Today In News: 24 February 2025

Why has the UGC-CARE list of journals been discontinued? | Explained

These 12 Historic Forts Associated With Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj May Soon Be UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip carves new path for quantum computing

Today In News: 22 February 2025

 US away, India says: Worked with China to preserve G20

Express View on import of yellow peas: Pulses need priority

Servants of Knowledge digitises over 33,000 books in NLSIU library

Freshers hiring intent rises to 74% in 2025, IT sector leads strong rebound:TeamLease

24 February 2025: Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. From which state did PM Modi release the 19th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi?

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Bihar
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Assam

2. Who has been recently appointed as PM Modi’s Principal Secretary-2?

(a) Nripendra Misra
(b) Ajay Bhalla
(c) Shaktikanta Das
(d) Rajeev Sinha

3. Who holds the record for the fastest 14,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket?

(a) Babar Azam
(b) Rohit Sharma
(c) Steve Smith
(d) Virat Kohli

4. Who launched the Financial Literacy Week?

(a) SBI
(b) RBI
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) SEBI

5. Where is the Global Investor Summit 2025 being organized in Madhya Pradesh?

(a) Indore
(b) Jabalpur
(c) Bhopal
(d) Gwalior

Answers:

1. (b) Bihar
On February 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 19th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Bhagalpur, Bihar. Under this installment, ₹22,000 crore was directly transferred to the bank accounts of 9.8 crore eligible farmers.

2. (c) Shaktikanta Das

Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been recently appointed as PM Modi’s Principal Secretary-2. This position has been created for the first time, and his tenure will be concurrent with the Prime Minister’s term or until further orders, whichever comes earlier. Das served as the 25th Governor of the RBI from 2018 to 2024.

3. (d) Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to score 14,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He achieved this milestone during the Champions Trophy 2025 match against Pakistan. Kohli reached this landmark in just 287 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 350 innings and Kumar Sangakkara’s 378 innings.

4. (b) RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the Financial Literacy Week 2025 from February 24 to February 28, focusing on the theme “Financial Literacy – Women’s Prosperity.” This initiative aims to enhance financial awareness and empowerment among women, aligning with broader national objectives like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision.

5. (c) Bhopal
On February 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. This two-day event is designed to showcase Madhya Pradesh as a global investment hub, highlighting its potential in industries, innovation, and infrastructure.

Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-quiz-24-february-2025-1740405051-1

Current Affairs One-Liners: 21 February 2025

 

• India assumed the BOBP-IGO chairmanship from Bangladesh on February 21, 2025, in Malé, Maldives.
• Rohit Sharma became the second fastest player to score 11,000 ODI runs, achieving the feat in 261 innings.
• The Indian government extended Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran's tenure by two years until March 31, 2027.
•  LIC launched the ‘One Man Office’ initiative on February 17, 2025, to enhance digital services for policyholders.
• The Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2025 will be held in New Delhi from February 22-24, with the theme 'Advanced Agriculture – Developed India.'
• Tata Power partnered with AWS to accelerate India’s smart energy transition.
• Mohammed Shami joined the elite club of bowlers with 200 ODI wickets.
• Mount Dukono, recently erupted, is located in Indonesia.

Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-one-liners-20-february-2025-1740144482-1

Today In News: 20 February 2025

 Did the iron age on Indian soil start from Tamil Nadu? | Explained

Webb telescope observes violence around Milky Way’s central black hole

What is the Aravali safari park project? | Explained

ASFASM seeks flexible approach in fee fixation to ensure sustainability of self-financing institutions

Today In News: 19 February 2025

Tesla starts hiring in India after Elon Musk's meeting with PM Modi; check list of all jobs

Nexus Select Trust buys Vega City Mall in Bengaluru for ₹870 crore

ICRA sees 6.4% growth in Q3; Bank of Baroda forecasts 6.6%

Today In News: 18 February 2025

Explained: India Develops World's Largest Propellant Mixer For Solid Rocket Motors; Know Its Role In Indian Space Transportation Systems

Gyanesh Kumar, once known as 'Kahwa man’ in Delhi's North Block is now Chief Election Commissioner

