Daily Current Affairs – 12 March, 2025

The Prime Minister paid a state visit to Mauritius, his second since 2015.

Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla voiced his concerns over the growing trend of deliberate disruptions in Parliament and State Assemblies, describing them as detrimental to the spirit of democracy.

A new indicator on Minimum Dietary Diversity has been adopted by the United Nations Statistical Commission.

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has secured agreements with Airtel and Jio to distribute Starlink, its satellite internet service.

In Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng district, government schools have established Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) labs to enhance educational experiences.

India has witnessed a significant rise in intellectual property (IP) filings over the past decade, marking its progress as an innovation-driven economy.

The third report on the "Demands for Grants (2025-26)" of the Ministry of Railways emphasizes several areas for improvement in the Indian Railways, focusing on technological advancements, capacity expansion, and safety enhancement. 

According to the World Air Quality Report 2024, thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat on the Assam-Meghalaya border being the most polluted.

India has supported Mauritius' claims of sovereignty over Chagos Archipelago.