GKToday Archives: February, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

1. Regarding the concept of small finance banks (SFB) in India, consider the following statements: These banks primarily focus on providing financial inclusion to underserved sections of society. These banks can issue credit cards and debit cards for amounts up ..

Indian Government Proposes Tax Revenue Cuts for States

February 28, 2025

The Government of India is considering a reduction in federal tax revenues allocated to states. This proposal is set to be presented to the Finance Commission of India, which plays important role in tax sharing and fiscal relations between the ..

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CDSCO Enhances Sugam Portal

February 28, 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recently enhanced its digital platform, the Sugam Portal, to facilitate online applications for clinical trial site additions and changes in principal investigators for biological products. This initiative aligns with CDSCO’s ongoing efforts ..

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State of States Report

February 28, 2025

India, as the world’s most populous nation, faces challenges in achieving the United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to the State of States report released on February 27, 2025, India lags in nine out of the 16 SDGs. This ..

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Digital Personal Data Protection Act and Disability Rights

February 28, 2025

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is a very important piece of legislation in India. It aims to regulate the processing of digital personal data while balancing individual rights and lawful data processing needs. Recently, the Ministry ..

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Aadhaar Good Governance Portal

February 28, 2025

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently launched the Aadhaar Good Governance portal. This initiative aims to streamline the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests. The portal is part of a broader effort to enhance ease of ..

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Major Initiatives for India’s Maritime Sector

February 28, 2025

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched new initiatives recently to modernise maritime infrastructure, enhance global trade presence, and promote sustainability. They with the vision of a developed India by 2047. One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP) The ONOP initiative ..

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Three Simultaneous Tropical Cyclones in the South Pacific

February 28, 2025

Recent satellite imagery has captured an unusual meteorological event in the South Pacific Ocean. Three tropical cyclones—Rae, Seru, and Alfred—are currently active off the eastern coast of Australia. This phenomenon coincides with the peak of the cyclone season. Current Cyclones ..

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