Page-3 of Current Affairs - February, 2025

Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR)

February 27, 2025

Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR) at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. This milestone marks advancement in India’s defence capabilities. ..

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India’s Role in UN Peacekeeping Missions

February 27, 2025

India has long been contributor to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. Recently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Global South nations in enhancing their peacekeeping capacities. This commitment includes training and capacity-building initiatives, particularly for women ..

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Telangana’s Reservation Bill

February 27, 2025

Recently, the Congress party in Telangana is expected to introduce a Bill aimed at increasing reservations for Backward Classes from 25% to 42%. This move would elevate the total reservation percentage in local bodies, public employment, and education to 62%. ..

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Lifetime Ban on Convicted Politicians

February 27, 2025

The ongoing legal discourse surrounding the disqualification of convicted politicians in India has gained momentum. The central government recently defended the six-year disqualification period established by the Representation of the People Act, 1951. This response was prompted by a petition ..

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PUNCH Mission

February 27, 2025

NASA’s Polarimetry to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission aims to study the Sun’s atmosphere and its influence on space weather. Scheduled for launch on February 28, 2025, this mission will deploy four suitcase-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit ..

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Proxy Leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions

February 27, 2025

Recently, the Union government appointed an advisory committee to tackle the issue of proxy leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This follows a Supreme Court directive aimed at ensuring that women elected as pradhans are not overshadowed by their male ..

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Black Plastic Safety Concerns

February 26, 2025

Recent discussions around black plastic have been ignited by a study that raised alarms about its potential toxicity. Initially, the research claimed that black plastic kitchen utensils contained harmful flame retardants. However, a correction issued later revealed that the risks ..

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Six Years of SWAYATT Initiative

February 26, 2025

Recently, the Government e Marketplace (GeM) celebrated six years of its SWAYATT initiative. Launched in 2019, SWAYATT aims to enhance participation of women and youth in public procurement. The initiative focuses on social inclusion and aims to make business easier ..

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Evidence of Ancient Martian Ocean Discovered by Zhurong

February 26, 2025

Recent findings from China’s Zhurong rover have revealed evidence of an ancient ocean on Mars. Ground-penetrating radar data suggests the presence of sandy beach-like structures beneath the Martian surface. This discovery supports the hypothesis of a large ocean, known as ..

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National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA)

February 26, 2025

The National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) was launched on February 18, 2025, by Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The initiative aims to modernise urban land records in India, addressing the longstanding issue of outdated ..

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