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• •India and Israel have established a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity."
• •17 agreements were signed between the two countries.
• •The partnership focuses on cooperation in AI, quantum computing, and critical minerals.
• •Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the strong foundation of trust and shared democratic values.

• •The Supreme Court banned the NCERT textbook section on "Corruption in the Judiciary".
• •The court called it a calculated move to undermine the judiciary's dignity.
• •Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed strong disapproval of the content.
• •The Education Minister was asked to find out who was responsible.

• •Uttarakhand is focusing on pride in heritage and development for Viksit Bharat.
• •Key initiatives include Kedarnath-Badrinath Master Plan and Manaskhand Mandir Mala Mission.
• •The state has surpassed 1 Gigawatt in solar power capacity.
• •Over 42,000 solar rooftop units have been installed.

• •Uttarakhand implemented a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
• •The state strengthened land laws to protect its demographic identity.
• •A strict anti-conversion law was enacted.
• •An anti-cheating law was enacted to ensure a fair future for students.

• •The Prime Minister will launch a nationwide vaccination campaign.
• •The campaign aims to combat Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IIPD).
• •The initiative targets vulnerable populations, particularly children.
• •Vaccines will be rolled out across the country.

• •The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Central Government and the Election Commission.
• •The notice concerns petitions seeking a cap on political parties’ election expenses.
• •The court is examining the issue of whether there should be a limit on the amount of money political parties can spend during elections.
• •The petitions argue that unlimited spending can lead to unfair competition and corruption.

• •The Supreme Court banned an NCERT Class 8 social science textbook.
• •The ban was due to a section portraying the judiciary as corrupt.
• •The court ordered immediate seizure of all copies of the textbook.
• •The court initiated contempt action against those responsible.

• •Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of destroying the country's foundation by opening the agriculture sector to the U.S.
• •Gandhi claimed pressure from legal proceedings involving the Adani Group in the U.S. led to this decision.
• •Permitting U.S. products like soyabean, corn, and fruits into India would devastate small and marginal farmers.
• •Gandhi laid the foundation stone for houses for landslide survivors in Wayanad, Kerala.

• •Amit Shah is confident that the BJP will form the government in West Bengal after the Assembly elections.
• •The BJP government will complete border fencing and drive out every single infiltrator.
• •West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar are most affected by demographic change.
• •Infiltrators influence elections and take away rations meant for the poor.

• •India's security interests are directly linked to stability in West Asia.
• •India supports resolving regional tensions through peaceful means.
• •India and Israel agreed to collaborate on the India Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) and I2U2 projects.
• •India reiterated its stance against terrorism in all forms.

• •Angela Merkel delivered the Dr. Manmohan Singh Memorial Lecture.
• •Merkel welcomed the finalization of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• •Merkel criticized Russia for overturning territorial principles.
• •Merkel blamed the United States for weakening the United Nations and multilateralism.

• •The Madras High Court ordered a CBI probe into fake NOCs for fuel outlets.
• •Hundreds of retail fuel outlets were established using fake NOCs.
• •The fake NOC racket came to light during a habeas corpus petition in 2020.
• •The CB-CID was initially investigating the case but the court expressed dissatisfaction with their probe.

• •Prime Minister Modi ordered a probe into the NCERT textbook controversy.
• •The textbook chapter in question is from a Class 8 NCERT book.
• •The chapter discusses "corruption" in the judiciary.
• •Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan vowed to fix responsibility.

• •CJI Surya Kant vowed to reform the Supreme Court Registry.
• •Similar cases are being listed before different benches.
• •Officials view judges as transients while considering themselves permanent.
• •A writ petition by Irfan Solanki raised concerns about the definition of ‘organised crime’.

• •Union I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized online platforms' responsibility for hosted content.
• •Deepfakes and synthetically generated content are major threats.
• •Vaishnaw urged proactive cybercrime measures.
• •He stressed fair revenue sharing with original content creators.

• •Xi Jinping came to power in 2013.
• •The Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) was implemented in June 2020.
• •Around 260 people have been arrested under the NSL.
• •76 people have been convicted under the NSL.

