According to the ISFR 2023, India's forest and tree cover has reached 25.17% of the total land area, an increase from 24.16% in 2015, demonstrating significant progress in afforestation and ecological restoration efforts.

The Dalai Lama received the Gold Mercury Award 2025 for his work in promoting peace, non-violence, and environmental stewardship. His advocacy focuses on protecting the Tibetan Plateau, known as the 'Third Pole.'

The Oilfield (Regulatory and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, introduces a revenue-sharing model to streamline exploration and attract investment, along with a single petroleum lease system.

India's Astra BVRAAM (Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile) was successfully test-fired from the Tejas LCA AF MK1. This missile can engage targets over 100 km away, strengthening India’s air defense capabilities.

The Tamil Nadu government replaced the rupee symbol with the Tamil letter '௽' in its state budget, sparking debates on the imposition of Hindi and promoting regional language representation in governance.

ISRO successfully completed the SpaDeX satellite de-docking, a significant step toward advancing India’s space missions, including Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan. This achievement puts India alongside leading space agencies like the US, Russia, and China.

The Jammu and Kashmir government has allocated Rs 3 crore annually for each Member of the Legislative Assembly (ML to recommend and oversee development projects in their constituencies.

The NMFT Conference, launched in 2018, aims to strengthen global efforts in combating terrorism financing and fostering international cooperation. The 4th NMFT Conference was recently held in Germany.

The six properties added to India's tentative UNESCO list include Kanger Valley National Park, Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs, Ashokan Edict Sites, Chausath Yogini Temples, Gupta Temples, and the Bundelas' palace-fortresses.

The 'UN80 Initiative' was launched by the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to improve the organization's efficiency, streamline operations, and enhance cost-effectiveness in response to the growing financial crisis and global uncertainty.

India ranked 11th in global pharmaceutical exports in 2023, contributing 3% of the total global pharmaceutical exports.

The Gyan Bharatam Mission is aimed at expanding access to India’s vast knowledge and cultural heritage, with the goal of preserving and sharing this information widely.

NASA's SPHEREx mission is focused on studying cosmic inflation, the rapid expansion of the universe post-Big Bang, and mapping millions of galaxies and stars.

India and Mauritius signed multiple MoUs focusing on strengthening strategic, economic, and security ties, including local currency settlement and maritime security.

The Mahseer Hatchery and Freshwater Ichthyology and Sustainable Aquaculture Laboratory were inaugurated to boost Manipur’s fisheries potential and contribute to the aquaculture sector.

Ukraine became the largest arms importer due to its ongoing war with Russia, surpassing all other nations in arms imports during this period. India remains the second-largest importer.

The CORPAT and BONGOSAGAR exercises are aimed at strengthening naval cooperation and enhancing interoperability between the Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy.

ASSAMSAT will be launched to improve data access for socio-economic projects and strengthen border security in Assam.

The Commonwealth Games Federation officially rebranded as Commonwealth Sport on March 10, 2025, in celebration of Commonwealth Day.

The literacy rate among Muslims aged 7 years and above increased to 68.5% in Census 2011, showing significant improvement from 59.1% in 2001.

Byrnihat, located in India’s northeastern industrial area, was ranked the most polluted city in 2024, with a high level of PM2.5.

The suspension was imposed because of lapses in governance by the WFI body led by Sanjay Singh, but it has now been lifted.

Dr. Mitta is recognized for his significant contributions to technology and entrepreneurship, including his work at Wipro and NextWealth Entrepreneurs.

The MMLP in Varanasi will be connected to NH7, the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, and National Waterway-1, improving regional connectivity.

The park is themed around India's freedom struggle, with tracks named after key historical events related to the movement.

The Web3 sector is focused on developing a decentralized internet using technologies like blockchain and smart contracts.

The 29th SAC meeting focused on improving the flow of credit to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which are critical for India's economic growth.

Rajnath Singh became the first Defence Minister of India to visit the Institute of Aerospace Medicine, marking a significant step in recognizing the importance of aerospace medicine in defense and aviation.

Project NAMAN, launched by HDFC Bank in collaboration with the Indian Army, focuses on providing pension services and other government services to army veterans and their families.

The KHANJAR-XII is a joint military training exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan focused on special forces operations. It has been held annually since 2011.

Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh was officially declared as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve on March 9, 2025. It is the ninth tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh.

Mark Carney has been appointed as the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party and the country's next Prime Minister, replacing Justin Trudeau amid public dissatisfaction.

GRIDCON 2025, an international conference organized by the Power Grid Corporation of India, was inaugurated in New Delhi at IICC, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka.

The scheme provides ₹2,500 per month to economically weaker women in Delhi, aiming to support women from lower-income households.

The anti-dumping duty was imposed to prevent material injury to local manufacturers caused by cheap imports from China and Japan, ensuring fair trade.

The deal is aimed at upgrading T-72 tanks with 1,000 HP engines to improve their combat readiness. The upgrade will also include technology transfer to India for local production.

The upcoming Electronics City in Jagiroad will be named Ratan Tata Electronics City, reflecting the Tata Group’s significant role in Assam’s industrial landscape.

The RISE app, launched in Uttar Pradesh, aims to help healthcare workers monitor and manage routine vaccination among children.

The Sea Dragon 2025 naval exercise involves the Indian Navy, USA, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).

The IndiaAI Compute Portal and AIKosha Dataset Platform were launched to enhance access to AI resources and promote innovation in India’s AI sector.

The Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum was inaugurated at GIFT City, Gujarat, to enhance sports collaboration between the two nations.

The Indian Women's Kabaddi Team won the Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship for the fifth time, defeating hosts Iran 32-25.

Sunil Chhetri, at the age of 40, reversed his retirement and rejoined India's squad for the March FIFA International Window.

Indian Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh won the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship 2025, becoming the fourth Indian to win this title.

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LI is ranked 3rd globally in the Brand Finance Insurance 100 (2025) report with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 93.5.

Mercedes-Benz India signed an MoU with DPIIT to support manufacturing, road safety, sustainability, and startups in India.