Daily Current Affairs – 3 March, 2025

Recently, the panel on the Ministry of Panchayati Raj identified several reasons why male relatives of elected women representatives in the Panchayati Raj System are able to act as proxies on their behalf.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has acknowledged concerns regarding identical Electors Photo Identification Card (EPIC) numbers issued to voters in different states. 

Recently, a tribal village in Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Karnataka, received electricity for the first time, marking a milestone in ensuring inclusivity and socio-economic progress.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 1,100 out of 1,200 government schemes are now under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ensuring direct transfers to beneficiaries' bank accounts. 

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has revolutionized public procurement in India benefiting government buyers and small businesses alike.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has introduced new regulations, formulated by Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), to streamline processes and promote efficient use of India’s vast waterways network.

The President of India visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site Dholavira in Gujarat.