Stay ahead in your Judiciary, APO, and JLO exam preparation with the latest current affairs from 12 March 2025. Covering India’s MoU with Armenia, Railways Amendment Bill 2024, Supreme Court appointments, and major international developments. Read the full analysis to strengthen your legal knowledge!
Table of Contents 12 March 2025 Current Affairs
India Signs MoU with Armenia for Medical Products Regulation
Key Highlights
✅ India and Armenia signed an MoU to enhance medical product regulation cooperation.
✅ Signed in the presence of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.
✅ Also discussed digital technology and pharmaceutical sector collaboration.
Bilateral Relations Strengthened
India and Armenia’s diplomatic ties were reviewed, covering:
📌 Trade & Economy – Strengthening investments & joint ventures.
📌 Connectivity & Education – Promoting student exchanges & direct trade routes.
📌 Defense & Strategic Ties – Enhancing military collaboration.
About Armenia
- Capital: Yerevan
- Currency: Armenian Dram (AMD)
- Government: Unitary Parliamentary Republic
- President: Vahagn Khachaturyan
- Prime Minister: Nikol Pashinyan
📌 Which country signed an MoU with India for medical product regulation?
✅ Armenia
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Parliament Passes Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024
Major Provisions
✅ Amends the Railways Act, 1989 to strengthen the Railway Board’s autonomy.
✅ Enhances infrastructure development & passenger safety measures.
✅ ₹1 lakh crore investment in safety, compared to ₹8,000 crore under UPA.
Railway Reforms & Technology Upgrades
🚄 New railway tracks: 34,000 km laid in 11 years.
⚡ Electrification of tracks: 45,000 km completed.
🛑 Unmanned railway crossings: Completely eliminated.
💡 “KAVACH” anti-collision system introduced.
Parliamentary Debate
📌 Congress MP Vivek Tankha – Demanded senior citizen subsidies to be restored.
📌 BJP MP Subhash Barala – Supported greater transparency & efficiency.
📌 Trinamool MP Sushmita Dev – Highlighted passenger safety concerns.
📌 Which act does the Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 amend?
✅ Railways Act, 1989
📌 Which safety device was introduced to prevent railway collisions?
✅ KAVACH
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Takashi Nakajima Appointed as President & CEO of Honda Cars India
✅ Takashi Nakajima takes over Honda Cars India as CEO from April 1, 2025.
✅ He succeeds Takuya Tsumura, returning to Japan.
Takashi Nakajima’s Experience
🚗 30+ years in automobile industry.
📍 Worked in Russia, Japan, China, Spain, & Czech Republic.
🚀 Led Honda Motor Russia as President.
📌 Who is the new President & CEO of Honda Cars India (HCIL) from April 1, 2025?
✅ Takashi Nakajima
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Commonwealth Games Federation Renamed as Commonwealth Sport
📢 Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) rebrands as “Commonwealth Sport” on Commonwealth Day, 10 March 2025.
✅ New focus: Transforming into a global sports movement.
✅ King Charles launches Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for Glasgow 2026.
📌 What is the new name of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)?
✅ Commonwealth Sport
Justice Joymalya Bagchi Appointed as Supreme Court Judge
⚖️ Justice Joymalya Bagchi appointed as Supreme Court Judge, set to become CJI in May 2031.
Judicial Career
📌 Calcutta High Court Judge (2011-2021).
📌 Andhra Pradesh High Court (2021), later repatriated to Calcutta High Court.
📌 Who has been appointed as Supreme Court judge and set to become CJI in 2031?
✅ Justice Joymalya Bagchi
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Bank of Baroda Launches First Savings Account for Women NRIs
🏦 Bank of Baroda launches “Global Women NRE & NRO Savings Account” – India’s first women-focused NRI savings account.
Key Features
💳 Concessional home & auto loan rates.
🛅 Full waiver on locker rent.
🌏 Complimentary airport lounge access.
📌 Which Indian public sector bank launched a specialized savings account for women NRIs?
✅ Bank of Baroda
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GRIDCON 2025: A Milestone in India’s Power Sector
🌍 Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal inaugurates GRIDCON 2025 in Dwarka, Delhi.
✅ Theme: “Innovations in Grid Resilience”
✅ Focus: Smart grids, renewable energy, & digital transformation.
📌 Which international conference on power sector was inaugurated by Shri Manohar Lal in March 2025?
✅ GRIDCON 2025
IIFA Awards 2025: Key Winners
🏆 Best Picture – Laapataa Ladies
🎭 Best Actor (Male) – Kartik Aaryan (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
🎭 Best Actress (Female) – Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies)
📌 Which film won Best Picture at IIFA 2025?
✅ Laapataa Ladies
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