Daily Current Affairs

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture held a literary discussion on “Diyaslai”. IGNCA partnered with the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion for this event.

The book is authored by Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi. The discussion highlighted themes around social justice, child rights, and global compassion.

Why it matters: Such events reinforce focus areas like child rights and social justice in public discourse.

India and the European Union (EU) conducted a high-level meeting on Science & Technology cooperation. The meeting took place at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi.

It was held under the supervision of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. The meeting was among multiple sectoral engagements alongside the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to India, accompanied by the EU’s College of Commissioners.

Rupee112 introduced India’s first-ever fully automated loan disbursal service via WhatsApp. It is designed to help salaried professionals get instant unsecured loans.

The process uses AI and ML to reduce manual paperwork and speed up approvals. Borrowers can initiate the process by messaging Rupee112’s official WhatsApp number. Rupee112 is headquartered in Gurgaon.

Why it matters: Highlights how fintech is reshaping credit delivery and customer onboarding.

SEBI launched ‘Bond Central’, a centralized database for corporate bonds. It is meant to be a one-stop information hub for corporate bond data.

Developed jointly by the Online Bond Platform Providers Association (OBPP Association) with Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) like stock exchanges and depositories. The aim is to improve transparency and provide a single, authentic source for investors and stakeholders.

Why it matters: A unified database supports transparency and informed participation in corporate debt markets.

Bank of Baroda received ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). The certification was awarded by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

It reflects focus on operational resilience, continuity planning, and risk management for uninterrupted services.

Why it matters: Business continuity certification signals preparedness for disruptions.

India’s GST revenue grew 9.1% year-on-year in February 2025. Total collections reached ₹1.84 lakh crore. The rise indicates economic resilience and improved compliance mechanisms.

Why it matters: GST performance is a frequently tested indicator of economic activity and tax compliance.

Observed on March 3, 2025.

Historical reference: In 1816, Laurent Clerc helped establish the first permanent institution for deaf students in the United States.

Observed on March 3, 2025.

Proposed by Thailand and adopted by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on December 20, 2013. The day focuses on awareness of conservation of wildlife, flora, and fauna.