🗞 Daily GK One Liners: March 6, 2025
Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, Business, Defence, Sports, and Awards.
🇮🇳 National News
- India Advances Green Hydrogen Leadership with Hydrogen-Powered Truck Trials: India takes a significant step towards green hydrogen adoption with the launch of hydrogen-powered truck trials, reinforcing its commitment under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM).
- India Launches Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) for Sustainable Urban Development: The Indian government introduces C-3, a global initiative focused on city-to-city collaboration, waste management, and resource efficiency to promote circular economy practices.
- West Bengal to Integrate AI in the Kanyashree Scheme by International Women’s Day: The West Bengal government plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in its flagship Kanyashree scheme, aimed at reducing school dropout rates among girls.
- India’s First Comprehensive River Dolphin Survey Records 6,327 Dolphins: A nationwide dolphin survey, covering the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Beas river basins, recorded 6,327 river dolphins, highlighting India’s conservation efforts.
- President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav 2025: The second edition of Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav, celebrating the cultural diversity of Southern India, was inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
🏦 Banking & Business News
- Jio Financial Services Acquires SBI’s ₹104 Crore Stake in Jio Payments Bank: Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) now fully owns Jio Payments Bank after acquiring SBI's entire stake, strengthening its position in India’s digital banking sector.
- Paytm Introduces UPI Trading Blocks for Seamless Stock Investment: Paytm launches UPI Trading Blocks, a feature that allows brokerage firms to block funds in users' accounts, ensuring secure stock trading.
🌍 International News
- Nepal Passes E-Commerce Bill to Regulate Online Trade: Nepal’s Parliament approves a landmark E-Commerce Bill to enhance consumer protection and regulate online trade with penalties of up to NPR 5 lakh and three-year jail terms.
🛡 Defence News
- INS Kuthar Arrives in Sri Lanka, Strengthening India-Sri Lanka Maritime Ties: Indian Naval Ship Kuthar, part of the Eastern Fleet, docks in Colombo for joint naval exercises and knowledge-sharing sessions with the Sri Lanka Navy.
- DRDO Successfully Conducts High-Altitude Trial of Life Support System for Tejas Aircraft: DRDO tests an Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) featuring an On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS) at 50,000 feet, reducing dependence on liquid oxygen cylinders.
🏅 Sports News
- Achanta Sharath Kamal Announces Retirement from Table Tennis: Indian table tennis icon Sharath Kamal will retire after the WTT Star Contender event in Chennai (March 25–30, 2025), marking the end of an illustrious career.
- Indian Grandmaster Pa Iniyan Wins Cannes International Open 2025: Chess Grandmaster Pa Iniyan secures victory at the Cannes International Open, defeating compatriot V Pranesh in the final round.
🏆 Awards News
- Dr. Suborno Bose Honored for Advancing AI in Hospitality Education: Dr. Suborno Bose, Chairman of IIHM, received the Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality and Education Through Technology award for his AI-driven innovations in hospitality training.
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🏏 Quick Summary: Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest to 14,000 International Runs
🌟 Key Highlights
- Record-Breaking Milestone: Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the fastest cricketer to reach 14,000 international runs, achieving the feat in fewer innings across all formats.
- Consistency Across Formats: From Tests to ODIs and T20Is, Kohli’s adaptability and scoring ability in diverse conditions have defined his success.
- Chase Mastery in ODIs: Kohli’s unmatched performances in high-pressure chases have made him the highest average scorer in successful ODI run-chases.
- Comparison with Legends: Joins elite company alongside cricketing greats like Tendulkar, Ponting, and Lara, while carving his own modern legacy.
- Fitness-Driven Longevity: His disciplined fitness regimen has prolonged his peak years, allowing him to maintain world-class performance levels.
- Inspiration for Future Cricketers: Kohli's journey motivates aspiring players, showcasing the power of hard work, mental toughness, and physical excellence.
- Implications for Indian Cricket: Marks a generational shift in India’s cricket narrative—from classical stroke play to aggressive, high-impact modern batting.
- Future Milestones in Sight: On track to surpass Tendulkar’s 49 ODI centuries and become the fastest to 15,000 international runs.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- Cricketing Evolution: Discover how Kohli’s record reflects the changing dynamics of modern cricket and the shift in batting paradigms.
- Legacy & Leadership: Learn how Kohli’s leadership, consistency, and performance have shaped Indian cricket's global dominance.
- Global Significance: Understand the milestone’s impact not just on Indian fans, but on cricket enthusiasts around the world celebrating a modern great.