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International
Order of Dannebrog Honor
Vijay Sankar, Chairman of The Sanmar Group, received the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog from the King of Denmark in 2025. This recognition honors his role in strengthening Indo-Danish diplomatic relations, backed by his family’s 50-year association with Denmark’s consular services.
Science & Technology
KALPANA3201 Architecture
The KALPANA3201 microprocessor is built on SPARC V8 RISC architecture, a 32-bit processor aligned with IEEE 1754 Instruction Set Architecture and offering open-source compatibility. RISC architectures focus on simplified instruction sets for efficient processing in demanding applications.
Sports
Equitas IPL Banking Partnerships
Equitas Small Finance Bank renewed its official banking partnership for IPL 2025 with Chennai Super Kings (6-year association) and Gujarat Titans (3-year partnership). Branding includes placement on CSK’s lead helmet and GT’s back helmet, showcasing targeted sports marketing strategies.
Science & Technology
VIKRAM3201 Space Processor
VIKRAM3201 is India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit processor for space applications. Based on a custom ISA and supporting the Ada programming language, it is qualified for launch vehicles and demanding mission conditions, representing a major milestone in India’s space technology self-reliance.
Climate
World Meteorological Day 2025
World Meteorological Day 2025 (observed March 23) focused on “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together”. The day commemorates the founding of the WMO (World Meteorological Organization), which coordinates global cooperation on weather, climate, and water resources.
Business & Economy
REC-PFC Leadership Transition
Parminder Chopra, already serving as CMD of PFC, received additional charge as CMD of REC Ltd for 3 months following Vivek Kumar Dewangan’s exit. This temporary assignment demonstrates strategic continuity in managing critical power sector financing institutions.
Business & Economy
Zuno’s PHYD Insurance Innovation
Zuno General Insurance integrated mobile telematics at no extra cost, making PHYD (Pay-How-You-Drive) a default feature in motor insurance policies. Premium adjustments are linked to driving behaviour patterns such as speed and braking, promoting safer driving habits.
Environment
Project Cheetah Conservation Loss
Vincent van der Merwe, a key figure associated with India’s Project Cheetah, was found dead in Riyadh while working on cheetah reintroduction plans in Saudi Arabia. His work was instrumental in wildlife conservation efforts across multiple countries.
International
Chiranjeevi’s UK Parliament Honor
Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the UK Parliament (House of Commons), presented by Bridge India, a London-based think tank. This recognition celebrates his exceptional contributions to Indian cinema and global cultural influence.
International
India’s World Happiness Report 2025
India climbed to 118th position in the 2025 World Happiness Report, showing improvement from 126th in 2024 and 139th in 2020. This upward trend reflects gradual progress across various happiness index parameters including GDP per capita, social support, and life expectancy.
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Who received the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog in 2025?
Vijay Sankar
Chairman of Sanmar Group; 50 years of Indo-Danish relations
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What architecture is KALPANA3201 built on?
SPARC V8 RISC
32-bit processor with IEEE 1754 ISA alignment
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Which two IPL teams did Equitas Bank partner with for 2025?
CSK and Gujarat Titans
6-year association with CSK, 3-year with GT
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Which is India’s first indigenous 32-bit space processor?
VIKRAM3201
Supports Ada programming; qualified for launch vehicles
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What was the World Meteorological Day 2025 theme?
Closing the Early Warning Gap Together
Observed on March 23; commemorates WMO founding
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Who got additional charge as CMD of REC Ltd?
Parminder Chopra
Already CMD of PFC; 3-month additional charge
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What does PHYD stand for in Zuno’s insurance?
Pay-How-You-Drive
Mobile telematics; premium based on driving behavior
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What is India’s rank in the 2025 World Happiness Report?
118th
Improved from 126th (2024) and 139th (2020)
Think & Discuss
Measuring National Well-Being: Beyond GDP to Happiness Indices
Context from today’s quiz: India climbed to 118th position in the 2025 World Happiness Report, showing improvement from 126th in 2024 and 139th in 2020. This upward trend raises questions about what truly constitutes national progress and well-being beyond traditional economic indicators.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
Traditional development metrics like GDP growth have long dominated policy discussions. However, happiness indices consider broader parameters—social support, life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and perceptions of corruption. India’s improving happiness ranking, despite economic challenges, suggests that well-being encompasses dimensions beyond material prosperity.
Should India explicitly incorporate happiness and well-being metrics into national development planning and policy evaluation, or do such indices oversimplify complex social realities and divert focus from concrete economic goals?
Should India explicitly incorporate happiness and well-being metrics into national development planning and policy evaluation, or do such indices oversimplify complex social realities and divert focus from concrete economic goals?
- How can policymakers balance pursuit of economic growth (GDP targets, infrastructure development, industrialization) with softer indicators like social cohesion, mental health, and life satisfaction?
- What specific policy interventions could improve India’s happiness ranking—investments in public health, education quality, workplace well-being, urban planning, or community development programs?
- Are happiness indices culturally neutral, or do they reflect Western values that may not capture well-being accurately across diverse societies like India with different cultural notions of fulfillment and success?
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