State News
1. What language policy was enforced in Punjab schools?
Answer: Punjabi was made compulsory across all boards (PSEB, CBSE, CISCE). Non-compliance leads to certificate cancellation and ₹50,000 fines for private schools.
2. What language mandate was introduced in Telangana?
Answer: Telugu became mandatory for Class 9 from 2025–26 and Class 10 from 2026–27. The new textbook ‘Vennela’ replaces ‘Singidi’.
3. What digital policing milestone was achieved in Jammu & Kashmir?
Answer: The first e-FIR was registered via email at Police Station Khrew, under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), aligning with Law Commission recommendations.
4. What investment pledges were secured at Invest Madhya Pradesh Summit?
Answer: ₹30.77 lakh crore, including ₹1.1 lakh crore by Adani, ₹60,000 crore by Reliance, and ₹1.2 lakh crore by NTPC Green Energy Ltd & MPPGCL.
5. Which state now has India’s highest vulture population?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh, with 12,981 vultures in 2025, up from 10,845 in 2024 and 8,397 in 2019.
International News
6. Who is Germany’s new Chancellor?
Answer: Friedrich Merz of CDU, succeeding Olaf Scholz after winning the 2025 federal elections.
7. What is the UAE’s new Blue Visa?
Answer: A 10-year residency for individuals contributing to environmental sustainability, launched at the World Governments Summit 2025.
Appointments
8. Who was appointed Chairman of the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation?
Answer: N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, was appointed by the executors of Ratan Tata’s will.
Defence News
9. What was the focus of ‘Jal-Thal-Raksha 2025’ exercise?
Answer: Island security and anti-encroachment drills at Bet Dwarka, Gujarat, involving Army, Coast Guard, Marine Police, and NSG.
10. What missile did India successfully test-fire?
Answer: NASM-SR (Naval Anti-Ship Missile – Short Range), launched from a Seaking helicopter off Odisha coast.
Banking & Economy News
11. What corporate profit trend was reported by RBI for FY24?
Answer: Profits rose 15.3% despite slow sales growth (5.5%), driven by cost-cutting and margin improvements.
12. What initiative did Axis Bank launch for MSMEs?
Answer: The 9th edition of ‘Evolve’ seminar themed “Future-Proofing MSMEs for the New-Age Business”.
13. What expansion was approved for Muthoot Finance?
Answer: RBI allowed 115 new branches to improve gold loan access in underserved regions.
14. What GDP forecast was given by SBI for FY25?
Answer: 6.3%, lower than RBI’s 6.6%, citing weak manufacturing and subdued private investment.
Science & Technology
15. What milestone did Pixxel achieve in space tech?
Answer: Launched India’s first private hyperspectral satellite constellation under the Firefly project via SpaceX.
16. What transport innovation was launched by IIT Madras?
Answer: India’s first hyperloop test track (422 meters), developed with Indian Railways for ultra-fast travel.
Awards News
17. Who won big at the 31st SAG Awards 2025?
Answer:
- Best Cast: Conclave
- Best Male Actor: Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
- Best Female Actor: Demi Moore (The Substance)
- SAG Life Achievement: Jane Fonda
Important Days
18. What is the significance of World Protein Day 2025?
Answer: Observed on February 27 to raise awareness on protein nutrition, initiated by USSEC. India also marks National Protein Day on the same date.