AI tools at work can complicate critical thinking by employees, says Carnegie Mellon University, Microsoft Research paper

First manned deep sea exploration trial a success

Indian electric aircraft startup ePlane to supply air ambulances in over $1 billion deal

Current Affairs One Liners 17 February 2025

1. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) jointly launched 'AI for Entrepreneurship' micro-learning module - Intel India

2. Which ministry is organizing the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025- Ministry of AYUSH

3. Who inaugurated the 'Aadi Mahotsav 2025' in New Delhi- President Droupadi Murmu

4. For how many months has World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner been suspended by WADA?
   3 months

5. Which country is India conducting the 6th edition of the joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' with- Japan

6. How much prize money has ICC announced for the winner of the Champions Trophy 2025- 2.24 million USD

7. Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, which was in discussion recently, is located in which state – Uttar Pradesh

8. Recently launched Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs and expanded Swami Fund – Finance Minister Sitharaman

Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-one-liners-17-february-2025-1739794213-1

 

17 February 2025: Test Your Knowledge with the Daily Current Affairs Quiz!

 1. Which ministry is organizing the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025?

1. (a) Ministry of Home Affairs

   (b) Ministry of External Affairs

   (c) Ministry of AYUSH

   (d) Ministry of Panchayati Raj

2. Who inaugurated the 'Aadi Mahotsav 2025' in New Delhi?

   (a) Droupadi Murmu

   (b) Narendra Modi

   (c) Rajnath Singh

   (d) Amit Shah

3. For how many months has World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner been suspended by WADA?

   (a) 2 months

   (b) 3 months

   (c) 4 months

   (d) 6 months

4. India is conducting the 6th edition of the joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' with which country?

   (a) Vietnam

   (b) Russia

   (c) Singapore

   (d) Japan

5. How much prize money has been announced for the winner of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

   (a) 2.14 million USD

   (b) 2.24 million USD

   (c) 2.34 million USD

   (d) 2.44 million USD

Answers:

1. (c) Ministry of AYUSH

   The Ministry of AYUSH has announced the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025, with nominations open until March 31, 2025. These awards are presented annually on International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21.

2. (a) Droupadi Murmu

   President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 'Aadi Mahotsav 2025' at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on February 16, 2025. The festival, running from February 16 to 24, features over 600 tribal artisans, 500 performing artists, and 25 food stalls from more than 30 states and Union Territories.

3. (b) 3 months

   World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month suspension under a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The ban is effective from February 9, 2025, to May 4, 2025, ruling Sinner out of tournaments like Miami, Monte Carlo, and Madrid Masters 1000 but allowing him to return before the French Open.

4. (d) Japan

   India and Japan will conduct the 6th edition of the joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' from February 25 to March 9, 2025, at Mount Fuji, Japan. This annual exercise aims to enhance cooperation between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), focusing on urban warfare and counter-terrorism under United Nations mandates.

5. (b) 2.24 million USD

   The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the prize money for the Champions Trophy 2025, awarding the winning team 2.24 million USD (approximately ₹20 crore). The runner-up will receive 1.12 million USD (around ₹10 crore), while each semi-finalist will be awarded 560,000 USD (around ₹5 crore).

Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-quiz-17-february-2025-1739792116-1?ref=list_ca

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14 February 2025: Test Your Knowledge with the Daily Current Affairs Quiz!

1. Which ministry is organizing the first-ever Regional Dialogue on Social Justice in New Delhi?

a) Ministry of Home Affairs

b) Ministry of Labour & Employment

c) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

d) Ministry of External Affairs

2. Where was the International Women’s Conference recently inaugurated?

a) Delhi

b) Mumbai

c) Bengaluru

d) Chennai

3. In which Indian state was President’s Rule recently imposed?

a) Nagaland

b) Manipur

c) Assam

d) Tripura

4. What is the new name of Ajmer’s Foy Sagar Lake?

a) Surya Sagar

b) Shiva Sagar

c) Varun Sagar

d) Bharat Sagar

5. What is the new name of King Edward Memorial Bhawan in Ajmer?

a) Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih

b) Swami Vivekananda Bhawan

c) Raja Ram Mohan Bhawan

d) Sardar Patel Smarak

6. Who topped Bloomberg's list of Asia’s richest families?

a) Tata Family

b) Mukesh Ambani & Family

c) Adani Family

d) Samsung Family

Answers:

1. b) Ministry of Labour & Employment

The event is being organized by the Labour Ministry in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Employers’ Federation of India (EFI).
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2. c) Bengaluru

The 10th International Women’s Conference, hosted by The Art of Living International Center, was recently inaugurated in Bengaluru. The event brought together global leaders and changemakers to discuss women's empowerment and social progress.

