Mar 27, 2025 | Current Affairs for UPSC, State PCS & other Govt. Exams

In March 2025, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) YuWaah signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to empower rural women and youth across India.

The three-year partnership focuses on creating livelihood opportunities, promoting entrepreneurship, and enhancing digital infrastructure for rural communities. This initiative aims to boost economic empowerment and strengthen rural development efforts across the country.

On March 21, 2025, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was officially sworn in as Namibia's first female president, marking a historic milestone for the nation. Her presidency commenced on the same day as Namibia’s 35th Independence Day celebrations, symbolizing a new era of leadership and progress for the country.

The DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the flight test of the Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) on March 26, 2025.

The test was carried out from a land-based vertical launcher at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The missile effectively engaged and destroyed a high-speed aerial target at very close range and low altitude, demonstrating its Near-Boundary-Low Altitude capability.

In March 2025, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling became India's first zoo to preserve DNA samples of wildlife found in snowy regions.

Launched in collaboration with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, the project aims to support conservation efforts for endangered species. So far, 60 DNA samples from indigenous animals, including red pandas and snow leopards, have been collected.

In March 2025, the West Bengal Police introduced a mobile application to streamline the transfer process for its personnel, ensuring transparency and efficiency.

In March 2025, the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L) under the Ministry of Education launched the "Baalpan ki Kavita" initiative to preserve and promote Indian rhymes and poems for young children.

This initiative aligns with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizing early childhood education, multilingualism, and cultural relevance in primary learning.