Daily GK One Liners: March 22, 2025

🗞 Daily GK One Liners: March 22, 2025

Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, Appointments, Defence, Science, Sports, and Important Days.

Kirsty Coventry Becomes IOC’s First Female & African President: Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry wins with 49 out of 97 votes, marking a historic moment in sports governance.

Delhi Launches Mobile Dental Clinics for Free Services: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh inaugurates six mobile dental units in partnership with MAIDS on World Oral Health Day.

‘March of Glory’ Book Released Honoring India’s 1975 Hockey Triumph: Authored by K. Arumugam & Errol D’Cruz, the book chronicles India’s historic Hockey World Cup win.
‘To the Seventh Generation’ Chronicles CMC Vellore’s Journey: Dr. V.I. Mathan’s book details the evolution of Christian Medical College, Vellore.

2025 Stockholm Water Prize Awarded to Hydrologist Günter Blöschl: Recognized for his research in flood risk and climate change.
UK Honors Chiranjeevi with Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented at the House of Commons by think tank Bridge India.
Ram Sutar Receives Maharashtra Bhushan Award: The 100-year-old sculptor, known for the Statue of Unity, is honored for his contributions to art.
Vijay Sankar Awarded Denmark’s Knight’s Cross: Recognized for his contributions to Indo-Danish relations.

ISRO Unveils Indigenous Microprocessors Vikram 3201 & Kalpana 3201: Developed with SCL Chandigarh, Vikram 3201 is space-ready and tested on PSLV-C60.
Tata Communications Launches ‘Vayu’ – AI Cloud Suite for Enterprises: A next-gen AI-powered cloud solution offering cost savings & enhanced automation.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21: 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of ICERD, advocating for human rights.
World Water Day 2025 – March 22: Theme: “Glacier Preservation,” emphasizing sustainable water resource management.

For a detailed explanation of all the news highlights for March 22, 2025, check out our complete post here.

📚 Daily Current Affairs March 22, 2025 – Explore the full article and stay updated.

Prestigious Honor: Renowned Carnatic violinist R.K. Shriramkumar has been named the Sangita Kalanidhi 2025 by The Music Academy, Chennai, recognizing his artistry, scholarship, and contributions to the field.
Historic Significance: The award coincides with the 250th birth anniversary of Muthuswami Dikshitar, a legendary composer of the Carnatic music Trinity, reinforcing Shriramkumar’s deep connection to this tradition.
Rich Musical Lineage: Hailing from the Rudrapatnam family, he continues the legacy of his grandfather R.K. Venkatarama Shastry and granduncle R.K. Srikantan, both key figures in Carnatic music.
Exceptional Training: A disciple of V.V. Subrahmanyam (violin) and D.K. Jayaraman (vocal), his expertise spans performance and scholarship, particularly in Sangita Sampradaya Pradarsani, a critical text on Carnatic compositions.
Notable Collaborations: Accompanied legendary artists like M.S. Subbulakshmi, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, D.K. Pattammal, and collaborates with modern greats such as T.M. Krishna, Sudha Raghunathan, and Bombay Jayashree.
Other 2025 Music Academy Honorees –
- Nritya Kalanidhi: Urmila Satyanarayana (Bharatanatyam)
- Sangita Kala Acharya: Shymala Venkateswaran (Vocal), T.R. Govindarajan (Thavil)
- TTK Awards: Madambi Subramania Namboothiri (Kathakali), Jeyaraaj-Jayasri (Veena duo)

Cultural Legacy: Discover how R.K. Shriramkumar’s selection aligns with the 250th anniversary of Muthuswami Dikshitar, celebrating an enduring musical heritage.
Musical Excellence: Learn about his unique contributions to Carnatic violin, rare compositions, and deep-rooted scholarship in the Dikshitar tradition.
December Season 2025: Get insights into the 99th annual conference of The Music Academy, Chennai, and the key events leading up to the award ceremony on January 1, 2026.