Qatar’s Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Visits India

On February 18, 2025, Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar visited India for a two-day state visit. This is the Amir’s first visit to India in 9 years. Historical Context of India-Qatar Relations India and Qatar share deep-rooted ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Gujarat’s G-SAFAL Initiative

Recently, the Gujarat government launched the G-SAFAL initiative. This programme aims to uplift Antyodaya families, focusing on economic self-sufficiency and women’s empowerment. The initiative targets 50,000 families across 10 districts, providing them with essential support to break the cycle of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Egypt’s Plan for Gaza Reconstruction

Egypt is actively formulating a comprehensive plan to rebuild Gaza. This initiative aims to provide a viable alternative to the controversial proposal by the United States to displace the Palestinian population. This plan is multi-phase and designed to ensure the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 19, 2025

1. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is located in which state? [A] Karnataka[B] Kerala[C] Tamil Nadu[D] Maharashtra Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Kerala] Notes:A faunal survey by the Forest Department in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve recorded 15 new species. The reserve is located ..

9 Years of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

On February 18, 2025, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) celebrated its nine-year anniversary. Launched in 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this scheme has become a vital tool for stabilising farmers’ incomes and encouraging innovative agricultural practices. About ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Successful Test of Matsya-6000

India’s Deep Ocean Mission is making strides with the development of the Matsya-6000 submersible. This project, led by the National Institute of Ocean Technology, aims to enhance India’s capabilities in ocean exploration. The submersible, designed to operate at depths of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Delhi Earthquake Risks

Recently, Delhi experienced a shallow earthquake, denoting its seismic vulnerabilities. This was followed by minor tremors reported by Bihar, Odisha and all the way to Sikkim. This recent 4.0 magnitude has renewed concerns about the “Great Himalayan Earthquake. Delhi’s Earthquake ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India-US Underwater Domain Awareness Cooperation

India and the United States have recently intensified their collaboration in underwater domain awareness (UDA). This focus emerged during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, where they announced the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA). This initiative aims to enhance ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

New India Co-operative Bank Crisis and DICGC’s Role

The New India Co-operative Bank in Mumbai faces turmoil following allegations of a Rs 122 crore fraud. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed strict restrictions on the bank. These measures include barring the bank from granting new loans, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Changes in Chief Election Commissioner Appointment Process

Recently, meeting took place involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. This meeting was convened to appoint a successor to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who was set to retire. The meeting ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs