Page-25 of Current Affairs - February, 2025

President’s Rule in India

February 12, 2025

The resignation of N Biren Singh as Chief Minister of Manipur has reignited discussions around President’s Rule in India. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is exploring alternatives to avoid central governance. President’s Rule, invoked under Article 356 of the Constitution ..

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Illustrations in the Constitution of India

February 12, 2025

On February 11, 2025, there was a lot of debate in Parliament about 22 illustrations in the Constitution. BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal said during the Zero Hour that most copies of the Constitution being sold today do not ..

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Corruption Perceptions Index Report for 2024

February 12, 2025

In 2024, India ranked 96 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). This was a decline from its previous rank of 93 in 2023. The CPI measures perceived levels of public sector corruption based on expert assessments ..

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Devolution Index Report

February 12, 2025

The recently released Devolution Index Report marks a very important moment for rural local self-governance in India. This comprehensive document evaluates the status of decentralisation across various states and Union Territories. It aims to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and ..

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Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP)

February 12, 2025

Recently, the Government of India revived a proposal to measure the Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP). This initiative aims to supplement the traditional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) metric. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is leading this effort. ..

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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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