Best Current Affairs Questions

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n response to rising criminal activities, including shootings, Delhi Police launched Operation Kawach, a targeted crackdown on gangs, drug traffickers, and organized crime. Operation Kawach, launched by Delhi Police in May 2023, targets rising drug trafficking and abuse in Delhi. It is a broad initiative aimed at enhancing safety and combating drug-related issues in the capital. Additionally, Operation Kawach is also an Indian Armed Forces initiative focused on strengthening security along India’s northeastern front, especially at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.

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Department of Investment and Capital Asset Management (DIPAM) has issued revised capital restructuring norms for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). Financial sector CPSEs like NBFCs must pay a minimum annual dividend of 30% of net profit or 4% of net worth, whichever is higher. These guidelines do not apply to public sector banks, insurance companies, or body corporates. DIPAM operates under the Ministry of Finance and manages Central Government investments in CPSEs. Its key functions include strategic disinvestment, privatisation, minority stake sales, and matters related to capital restructuring, bonuses, and dividends.

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The 16th GRIHA Summit held in New Delhi, focusing on the theme “Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment.” It brings together leaders and experts to discuss sustainable urban development and climate resilience in construction. The summit highlights the importance of sustainability in the built environment for global climate commitments by 2030 and decarbonization by 2050. It aligns with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, integrating sustainability with economic and social progress.GRIHA stands for Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment.

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West Bengal won the Santosh Trophy national football championship by defeating Kerala in the final of the 78th edition. The final match was held on 31st December 2024 at GMC Balayogi Stadium, Hyderabad, Telangana. The Santosh Trophy is a premier state-level football tournament for men in India, organized by the All India Football Federation. The 78th edition’s final round was hosted by the Telangana Football Association from 14th to 31st December 2024 in Hyderabad.

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Bahadur Singh Sagoo was elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), succeeding Adille Sumariwalla. Sumariwalla served as AFI president for over a decade, from 2012 to 2024. Sagoo, an Asian Games gold medallist (2002) and two-time Olympian, brings vast experience to the role. Sandeep Mehta was elected as the new secretary of the federation. India will host its first World Athletics Continental Tour event, the “Indian Open,” on August 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar.

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LIC launched the ‘One Man Office’ (OMO) initiative on February 17, 2025. It is a digital initiative to enhance LIC agents’ efficiency with 24×7 digital services. The initiative aligns with LIC’s vision of ‘Insurance for All by 2047.’ It provides online tools for policy sales, customer service, and business management. LIC aims to make its agents independent and productive through digital transformation. The initiative eliminates the need for a traditional office setup. It benefits both policyholders and LIC by integrating technology into insurance services.

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Scientists discovered deadly brine pools beneath the Red Sea that kill or stun marine life. Brine pools are hypersaline, oxygen-lacking lakes on the seafloor, denser than surrounding ocean water. They are also called “underwater lakes” because their high salt content prevents mixing with seawater. The Orca Basin in the Gulf of Mexico has the deepest known brine pool, 2,200 meters below sea level. This pool is 8 times saltier than the Gulf, with a salt content of 300 g/liter. Most sea life cannot survive in these pools, but some specialized organisms thrive.

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India has sent 26 tons of humanitarian aid to Honduras after Tropical Storm SARA. The assistance includes medical supplies like surgical items, glucometers, oximeters, gloves, syringes, and IV fluids. It also contains disaster relief materials such as blankets, sleeping mats, and hygiene kits. The aid aims to help the country recover from the impact of the storm.

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INS Guldar, a decommissioned Indian Navy landing ship, will become India’s first underwater museum. The ship was handed over to Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) for this transformation. It served in the Eastern Naval Command and later at Andaman and Nicobar Command until decommissioning on January 12, 2024. The ship participated in key operations like Op Aman, Op Azad, Op Pawan, and Op Tasha. The project will promote marine conservation, boost coastal livelihoods, and enhance India’s underwater tourism.

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Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2025 at Noida Haat. The fair runs from February 21 to March 10, showcasing rural arts, crafts, and SHG products. It is organised by the Ministry of Rural Development and National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR). It promotes self-help group (SHG) women as ‘lakhpatis’. More than 450 SHG members from 30 states/UTs are participating, with 200 stalls displaying handloom, handicrafts, and natural food products.