đź—ž Daily GK One Liners: March 4, 2025
Your quick summary of the day’s important events across National, International, Awards, Appointments, Science & Technology, Defence, Obituary, Sports, and Important Days.
🇮🇳 National News
- India’s First World Peace Center Inaugurated in Gurugram: Established by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti under Jain Acharya Lokesh, the center focuses on promoting non-violence, spiritual awareness, and universal brotherhood.
- NHRC & MEA Conduct Human Rights Capacity Building Programme for Global South: A six-day Executive Capacity Building Programme (March 3–8, 2025) in New Delhi brings together senior officials from 14 countries to strengthen National Human Rights Institutions.
- Madhya Pradesh Government Announces Permanent Power Connections for â‚ą5: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reveals an initiative enabling farmers to secure power connections at just â‚ą5, aiming to support agricultural growth and reduce financial burdens.
🌍 International News
- Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China: Steep duties effective from March 4, 2025, target key industries and supply chains, intending to bolster domestic manufacturing. Criticism highlights potential economic instability and higher consumer costs.
🏆 Awards News
- 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025) – Major Winners:
- Best Picture: Anora
- Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana (Emilia PĂ©rez)
- Most Nominated Film: Emilia Pérez (13 nominations – record for a non-English film)
Anora emerged as the big winner with multiple awards including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Editing.
đź‘” Appointments News
- Manan Kumar Mishra Re-elected as Bar Council of India Chairman: Serving a record 7th consecutive term, Mishra was also re-elected unopposed to the Bihar State Bar Council for the 7th time.
- Levi’s Appoints Diljit Dosanjh as Global Ambassador: The Punjabi singer-actor becomes the first Punjabi artist to join Levi’s creative community, strengthening the brand’s reach both in India and globally.
🚀 Science & Technology News
- Firefly’s Blue Ghost Spacecraft Lands on the Moon: US-based Firefly Aerospace successfully touches down in the Mare Crisium region, becoming the second private company to achieve a lunar landing.
🛡 Defence News
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets Princess Astrid of Belgium: Discussions centered on enhancing Indo-Pacific defence cooperation and potential joint defence industrial projects between India and Belgium.
🕊️ Obituary News
- Veteran Sculptor and Painter Himmat Shah Passes Away: Born in Lothal, Gujarat, Shah was renowned for his sculptural and painting works, drawing inspiration from archaeological, historical, and cultural influences.
🎿 Sports News
- Gulmarg Gears Up for Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Rescheduled to March 9–12, the event will proceed following fresh snowfall, showcasing winter sports across Jammu and Kashmir.
đź“… Important Days
- National Safety Day – March 4, 2025: Observed annually to foster safety awareness, with a theme highlighting “Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat.” It traces back to the formation of the National Safety Council on March 4, 1966.
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💡 Quick Summary: Paytm’s AI-Powered Search for Financial Empowerment
🌟 Key Highlights
- AI Integration with Perplexity: Paytm teams up with Perplexity to offer real-time answers, in-line citations, and financial insights directly within the Paytm app.
- Support for Local Languages: Users can access financial information in regional Indian languages, broadening digital literacy and inclusivity.
- Verified Information & Quick Decisions: Cited sources ensure credibility, helping users make better-informed choices about loans, investments, and digital payments.
- DPIIT Collaboration: Paytm’s MoU with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) fosters innovation in the startup ecosystem and further strengthens India’s fintech landscape.
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- Practical Insights: Learn how AI-driven search simplifies personal finance planning and decision-making.
- Inclusion & Accessibility: Discover how language support and verified data help diverse user groups navigate complex financial topics.
- Fintech Evolution: Understand Paytm’s broader role in India’s digital economy and the impact of its tie-ups with both AI innovators and government bodies.
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🌿 Quick Summary: World Wildlife Day 2025 – “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet”
🌟 Key Highlights
- Focus on Sustainable Financing: Emphasizes how dedicated funding—through public-private partnerships, green bonds, and eco-tourism—drives impactful conservation outcomes.
- Triple Planetary Crisis: Addresses biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution as interconnected threats, with over a million species at risk.
- Role of CITES: Highlights the global treaty’s efforts in regulating wildlife trade, protecting more than 38,000 species from overexploitation.
- Community Engagement: Encourages grassroots-level collaboration with local and indigenous communities for sustainable livelihood projects and habitat preservation.
- Global Collaboration: Showcases annual activities—educational events, advocacy campaigns, fundraising, and policy dialogues—unifying individuals, organizations, and governments.
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- In-Depth Financial Strategies: Learn about innovative funding models crucial for wildlife protection—public-private ventures, conservation funds, and corporate social responsibility.
- Policy & Action: Understand how CITES regulations and government initiatives form a backbone for effective wildlife conservation.
- Holistic Perspective: Discover how protecting habitats supports human well-being through clean water, food security, and climate resilience.
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