Daily Current Affairs- 6th March 2025

Daily Current Affairs 6th March 2025

NATIONAL

Karnataka signs Rs 200 crore Pact with Steer World to drive sustainable manufacturing

• The Karnataka government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based Steer World, a global leader in advanced materials and sustainable manufacturing solutions, to catalyse innovation, foster industrial growth, and promote sustainable practices within India's manufacturing sector. 

Himachal Govt inks pact for Rs 1,400 crore API, green hydrogen, ethanol facility

• The Himachal Pradesh Government signed an agreement with Spray Engineering Devices Limited to set up a facility worth Rs 1,400 crore to produce API (active pharmaceutical ingredients), green hydrogen and ethanol, The integrated manufacturing facility, to come up in Solan district. 

SPORTS

Table Tennis legend A. Sharath Kamal announces retirement

• Indian table tennis legend A. Sharath Kamal announced that he will retire later this month, ending a career spanning more than 22 years at the top of the sport. Sharath will bid farewell in front of friends and family in Chennai, where the WTT Star Contender event, his final tournament, will take place from March 25 to 30. 

Steve Smith Announces Retirement from One-Day Internationals

• Steve Smith has retired from One-Day Internationals following Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final loss against India. He remains available for Tests and T20Is, aiming for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Smith played 170 ODIs, scored 5800 runs, and led Australia to two World Cup victories in 2015 and 2023. 

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

RBI appoints Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as executive director

• Reserve Bank has appointed Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as Executive Director (ED) who will look after the Department of Statistics and Information Management and Financial Stability Department, Before being promoted as ED, Joshi was serving as principal adviser in the Department of Statistics and Information Management. 

Levi’s Appoints Diljit Dosanjh as Global Ambassador

• Levi’s, the globally renowned denim brand, has appointed Diljit Dosanjh as its global ambassador, making him the first Punjabi artist to join the brand’s creative community. This collaboration marks a significant moment in merging music, fashion, and culture, further strengthening Levi’s brand identity in India and worldwide. 

Shri Ajay Bhadoo Appointed as CEO of Government e-Marketplace

• The Government of India has appointed an Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Shri Ajay Bhadoo, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Government e Marketplace (GeM) with effect from March 3, 2025. He will assume this role in addition to his existing responsibilities in the Department of Commerce. 

HDFC Securities appoints Anand Mathur as Chief Financial Officer

• HDFC Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of HDFC Bank, has announced the appointment of Anand Mathur as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Anand will lead the company's financial strategy and operations, contributing to its ongoing success and sustainable growth. 

Sachin Dighde Appointed next Director (Defence Business) of BEML

• Sachin Dighde is set to be next Director (Defence Business) of BEML - Bharat Earth Movers Limited, a Miniranta PSU under the Ministry of Defence. He has been recommended for the post by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) Panel. Presently he is serving as the Chief Rolling Stock Engineer in the Indian Railways.

 IMPORTANT DAYS

Ghana Independence Day

• Ghana Independence Day, this day commemorates Ghana's independence from British colonial rule, which was achieved on March 6, 1957, It is a national holiday in the country, The first Prime Minister of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, became the Head of Government from 1957 to 1960 On Wednesday, 6 March 1957. 

BANKING AND ECONOMY

Indian Overseas Bank Partners with IGBC for Green Building Finance

• The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) signed an MoU to provide financial support for IGBC-certified green buildings. – Promote sustainable construction by offering financial incentives. – Support homebuyers purchasing IGBC-certified homes.