MARCH 2025 Full Month Imp Current Affairs In Telugu useful for all competitive exams | RRB | IBPS

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This video provides a comprehensive overview of important current affairs from March, covering appointments, awards, sports, indices, books, obituaries, banking, defence, science and technology, international and national news, summits, and important days. It also explains where to find detailed PDFs on the website.

• Important appointments and awards
• Sports news and updates
• Banking and defence current affairs
• International and national news
• Summits and important days

Introduction [0:00]

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Important Appointments [1:36]

Manan Kumar Mishra was re-elected as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India. Ajay Seth took on additional charge as Revenue Secretary. Dr. Mayank Sharma assumed office as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). Ajay Badu was appointed as the CEO of Government e-Marketplace (GeM). Levi's appointed Diljit Dosanjh as its Global Brand Ambassador. Vikas Kaushal was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). Takashi Nakajima was named the new President and CEO of Honda Cars India. Atul Kumar Goel assumed the charge of CEO of the Indian Bank Association. Arun Mammen was elected as the Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA).

More Appointments and Brand Ambassadors [3:44]

GRM Overseas Limited appointed Salman Khan as its Brand Ambassador. N. Ganapathi Subramaniam was appointed as the Chairman of Tata Communications. Itel appointed Lippu Tan as CEO. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) appointed Dr. Lakshmi Venu as its Vice Chairman. Ayushmann Khurrana was named the Fit India Icon by the Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Jasprit Bumrah joined Skechers as a Brand Ambassador. Bajaj Auto extended Rajiv Bajaj's term as Managing Director and CEO for another five years, starting April 1, 2025. Krishnamachari Srikkanth was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador of Vision 2020 India, an initiative aimed at eliminating avoidable blindness.

RBI and Other Key Appointments [5:52]

Indraneel Bhattacharya was appointed as the Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Fino Payments Bank reappointed Deena Mehta as an Independent Director. Kirsty Coventry became the first female and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). NIT University appointed Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO and India's G20 Sherpa, as its new Chairperson. Anuj Kumar Singh was appointed as the Joint Secretary in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Justice Harish Tandon was appointed as the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court.

Final Round of Appointments [7:21]

Edelweiss ARC appointed Maithili Balasubramanian as Interim MD and CEO. Parvinder Chopra took on the additional role of Chairman and Managing Director at REC Limited. Ajay Seth was appointed as India's new Finance Secretary. Bharti Airtel's Gopal Vittal was elected as the Chairman of the Global System for Mobile Communication Association. Ashok Singh Thakur was elected as the new Chairman of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). Sanjay Singh, the President of the Wrestling Federation of India, was elected as a Bureau Member of United World Wrestling Asia. Ex-Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba was appointed as a Full-Time Member of NITI Aayog. Canara Bank appointed S.K. Majumdar as Executive Director.

More Appointments and a Note on Bilingual Content [9:56]

The government approved the appointment of Rahul Naveen as the MD and CEO of the Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI). Sunil Kakkar was appointed as a Whole-Time Director at Maruti Suzuki. L&T Finance Limited named Jasprit Bumrah as its Brand Ambassador. Rajneesh Kohli was appointed as the Executive Director of Foods at Hindustan Unilever (HUL). Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh was appointed to the Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory Board. SBI Chief C.S. Setty was appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Banks' Association (IBA). Nidhi Tiwari was appointed as the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. GoIbibo appointed Rishabh Pant as its Brand Ambassador. The speaker explains why content is provided in both Telugu and English, noting that direct translations can sometimes be unclear and that English is often the primary language considered in examinations.

Awards and Recognitions [12:01]

Jay Shah was honoured with the Icon of Excellence Award at FILA 2025. Suborno Bose received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Hospitality and Education. PM Modi was conferred the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados. Rishabh Pant was nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award. Chinese architect Li Xiaodong received the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize. The IIFA Awards 2025 saw "Laapataa Ladies" win Best Picture, Kiran Rao win Best Director, Kartik Aaryan win Best Actor, and Nitanshi Goel win Best Actress. Rakesh Roshan received the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Award. Jayashree Venkatesan became the first Indian to be honoured with the Ramsar Award for wetland use.

More Awards and Achievements [14:59]

GMR Airport Infrastructure Limited's subsidiary, Delhi International Airport Limited, was honoured with the Airport Service Quality Airport Experience Award 2024. Muthoot Microfin won double gold at the SKOCH Awards 2025. Nithin Kamath won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2024. PM Modi received the highest civilian award of Mauritius during the National Day celebrations. Chiranjeevi was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the UK Government. Ram Sutar was conferred with the Maharashtra Bhushan Award. Günter Blöschl won the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize. Vijay Shankar was honoured with the Denmark Knight Cross. Vinod Kumar Shukla was selected for the 59th Jnanpith Award. Violinist R.K. Sriram Kumar was honoured with the Sangeetha Kalanidhi Award. Punjab and Sind Bank won the Top Improver Award in the Ease 6.0 Reforms Index. Masaki Kashiwara won the 2025 Abel Prize for Mathematics.

