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01 May, 2025
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Wed 26 Mar, 2025
National News
145 NAM Approved in the Last Five Years
- The Central Government has approved the establishment of 145 Integrated AYUSH Hospitals (IAH) under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) through the governments of states and union territories over the past five years.
- Under NAM, a total of ₹27,6529.87 lakh has been released as financial assistance to the states/UTs for the holistic promotion and development of AYUSH systems during this period.
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"Childhood Poetry Initiative: Restoring Indian Poems for Young Children"
- The Union Ministry of Education has launched a new initiative called "Childhood Poetry Initiative: Restoring Indian Poems for Young Children".
- Its objective is to create a collection of nursery rhymes in all Indian languages and English, which are relevant to the Indian context.
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State Special
Delhi Budget for FY 2025-26
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented a ₹1 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the Assembly on March 25, 2025.
- This budget is 31.5% higher compared to the previous year.
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Massive Crude Oil Reserves: Uttar Pradesh
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has discovered massive crude oil reserves in Sagarpali village, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh.
- The oil was found at a depth of 3,000 meters, and the area spans approximately 302 square kilometers.
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Uttar Pradesh's Economy
- According to State Bank of India Research, by the year 2027, Uttar Pradesh's economy is projected to become the second largest in India after Maharashtra.
- As a result, Uttar Pradesh's share in India's GDP is expected to increase from 7% to 10%, while Maharashtra's share is estimated to be 13%.
Solar Power Production in Uttar Pradesh
- Since 2017, solar power production in Uttar Pradesh has increased tenfold.
- Currently, the state has developed a solar power capacity of 2,653 MW, with a future target of 22,000 MW.
To achieve this goal, various schemes have been formulated under the Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022:
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Road Construction and Widening in Uttar Pradesh
- Since April 2017, Uttar Pradesh has made significant progress in road construction and widening.
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International News
Russia-Ukraine Agreement
- Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement during US-mediated talks to halt military attacks in the Black Sea and on energy sites.
- This agreement will remain effective for 30 days.
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33rd WMCC Meeting
- The 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China border affairs was held in Beijing, China.
- During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on cross-border cooperation and exchanges regarding trans-border rivers and the resumption of the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra.
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Cooperation on Digitalisation and Decarbonisation in the Maritime Sector
- Singapore and India signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for Cooperation on Digitalisation and Decarbonisation in the Maritime Sector.
- The signing took place on 25 March 2025 in Singapore, attended by Mr Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of the Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) and Mr R Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, India.
Economy and Banking
Finance Bill 2025
- The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2025 by voice vote on March 25, 2025, with 35 government amendments.
- One of the key amendments includes the removal of the 6% digital tax on online advertisements, commonly known as the "Google Tax".
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India's Milk Production
- India's milk production has increased by 63.56% over the past 10 years, rising from 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 239.2 million tonnes in 2023-24, with an annual growth rate of 5.7%.
- In comparison, global milk production is growing at a rate of 2% per year.
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FATF Private Sector Consultative Forum (PSCF) 2025
- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is hosting the Private Sector Consultative Forum (PSCF) 2025 in Mumbai, India, from March 25 to 27, 2025.
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Appointments
Allahudien Paleker and Alex Wharf
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has included Allahudien Paleker (South Africa) and Alex Wharf (England) in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.
- The announcement was made on March 25, 2025, with Paleker and Wharf replacing Michael Gough and Joel Wilson.
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Reports and Indexes
World Social Protection Report 2024-26
- The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released the World Social Protection Report 2024-26, which states that India's social security coverage has doubled from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024.
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OECD and UNDP Study
- According to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ambitious climate action could increase global GDP by 0.2% by 2040, equivalent to the size of Sweden's economy.
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Honours and Awards
'TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan'
- Tripura was awarded by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) for its outstanding performance in the 'TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan'.
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Person In News
Mahadevi Verma
- Mahadevi Verma was born on March 26, 1907, in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh.
- She was a prominent Hindi poet, freedom fighter, educationist, and a supporter of women's empowerment.
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Important Days
Declaration of Bangladesh's Independence
- Bangladesh declared its independence on March 26, 1971, which is celebrated as Independence Day.
- On this day, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman proclaimed Bangladesh's independence, marking the beginning of the Bangladesh Liberation War.
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