Paris AI Summit

The Paris AI Summit was co-chaired by India and France at the Grand Palais, Paris. The summit builds on previous AI summits held in UK (November 2023) and South Korea (May 2024). First AI Summit (2023, UK) & Bletchley Park ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Summits and Conferences

Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)

The Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is important initiative under the PM-AASHA scheme aimed at supporting farmers during price fluctuations of perishable agricultural commodities. The scheme is activated upon the request of State or Union Territory (UT) governments when market prices ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Netzarim Corridor

The situation in Gaza has seen developments following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. As of February 9, 2025, Israeli forces began withdrawing from the Netzarim corridor, important area in northern Gaza. This move is part of Israel’s commitments ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Exercise Cyclone 2025

India and Egypt commenced joint military exercise named “Cyclone 2025” on February 10, 2025. This exercise takes place at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan and is set to last for 14 days. It involves the special forces of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Exercise Winged Raider

The Indian Army recently completed training exercise named Ex Winged Raider. This operation focused on special airborne operations and brought into light the importance of inter-service collaboration. Conducted in the Eastern Theatre, the exercise showcased the Indian Army’s and Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Standing Deposit Facility

The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) is monetary tool introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to manage liquidity in the banking system. It was established on April 8, 2022, to absorb excess funds from commercial banks without the need ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Nationwide Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination

Recently, the Government of India launched an ambitious campaign aimed at the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). The initiative, known as the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign, was inaugurated by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 11, 2025

1. In the light of the recent discovery of Bryospilus bharaticus, consider the following statements regarding similar organisms: Water bears (Tardigrades) can survive extreme conditions, including the vacuum of space. Copepods are among the most abundant multicellular organisms in the ..