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Highlights of March 3rd Week Current Affairs
- India is building a 1,643-km-long high-security fence along the Myanmar border, with ₹31,000 crore allocated. Naga and Kuki-Zo groups oppose it due to ethnic ties.
- The Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar, allowing cross-border tribal movement up to 16 km, was suspended in February 2024. A new protocol in December 2024 restricts movement to 10 km.
- India and Myanmar share strong ties under the Act East Policy, emphasizing trade, defense, and regional connectivity. Myanmar serves as a crucial link between South and Southeast Asia.
- The Election Commission is exploring linking voter IDs with Aadhaar to curb duplication. The move is voluntary, but privacy concerns persist.
- The Trump administration is considering travel restrictions on 41 countries, dividing them into three categories, affecting visa issuance. India is not on the list.
- Over 725,000 undocumented Indians are in the US, with deportation measures increasing. Meanwhile, India received record numbers of US student and business visas in 2024.
- The US launched airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in response to Red Sea maritime attacks, escalating regional tensions.
- The Houthis, a Shiite militant group, have been accused of receiving arms from Iran and continue their conflict with the Yemeni government.
- India is constructing a 1,643-km high-security fence along the Myanmar border, costing ₹31,000 crore. Naga and Kuki-Zo groups oppose it due to deep ethnic and cultural ties.
- The Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar, which allowed travel up to 16 km without a visa, was suspended and later restricted to 10 km in December 2024 for security reasons.
- A SpaceX capsule successfully docked with the ISS, bringing relief to Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stranded for nine months due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner.
- Extended space missions cause bone loss, muscle atrophy, vision problems, cardiovascular changes, and psychological effects due to prolonged exposure to microgravity and isolation.
- The U.S. launched airstrikes on Houthi rebels after repeated attacks on shipping lanes, killing at least 53 people and escalating regional tensions.
- The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been in conflict with Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government since 2015, with their attacks on Red Sea trade routes impacting global trade.
- Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Abu Qatal, a close aide of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead in Pakistan’s Jhelum. He was involved in multiple terror attacks in Jammu & Kashmir.
- The 4th Global Intelligence & Security Chiefs Conference in Delhi, led by NSA Ajit Doval, focused on counterterrorism and Indo-Pacific security, attended by intelligence chiefs from 28 countries.
- Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. Director of National Intelligence, visited India as part of her Indo-Pacific tour and is set to speak at the Raisina Dialogue.
- The Indian government approved the Chandrayaan-5 mission, in collaboration with Japan’s JAXA, to explore water ice on the Moon’s surface.
- India and New Zealand initiated discussions to enhance trade, investment, and economic relations, aiming for a stronger partnership.
- The International Space Station remains a vital hub for space research, scientific collaboration, and technological advancements globally.
- India’s goods trade declined to a 42-month low with a 16.34% fall in imports in February 2025.
- Gold imports dropped by 61% and petroleum imports declined by 29.5%, contributing to the trade slowdown.
- India’s merchandise trade deficit shrank to $14 billion in February 2025, the lowest in 42 months.
- Overall exports fell by 11% to $36.91 billion, with petroleum products, chemicals, and jewellery facing major declines.
- Exports to the US increased by 10.4% in February, while imports from China rose by 10.5% in the April-February period.
- Wholesale price inflation stood at 2.38% in February 2025, slightly up from 2.31% in January.
- Manufactured product prices continued to rise, while primary article inflation declined due to easing food prices.
- India urged the US to designate Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) as a terrorist organization due to its separatist and anti-India activities.
- SFJ, led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is banned in India under UAPA and has alleged links with Pakistan’s ISI.
- The Supreme Court decided to examine a plea challenging the Centre’s exclusive authority to appoint the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
- The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to hear petitions demanding booth-wise voter turnout data be uploaded online.
- Petitioners, including MP Mahua Moitra and ADR, sought scanned copies of Form 17C, citing legal provisions for transparency.
- The Election Commission had earlier opposed public disclosure, stating there was no legal mandate to share such data beyond candidates and polling agents.
- Six Indian sites, including Telangana’s Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs and Bundela palace-fortresses, were added to UNESCO’s tentative heritage list.
- The Supreme Court is examining if judges fall under Lokpal’s jurisdiction, following Lokpal’s controversial move to investigate High Court judges.
- Lokpal’s order was stayed by the Supreme Court, citing threats to judicial independence and the established in-house inquiry process for judges.
- A global free speech survey ranked India 24th out of 33 countries, with concerns over declining support for controversial speech.
- Norway topped the survey, while India’s ranking reflected mixed public opinion on free speech and government criticism.
- The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, is India’s primary anti-corruption law, aiming to investigate allegations against public officials, including politicians.
- Legal experts continue to debate the balance between judicial accountability and institutional independence, ensuring fair governance and impartial justice.
- Supreme Court judges, led by Justice B.R. Gavai, will visit Manipur relief camps on March 22.
- Manipur violence stems from ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities.
- Union government imposed President’s rule in Manipur after CM N. Biren Singh’s resignation.
- Cabinet approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to boost UPI transactions below ₹2,000.
- IndiaAI Mission and the Gates Foundation will collaborate on AI-driven solutions for agriculture, healthcare, education, and climate resilience.
- Elon Musk’s X sued the Indian government over alleged unlawful content regulation and censorship.
- Karnataka High Court case challenges Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, which X claims enables arbitrary content takedowns.
- RBI’s latest remittance survey shows advanced economies now surpass Gulf nations in India’s inward remittances.
- Justice Gita Mittal-led panel’s tenure was extended till July 31, 2025, to address gender violence in Manipur.
- UPI transactions in India surpassed ₹17 lakh crore monthly, making India a global leader in digital payments.
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