National News

India's First World Peace Center Inaugurated

• India's first World Peace Center was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana, on March 2, 2025.
• The center is located in Sector 39, and its objective is to promote peace, non-violence, and harmony across the world.

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NXT Conclave 2025

• NXT Conclave 2025 was held from February 28 to March 1, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
• The theme of the inaugural event was "Shaping the Future of Humanity," with participation from global leaders and key industry figures.

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Inauguration of 5G Lab in ECE Department

• Minister of Communications and North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, inaugurated the 5G Lab developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) in the ECE Department.

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49th Foundation Day of ICAS

• On the occasion of the 49th Foundation Day of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), Civil Accounts Day 2025 was celebrated in New Delhi.
• Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, presided over the event as the chief guest.

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International News

Announcement of New Migration Program

• U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new migration program, under which foreign investors can obtain U.S. citizenship by investing $5 million (approximately ₹43.7 crore).
• This program will replace the EB-5 visa.

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Science And Technology

Lander Athena Launched

• Intuitive Machines has launched the Athena lunar lander along with the Grace drone to explore the south pole of the Moon.
• The mission aims to study lunar craters and conduct in-depth exploration.

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Economy and Banking

Cumulative Coal Production

• Cumulative coal production increased by 5.73%, reaching 928.95 metric tons between April 2024 and February 2025, compared to 878.55 metric tons during the same period last year.
• Similarly, cumulative coal dispatch rose to 929.41 metric tons, reflecting a 5.50% increase from 880.92 metric tons in the previous year.

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GST Collection

• India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection grew 9.1% to Rs 1.84 lakh crore in February 2025.
• The Central GST (CGST) collection stood at Rs 35,204 crore and State GST (SGST) collection stood at Rs 43,704 crore in February. Integrated GST (IGST) collection reached Rs 90,870 crore, while the government collected Rs 13,868 crore as cess.

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Mamnur Airport in Warangal

• Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reviewed and approved the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for airport development around Hyderabad International Airport.
• This approval paves the way for the expansion of Mamnur Airport in Warangal, Telangana.

Environment

Three Cyclonic Storms in the South Pacific Ocean

• Three cyclonic storms, Raei, Seru, and Alfred, are active in the South Pacific Ocean.
• These storms have already made landfall in Fiji, Australia, and Vanuatu.

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Person in News

Kailash Satyarthi

• The autobiography of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi, titled 'Diyaslai', was recently launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF).
• This book highlights his life journey, struggles, and inspiring efforts to free children from exploitation.

Kailash Satyarthi: Warrior for child rights

Manan Kumar Mishra

• Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Manan Kumar Mishra has been elected as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) for the seventh consecutive time.

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Rahul Srivastava

• Rahul Srivastava, serving as Additional SP in Uttar Pradesh Police, has been recognized as the Best Police Officer in the state by the Bureaucrats India organization.