Daily GK One Liners: March 28, 2025

🗞 Daily GK One Liners: March 28, 2025

Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, Business, Defence, Sports, and Appointments news.

PM Modi to Inaugurate New Pamban Rail Bridge on April 6: The ₹531 crore bridge will boost connectivity between Ramanathapuram and Rameswaram Island; inauguration aligns with Ram Navami.
Sourcex India 2025 Begins in New Delhi: 3rd edition of the sourcing event launched at Yashobhoomi, organized by FIEO with Commerce Ministry support.
Darjeeling Zoo Launches Wildlife DNA Bank Project: India’s first wildlife DNA preservation initiative from snowy habitats starts at Padmaja Naidu Zoo in partnership with CCMB, Hyderabad; 60 DNA samples stored cryogenically.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Becomes Namibia’s First Female President: Sworn in on March 21, 2025, during the country’s 35th Independence Day; pledges to create 500,000 jobs in key sectors.

₹6,900 Crore Defence Contracts Signed for Artillery Systems: MoD inks deals with Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems for ATAGS and 6x6 vehicles; FY25 procurement hits ₹1.40 lakh crore.
DRDO & Navy Successfully Test Indigenous VLSRSAM: Missile tested from vertical launcher at Chandipur, Odisha; confirms low-altitude interception capabilities.

ATM Charges Set to Increase from May 1, 2025: RBI-approved revision raises financial transaction fee to ₹19 and non-financial to ₹7 post free-limit usage.

B Sumeeth Reddy Retires, Becomes Coach: Veteran doubles shuttler and CWG 2022 silver medalist retires after a decade-long career.
Nitesh Wins Bronze at Asian Wrestling Championships: Indian wrestler clinches bronze in 97kg Greco-Roman category in Amman, Jordan.

JSW Steel Becomes World’s Most Valuable Steel Company: Led by Sajjan Jindal, surpasses Nucor Corporation with over $30 billion market cap.
Centrico Insurance Repository Partners with LIC: The CDSL subsidiary to offer digital insurance services, reinforcing LIC’s market leadership.

Sunil Kakkar Appointed Whole-Time Director at Maruti Suzuki: Takes charge from April 1, 2025; brings over 35 years of experience.
Rajneet Kohli to Head Foods Division at HUL: Ex-Britannia CEO to join as Executive Director, Foods, and HUL management committee on April 7.

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Vicky Kaushal Becomes Tata Motors’ Brand Ambassador: Represents Passenger & EV segments; known for youth appeal and authenticity.
“Take the Curvv” Campaign Unveiled: Showcases Tata’s new futuristic SUV with bold design and dual powertrains (ICE & EV).
IPL 2025 as Strategic Launchpad: Massive exposure planned through curated ads, digital campaigns, and fan engagement.
Tata Curvv – Designed for the Future: Sleek coupe-like styling, intelligent features, and sustainability at its core.
Statements from Tata Leadership: Vicky aligns with brand’s “Proudly Indian” vision and innovation goals.
Sustainable Brand Shift: Part of Tata’s green journey after Nexon EV, Tiago EV; focus on battery tech & EV infra.

Marketing Meets Mobility: Discover how Tata blends celebrity marketing with sustainability.
The Future of Indian EVs: How Tata Curvv could shape EV adoption with style + substance.
Power Moves in Brand Strategy: Launching during IPL with a youth icon is a marketing masterstroke.

U.S. & U.K. Now Top Remittance Sources: U.S. (28%) and U.K. (10.8%) surpass Gulf nations due to high-skilled migration & student boom.
Decline of Gulf Dominance: UAE & Saudi drops tied to labor nationalization, economic slowdown.
Skilled Migration Drives Flows: Tech, finance, healthcare professionals & students contribute heavily to inflows.
Top Recipient States – Old & New: Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu still top; Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana rising fast.
High-Value Transfers Rise: 29% of remittances exceed ₹5 lakh; 40.6% reflect regular family support.
Macro Impact: Boosts forex stability, global ties—but needs better skilled migration policies.

Global Migration Insights: Learn how the diaspora is evolving across skill levels & destinations.
Economic & Policy Relevance: What this shift means for India’s labor market & diplomacy.
State-Level Trends: See which regions are benefiting most and why.