🗞 Daily GK One Liners: March 19, 2025
Your quick summary of the day's important events across International, National, Business, Economy, Defence, Appointments, Schemes, and Science & Technology.
🌍 International News
- ADB Launches ‘Frontier Seed’ for Pacific Private Sector Growth: The $4 million initiative supports local businesses like SeaPAC and Kahuto Pacific, promoting sustainable growth and ocean impact.
- Trump Proposes New US Travel Ban Covering 43 Countries: The potential 2025 policy includes visa suspensions and restrictions based on national security concerns.
- Stuart Young Sworn in as Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister: Young succeeds Dr. Keith Rowley, marking a smooth leadership transition.
🇮🇳 National News
- Foundation Laid for NECTAR’s New Campus in Shillong: The center aims to leverage technology for Northeast India’s socio-economic development.
- Maharashtra Gets First Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Temple: Inaugurated in Bhiwandi, the fort-style temple is set to be recognized as a pilgrimage site.
- Chhattisgarh to Introduce Tougher Anti-Conversion Law: New law targets coercive religious conversions and faith-healing practices, enhancing existing legislation.
- Lachit Barphukan Police Academy Inaugurated in Assam: With a total investment of ₹1050 crore, the academy aims to elevate police training standards in Northeast India.
💼 Business News
- SBI to Launch Project Finance Unit for AI, Fintech, and E-Commerce: The specialized unit will offer focused financial support to emerging digital sectors, shifting beyond traditional infra funding.
🛡 Defence News
- India and Australia Deepen Defence Ties in 9th Policy Talks: Held in New Delhi, discussions emphasized military interoperability in maritime, air, and land domains.
📊 Economy News
- India’s GDP Projected to Reach $5.7 Trillion by 2028: Morgan Stanley predicts India will become the 3rd-largest economy, overtaking Japan by 2026 and possibly crossing $10.3 trillion by 2035.
👔 Appointments News
- Dr. Lakshmi Venu Named Vice Chairman of TAFE: An industry expert in auto components and Yale-Warwick alumna, she brings strategic leadership to TAFE.
- Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman Appointed CEO of Anusandhan NRF: He will oversee innovation, research, and industry-academia collaboration in India’s R&D ecosystem.
- Lip-Bu Tan Becomes CEO of Intel Corporation: Effective March 18, 2025, Tan takes over from interim co-CEOs, bringing global tech leadership to Intel.
🎯 Schemes News
- Telangana Launches ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ for Youth Employment: The ₹6,000 crore scheme will empower 5 lakh youth from marginalized communities with self-employment support.
🧬 Science & Technology News
- Human Coronavirus HKU1 Case Detected in Kolkata: The mild virus strain, first found in 2005, poses no pandemic threat. Patient is stable.
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🕊️ Quick Summary: Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty 2025 – A Historic Step Toward Ending the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
🌟 Key Highlights
- Treaty Text Finalized (March 13, 2025): Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed on the full text of a long-awaited peace treaty, marking a potential end to one of the most entrenched conflicts in the South Caucasus.
- Nagorno-Karabakh Under Azerbaijani Control: Following Azerbaijan’s 2023 offensive, the disputed region is now fully integrated, leading to large-scale displacement of ethnic Armenians.
- Constitutional Hurdle in Armenia: The treaty’s signing remains on hold due to Azerbaijan’s demand for Armenia to amend constitutional clauses perceived as territorial claims.
- No Foreign Troops Clause: The treaty excludes third-party forces (including EU and Russian missions) from border monitoring—shifting power dynamics in the region.
- Humanitarian & Regional Impact: The deal affects over 100,000 refugees and signals a shift in regional influence toward Turkey and Iran while diminishing Western presence.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- In-Depth Conflict Insight: Understand the historical roots of the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute and how recent military and diplomatic moves reshaped the region.
- Geopolitical Consequences: Explore how the treaty alters the strategic balance, affecting Russia, the EU, Turkey, and Iran.
- Peace in Practice: Learn about the real-world challenges of implementing peace—including demilitarization, refugee integration, and public trust-building.
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