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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025

1. Which country is the host of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit 2025? [A] France[B] India[C] Russia[D] United States Show Answer Correct Answer: A [France] Notes:Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the ‘AI Action Summit’ in Paris on 11th February 2025 ..

Atal Bhujal Yojana Expanded

February 11, 2025

The Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) is initiative by the Government of India aimed at sustainable groundwater management. Launched on 25 December 2019, it addresses the critical issue of groundwater depletion in India. The scheme initially targeted seven water-stressed states ..

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India’s Amendments to Nuclear Liability Laws

February 11, 2025

The Government of India has announced amendments to the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages Act (CLNDA) of 2010 and the Atomic Energy Act of 1962. This decision comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to Paris and Washington. The ..

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UK Launches Defence Partnership–India (DP-I)

February 11, 2025

On February 10, 2025, the United Kingdom officially launched the Defence Partnership–India (DP-I). This initiative aims to deepen defence collaboration between the UK and India. The announcement coincided with the Aero India event, where several key agreements were signed. These ..

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Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project

February 11, 2025

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has raised concerns regarding the Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project in Madhya Pradesh. This project threatens vital tiger habitats and disrupts ecological corridors between the Satpura and Melghat Tiger Reserves. The NTCA has urged authorities to ..

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UDAN 5.5 Launched

February 11, 2025

The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme has reached a new milestone with the launch of its 5.5 version. This phase aims to improve regional air connectivity, particularly for remote areas, hilly regions, and islands. The initiative focuses on ..

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India Establishes European Free Trade Association Desk

February 11, 2025

India is enhancing its trade relations with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) by establishing a dedicated platform. This initiative follows the signing of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) in March 2024. The agreement aims to increase trade ..

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NITI Aayog Report on Enhancing Quality Higher Education in India

February 11, 2025

Recently, NITI Aayog released policy report titled “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities”. The report focuses on State Public Universities (SPUs), which educate 80% of India’s college students. It aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) ..

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