Page-40 of GKToday Archives: February, 2025
U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund Proposal for TikTok Purchase
The recent announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund has garnered attention. This fund aims to monetise U.S. assets and may include the acquisition of the popular social media platform TikTok. The initiative ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
High-Entropy Alloys for Hydrogen Production
Recent advancements in clean energy technology have brought into light the potential of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) for hydrogen production. These innovative materials can reduce the reliance on precious metals such as platinum. Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Panama Withdraws From China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Recently, Panama officially withdrew from China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The country decided not to renew the 2017 Memorandum of About with China. This move signals Panama’s intent to reaffirm its sovereignty over the Panama Canal. President Jose Raul Mulino ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Indian Railways’ Mission 3000
Indian Railways is striving to enhance its freight loading capabilities under the ambitious Mission 3000 plan. This initiative aims to achieve a cargo volume of 3,000 million tonnes (MT) by 2030. Despite facing criticism for its slow progress, Union Railways ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Telangana Caste Survey
The recent socio-economic survey in Telangana has revealed vital information about the state’s demographic structure. Conducted across 50 days, the survey reached over 35 million individuals. It marks the population distribution among various caste categories, with Backward Classes (BC) making ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: States Current Affairs
Uttarkashi Earthquake Swarm
Recent seismic activity in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, has raised concerns among experts and residents alike. A series of nine minor earthquakes occurred between January 24 and February 3, 2025. Although these tremors were mild, they prompted panic among the local population. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
UK-EU Relations Post-Brexit
Recently, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is making progress in reshaping the relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union. His recent visit to Brussels marks the first time a British prime minister has engaged with EU leaders ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs
NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope
NASA is on the brink of launching SPHEREx, a groundbreaking space telescope. Scheduled for launch no earlier than February 27, 2025, SPHEREx aims to provide a comprehensive view of the cosmos. With a budget of just $488 million, it promises ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs