Current Affairs Today: 06th March 2025 | Daily GK Update
National News
1. What were the findings of India’s first riverine dolphin population estimation?
Answer: Under Project Dolphin, India recorded 6,327 river dolphins across the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus systems. The survey highlights the Ganges river dolphin’s role as an indicator of freshwater ecosystem health.
2. What is the Govindghat–Hemkund Sahib Ji ropeway project?
Answer: A ₹2,730.13 crore, 12.4 km ropeway approved under Parvatmala Pariyojana to improve all-weather connectivity and tourism in Uttarakhand. It will ease the steep 21 km trek for pilgrims.
3. What is the Sonprayag–Kedarnath ropeway project?
Answer: A ₹4,081.28 crore, 12.9 km ropeway using 3S gondola technology, reducing travel time from 8–9 hours to 36 minutes. It will transport 1,800 passengers/hour under PPP mode.
4. What announcement did PM Modi make regarding Asiatic lions?
Answer: PM Modi announced the 16th Asiatic Lion Population Estimation to be held in May 2024, highlighting conservation efforts led by tribal communities and women.
5. What is Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav and who inaugurated it?
Answer: A cultural festival celebrating South Indian heritage, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It features artisans, performers, and culinary experts from seven southern states.
State News
6. What key policies were approved by the Uttarakhand Cabinet?
Answer: The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and a new Excise Policy for 2025. UPS offers NPS employees a stable post-retirement pension, effective from April 1, 2025.
Appointments News
7. Who was appointed CEO of Government e-Marketplace (GeM)?
Answer: Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, was appointed CEO of GeM. He will lead its transformation with support from TCS.
Banking News
8. Who was appointed Executive Director of RBI?
Answer: Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi was appointed ED of RBI. He will oversee the Department of Statistics and Information Management and the Financial Stability Department.
Defence News
9. What trial did DRDO conduct for Tejas aircraft?
Answer: DRDO successfully tested an Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) with On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS) at 50,000 feet. It eliminates the need for liquid oxygen cylinders.
Sports News
10. What retirement announcement did Sharath Kamal make?
Answer: Achanta Sharath Kamal will retire after the WTT Star Contender event in Chennai (March 25–30, 2025). He is a 10-time National Champion and five-time Olympian.
11. What are the details of Khelo India Para Games 2025?
Answer: Scheduled from March 20–27 in New Delhi, featuring 1,230 para athletes across six disciplines. Top performers from Paris Paralympics and Asian Para Games will participate.
Summits & Conferences
12. What did India showcase at MWC 2025 in Barcelona?
Answer: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted India’s 5G expansion, low data tariffs, indigenous telecom infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The Bharat Pavilion and India Mobile Congress 2025 were also unveiled.
Awards News
13. What award did Dr. Suborno Bose receive?
Answer: He received the ‘Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality and Education Through Technology’ award at the Vibrant Bharat Global Summit 2025. His book on AI in hospitality was also launched.
Miscellaneous News
14. What expansion was announced for the Cheetah Reintroduction Project?
Answer: New habitats identified in Banni Grasslands (Gujarat) and Gandhisagar Sanctuary (Madhya Pradesh). The project began in 2022 to restore cheetah populations through intercontinental translocation.