Daily Current Affairs – 14-03-2025
Tamil Nadu
Length of Coastline of India
® For decades, the official length of India’s coastline was considered to be 7,516.60 km , a figure used by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) since the 1970s. ® During its 16th meeting on 16 July 2019 , the Coastal Protection and Development Advisory Committee (CPDAC) accepted a revised estimate of 11,084.50 km proposed by the National Hydrographic Office (NHO), Dehra Dun , based on improved mapping methods. ® The re-measured length of India’s coastline, based on the finalized methodology, was computed as 11,098.81 km . This figure was officially deliberated and accepted in a meeting held on 4 January 2024 at NSCS, New Delhi. ® Measurement includes the peripheral coastline of 1,298 offshore islands/islets (1,059 islands and 239 islets). ® State/UT-wise Coastline Length of India (2024)
Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL) Celebrates 69th
Foundation Day
® NLCIL marked its 69th foundation day, highlighting its longstanding contribution to India’s energy sector. ® A new mascot named ‘Neyon’, a lion symbolizing power and progress, was unveiled as the brand ambassador. ® The corporation released ‘The Guiding Light – NLCIL Ethics Book’ to encourage employees to uphold ethics and integrity in their decision-making.
Merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with Indian Railways
® The Maharashtra government has approved the merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) with Indian Railways, marking a significant organizational restructuring. ® KRCL was established in 1990 as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under the Ministry of Railways to execute the challenging task of laying railway tracks through the Western Ghats. ® Operational since January 1998, the Konkan Railway connects Roha (Maharashtra) to Mangaluru (Karnataka) via Goa and coastal Kerala. The initial joint venture structure of KRCL included: ® Government of India – 51% ® Maharashtra – 22% ® Karnataka – 15% ® Goa and Kerala – 6% each ® The merger is aimed at improving operational efficiency and streamlining management under Indian Railways.
India to Become World’s Leading Potato Producer by 2050
® India is projected to surpass China to become the top global potato producer by 2050. ® The country’s annual potato output is expected to increase from 60 million tonnes to 100 million tonnes. ® Potato, introduced by Portuguese traders in the 17th century, is India’s fourth most important food crop after rice, wheat, and maize. ® While grown across 23 states, 85% of production is concentrated in the Indo-Gangetic plains of North India. ® Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Bihar are the leading potato-producing states.
Memoir by Geetika
Lidder
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Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi , the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has launched a memoir titled “ I Am a Soldier’s Wife: The Life and Love of Toni Lidder ”, authored by Geetika Lidder , wife of late Brig Lakhwinder Singh Lidder.
Books launched
under PM YUVA 2.0
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Union Minister has launched 41 new books under the PM YUVA 2.0 scheme at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025.
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The Hindi version of “ The Saga of Kudopali: The Unsung Story of 1857 ” (to be released in 12 Indian and 2 foreign languages)
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“ Sangama Madhavante Randu Krithikal ”, the Malayalam translation of the works of Sri Madhava, a 14th-century mathematician and astronomer.
Soumitra Chatterjee
biography
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A biography “ Soumitra Chatterjee and His World ” written by journalist Sanghamitra Chakraborty, was released during the Kolkata Literary Meet in West Bengal.
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The book was published by Vintage Books of Penguin India.
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The book explores the life of Soumitra Chatterjee , a renowned Indian and Bengali film actor.
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It is to be noted that Soumitra Chatterjee was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2004 and Dadasaheb Phalke Award
in 2012.
New book on
Parliament
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VP Jagdeep Dhankhar has launched a book titled “ Parliament: Powers, Functions & Privileges; A Comparative Constitutional Perspective ”, authored by Dr KS Chauhan (Senior Advocate).
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The Book, explains the functions, special rights, and the role of the Parliament in holding the government accountable in shaping India’s democracy.