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Highlights of February 2nd Week Current Affairs
- RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent, marking the first reduction in nearly five years to boost economic growth.
- The Union government shifts to debt-to-GDP ratio as a fiscal anchor, targeting 50±1 percent by 2031 for improved economic stability.
- The United States reviews sanctions waiver for India’s Chabahar Port project, potentially impacting strategic connectivity with Central Asia.
- India ranks as the third largest digitalized economy globally, with its digital economy expected to contribute 20 percent of GDP by 2029–30.
- The Supreme Court orders Assam government to deport foreign nationals held in detention centers for up to ten years.
- Construction of the Extremely Large Telescope in Chile’s Atacama Desert nears completion, set to revolutionize astronomy.
- Chaman Arora wins the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri for his book ‘Ik Hor Ashwthama’.
- Fort William in Kolkata is renamed Vijay Durg to remove colonial influences from the Indian Armed Forces.
- India wins the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Malaysia 2025, securing back-to-back titles after its 2023 victory.
- India surpasses Vietnam to become the world’s second-largest mobile manufacturing country, following China.
- The Supreme Court questioned the Tamil Nadu Governor over a three-year delay in approving state bills, raising concerns about the discretionary powers of governors in legislative processes.
- A governor has four options when presented with a bill: grant assent, withhold assent, return for reconsideration, or reserve it for the President’s assent under Article 200.
- India’s Overseas Mobility Bill 2024 aims to modernize migration policies, ensure safe employment abroad, and provide legal support for Indian workers facing exploitation.
- Kolkata’s Fort William, built by the British in 1773, has been renamed Vijay Durg to reflect India’s independent identity.
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its investigations into Israel’s actions.
- India launched a National Mission to develop high-yielding, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient seeds, with a budget of ₹100 crore.
- A parliamentary committee urged the government to fast-track approvals for pilgrimage infrastructure projects under PRASHAD.
- Israel exited the UN Human Rights Council, citing bias against the country.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlighted Jevons Paradox, which suggests AI efficiency could increase resource consumption.
- The Darien Gap, a dense rainforest between Colombia and Panama, has emerged as a key but dangerous migration route to the U.S.
- An internal committee of the Reserve Bank of India is reviewing the entire Economic Capital Framework to manage financial reserves, risk provisioning, and surplus transfers.
- The World Gold Council 2024 report states that gold investments in India surged by 60 percent, reaching $18 billion amid economic uncertainty.
- India surpasses 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy.
- The Sahitya Akademi Awards 2024 recognized 22 winners across languages, with Bengali and Urdu awards pending.
- The Union Ministry of Skill Development launches the Swavalambini Programme to empower women through self-employment and entrepreneurship in Northeast India.
- The Union Agriculture Minister unveils e-NAM 2.0 to enhance inter-state and inter-mandi agricultural trade efficiency.
- The Ministry of Earth Sciences launches SARAT Version 2, an advanced satellite-based distress alert system to boost maritime rescue operations in the Indian Ocean.
- INCOIS wins the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2025 for excellence in disaster management.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister inaugurates India’s largest solar cell and module manufacturing unit at Gangaikondan SIPCOT.
- Urban buying trends and the weaker performance of other asset classes contributed to increased gold investments in India.
- India plans to amend the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act and the Atomic Energy Act to address foreign investment concerns ahead of PM Modi’s visits to the US and France.
- Meghalaya’s regional party proposes bringing the state under Article 371-371J of the Indian Constitution to secure special provisions.
- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports hosts the first-ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, focusing on regional youth engagement.
- Baltic states Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania disconnect from Russia’s power grid to enhance EU integration and security.
- The Union Minister for Education unveils 41 new books under the PM YUVA 2.0 scheme to promote young authors.
- The 15th edition of the Aero India Airshow is inaugurated at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, under the theme “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities.”
- New Zealand’s foreign minister raises concerns as the Cook Islands prepare to sign a cooperation deal with China.
- Israeli forces withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
- The Union Cabinet approves the creation of the South Coast Railway Zone, the 18th railway zone, with headquarters in Visakhapatnam.
- India and Egypt kick off the joint military exercise ‘Cyclone 2025’ at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan.
- Sri Lankan Navy arrests Indian fishermen frequently due to fishing in disputed waters near the IMBL, leading to recurrent tensions, boat confiscation, and security concerns.
- The Katchatheevu dispute stems from historical claims by India and Sri Lanka, with the 1974 Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime Agreement ceding the island to Sri Lanka and restricting Indian fishing rights.
- The Union Cabinet has merged three key Skill India schemes—PMKVY 4.0, National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, and Jan Shikshan Sansthan Scheme—until March 2026.
- A Private Member’s Bill in Rajya Sabha proposes a mandatory minimum of 100-120 parliamentary sittings per year, with compensations for lost hours due to disruptions.
- Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum imports raises concerns about intensified global competition and potential negative impacts on Indian steel exports.
- India and the UK signed multiple defence agreements, including collaborations on Laser Beam Riding MANPADs, ASRAAM assembly in Hyderabad, and an Integrated Full Electric Propulsion system for India’s naval fleet.
- NITI Aayog’s higher education report highlights disparities in funding, university density variations, and gender enrolment trends across different Indian states.
- Donald Trump moves to reverse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, which some conservatives argue are discriminatory.
- India launches a mass drug administration campaign to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) through nationwide distribution of preventive medication.
- India achieves key scientific and technological advancements, including approval for the first marker vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease, the launch of an automated biomedical waste treatment rig at AIIMS Delhi, and HAL rebranding the HJT-36 aircraft as ‘Yashas.’
- PM Narendra Modi co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris, where France announced India as the host for the next summit, focusing on AI governance, innovation, and sustainability.
- The AI Declaration for inclusive and sustainable artificial intelligence was signed by 58 countries, but the US and UK refused due to concerns over excessive regulation.
- India has joined the Coalition for Environmentally Sustainable Artificial Intelligence, initiated by France in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme and the International Telecommunication Union.
- India has become the second-largest fish producer, doubling its production from 95.7 lakh tons in 2013-14 to 184 lakh tons in 2023-24, contributing 8% to global fish production.
- India ranks 96th out of 180 countries in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, released by Transparency International, which highlights corruption’s impact on climate change efforts.
- The IRIS chip, developed by IIT Madras and ISRO, is the latest in India’s SHAKTI-based semiconductor series, designed for aerospace and space applications.
- The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to release the Comprehensive Devolution Index Report, evaluating decentralization progress in states and union territories.
- The UK-India Young Professionals Scheme, launched in 2023, will open its 2025 ballot next week, allowing eligible Indian citizens aged 18 to 30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years.
- The Fishery Survey of India has identified highly productive, untapped fishing grounds in the Arabian Sea, supporting sustainable fishery resource utilization.
- Rising salinity is threatening traditional ‘Puncha’ paddy cultivation in Kuttanad, Kerala, a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization.
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