• •Mathematicians have used a machine to verify the solution to the sphere-packing problem.
• •Maryna Viazovska won the Fields Medal in 2022 for her work on the sphere-packing problem.
• •An AI tool called 'Gauss' was used to formalize the proof in the machine's language.
• •The goal is to make mathematical correctness more dependent on verifiable proofs.

• •The new series of national accounts data will be released on Friday.
• •The base year is being updated from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
• •GST data will be used to better estimate regional output.
• •The new series will include the value of housing services provided by governments to their employees.

• •The U.S. has increased its military presence in West Asia.
• •Trump has sent mixed signals about regime change in Iran.
• •Nuclear diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran has resumed.
• •Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium.

• •The United States and Iran concluded another round of indirect talks in Geneva.
• •Oman is mediating the talks between the US and Iran.
• •Oman's Foreign Minister noted "significant progress" in the negotiations.
• •Technical-level talks will take place next week in Vienna.

• •The Maharashtra government has prepared a draft of a proposed anti-conversion law.
• •The law aims to address alleged forced religious conversions, often referred to as "love jihad."
• •The preliminary draft has been sent to the Law and Judiciary Department for feedback.
• •The government intends to bring the Bill to the House for passage this year.

• •India and Israel have signed agreements to strengthen bilateral relations.
• •The agreements cover technology, agriculture, and defense.
• •The aim is to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• •Leaders from both nations are committed to enhancing the strategic partnership.

• •US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick met with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi.
• •US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also participated in the discussions.
• •The discussions focused on expanding trade and investment between the US and India.
• •The meeting occurred six days after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's global tariffs.

• •JNU students planned a protest march towards the Ministry of Education.
• •51 protesters were detained, including four JNUSU office-bearers.
• •The university cited the rustication of student leaders for vandalism as the core issue.
• •JNUSU demanded implementation of UGC regulations despite a Supreme Court stay.

• •A panel is investigating the power circuit failure.
• •The failure led to the delay of ISRO's NVS-02 launch.
• •The launch was originally scheduled for January 2025.
• •The NVS-02 satellite is crucial for India's navigation system.

• •Uttarakhand signed MoUs worth 3.56 Lakh Crore during the Global Investors Summit.
• •Projects worth over 1 Lakh Crore have been implemented in Uttarakhand.
• •The state's economy has seen a 26-fold growth.
• •Uttarakhand's annual budget has crossed the 1 Lakh Crore mark.

• •Railway reforms focus on smoother access for start-ups
• •Reforms aim for swifter claim disposal
• •The goal is to encourage innovation within the railway sector
• •Reforms intend to streamline processes

• •Kedarnath-Hemkund Sahib Ropeway Projects are underway.
• •The Delhi-Dehradun Elevated Road is under construction.
• •The Rishikesh-Karanprayag Rail Line is progressing rapidly.
• •Formal approval has been granted for the Tanakpur-Bageshwar Rail Survey.

• •A rift within Maoist ranks in Odisha led to deadly violence.
• •The dispute is over surrender strategy.
• •A 31-year-old carrying a bounty of ₹2.75 lakh was killed.
• •The incident occurred in what is believed to be the last Maoist bastion in Odisha.

• •The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IIC) issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
• •The notice concerns alleged 'hate' comments made by the CM.
• •The IIC's action highlights scrutiny of public figures' speech.

• •High Court stayed the release of 'Kerala Story 2'
• •CBFC directed to reconsider certification
• •Concerns about the film's content
• •Potential impact on social harmony

• •The Allahabad High Court warned against the misuse of social media platforms.
• •The court stated that social media is full of content amounting to 'criminal contempt'.
• •The warning highlights the judiciary's efforts to maintain its integrity and authority.
• •The court's observation underscores growing concerns about the misuse of social media.

• •The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will release updated GDP data.
• •The revisions will incorporate the 2022-23 base year.
• •Discrepancies in GDP calculations arise from differences in data sources and methodologies.

