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Highlights of February 3rd Week Current Affairs
- Panama decided against renewing its MoU with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, signaling a shift in diplomatic ties.
- India invites proposals to expand the Nari Adalat program, enhancing women’s legal rights and justice.
- India and France commit to strengthening collaboration on the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) project.
- India and EFTA launch India-EFTA Desk to boost economic ties under TEPA (Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement).
- The Trump administration considers a Tobin-style tax to address trade deficit and currency manipulation.
- The Arab League rejects Donald Trump’s Gaza relocation plan, calling it unacceptable.
- India ranks 6th in the Climate Risk Index 2025, experiencing over 400 extreme weather events since 1993.
- SEBI launches the digital platform ‘MITRA’ to enhance investor engagement and market accessibility.
- Scientific debate continues on whether Mpox should be classified as a sexually transmitted disease.
- Scientists at Physical Research Laboratory discover a dense exoplanet using the PARAS-2 Spectrograph at Mt. Abu.
- Article 356 allows the President to take over state governance in case of constitutional breakdown.
- Parliament must approve President’s Rule within two months and can extend it up to three years.
- Supreme Court reviews petitions for a lifetime ban on convicted individuals from elections.
- Representation of the People Act disqualifies convicted candidates for specific durations.
- Income Tax Bill 2025 introduces ‘Tax Year’ to replace the assessment year system.
- TRAI enforces new telecom rules to curb spam calls, messages, and fraud.
- Free Movement Regime revised along the Myanmar border, reducing permissible travel distance.
- Anusandhan National Research Foundation launches JC Bose Grant for senior researchers.
- BrahMos NG supersonic missile set for first flight test in 2026, production by 2027-28.
- President’s Rule imposed in Manipur due to ongoing ethnic violence and constitutional failure.
- Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump held a bilateral meeting at the White House, strengthening India-US ties.
- The US will sell F-35 fighter jets to India, sign a 10-year defence partnership, and collaborate on autonomous defence technologies.
- President Trump confirmed the extradition of 26/11 terror accused Tahawwur Rana to India.
- India and the US set a $500 billion annual bilateral trade target by 2030 and will sign a new trade agreement in 2025.
- The two nations launched the TRUST initiative to boost collaboration on critical minerals, technology transfer, and high-tech commerce.
- The COMPACT initiative aims to deepen military partnerships, trade expansion, and defence industrial cooperation.
- The US-India 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement is progressing towards full implementation, ensuring energy security and economic cooperation.
- India hosted the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum in New Delhi, focusing on sustainable blue growth.
- The government distributed PPE kits and Ayushman cards to sanitation workers under the NAMASTE scheme.
- India’s first manned deep-sea submersible, Matsya 6000, will explore the ocean at 6,000 meters depth by 2026.
- Chhattisgarh High Court extends marital rape immunity to Section 377 of IPC criminalizing unnatural sex.
- M23 Militia captures Goma City in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo escalating ethnic conflict and displacement.
- US Presidential National Security Memorandum imposes maximum pressure on Iran affecting India’s Chabahar investments.
- India and US strengthen underwater domain awareness through autonomous systems industry alliance during Modi’s US visit.
- Union Home Minister attends 38th National Games closing ceremony in Haldwani announcing Meghalaya as the next host.
- Meta launches Project Waterworth an undersea cable initiative boosting global digital connectivity across five continents.
- Ministry of Ayush opens nominations for Prime Minister’s Yoga Awards recognizing global contributions to yoga promotion.
- India’s first bio bank to be established at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park for endangered species conservation.
- Similipal Tiger Reserve successfully implements AI-powered TrailGuard system enhancing anti-poaching efforts and conservation.
- Ukraine acquires Gravehawk Hybrid Surface-to-Air Missile System from UK to counter ongoing Russian missile barrages.
- Gyanesh Kumar appointed as Chief Election Commissioner under the 2023 Chief Election Commissioner Act, replacing the 1991 Act.
- Bombay High Court permits 25-week pregnancy termination on compassionate grounds, exceeding the MTP Act’s 24-week limit.
- India issues Sovereign Green Bonds to finance low-carbon projects, yet investor demand remains weak.
- Draft Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 mandates foreigner registration, movement restrictions, carrier accountability, and biometric data collection.
- Chinese scientists sustain 100 million degrees Celsius plasma for 1,066 seconds in EAST nuclear fusion reactor, advancing clean energy research.
- India’s trade deficit with Afghanistan grows as exports fall to USD 355.45 million while imports rise to USD 642.29 million.
- RuTAGe Smart Village Center launched in Haryana to bridge rural technology gaps and promote local innovations.
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana marks its ninth anniversary, providing financial protection to farmers against crop losses.
- India’s External Affairs Minister represents the country at the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman to discuss maritime security.
- APEDA completes India’s first commercial trial shipments of premium pomegranates to Australia via sea, boosting agricultural exports.
- The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, visited India for the second time, strengthening bilateral ties.
- India and Qatar elevated their relations to a strategic partnership, aligning with other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait.
- Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund committed a $10 billion investment in India, along with the Qatar Investment Authority deciding to open an office in the country.
- India’s UPI system was introduced at Qatar National Bank’s point of sales, expanding digital payment accessibility in the Gulf region.
- Vikram lander successfully performed a surprise hop experiment on the Moon, demonstrating ISRO’s capability for future lunar return missions.
- The unemployment rate in India’s urban areas remained stable at 6.4% in Q3 FY25, with labor force participation rising slightly.
- India nears completion of its first biennial transparency report under the Paris Agreement, covering greenhouse gas emissions and climate actions.
- Bharat Tex 2025 highlighted India’s advancements in the textile sector, showcasing investment opportunities and new policies.
- Brazil gained approval to join OPEC+, expanding its influence in global oil markets.
- Russia reported a 30-40% reduction in oil flows due to a Ukrainian drone attack on its pipeline infrastructure.
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