Sports News [17:59]

Virat Kohli became the seventh Indian cricketer to play 300 ODIs. Vidarbha won the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, with Kerala as the runner-up. Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, hosted the Khelo India Winter Games 2025. Brandon Holt clinched the 2025 Bengaluru Open ATP 125 Challenger title. Steven Smith announced his retirement from ODIs. Achanta Sharath Kamal announced his retirement from professional table tennis. Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from ODIs. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla will represent India on the Asian Cricket Council Board. India won the ICC Champions Trophy, with New Zealand as the runner-up. Rachin Ravindra was named Player of the Series, and Matt Henry took the most wickets. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma broke Yuvraj Singh's record for most ICC final appearances.

More Sports Updates [21:08]

Sunil Chhetri returned to the national football team at the age of 40. Harry Brook withdrew from IPL 2025. The Commonwealth Games Federation changed its name to Commonwealth Sport. Shubman Gill and Alana King won the ICC Player of the Month awards for February. Axar Patel was appointed as the Delhi Capitals captain for IPL 2025. India topped the medal tally at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025. Mumbai Indians won the Women's Premier League 2025. Hockey Jharkhand won the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship. Kabaddi World Cup 2025 began in England. The IOC approved boxing for inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. India secured 33 medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. Archana Yadav was banned for four years for doping.

Final Sports Updates [24:40]

Norris won the Australian GP opener. BCCI honoured Team India with ₹58 crore after the ICC Champions Trophy win. Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the host nation. India will host the 11th Asia Swimming Championship in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Oscar Piastri won the Chinese Grand Prix. V. Sumith Reddy announced his retirement from badminton. Khelo India Para Games 2025 concluded, with Haryana topping the medals list. Anahat Singh and Kareem El Toraky won the Indian Open 2025 squash titles. India clinched both the men's and women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025.

Indices and Rankings [26:19]

India ranked fourth in the global wealth rankings, behind the USA, China, and Japan. Indigo became the world's second-fastest-growing airline in seat capacity after Qatar Airways. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) was ranked the world's third strongest insurance brand. Amul ranked third in the YouGov India Value Rankings 2025. The Future of Free Speech ranked India 24th out of 33 countries in its Free Speech Index, with Norway topping the list. The World Happiness Report 2025 ranked India 118th, with Finland in the top spot. Roshni Nadar became the first Indian woman in the world's top 10 richest women. Shanghai overtook Mumbai as Asia's billionaire capital.

Books and Authors [28:47]

"Theosophy," the autobiography of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi, was discussed at a recent function. "The March of Glory," a book commemorating 50 years since India's 1975 Hockey World Cup victory, was unveiled and written by K. Arumugam and Aerol D'Cruz. Dr. V.I. Madan launched the book "To the Seventh Generation." P.S. Raman's book, "Leo: The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings," was launched with M.S. Dhoni. "Stumped," Syed Kirmani's autobiography, was co-authored by Debashish Sen Gupta and Daaxesh Bhatol.

Obituaries [31:19]

Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky passed away at 88. Renowned Indian artist Himmat Shah passed away at 92. Oldest Test cricketer Ron Raper passed away at 98. Mumbai spin legend Padmakar Shivalkar died. Former minister and BJP leader Anant Das passed away at 85. Legendary classical singer Garimella Balakrishna Prasad passed away at 76. Maharana Pratap's descendant Arvind Singh Mewar died at 81. Veteran Tamil actor and comedian Bindu Ghosh passed away. Renowned Odia poet Ramakant Rath passed away. Veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan passed away at 84. Naga scientist and academician Dr. Sekholang Seka Yadan passed away at 89. American boxing legend George Foreman passed away. Tamil actor and director Manoj Bharathiraja passed away at 48.

Banking News [33:52]

Yes Bank joined forces with the World Trade Centre Mumbai to host the Export Conclave 2025. City Union Bank announced a partnership with Chennai Super Kings for a co-branded credit card. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) levied fines on the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) and IIFL Samasta Finance Limited for regulatory infractions. RBI kept the window open for the exchange and deposit of ₹2000 notes. RBI appointed Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as Executive Director. State Bank of India (SBI) launched a collateral-free digital SME loan for women entrepreneurs. Bank of Baroda launched the BOB Global Women NRE and NRO Savings Account for women NRIs.

