Hello everyone, welcome to Ravi Aditi Classes. In this post, we will discuss the most important current affairs from March 10 to March 16, 2025. This summary will be beneficial for your upcoming competitive exams.
Key Current Affairs
ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Winner: India won the ICC Champions Trophy for the third time, defeating New Zealand in the final.
- Event Duration: The tournament was held from February 19 to March 9, 2025, hosted by Pakistan and Dubai.
- Player of the Series: Rachin Ravindra, who scored the most runs.
- Most Wickets: Matt Henry.
Joint Military Exercise: Khanzar
- Participants: India and Kyrgyzstan.
- Edition: 12th edition commenced on March 10, 2025.
- Duration: The exercise will continue until March 23, 2025, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- Indian Contingent: Represented by the Parachute Regiment.
Ramsar Award for Wetland Conservation
- First Indian Recipient: Jayashree Venkatesan, recognized for her dedication to preserving wetlands, particularly in Chennai.
Appointments
- Chairman and Managing Director of HPCL: Vikas Kaushal.
- Secretary of the Department of Legal Affairs: Dr. Anju Rathi Dhanoa.
- Executive Board Member of the Asian Cricket Council: Rajeev Shukla.
IIFA Awards 2025
- Best Film: "Lapata Ladies".
- Best Actor: Kartik Aaryan.
- Best Actress: Nitanshi Goyal.
- Best Director: Kiran Rao.
CISF Raising Day
- Date Celebrated: March 10, marking its 56th anniversary.
Tropics 2025 Exercise
- Location: Indian Ocean.
- Description: The largest biannual maritime exercise involving the Indian Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
Mobile World Congress 2025
- Location: Barcelona.
- Theme: "Converge, Connect, Create" focusing on mobile and AI-driven technology.
Project Hifazat
- Launched by: Punjab Government.
- Objective: To provide immediate assistance to women and children facing violence.
Shourya Vandan Utsav
- Organized by: Ministry of Defence in Bihar, showcasing modern weapons of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
New Initiatives
- Swavalamb Initiative: Launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to promote women entrepreneurship.
- Women Empowerment: Delhi government approved the "Mahila Samriddhi Yojana" providing ₹500 to women.
Environmental and Wildlife Updates
- Madhav National Park: Designated as India's 58th tiger reserve, located in Madhya Pradesh.
- Project Lion: Approved with a budget of ₹2927.71 crores for the conservation of Asiatic lions.
International Relations
- Canada's 24th Prime Minister: Mark Carney.
- India and Armenia: Signed an MoU for regulating medical products.
- India and Mauritius: Enhanced strategic partnership, including satellite development.
Cultural Events
- Hola Mohalla Festival: Celebrated in Punjab from March 13 to March 15, showcasing Sikh martial skills.
- Atkal Pongal Festival: Celebrated in Kerala, dedicated to Atkal Devi.
Awards and Recognitions
- AM Turing Award 2024: Awarded to Andrew G. Barto and Richard S. Sutton for their contributions to reinforcement learning.
- Dalai Lama: Received the Gold Mercury Prize for promoting peace and sustainability.
Conclusion
This summary encapsulates the significant current affairs from March 10 to March 16, 2025. These events are crucial for competitive exams and staying updated with national and international developments. Thank you for reading, and stay tuned for more updates!
