Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 14, 2025

1. What is the rank of India in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI)? [A] 25th[B] 29th[C] 36th[D] 38th Show Answer Correct Answer: D [38th] Notes:India ranked 22nd in International Shipments and 38th in the overall Logistics Performance Index ..

World Government Summit 2025

The World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 commenced on February 10, 2025, in Dubai, UAE. This 12th edition of the summit is centred around the theme “Shaping Future Governments”. It has garnered unprecedented international participation, featuring over 30 heads of state ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Summits and Conferences

Germanwatch Report on Extreme Weather Events in India

India has faced severe consequences from extreme weather events over the past three decades. According to a report by Germanwatch, India ranks as the sixth-most affected country globally between 1993 and 2022. The report marks 80,000 fatalities and economic losses ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Mission Amrit Sarovar Progress

Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched in April 2022 to combat water scarcity in India. As of January 2025, the initiative has successfully constructed or rejuvenated over 68,000 ponds, far exceeding its initial target. The mission aims to create 75 ponds ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

NCAER Recommends State-Level Fiscal Councils

Recent discussions on fiscal governance in India have brought into light the need for independent fiscal councils at the state level. A research paper by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has recommended the establishment of these councils. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Green Credit Programme and Ecomark Scheme

The Green Credit Programme (GCP) and the Ecomark Scheme are two initiatives launched by the Government of India in October 2023. These programmes aim to promote environmental sustainability and encourage eco-friendly practices among individuals, communities, and businesses. The GCP incentivises ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

NIIF To Raise $2 Billion Private Credit Fund

The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is a government-backed initiative in India aimed at boosting infrastructure investment. Established in 2015, it seeks to attract international capital for various projects in the country. As of 2025, NIIF is planning to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Challenges of Forest Rights Act

The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, also known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), was intended to empower forest dwellers in India. Sixteen years after its implementation, challenges remain. A recent study ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs