Current affairs 17 March 2025

India Tops Medal Tally with 134 Medals at Para Athletics GP.

• India dominated the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, winning 134 medals, including 45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze.
• The host nation showcased excellence with podium sweeps in events like Men's Shot Put F11-F20 and Men's 5000m T11-T12.
• The event took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India.

SpaceX Crew-10 Arrives at ISS for Astronaut Swap.

• SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission docked at the ISS, allowing Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return home after nine months in space.
• The new crew includes NASA’s Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japan’s Takuya Onishi, and Russia’s Kirill Peskov, set for a six-month stay.
• Wilmore, Williams, and two others are scheduled to depart on Wednesday, ending their extended ISS mission.

LIC, New India Assurance, GIC Re Retain D-SII Status for 2024-25.

• LIC, New India Assurance, and GIC Re continue as domestic systemically important insurers (D-SIIs).
• IRDAI granted registration to Valueattics Reinsurance, the first private reinsurer in India under the revamped regulatory framework.
• The meeting reviewed Bima Sugam, Indian Risk-Based Capital, and a multi-tiered State Insurance Plan for localized coverage expansion.

Measles Cases Surge in the US, with over 300 Reported in 2025.

• Measles: Also known as Rubeola, is a highly contagious Viral disease, spreads through airborne transmission.
• It can cause Vitamin A deficiency, which leads to an increased risk of severe complications like blindness, pneumonia, and even death.
• Vaccination: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine.
• India reported 1,419 measles cases as of February 2025 out of 1,558 cases in South-East Asia.

Vantage Wins "Best Global Broker" at Money Expo Mexico 2025.

• Vantage Markets received the Best Global Broker 2025 award at Money Expo Mexico, reaffirming its industry leadership.
• As a Titanium Sponsor, Vantage engaged with traders and investors, showcasing its advanced trading platforms and copy trading solutions.
• The recognition highlights Vantage’s commitment to transparency, deep liquidity, and client-centric financial services.