03 March 2025: Daily Current Affairs Updates

1. Amir Khusrau ; GS-1 (History- Personality in the news) ▪️Why in the News: PM Narendra Modi recently addressed the Jahan-e-Khusrau Festival in Delhi

that commemorated the 13th-century poet and mystic Hazrat Amir Khusrau.

> Early Life and Title:

• Amir Khusrau was born in 1253, most likely in Patiyali, Etah district, Uttar Pradesh.

• He earned the title "Tuti-yi-Hind" (Parrot of India) and is recognized as a prominent figure in North India's Ganga-Jamuni culture.

> Contributions to Music:

• He played a key role in shaping Indian classical music, significantly influencing styles such as khayal and tarana.

• Amir Khusrau is credited with developing qawwali, a form of devotional Sufi music still performed at Sufi shrines.

• He is also associated with the invention of the sitar and tabla, though historical evidence regarding this claim remains debated.

• Several ragas that he contributed to continue to hold significance in Indian classical music.

• Language and Literary Contributions:

o He was among the first writers to use Hindavi, a language that eventually evolved into modern Hindi and Urdu. o His literary works combined elements from Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and local Indian dialects, making them accessible to a broad audience.

• Association with the Delhi Sultanate:

o He served as a court poet under five Delhi Sultans, including Muizuddin Qaiqabad, Jalaluddin Khalji, Alauddin Khalji, Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah, and Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.

• Connection to Sufism:

o Amir Khusrau was a devoted disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, one of India's most revered Sufi saints.

o His Persian masnavi "Nuh Siphir" reflects his positive views on Hindu philosophical thought.

2. Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC); GS-2(IR)
   

   ▪️Why in the news:

   WHO is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of its Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) - one of the most widely embraced UN treaties in history.
   

   • Introduction:

   ° The WHO FCTC is the first global public health treaty formulated under the World Health Organization (WHO).

   • It is an evidence-based agreement that upholds the right of individuals to achieve the highest standard of health.
   

   > Purpose and Scope:

   • The convention signifies a major shift in approach by addressing both demand reduction and supply control strategies to curb tobacco consumption.

   • Its primary goal is to safeguard present and future generations from the health, social, environmental, and economic effects of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke.

   • It establishes a comprehensive framework for implementing tobacco control measures at national, regional, and international levels to minimize tobacco consumption.

   > Adoption and Legal Status:

   • The World Health Assembly adopted the WHO FCTC on May 21, 2003, and the treaty came into effect on February 27, 2005.

   • Currently, the treaty has 181 Parties committed to its implementation.
   

3. Doomsday Fish; GS-3 (Environment and Ecology) ▪️Why in the news: Recent appearances of the rare oarfish or 'Doomsday Fish'

   in Mexico have ignited discussions on social media.

   > About:

   Commonly known as the Oarfish or "Sea Serpent," this deep-sea species is rarely seen near the ocean's surface.

   > Distribution:

   Found in deep-sea waters across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.

   > Habitat:

   • Typically inhabits depths ranging from 200 to 1,000 meters.

   • Prefers continental slopes and oceanic trenches.

   > Physical and Biological Characteristics:

   • Size: Recognized as the longest bony fish, capable of growing up to 11 meters in length

   • Appearance: Displays a ribbon-like, iridescent silver body with striking red dorsal fins running along its entire length.

   > Oarfish and Theories on Natural Disasters:

   • In Japanese mythology, it is known as "Ryugu no Tsukai," meaning "Messenger from the Sea God's Palace."

   • Legends suggest that oarfish appear near the surface before earthquakes and tsunamis, leading to speculation about their connection to seismic activity.
   

   

   
   

4. Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT); GS-3 (Science and Technology) ▪️Why in the news:
   

   The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) on board the Aditya-L1 mission has captured a solar flare 'kernel' in the lower solar atmosphere.

   > About Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT):

   • SUIT is a remote sensing payload onboard Aditya-L1, India's first dedicated solar mission launched by ISRO on September 2, 2023.

   • It was developed by the Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics

   (IUCAA), Pune, in collaboration with multiple ISRO centers.

   • The instrument captures near-simultaneous full-disk and targeted region images of the Sun at different heights, spanning the photosphere and chromosphere.

   • It utilizes 11 scientifically calibrated filters (3 broad-band and 8 narrow-band) within the 200 to 400-nanometer wavelength range.

   • What is a Solar Flare?

   • A solar flare is a sudden and powerful release of energy from the Sun's atmosphere.

   • It is one of the most explosive events in the solar system, appearing as bright spots on the Sun's surface and lasting from minutes to hours.

   • The phenomenon is driven by the Sun's highly dynamic magnetic field, which can suddenly snap, releasing bursts of energy in the form of light, radiation, and high-energy charged particles.