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Highlights of March 2nd Week Current Affairs
- 500-kg Space Debris Crashes in Kenya raising concerns over accountability and space governance gaps.
- ISRO’s Project NETRA (2019) and IS4OM aim to track space objects and ensure debris-free space missions by 2030.
- Space Liability Convention (1972) and Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines (2002) define responsibilities for space debris damage and methods to limit collisions.
- India Semiconductor Mission partners with Tata Electronics to establish India’s first commercial semiconductor plant in Dholera, Gujarat.
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) and Design Linked Incentive (DLI) schemes boost India’s semiconductor industry with major investments from Tata, Micron, and Vedanta.
- NASA’s PUNCH Solar Mission set to launch from California to study the Sun’s corona and solar winds using four suitcase-sized satellites.
- Aditya L1, Proba-3, and Solar Cycle studies focus on understanding solar activity and its effects on Earth.
- RBI to inject Rs 1.9 lakh crore into the banking system through open market purchases and USD/INR swaps to manage liquidity.
- Knight Frank Wealth Report 2025 predicts a 9.4% rise in High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) in India with 191 billionaires and a combined wealth of $950 billion.
- Uttarakhand approves two ropeway projects under the Parvatmala Pariyojana initiative to enhance infrastructure and tourism.
- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India’s bio-economy has grown 13-fold from $10 billion in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024, with a projection of $300 billion by 2030.
- India ranks among the top 12 global biotechnology destinations and third in the Asia-Pacific region for bio-manufacturing.
- The BioE3 policy aims to set up bio-foundries to produce biotechnology-based feedstock and catalysts, with the first plant expected in Manesar, Haryana.
- The Vigyan Dhara scheme unifies three central sector schemes to improve fund utilization, expand research, and increase women’s participation in STEM fields.
- The Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme, launched in 2003, aims to increase ethanol blending in petrol from 10% to 20% by 2025.
- The Pashu Aushadhi initiative under the revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme ensures affordable generic veterinary medicines for farmers.
- India leads in global livestock population and is the top producer of buffalo meat and milk.
- The AI Kosha platform by MeitY serves as a unified repository for AI datasets, tools, and models to drive AI innovation in India.
- Assam Assembly passed bills allowing the Governor to take control of autonomous councils if elections are delayed beyond their extended one-year term.
- Lithuania became the first country to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions, citing security concerns over the Russia-Ukraine war.
- The US Supreme Court rejected Tahawwur Rana’s plea against extradition to India for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, clearing the way for his transfer.
- India holds just 0.7% of the $14 billion global seasoning market, significantly lower than China’s 12% and the USA’s 11%, despite being the world’s largest spice producer and exporter.
- Belgium is enhancing defense ties with India by appointing a defense attaché and collaborating on light tank development under the Zorawar project.
- The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) marks 55 years, continuing its role in disarmament and peaceful nuclear energy use, though India remains a non-signatory.
- Telangana’s Chief Minister urged the Union Jal Shakti Minister to ensure fair allocation of Krishna River water among the basin states.
- Former IPL chief Lalit Modi surrendered his Indian passport and acquired Vanuatu citizenship through its Golden Passport program.
- POSHAN Abhiyan completed seven years, improving nutrition for women and children in India.
- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation supports the Arab League’s stance against US proposals on Gaza’s control and relocation of residents.
- The former US President, Donald Trump announced the decision to pull out from the Loss and Damage Fund, established at COP27.
- The Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana aims to empower 2.38 crore women by providing monthly financial support of ₹1,500.
- Madhav National Park declared as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve, making Madhya Pradesh the state with the highest number of reserves.
- Largest and smallest tiger reserves in India are Nagarjunsagar Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) and Bor (Maharashtra), respectively.
- India’s tiger population increased to 3,682 in 2022, with Madhya Pradesh leading in tiger count and Corbett Tiger Reserve having the highest tiger abundance.
- M-STrIPES, a software-based monitoring system, was introduced in 2010 to enhance tiger conservation efforts.
- St. Petersburg Declaration on Tiger Conservation aimed to double the global tiger population by 2022 under the TX2 initiative.
- Donald Trump withdrew from JCPOA in 2018, citing concerns over Iran’s missile program, regional influence, and temporary restrictions.
- Iran retaliated by increasing uranium enrichment to 61%, surpassing JCPOA limits, while U.S. sanctions caused an economic crisis in Iran.
- Prime Minister of India’s visit to Mauritius as the Guest of Honour for Independence Day highlights strong India-Mauritius ties in trade, culture, and security.
- Mauritius is India’s second-largest source of FDI and an important partner in maritime security under the Colombo Security Conclave.
- District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission issued notices to Bollywood actors for misleading advertisements promoting Vimal Pan Masala.
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