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<h2 id="content-id-1747056807233-0"><strong>The U.S. Senate confirmed Indian-American scientist Jay Bhattacharya as NIH Director.</strong></h2>

<p>Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor with an MD and PhD in Economics, has been confirmed as the NIH Director by a 53-47 Senate vote. A co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, he opposed widespread lockdowns during COVID-19. His leadership aims to restore trust in health institutions, uphold scientific integrity, and implement evidence-based solutions. Facing scrutiny over public health policies, his tenure will focus on research quality, funding allocation, and aligning with the Trump administration’s health strategies.</p>

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[Image Source: BBC News]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1747056807237-1"><strong>Anahat Singh and Kareem El Torkey clinched the 2025 Indian Open Squash titles</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Open 2025 PSA Copper, held at Bombay Gymkhana, Mumbai, from March 24-28, saw Anahat Singh and Kareem El Torkey claim the women’s and men’s singles titles, respectively. Anahat secured her 11th PSA title, while world No. 64 El Torkey defeated India’s Abhay Singh. This USD 53,500 event was India's highest-rated PSA tournament since 2018. Matches were played on an outdoor glass court. The PSA, founded in 1974, governs global squash events, with Saurav Ghoshal and Sarah-Jane Perry as presidents.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Anahat Singh and Kareem El Torkey clinched the 2025 Indian Open Squash titlesAnahat Singh and Kareem El Torkey clinched the 2025 Indian Open Squash titles" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Anahat-Singh-and-Kareem-El-Torkey-clinched-the-2025-Indian-Open-Squash-titles.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1747056807237-2"><strong>Nidhi Tiwari has been appointed as the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi</strong></h2>

<p>Nidhi Tiwari, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed as the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, effective March 29, 2025. Tiwari previously served as Deputy Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Under Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, focusing on disarmament and international security. Her appointment enhances the PMO’s efficiency and strengthens women’s leadership in key government roles. Tiwari's expertise in foreign affairs is expected to contribute to India's strategic and diplomatic decisions.</p>

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[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1747056807237-3"><strong>The Sagarmala Programme marks its 10th anniversary since its implementation</strong></h2>

<p>Launched in March 2015, the Sagarmala Programme aims to transform India’s maritime sector by modernizing ports, enhancing connectivity, and promoting industrial development. With 839 projects worth Rs. 5.79 lakh crore, it has already completed 272 projects. Key achievements include a 118 percent increase in coastal shipping and a 700 percent rise in inland waterway cargo movement. Sagarmala 2.0 and the Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative (S2I2) focus on shipbuilding, innovation, and sustainable growth, supporting India’s goal of becoming a global maritime leader by 2047.</p>

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[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1747056807237-4"><strong>PM Modi has unveiled the theme for the 2025 International Day of Yoga</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Modi announced the theme for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 as "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," promoting global wellness. The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) is leading the celebrations with a 100-day countdown. Key events include mass yoga demonstrations, global collaborations, yoga parks, and programs for marginalized groups. Past IDYs have seen growing global participation, with notable milestones like Guinness World Records and virtual events during the pandemic. The 2025 theme aligns with sustainability and health goals.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="PM Modi has unveiled the theme for the 2025 International Day of Yoga" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/PM-Modi-has-unveiled-the-theme-for-the-2025-International-Day-of-Yoga.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1747056807237-5"><strong>Punjab plans to develop Nangal as a tourist hub </strong></h2>

<p>The Punjab Government, led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, has launched initiatives to boost tourism and wildlife conservation. Nangal will be developed as a major tourist hub with a Rs. 10 crore budget, while Jhajjar Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary will become Punjab's first leopard safari destination. These projects are part of the 'Badalda Punjab' Budget 2025-26, which also allocates funds for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. The initiatives aim to promote tourism, create jobs, and preserve cultural and natural heritage.</p>

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[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1747056807237-6"><strong>The Indian Air Force will take part in INIOCHOS-25</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, hosted by Greece's Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base from March 31 to April 11, 2025. The IAF will deploy Su-30 MKI fighters, IL-78 aerial refuelers, and C-17 transport aircraft. The biennial exercise aims to enhance interoperability, tactical expertise, and combat readiness with 15 participating nations. The IAF’s involvement will strengthen global defense ties, improve joint planning, and refine tactics in complex air warfare scenarios.</p>

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[Image Source: NDTV]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1747056807237-7"><strong>Richard Chamberlain, the star of Dr. Kildare, passed away at the age of 90</strong></h2>

<p>Richard Chamberlain, the iconic actor known for his role in Dr. Kildare and as the "king of the miniseries," passed away on March 30, 2024, at age 90. He gained fame in the 1960s, later becoming renowned for Shogun, The Thorn Birds, and Centennial. Chamberlain also had a successful film and theater career, starring in The Three Musketeers and My Fair Lady. He came out as gay in 2003, sharing his struggles in his autobiography Shattered Love.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Richard Chamberlain, the star of Dr. Kildare, passed away at the age of 90" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Richard-Chamberlain-the-star-of-Dr-Kildare-passed-away-at-the-age-of-90.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: BBC News]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1747056807237-8"><strong>Wage Increase for MGNREGS in 2025-26</strong></h2>

<p>The Government of India has announced a wage increase under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) for the 2025-26 financial year, with hikes ranging from Rs 7 to Rs 26 per day. Haryana records the highest increase, reaching Rs 400 per day. The new rates, effective from April 1, 2025, are based on the Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL). In the 2024-25 fiscal year, 5.66 crore households benefited from the scheme.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Wage Increase for MGNREGS in 2025-26" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Wage-Increase-for-MGNREGS-in-2025-26.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1747056807237-9"><strong>UNESCO has released the report titled ‘Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well’</strong></h2>

<p>UNESCO’s report, “Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well,” released during the ‘Nutrition for Growth’ event in March 2025, highlights concerns about the poor nutritional quality of school meals worldwide. It urges governments to improve food standards, noting that only 65% of countries have food regulations for school meals. UNESCO recommends prioritizing fresh, locally sourced produce, reducing processed foods, and integrating food education into school curricula. Successful initiatives in countries like Brazil, China, and India showcase the potential for improving nutrition in schools.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="UNESCO has released the report titled ‘Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well’" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/UNESCO-has-released-the-report-titled-Education-and-Nutrition-Learn-to-Eat-Well-.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: BBC News]</p>

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