Current Affairs Today: 26th March 2025 | Daily GK Update
National News
1. What task force was established by the Supreme Court for student mental health?
Answer: The Supreme Court formed a National Task Force (NTF) chaired by Justice S. Ravindra Bhat to address student suicides and mental health issues in higher education. It will assess academic stress, caste discrimination, and recommend preventive measures.
2. What milestone has India achieved in milk production?
Answer: India became the world’s largest milk producer with 239 MMT, contributing 24% of global output. The government aims to reach 300 MMT by 2030 under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
International News
3. Which country joined the New Development Bank in March 2025?
Answer: Indonesia joined the BRICS-led New Development Bank to access funding for infrastructure, renewable energy, and technology projects.
Economy News
4. What are the key highlights of the Finance Bill 2025 passed by Lok Sabha?
Answer: The bill includes 35 amendments, abolishes the 6% digital ad tax, and allocates ₹50.65 lakh crore in total expenditure. Capital expenditure is ₹11.22 lakh crore, and gross tax revenue is ₹42.70 lakh crore.
5. What is S&P’s revised GDP forecast for India in FY26?
Answer: S&P Global lowered India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5% from 6.7%, citing stable crude prices and a normal monsoon. RBI is expected to cut interest rates by 75–100 bps.
Business News
6. What acquisition did Reliance make in the shipyard sector?
Answer: Reliance acquired Nauyaan Tradings and will take a 74% stake in Nauyaan Shipyard for ₹382.73 crore, expanding into naval and defense infrastructure.
Agreements News
7. What maritime agreement was signed between India and Singapore?
Answer: A Letter of Intent was signed to develop a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), focusing on decarbonization and digitalization in maritime trade.
Appointments News
8. Who was appointed full-time member of NITI Aayog?
Answer: Former Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba was appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog.
9. Who was elected Chairman of INTACH?
Answer: Ashok Singh Thakur was elected Chairman of INTACH for a three-year term.
10. Who was elected to the UWW-Asia Bureau?
Answer: Sanjay Singh, President of WFI, was elected as a Bureau Member of United World Wrestling–Asia.
Books & Authors
11. What book was launched about Chennai Super Kings?
Answer: Leo: The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings by P.S. Raman was launched with MS Dhoni and CSK team members in attendance.
Defence News
12. What frigate was launched by the Indian Navy under Project 1135.6?
Answer: The Indian Navy launched ‘Tavasya’, a multi-role stealth frigate equipped with BrahMos missiles and advanced sensors, built at Goa Shipyard.
Schemes News
13. How many Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened under PMBJP?
Answer: As of February 2025, 15,057 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened. Uttar Pradesh leads with 2,658 centers.
Sports News
14. What IPL record did Ajinkya Rahane set in 2025?
Answer: Rahane became the first Indian to captain three IPL teams: Rising Pune Supergiant, Rajasthan Royals, and now Kolkata Knight Riders.
15. Who won bronze at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025?
Answer: Sunil Kumar won bronze in the 87kg Greco-Roman category, defeating China’s Jiaxin Huang after a semifinal loss to Iran’s Yasin Yazdi.
Science & Technology
16. What partnership was formed for space debris removal?
Answer: Bellatrix Aerospace partnered with Astroscale Japan to advance active debris removal and satellite servicing technologies.
Important Days
17. What is the significance of International Unborn Child Day?
Answer: Observed on March 25, it promotes fetal rights and coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation. It was established by Pope John Paul II.
Obituaries
18. Who was Manoj Bharathiraja and what was his legacy?
Answer: Tamil actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja passed away at 48 due to a heart attack. He was the son of filmmaker Bharathiraja and known for his contributions to Tamil cinema.