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March 11, 2025

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  • A Record Harvest Projected

  • Baghel's Son Under Scrutiny

  • New Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

India's 2024-25 Agricultural Production Estimates

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare estimates 2024-25 Kharif food grain production at approximately 664 lakh metric tons and Rabi production exceeding 645 lakh metric tons. Kharif rice production is projected at over 1206 lakh metric tons, up from 1132 LMT in 2023-24. Tur and gram production is estimated at 35.11 and 115.35 lakh metric tons respectively. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attributes this record increase to government support schemes.

Why it's important: The projected increase in agricultural crop production signifies a significant boost to India's food security and economic growth.

ED Raids in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at 14 locations in Chhattisgarh's Durg district on an unspecified date, investigating a liquor scam involving over ₹2,000 crore. The searches, conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, targeted the residence of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's son and associates. The ED alleges the son received proceeds from the scam. The operation is ongoing.

Why it's important: The ED's investigation into Chhattisgarh's ₹2,000 crore liquor scam highlights serious allegations of corruption and money laundering, demanding accountability and transparency.

Madhav National Park Declared New Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh's Madhav National Park in Shivpuri district was declared a new tiger reserve on [Date not provided]. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released a tigress, increasing the reserve's tiger population to 6, with one more planned release. A 13 km protective wall was also inaugurated. This expansion is expected to boost tourism and development in the Chambal region, allowing visitors to see both tigers and leopards near Kuno National Park.

Why it's important: Madhav National Park's tiger reserve status will boost tourism, protect the tiger population, and drive economic development in the Chambal region.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • A massive cyberattack against X last night caused widespread outages affecting thousands globally, with the US and UK hardest hit, prompting Elon Musk to suspect state-level involvement.

  • Israel cut Gaza's electricity, impacting its water supply, while pressing Hamas to release hostages for ceasefire negotiations, sending a delegation to Qatar today to advance talks.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • US sanctions on Iranian oil and tariff concerns caused Brent Crude to rise 0.4% to $70.70/barrel, while WTI Crude rose over 0.5% to $67.40/barrel.

  • RBI penalized four NBFC-P2P platforms with fines ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹40 lakh for various regulatory non-compliances.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • The Union Health Ministry urged the IPL to ban all tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, at all IPL events starting March 22nd, citing over 70% of annual deaths being attributed to non-communicable diseases linked to these substances.

  • Rohit Sharma, in the twilight of his ODI career, secured his second ICC title, becoming the second-most successful Indian captain and the first to lead his team to the finals of all four major ICC events, ending India's decade-long ICC title drought.

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