Tibetan lunar calendar and is celebrated with various traditional activities.
The joint special forces of India's three armed services conducted Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This exercise aimed to enhance coordination and cooperation among the forces.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 25th edition of the Jahaan-e-Khusro festival, a Sufi music festival held in New Delhi from February 28 to March 2. This festival celebrates Sufi music and culture.
India's Aditya-L1 satellite captured the first clear image of a solar flare kernel, marking a significant achievement in solar research. Launched on September 2, 2023, this satellite aims to study the sun's atmosphere and magnetic fields.
Mount Pantele, located in Ethiopia, is a dormant stratovolcano that has recently shown signs of activity with methane gas emissions.
In summary, we have discussed various current affairs from March 3, 2025, including significant events in sports, environmental awareness, government initiatives, and scientific achievements. Stay updated with these current affairs as they are crucial for exams and general knowledge.
