Current affairs 06 March 2025

Aditya-L1 Captures First Image of Solar Flare "Kernel".

• India’s Aditya-L1 mission captured the first-ever image of a solar flare kernel in the lower solar atmosphere.
• The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope detected brightening in the Near Ultra Violet range, offering detailed insights into solar flare energy & temperature evolution.
• Launched in September 2023, Aditya-L1 is India’s first space-based mission to study Sun's explosive activity.

India's Consulate in Seattle held 1st Indian film festival in Montana.

• The first Festival of Indian Cinema was held in Montana, showcasing India's cultural diversity through films like English Vinglish and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
• The event, organized by the Consulate General of India in Seattle and Montana World Affairs Council, was part of the Montana Academic World Quest 2025.
• It also included presentations on the recently concluded Maha Kumbh.

India Showcases Telecom Transformation at Mobile World Congress.

• Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia visited MWC 2025 in Barcelona.
• India's telecom achievements, including rapid 5G rollout, lowest data tariffs, and indigenous 4G/5G stacks, were highlighted at the global event.
• MWC 2025, themed Converge. Connect. Create., featured over 101,000 attendees and showcased advancements in 5G, AI, IoT, and digital transformation.

Blue Ghost Becomes Second Private Spacecraft to Land on Moon.

• Blue Ghost, a private spacecraft launched by Firefly Aerospace, successfully landed on the Moon, becoming the 2nd commercial vehicle to reach the lunar surface.
• The spacecraft explored the Sea of Crises & marked a milestone in collaboration between NASA and private companies in space exploration.
• Intuitive Machines, another firm hopes to land its Athena spacecraft near the Moon's south pole.

Indian Overseas Bank Partners with CII IGBC for Green Building Finance.

• Indian Overseas Bank has signed an MoU with Confederation of Indian Industry-Indian Green Building Council to offer preferential financing for developers of IGBC-rated green buildings.
• The collaboration aims to promote sustainable construction practices by providing accessible financing options for both developers and home buyers.
• The partnership will help in environmental sustainability.