Daily Current Affairs 7th March 2025

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National News

Sahitya Akademi’s Festival of Letters 2025: A Grand Celebration of Indian Literature

• The Sahitya Akademi Festival of Letters 2025, recognized as the largest literary festival in Asia, is set to take place at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi.
• Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will inaugurate the festival.
• The prestigious Sahitya Akademi Awards ceremony will be graced by Mahesh Dattani as the chief guest.
• The Samvatsar Lecture will be delivered by Upamanyu Chatterjee during the event.
• The festival will witness the participation of 700 writers representing over 50 languages across 100 literary sessions.
• With a theme centered around Indian Literary Traditions, the festival will host a National Seminar, storytelling sessions, author readings, literary discussions, and cultural performances.
• The festival ensures an inclusive literary representation, welcoming young writers, women authors, Dalit, North-East, tribal, and LGBTQ writers.

Assam Cabinet Names Upcoming Electronics Hub as Ratan Tata Electronic City

• The Assam state cabinet has officially named the upcoming Electronics City in Jagiroad as “Ratan Tata Electronic City”.
• This decision is in recognition of Ratan Tata’s significant contributions to the development of Assam.
• The move also acknowledges the Tata Group’s pivotal role in shaping the industrial sector of the state.

Sonprayag to Kedarnath Ropeway Project: Enhancing Pilgrimage Connectivity

• The Government of India has approved a ropeway project spanning 12.9 km from Sonprayag to Kedarnath under the Parvatmala Pariyojana initiative.
• The project cost is estimated to be ₹4,081.28 crore.
• The ropeway will be developed through the PPP model, ensuring a public-private partnership approach.
• The Tri-cable Detachable Gondola technology will be utilized for this project.
• The initiative aims to improve all-weather connectivity, making the Kedarnath pilgrimage more accessible and promoting tourism.

Supreme Court Declares Right Against Disability-Based Discrimination as Fundamental Right

• The Supreme Court of India has ruled that protection against disability-based discrimination is a fundamental right under the Constitution of India.
• This ruling strengthens the principles of equality and non-discrimination.
• The judgment was delivered in response to petitions challenging certain provisions of the Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules, which were deemed discriminatory against persons with disabilities.

International News

Japan to Expand Economic Collaboration with India

• A delegation from the Japan-India Business Cooperation Committee, consisting of 17 members, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss expanding economic cooperation.
• The delegation was led by Chairman Tatsuo Yasunaga.
• Representatives from various Japanese industries, including manufacturing, banking, airlines, pharmaceuticals, plant engineering, and logistics, participated in the meeting.
• The delegation briefed PM Modi on the 48th Joint Meeting of the Japan-India Business Cooperation Committee.

Awards News

Nithin Kamath Wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024

• Nithin Kamath, the Founder and CEO of Zerodha, has been honored with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 award.
• The award recognizes his pioneering efforts in transforming India’s brokerage industry by implementing a low-margin, high-volume trading model.

PM Modi Conferred ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the prestigious ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’.
• The honor recognizes his strategic leadership and exceptional support provided to Barbados during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The award was received on his behalf by Union Minister Pabitra Margherita at a ceremony in Bridgetown, Barbados.
• The event was attended by Barbadian President Dame Sandra Mason, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, and Foreign Minister Kerrie Symmonds.

Appointments News

Anju Rathi Rana Becomes India’s First Woman Law Secretary

• Anju Rathi Rana has made history by becoming India’s first woman Law Secretary.
• She is a distinguished officer of the Indian Legal Service.
• Rana succeeds Niten Chandra, who previously held the position.
• Her appointment marks a significant milestone in promoting gender inclusivity in top administrative roles.

Ajay Bhadoo Appointed as CEO of Government e Marketplace 

• The Government of India has appointed Ajay Bhadoo as the CEO of Government e Marketplace.
• He currently serves as an Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce.
• Bhadoo will oversee GeM’s transformation into a next-generation digital marketplace, supported by Tata Consultancy Services.

Business News

PhonePe Launches ‘Insuring HEROES’ Campaign for International Women’s Day

• PhonePe has introduced the ‘insuring HEROES’ campaign ahead of International Women’s Day, which is celebrated on March 8 every year.
• As part of this campaign, women will receive exclusive discounts of up to 30% on select term life and health insurance plans.

Sports News

Sharath Kamal Announces Retirement from Table Tennis

• Achanta Sharath Kamal, one of India’s legendary table tennis players, has officially announced his retirement from the sport.
• His final tournament will be the WTT Star Contender event, which will take place at Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai from March 25 to 30, 2025.

Important Days News

Jan Aushadhi Diwas: Promoting Affordable Healthcare with Generic Medicines

• Jan Aushadhi Diwas is observed annually on March 7 to promote the use of generic medicines under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.
• A week-long awareness campaign runs from March 1 to March 7 to highlight the benefits of affordable and high-quality medicines.
• The flagship event for this year was conducted in the NCR region, showcasing the scheme’s nationwide impact.
  

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