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

Bhil Tribal Group

In early February 2025, the Pune rural police presented their findings to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) regarding a complaint from Bhil families against the Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI). The Bhils, an indigenous tribal group, claim that VSI ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

PM-AJAY Scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) is initiative aimed at uplifting Scheduled Caste (SC) communities across India. Launched to combat poverty and enhance socio-economic conditions, the scheme focuses on generating employment and improving education. Recently, the central advisory ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha Scheme

The ‘Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha’ (BGBO) scheme was launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Jankia, Khurda district. This initiative seeks to transform rural areas in Odisha by bridging the development gap between urban and rural regions. With a ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Shiv Shakti Point’s Age

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission marked milestone in lunar exploration. On August 23, 2023, India became the first nation to achieve a soft landing on the moon’s south pole. The mission’s landing site, known as Shiv Shakti point, is estimated to be ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Challenges in Ladakh’s Renewable Energy Transmission Project

The massive Rs 21,000 crore transmission project in Ladakh aims to evacuate power from renewable energy park. This initiative faces unprecedented challenges. These include security concerns, skilled labour shortages, and the need for extensive road infrastructure. The project is vital ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025

The BIMSTEC Youth Summit is bring held from 7th to 11th February 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Organised by the Department of Youth Affairs, Government of India, the summit will officially commence on 8th February 2025, with Union Minister Dr. Mansukh ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Summits and Conferences