More Banking News [36:38]

IIFL Finance launched Shakti All-Women Branches on Women's Day. ICICI Bank appointed Kamalvalli as Head of Security Operations. PhonePe launched the "Insuring Heroes" campaign for International Women's Day. RBI will issue ₹100 and ₹200 banknotes with a new Governor's signature. The Reserve Bank of India was awarded the Digital Transformation Award 2025 by Central Banking, London. State Bank of India is setting up a dedicated unit to handle project financing for emerging sectors. City Union Bank became the exclusive banking partner of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Fitch Ratings maintained the long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Union Bank of India and Punjab National Bank at 'BBB-' with a stable outlook.

Final Banking Updates [39:07]

The US overtook the UAE as India's largest source of remittances, according to an RBI survey. SEBI revised its regulations to lower the minimum investment in the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) from ₹10,000 to ₹1,000. The Indian government introduced a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme for banks to encourage small-value UPI transactions. Public sector banks witnessed a 33% surge in dividend payouts in FY24. RBI announced an 8.34% rate for Government of India Floating Rate Bonds 2033. Equitas Small Finance Bank reaffirmed its association with Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans as their official banking partner. ATM withdrawals will get costlier from May 1, as RBI approved a fee hike. RBI revised priority sector lending norms, effective from April 1, 2025. Yes Bank, in collaboration with JP Morgan, introduced a 24/7 real-time USD payment service for Indian businesses.

Defence News [43:04]

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers signed an MoU with the Army for modular steel bridges in Arunachal Pradesh. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the indigenous Integrated Life Support System for the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Rajnath Singh became the first Defence Minister to visit the IAF Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Bangalore. The India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise Khanjar-12 began in Tokmok. India signed a $248 million deal with Russia for advanced battle tank engines. The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron completed a visit to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand.

More Defence Updates [45:07]

The 6th edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) and the 4th edition of Exercise Bongo Sagar between the Indian and Bangladesh Navies were conducted. India is set to enhance maritime security cooperation with Mauritius through a white shipping agreement. India's Aeronautical Development Agency successfully conducted a test launch of the Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile from the LCA Tejas. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of Low-Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) Ashwini. India and France will strengthen naval ties with Exercise Varuna 2025 in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy launched the second Project 1135.6 follow-on frigate, Tushil, at Goa Shipyard Limited.

Final Defence Updates [47:17]

DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully test-fired the Vertically Launched Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi inaugurated the new North Jetty at the Naval Base in Kochi. The Indian Army conducted the tri-service integrated multi-domain warfare exercise 'Prachand Prahar' in Arunachal Pradesh. India and Russia conducted the 14th edition of the maritime bilateral exercise INDRA 2025.

Science and Technology News [48:39]

NASA is preparing to launch the SPHEREx telescope to produce a detailed map of the universe. Cape vultures were spotted after 30 years in South Africa's Eastern Cape. Aditya L1 captured the first image of a solar flare. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft made a successful lunar landing. Jio partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to India. Mycelium bricks are being developed as a sustainable alternative to traditional clay bricks. Google introduced Gemma, a lightweight open AI model. NASA successfully launched the SPHEREx space telescope aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. India generated $143 million by launching foreign satellites.

More Science and Technology Updates [52:47]

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath launched the Thermal Research Centre at IIT Madras. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams safely returned to Earth after spending over nine months in space. ISRO developed high-speed microprocessors Vikram 320 and Kalpana 500. Bellatrix Aerospace partnered with Astroscale Japan to enhance space sustainability. Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 4.

International News [54:20]

Donald Trump declared English as the official language of the United States. Armando Ursea was sworn in as Uruguay's President. Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. China increased its defence budget by 7.2% in 2025. Eyal Zamir was appointed as Israel's new military chief. The massive iceberg A23a became stranded near South Georgia. The International Criminal Court (ICC) took custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Mark Carney was appointed as Canada's new Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister.

More International Updates [56:08]

China deployed a sophisticated large-phased array radar system in Yunnan province near the China-Myanmar border. Armenia and Azerbaijan reached a historic agreement on a peace treaty. US President Donald Trump is considering a travel ban on citizens from 43 countries in 2025. Indonesia joined the New Development Bank (NDB). Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia's first female President. The US imposed a 25% tariff on imported cars and auto parts. The Thai Prime Minister declared a state of emergency after the Myanmar earthquake. Japan granted crypto assets legal status as financial products.

National News [58:25]

The Uttarakhand cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme and a new excise policy for 2025. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the 'One Nation, One Port' initiative. IRCTC and IRFC were upgraded to Navratna status. India's first World Peace Center was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana. PM Modi inaugurated Vanthara, an animal rescue and conservation centre in Gujarat. India's first comprehensive river dolphin population survey recorded 6,327 dolphins. The government of India sanctioned the development of a 12.9 km ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath.

More National News [1:00:43]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the seventh meeting of the National Board for Wildlife in Gujarat. Madhya Pradesh's Madhav National Park was declared India's 58th tiger reserve. PM Modi embarked on a two-day state visit to Mauritius. The Ayushman Bharat scheme expanded to Delhi. The Fit India Conclave was inaugurated in New Delhi. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Hyperloop testing facility at IIT Madras. Indian Masters won the International Masters League title. Union Minister Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus of the North East Centre for Technology Application and Research (NECTAR) in Shillong.

Final National News [1:03:13]

Stuart Young was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. India's first PPP green waste processing plant was launched in Indore. The Cabinet approved the revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission with a ₹3,400 crore allocation. The Indian government launched the Jaitpur Nuclear Power Plant in Maharashtra and the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana in Haryana. The 37th Kathak Mahotsav was hosted in New Delhi. India launched Operation Brahma to provide disaster relief in Myanmar. The Cabinet approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees. India became the world's second-largest tea exporter in 2024. Kerala became the first state to establish a Senior Citizen Commission.

Summits and Conferences [1:05:40]

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second edition of Vividhaka Amrita Mahotsava at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 in New Delhi. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia led the Indian delegation at the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. India participated in the 353rd Governing Body meeting of the ILO in Geneva. The Indian government, represented by Union Minister Annapurna Devi, participated in the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York. The Water Sustainability Conference 2025 was hosted in New Delhi. Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the GridCon 2025 in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Conference on Environment 2025 in New Delhi. The International Ramayana and Vedic Research Institute organised the Ramayana conclave in Colombo.

Final Updates and Miscellaneous News [1:19:04]

The cheetah reintroduction project in India is set to expand beyond Kuno National Park. J.P. Nadda inaugurated the ninth National Health Mission Summit in Puri. Ola Electric became the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer in India to receive incentives under the PLI auto scheme. India added six new properties to the UNESCO tentative list, bringing the total count to 62. The Cabinet approved the construction of a six-lane high-speed highway in Maharashtra. Meghalaya inaugurated its first scientific coal mine after a decade-long ban. India and New Zealand agreed to boost cooperation in digital payments and trade. East Coast Railway set a new benchmark by achieving 250 million tonnes of originating freight. The Archaeological Survey of India made significant discoveries near the Balpanja dam in Kerala. The Department of Posts issued a commemorative postage stamp in tribute to Mata Karma. Sindbad, a recreational undersea vehicle, sank off the coast of Hurghada in Egypt. Central government employees can opt for the Unified Pension Scheme until June 30. BHEL secured a ₹7,500 crore order for a thermal unit at the Ukai plant in Gujarat.

Important Days [1:24:18]

The video concludes by listing important days in March, along with their themes:

• March 1: World Seagrass Day
• March 1: Zero Discrimination Day (Theme: Stand Together)
• March 3: World Wildlife Day (Theme: Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Wildlife Conservation)
• March 3: National Defence Day
• March 3: World Hearing Day (Theme: Changing mindsets: Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all!)
• March 4: National Safety Day (Theme: Safety leadership for ESG excellence)
• March 5: International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness
• March 6: National Dentist Day in India
• March 7: Jan Aushadhi Diwas
• March 8: International Women's Day (Theme: Invest in women: Accelerate progress)
• March 10: International Day of Women Judges
• March 10: CISF Raising Day
• March 4-10: 54th National Safety Week
• March 14: Pi Day
• March 14: International Day of Action for Rivers
• March 15: World Consumer Rights Day (Theme: Empowering consumers through clean energy transitions)
• March 16: National Vaccination Day
• March 18: National Ordnance Factories Day
• March 20: World Sparrow Day (Theme: I Love Sparrows)
• March 20: International Day of Happiness (Theme: Happier Together)
• March 20: UN French Language Day
• March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
• March 21: World Poetry Day
• March 21: World Down Syndrome Day (Theme: End The Stereotypes)
• March 21: World Day of Glaciers
• March 21: International Day of Forests (Theme: Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World)
• March 22: World Water Day (Theme: Water for Peace)
• March 23: World Meteorological Day (Theme: At the Frontline of Climate Action)
• March 23: Shaheedi Diwas (Martyrs' Day)
• March 24: International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
• March 24: World Tuberculosis (TB) Day (Theme: Yes! We can end TB!)
• March 25: International Day of the Unborn Child
• March 25: International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
• March 27: World Theatre Day (Theme: Theatre and a culture of peace)
• March 28: Universal Acceptance Day (Theme: UA Everywhere)
• March 29: World Piano Day