• •DGCA introduced new regulations for passenger convenience
• •Revised guidelines for flight cancellations
• •Airlines must provide timely notifications and compensation for cancellations
• •Mandatory expedited refunds for cancelled or delayed flights

• •Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the need for fair revenue sharing.
• •Content creators are increasingly important in the digital economy.
• •Platforms should develop transparent and mutually beneficial revenue-sharing models.
• •The initiative aims to ensure appropriate compensation for original content.

• •The United States is facing increasing shortages of rare earth elements.
• •Rare earth elements are crucial for various high-tech industries.
• •Supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions are contributing to the scarcity.
• •Rare earth elements are essential for manufacturing electronics, renewable energy components, and defense systems.

Lt Gen Katiyar asserts Indian Army's readiness against nuclear threats, ensuring national security.

• •Andhra Pradesh government is focused on intra-linking of rivers.
• •The immediate priority is linking the Vamsadhara to the Penna.
• •The larger project involves linking the Godavari and Krishna rivers.
• •A.P. intends to utilize only flood waters for the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar project.

• •DGCA extended the free cancellation and modification window to 48 hours.
• •Full refunds are available for cancellations due to medical emergencies.
• •The rules apply to tickets booked directly through airline websites.
• •The booking must be made at least seven days before domestic flights and 15 days before international flights.

• •Maharashtra aims to become a $1-trillion economy within five years.
• •The target is contingent on the state not facing any major droughts.
• •In 2012-13, Maharashtra's economy was $13 lakh crore.
• •Currently, Maharashtra's economy is $51 lakh crore.

• •T.K. Oommen passed away at the age of 88.
• •He was a Professor Emeritus at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
• •He was known for his work on social justice, identity, and pluralism.
• •He studied the Bhoodan Movement.

• •Ajai Lamba resigned as chairperson.
• •Balbir Singh Chauhan is the new chairperson.
• •The commission was formed in June 2023.
• •The commission has received around 11,000 affidavits.

• •The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the NSA to March 10.
• •The court will review videos of Mr. Wangchuk’s speeches.
• •The Centre justified the detention, stating Mr. Wangchuk instigated violence in Leh on September 24 last year.
• •The Centre and the Ladakh administration stated that Mr. Wangchuk was detained for instigating people in a border area.

• •The Gauhati High Court issued a notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
• •The notice follows petitions alleging hate speech against Muslims, referred to as the 'miya' community.
• •The petitioners include the Congress, scholar Hiren Gohain, and CPI(M).
• •The petitioners claim Sarma made provocative statements, including a symbolic video of shooting people wearing skull caps.

• •The Supreme Court asked for names of domain experts.
• •The expert panel will define the Aravalli hills and ranges.
• •The court observed that only lawful mining would be allowed.
• •The court took note of the outcry over the new definition of the Aravallis.

• •The Supreme Court directed States and Union Territories to develop a time-bound protocol for filling vacancies in Open Correctional Institutions (OCI) and open barracks.
• •The court underscored that prisons are institutions of correction, where dignity, self-respect, and social reintegration are constitutional necessities.
• •The court noted under-representation of women prisoners from OCIs.
• •States and Union Territories are directed to develop protocol for restructuring existing OCIs to allocate adequate capacity for female prisoners.

• •ARFID is a mental health disorder, not just picky eating.
• •ARFID can cause significant weight reduction and growth restrictions.
• •Aversions to food textures and fear of harmful effects are potential causes of ARFID.
• •Treatment involves mental health professionals, doctors, and nutritionists.

• •Fragility fractures occur from low-energy trauma, such as a fall from standing height or less.
• •Bone strength reduction can be caused by biological factors, hormonal systems, sunlight, physical activity, and essential nutrients.
• •Osteoporosis and idiopathic osteoporosis can cause bone fragility.
• •High doses of corticosteroids and anti-seizure drugs may result in severe bone tissue loss.

