Current Affairs Today: 25th March 2025 | Daily GK Update
National News
1. Which state became the first to establish a Senior Citizens Commission?
Answer: Kerala became the first Indian state to pass the Senior Citizens Commission Bill, 2025, creating a statutory body to safeguard elderly rights and advise on welfare policies.
2. What is the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum project?
Answer: As part of the Central Vista Redevelopment, the North and South Blocks in New Delhi will be transformed into a museum showcasing India’s civilizational heritage, with technical cooperation from France Museums Development.
3. What platforms were launched to enhance PSU bank e-auctions?
Answer: The BAANKNET portal and upgraded e-BKray system were launched to improve NPA disposal, featuring automated KYC, secure payments, and intelligent auction mechanisms.
State News
4. What tourism initiative was announced by Uttarakhand?
Answer: The Ganga and Sharda River Corridors were announced to boost religious tourism and preserve spiritual heritage in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.
Banking News
5. What is the new interest rate for GOI Floating Rate Bond 2033?
Answer: RBI set the rate at 8.34% for the period March 22 to September 21, 2025, linked to the average yield of 182-day T-bills plus a fixed spread.
6. Which IPL teams renewed partnerships with Equitas Small Finance Bank?
Answer: Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans renewed their banking partnership with Equitas under the “Bank Behind Champions” campaign.
Business News
7. How much unclaimed deposit has been transferred to RBI’s DEA Fund?
Answer: Over ₹45,000 crore from dormant accounts has been transferred to the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund between 2019–20 and 2024–25.
8. Who is the new brand ambassador for Tata Motors?
Answer: Vicky Kaushal was appointed to promote Tata’s passenger and electric vehicles, especially the Curvv SUV during IPL 2025.
Economy News
9. What milestone did India achieve in GDP growth?
Answer: India’s GDP doubled from $2.1 trillion in 2015 to $4.3 trillion in 2025, marking a 105% increase and positioning India to surpass Japan and Germany soon.
Awards News
10. Who received the Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2025?
Answer: Violinist R.K. Shriramkumar was honored by the Music Academy, Chennai, for his contributions to Carnatic music.
Appointments News
11. Who was elected Chairman of GSMA?
Answer: Gopal Vittal, MD of Bharti Airtel, was elected Chairman of the GSMA Board, representing over 1,100 telecom companies globally.
12. Who assumed additional charge as CMD of REC Ltd?
Answer: Parminder Chopra, also CMD of PFC, took on the role for three months, continuing her leadership in renewable energy financing.
13. Who is India’s new Finance Secretary?
Answer: Ajay Seth, a 1987-batch IAS officer, was appointed Finance Secretary, focusing on fiscal discipline and Vision 2047 goals.
Books & Authors
14. What is the theme of Syed Kirmani’s autobiography?
Answer: Stumped revisits India’s 1983 World Cup triumph, especially Kapil Dev’s iconic 175* against Zimbabwe.
Ranks & Reports
15. What does the UN report say about glacier loss?
Answer: The Hindu Kush Himalaya region saw a 65% acceleration in glacier melting between 2011–2020, with projections of 30–50% volume loss by 2100 if warming continues.
Important Days
16. What is observed on March 25 globally?
Answer: The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade honors millions of enslaved Africans and raises awareness about its lasting impact.
Miscellaneous News
17. What was the budget size of Delhi for FY 2025–26?
Answer: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presented a ₹1 lakh crore budget focusing on infrastructure, welfare, and economic growth—a 31.5% increase from the previous year.
18. What archaeological discoveries were made by ASI?
Answer: ASI uncovered over 110 megalithic burial sites in Kerala and Buddhist antiquities in Odisha, offering insights into Iron Age practices and Vajrayana Buddhism.