🗞 Daily GK One Liners: March 12, 2025
Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, Business, Defence, Sports, Economy, Appointments, Banking, and Important Days.
🇮🇳 National News
- e-Shram Portal Crosses 30.68 Crore Registrations: The e-Shram portal, launched for unorganised workers, now has over 30.68 crore registrations—53.68% of them women—linking workers to social security schemes.
- Maharashtra Budget 2025-26 Presented Amid Fiscal Challenges: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar unveils a budget focusing on continuity over new schemes as the state grapples with ₹9.3 lakh crore debt and a ₹45,891 crore revenue deficit.
- Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 Introduced for Modernised Immigration Laws: The bill aims to overhaul outdated laws, enhance national security, and regulate foreign entry, repealing four colonial-era acts.
- Government Eases LNG Imports to Boost Gas-Based Power Generation: LNG added to the Open General License list, allowing power plants to import gas freely to address low efficiency and rising energy demands.
👔 Appointments & Resignations
- Kamal Wali Joins ICICI Bank as Head of Security Operations: With 18+ years in cybersecurity, Kamal Wali will oversee digital resilience and security operations at ICICI Bank.
- Takashi Nakajima Named President & CEO of Honda Cars India: A Honda veteran since 1994, Nakajima takes over from Takuya Tsumura, bringing 30 years of automotive industry experience.
🏦 Banking News
- RBI and NCFE Launch Nationwide Financial Literacy Campaigns: New initiatives aim to boost financial awareness, targeting youth and senior citizens to improve inclusion and economic participation.
🛡 Defence News
- INS Imphal Participates in Mauritius National Day Celebrations: Indian Navy’s INS Imphal docks at Port Louis for Mauritius’ 57th National Day, showcasing India-Mauritius maritime ties through parades and flypast.
- India and Bangladesh Conduct ‘CORPAT’ and ‘BONGOSAGAR’ Naval Drills: Joint exercises from March 10–12 focus on maritime security and curbing illegal activities in the Bay of Bengal.
🏏 Sports News
- Harry Brook Withdraws from IPL 2025, Faces Potential Two-Year Ban: Brook opts out of IPL for a second year after being bought by Delhi Capitals for ₹6.25 crore, risking suspension under IPL rules.
📊 Economy News
- India Enhances Drug Quality Oversight as Pharma Exports Rise: Ranked 11th globally in pharma exports, India strengthens regulatory standards with risk-based inspections and stricter penalties to ensure global competitiveness.
📅 Important Days
- National No Smoking Day 2025 Observed on March 12: Marked annually on the second Wednesday of March, the day promotes public awareness and cessation efforts against tobacco use.
🕊️ Obituary
- Renowned Classical Singer Garimella Balakrishna Prasad Passes Away at 76: A respected TTD Asthana Vidwan and champion of Annamacharya’s works, he made lasting contributions to devotional and classical music.
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📱 Quick Summary: PMIS Mobile App Launched – A Digital Leap for Youth Internships
🌟 Key Highlights
- PMIS App Launch: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs launches the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) mobile app to streamline India’s largest internship drive with real-time access to updates, application status, and internship opportunities.
- Internship Opportunities: Over 1.25 lakh internship positions across government, PSUs, private firms, and NGOs offering on-the-job training in finance, technology, media, education, and rural development.
- Eligibility Criteria: Final-year students, recent graduates, and women returning to work are eligible; applicants must meet age and academic requirements specified in the app.
- Stipend & Benefits: Interns receive ₹5,000/month with an additional ₹6,000 upon successful completion and verified attendance; top performers may be considered for pre-placement offers or government fellowships.
- Focus on Digital Literacy & Inclusion: The scheme prioritizes rural and semi-urban youth, ensuring access through mobile-friendly design and multilingual support.
- Skill-Based Matching: AI-driven algorithms match interns with suitable projects based on qualifications, interests, and regional preferences.
- Supervision & Feedback: Institutions provide project mentorship and performance evaluations to build accountability and career readiness.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- Employment Insights: Learn how the government is tackling youth unemployment through scalable, skill-based internship opportunities.
- Digital Empowerment: Explore how the PMIS app uses tech to bridge opportunity gaps and connect rural youth with the formal economy.
- Career Opportunities: Discover how the program builds work experience, improves employability, and boosts early-career confidence among India’s youth.
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