• •Rail Tech policy aims to engage innovators and start-ups.
• •A dedicated innovation portal will enable open submissions.
• •Financial support of up to 50% of development cost for selected solutions.
• •Innovation areas include AI-powered elephant intrusion detection and AI-based fire detection.

• •Pakistan refused Canada's oversight of a nuclear reprocessing plant in 1976.
• •Canada feared Pakistan would use the plant to produce weapons-grade plutonium.
• •Pakistan acquired the nuclear reprocessing plant from France.
• •The U.S. also suspected Pakistan's motive was to make atomic bombs.

• •Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had discussions with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.
• •The meeting occurred after the postponement of an Indian team's visit to Washington to finalize an interim trade agreement.
• •The postponement was due to the U.S. Supreme Court striking down President Trump’s use of particular legislation to impose tariffs.
• •Both countries have announced a joint statement regarding a framework for an Interim Agreement.

• •German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Beijing to discuss trade relations with China.
• •Europe believes the yuan is undervalued against the euro, distorting trade.
• •Merz encouraged Chinese firms to invest in Europe but emphasized the need for yuan appreciation.
• •Europe has concerns about Chinese subsidies and dumping practices.

• •Textile exporters are concerned about the reduction of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme rates.
• •Cotton textile exports in 2024-2025 amounted to $11.03 billion.
• •Cotton textile exports account for 30% of India’s total textile and clothing exports.
• •Approximately 58% of cotton textile exports have been affected by the reduction in RoDTEP rates.

• •Africa installed a record 4.5 GW of photovoltaic solar power capacity in 2025.
• •This represents a 54% increase from the previous year.
• •Eight countries added at least 100 MW of solar capacity each in 2025.
• •South Africa has over 10 GW of total solar capacity and plans to install another 10 GW by 2030.

• •SEBI broadened mutual fund categories.
• •A new category called lifecycle funds was introduced.
• •Retirement and children’s fund categories were removed.
• •Lifecycle funds have a minimum duration of five years and a maximum of 30 years.

• •Recent fears about AI's disruptive potential have negatively impacted stock prices and investor sentiment.
• •The AI euphoria of the past year was likely unjustified, but the current fear may also be excessive.
• •Concerns were fueled by viral blog posts predicting job losses and economic downturns due to AI.
• •These scenarios are speculative and lack hard data.

• •China is the world's largest crude oil importer.
• •Rising global crude oil prices are influenced by tensions between the United States and Iran.
• •Global benchmark Brent futures reached nearly seven-month highs.
• •West African producers are offering bigger discounts on crude oil.

• •Albanian actor Anila Bisha is suing the Albanian government.
• •The lawsuit is over the misuse of her identity in an AI bot named Diella.
• •Bisha agreed to lend her face and voice for a virtual assistant.
• •The government then 'promoted' the chatbot to be Minister of public procurement without her consent.

• •The byelection is in the Gorton and Denton constituency.
• •The byelection was triggered by the resignation of MP Andrew Gwynn.
• •Labour, the Greens, and Reform UK are the main contenders.
• •A recent poll showed Labour and the Greens tied at 28%, with Reform UK at 27%.

• •Kim Jong Un stated North Korea could "completely destroy" South Korea if its security is threatened.
• •Kim Jong Un expressed a refusal to engage with Seoul.
• •Kim Jong Un left the door open for dialogue with the United States.
• •Kim Jong Un called for developing new weapons systems, including intercontinental ballistic missiles and tactical nuclear weapons targeting South Korea.

• •Afghanistan launched a military offensive against Pakistani forces.
• •The offensive was in retaliation for recent Pakistani air strikes.
• •The offensive occurred at multiple points along the border.
• •Afghanistan claims to have killed and captured Pakistani soldiers.

• •Jeffrey Epstein had close ties with powerful figures in Senegal and Ivory Coast.
• •Emails and documents detail Epstein's relationship with Karim Wade, son of the former Senegalese President.
• •Epstein also had connections with Nina Keita, niece of the Ivorian President.
• •Epstein's involvement included potential business ventures and financial support after Wade faced scrutiny.