Daily Current Affairs – 10-03-2025
Tamil Nadu
IISc Develops Metal-Based Nanozyme to Combat Abnormal Blood Clotting
® Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed an artificial metal-based nanozyme to address abnormal blood clotting. ® The vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) nanozyme mimics the natural antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase to reduce oxidative stress. ® It targets conditions like pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) and COVID-19, which cause over-activation of platelets leading to excessive clot formation (thrombosis). ® Blood clotting (haemostasis) is a natural process where platelets form protective clots at injury sites, but its over-activation can cause life-threatening complications. ® This innovation offers potential in managing thrombosis, a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
India to Build
First Indigenous Polar Research Vessel
® Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) signed an MoU with Norway’s Kongsberg to co-design and build India’s first Polar Research Vessel (PRV). ® The MoU was signed in Oslo in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. ® The PRV will support polar and ocean research, aligned with the needs of the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR). ® India currently operates 3 polar research stations: Bharati and Maitri in Antarctica, Himadri in the Arctic. ® The project aligns with the ‘Make in India’ and Sagarmala 2.0 initiatives, and will boost indigenous shipbuilding capacity. ® Estimated cost: ₹ 2,600 crore; expected within 5 years.
Indian Oil to
Commission India’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant by 2027
® Indian Oil Corporation will set up a 10,000-tonne per annum green hydrogen plant at its Panipat Refinery, Haryana. ® The project is India’s largest green hydrogen unit and aims to replace fossil-fuel-based hydrogen. ® Commissioning Target: December 2027 ® Supports India’s Green Hydrogen Mission and India’s Net Zero targets.
WMO Climate Forecast (2025–2029)
® The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released the Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update for 2025–2029. ® There is an 80% chance that at least one year in this period will exceed 2024 as the warmest year on record. ® Global temperatures are projected to be 1.2°C to 1.9°C above pre-industrial levels. ® The report indicates a 70% probability that the five-year average warming will surpass the 1.5°C threshold. ® South Asia is expected to remain anomalously wet throughout 2025–2029, continuing the trend since 2023.
BBBP completes 10
years
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The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme has completed 10 years of implementation.
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The scheme aims to protect, educate, and empower the girl child in India.
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Union Minister JP Natta and Union Minister Annpurna Devi jointly inaugurated the 10th anniversary celebration of BBBP , which will culminate on International Women’s Day.
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The following were launched as part of the celebration:
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A compendium of BBBP practices
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Mission Vatsalya portal
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Mission Shakti portal
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A Mission Shakti mobile application
SSY completes 10
years
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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) , a flagship small deposit scheme, has completed 10 years since its launch in 2015 .
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The scheme, implemented by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)
under the Ministry of Finance, aims to secure the financial future of the girl child.
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The eligibility for the girl child is up to 10 years .
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The account matures on completion of a period of 21 years
from the date of opening of account or until the marriage of girl ( after 18 years).
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Minimum deposit = ₹250 per annum
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Maximum deposit = ₹1.5 Lakhs
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Interest rate = 8.2%
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Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of accounts opened with 45 lakh accounts , followed by Tamil Nadu with 30 lakh accounts, and Bihar with 22 lakh accounts.
India Tops 2025
Para Archery Asia Cup
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India topped the medal tally at the 2025 Para Archery Asia Cup held in Bangkok, Thailand.
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India secured 12 medals : 6 gold , 3 silver and 3 bronze.
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Sarita Kumari and Shyam Sundar Swami won gold
in the Women’s and Men’s Compound Open categories respectively.
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Rakesh Kumar won Bronze in Men’s Compound Open.
9th Asian Winter
Games
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The central government has approved the participation of the Indian contingent at the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) 2025 in Harbin, China .
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88 members will participate in the event.
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The funding is provided for the first time by the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) Scheme .
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Binbin and Nini , tigers found in the Northeastern region of China, are the mascots
for the games.