Current affairs 09 March 2025

UP CM Launches Credit Camp Under Yuva Udyami Scheme.

• UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a joint credit camp in Gorakhpur and Basti to support youth entrepreneurship under the Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan.
• The scheme, launched in January 2025, has received 2.5 lakh applications, with ₹931 crores in loans approved for 24,000 applicants.
• ₹400 crores have already been distributed to 10,500 entrepreneurs.

Anil Kapoor Inaugurates the 19th Edition of Indian Ceramics Asia.

• Indian Ceramics Asia, India's only B2B trade fair dedicated to the ceramics and brick industry, was inaugurated on March 5 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• The grand opening was graced by Anil Kapoor, an icon of excellence and reinvention, alongside esteemed industry leaders and international dignitaries.

India Clinch 5th Asian Women’s Kabaddi Title, Defeat Iran in Final.

• The Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team has been crowned Asian Champions for the fifth time.
• The defending champions, India, defeated hosts Iran, 32-25, in the final of the 6th Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship at Tehran.
• Indian women remained undefeated throughout the tournament.

Railways announces series of crowd control measures.

• In a significant move to enhance passenger safety at the railway stations, the Ministry of Railways has announced a series of crowd control measures.
• The Railways has decided to create permanent waiting areas outside 60 stations.
• Pilot projects have already been commenced at New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Patna stations.

SIDBI and Federal Bank Partnered to Boost MSME Financing.

• Small Industries Development Bank of India and Federal Bank signed an MoU to provide financial support to MSMEs, including project finance, machinery loans, and working capital.
• The collaboration aims to strengthen the MSME ecosystem and improve access to credit for business growth and development.
• The partnership aligns with the government's commitment to strengthening India's MSME sector.