Daily Current Affairs – 05-03-2025

Tamil Nadu

Indian Navy Chiefs’ Conclave 2025

® The Indian Navy (IN) Chiefs’ Conclave 2025 was held at Nausena Bhawan , the IN headquarters in New Delhi . ® The conclave focused on strengthening its capabilities in the Indian Ocean region (IOR). The IN aims for full self-reliance by 2047. ® A book titled “ Legacy of Leadership: Naval Chiefs through Time ” was released.

India inks deal with Russia

® India has signed a contract with Russia for the procurement of anti-ship cruise missiles . ® Aims to strengthen the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet .

India to procure drones

® The Union Cabinet has approved two defence projects : ® Procurement of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the USA ® Indigenous development of two nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) ® The drones can fly for up to 40 hours. ® This will operate at altitudes of up to 25,000 feet.

Saab completes AT4 deliveries

® The Swedish defense company Saab delivered the AT4 to the Indian Armed Forces ahead of Aero India 2025. ® The AT4 is a lightweight, man-portable, and unguided rocket launcher system. ® The AT4 is versatile enough to be used by both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF). ® The AT4 can be fired from confined spaces such as buildings, bunkers, and other urban environments

Detection of New Covid-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 in India

® New Covid-19 subvariants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 have been detected in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. ® Both are sub-lineages of the JN.1 variant, currently the dominant Covid-19 strain in India. ® The NB.1.8.1 variant is characterized by notable spike protein mutations: ® A435S, V445H, and T478I. ® The parent strain, JN.1, carries the L455S mutation.

Energy and Climate Change Report 2025: India on Track to Exceed Emission Targets

® As per the 2025 Energy and Climate Change Report by CEEW and AEEE, India is on course to surpass its climate target of reducing emissions intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels). ® The report projects a 48–57% reduction in emissions intensity from the energy sector alone by 2030. ® These findings highlight India’s progress toward its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, through energy efficiency and clean energy transitions.

Google Introduces “Matryoshka” AI Strategy

Google has launched a new “Matryoshka” AI strategy, aimed at deeply integrating foundational AI models across all its platforms and services.

World Anti-Tobacco Day 2025 – May 31

® Observed to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and promote policies to reduce consumption. ® Globally, around 37 million children aged 13-15 years use tobacco. ® The 2025 theme is “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing the Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products.”