3. b) Manipur

President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the notification under Article 356 of the Constitution, based on a report from the Manipur Governor.

4. c) Varun Sagar

The Rajasthan government renamed Foy Sagar Lake in Ajmer to Varun Sagar as part of its effort to remove colonial-era names. A ghat and a statue of Lord Varun are also planned near the lake to honor its new identity.

5. a) Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih

The King Edward Memorial Bhawan in Ajmer has been renamed Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih. This change aligns with the state government’s initiative to revive Indian heritage and remove remnants of British colonial rule.

6. b) Mukesh Ambani & Family

Mukesh Ambani’s family secured the top spot on Bloomberg's Asia Richest Families List with a wealth of $90.5 billion. He leads Reliance Industries, one of India's largest business groups. The Chearavanont family from Thailand ranked second with $42.6 billion in wealth.

Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-quiz-14-february-2025-1739543700-1?ref=list_ca

Current Affairs One Liners 13 February 2025

 

1. To boost India's startup ecosystem, DPIIT has partnered with Rukam Capital and Bootstrap Incubation.
2. Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in the news, is located in Karnataka.
3. Which new digital platform has SEBI recently launched? – 'Mitra'
4. Which Indian cricketer has been appointed as an event ambassador for ICC Champions Trophy 2025? – Shikhar Dhawan
5. Constantine Tassoulas has recently been elected as the new President of which country? – Greece
6. In which country was India's new consulate recently inaugurated? – France
7. The name of Foy Sagar Lake has recently been changed. In which state is this lake located? – Rajasthan
8. Bangladeshi woman cricketer Shohely Akhter has been banned by ICC for corruption-related charges.
9. National Women's Day is celebrated every year on February 13.
10. Nokia has appointed Justin Hotard as its new CEO.

Current Affairs Quiz: 13/02/2025

Which new digital platform has SEBI recently launched?
(a) 'Mitra'
(b) 'Sajag'
(c) 'Samarth'
(d) 'Rochak'


The name of Foy Sagar Lake has recently been changed. In which state is this lake located?
(a) Assam
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Himachal Pradesh


In which country was India's new consulate recently inaugurated?
(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) Argentina
(d) Brazil


Constantine Tassoulas has recently been elected as the new President of which country?
(a) Argentina
(b) Uruguay
(c) Finland
(d) Greece


Which Indian cricketer has been appointed as an event ambassador for ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
(a) Sachin Tendulkar
(b) Kapil Dev
(c) Yuvraj Singh
(d) Shikhar Dhawan



Answers:

(a) 'Mitra'
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a new digital platform called Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA). It aims to help investors trace and retrieve inactive or unclaimed mutual fund folios. The platform is managed by Computer Age Management Services Ltd (CAMS) and KFIN Technologies Ltd.


(b) Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government has renamed Foy Sagar Lake in Ajmer as "Varun Sagar". The lake, originally named after British engineer Foy, was built in 1892. The decision is part of efforts to remove colonial symbols and promote national pride.


(a) France
On February 12, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated India's new consulate in Marseille, France. This marks a key step in strengthening India-France relations, facilitating economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties.


(d) Greece
Constantine Tassoulas, former Speaker of the Greek Parliament, has been elected as the new President of Greece. He secured 160 votes in the 300-member Parliament, surpassing the required majority. He succeeds Katerina Sakellaropoulou, whose term ends in March.


(d) Shikhar Dhawan
Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been named as one of the event ambassadors for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Other ambassadors include Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shane Watson, and Tim Southee.

Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-quiz-13-february-2025-1739448529-1

Today In News: 14/02/2025

 'MIGA + MAGA = MEGA partnership': Key takeaways from PM Modi's US visit

Race to deliver fast intensifies: quick commerce firms burning Rs 1,500 crore a month

What’s new in the Income Tax Bill, 2025

Chandrayaan software for cars to anti-corrosive paints: Tech from ISRO missions to find its way into daily lives

Current Affairs Quiz: 12th February 2025

1.      Where will the next AI Summit be held?

a)      UK

b)     UAE

c)      USA

d)     India

2.      Who recently won the National Snooker Championship title?
(a) Brijesh Damani
(b) Pankaj Advani
(c) Rahul Banerjee
(d) None of the above

3.      Who won the men's singles title at Chennai Open 2025 Tennis recently?
(a) Rohan Bopanna
(b) Kyrian Jacquet
(c) Elias Ymer
(d) None of the above

4.      Where is the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum being held?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Dhaka
(c) Dubai
(d) Manila

5.      Who became the first Indian to score 4,000 international runs against England?
(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Virat Kohli
(c) Suryakumar Yadav
(d) Rishabh Pant

Answers:

1. (d) India
   During the AI Action Summit in Paris, co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi announced that India will host the next AI Summit. He also emphasized the importance of global cooperation in establishing AI governance frameworks.
2. (b) Pankaj Advani
   India's most successful snooker player, Pankaj Advani, has once again won the National Snooker Championship, marking his 36th national title and 10th men's snooker championship. Representing ONGC, Advani defeated Brijesh Damani in the final. This tournament's performance will determine the Indian team for the Asian and World Championships.
3. (b) Kyrian Jacquet
   France's Kyrian Jacquet recently won the Chennai Open 2025 Men's Singles Tennis title at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam, Tamil Nadu. He defeated Sweden’s Elias Ymer in the final, securing his first ATP title.
4. (a) New Delhi
   The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) is being held in New Delhi from February 12-15. Organized by the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the forum's theme is "Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific."
5. (b) Virat Kohli
   Legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has completed 4,000 international runs against England. He achieved this milestone during the third ODI of the series, scoring 52 runs. Kohli is the first Indian to reach this feat and the sixth player overall in world cricket to do so against England.

  Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-quiz-12-february-2025-1739361164-1

Today In News: 13/02/2025

 Scientists discover ‘Einstein ring’ around nearby galaxy: What it is, its significance

New immigration bill puts the onus on universities, hospitals

Implications of the AI Diffusion Framework

Aero India 2025: ‘Army has to evolve new concepts to align itself with emerging trends’

First LCA-Mk2 prototype likely to roll out by end of year, AMCA by early 2027

AMCA will be certified by 2032 and ‘plan for induction in the IAF will be 2034’, says official; five prototypes are planned for development and testing while four aircraft would be manufactured per year initially before production is ramped up, he further says

Read the full article at: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/first-lca-mk2-prototype-likely-to-roll-out-by-end-of-year-amca-by-early-2027/article69203857.ece

Today In News: 12/02/2025

 Can AI development truly be inclusive & sustainable after the Paris Summit?

UGC drops CARE list of journals, introduces new guidelines for Research publications

Narendra Modi Writes: India will ensure that the AI future is for good, and for all

IIT Madras and ISRO Unveil IRIS, India’s First Aerospace-Grade Semiconductor

India's first Drone Centre of Excellence established in Odisha to empower tribal youth and women

The centre creates pathways for employment by facilitating placements through IG Drones’ expertise and partnerships with the National Skill Development Corporation.

India’s first-ever Drone Centres of Excellence (CoEs) was established in Odisha. Under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY), Member of Parliament Sujeet Kumar established the initiative in partnership with drone technology company IG Drones. 

Read the full article at: https://www.educationtimes.com/article/newsroom/99737612/india-s-first-drone-centre-of-excellence-established-in-odisha-to-empower-tribal-youth-and-women

IIT Madras and ISRO develop first Indigenous aerospace quality semiconductor chip

The chip is a general-purpose microprocessor that can be used for the computing needs of space technology at ISRO

Under a joint effort with the ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU), Thiruvananthapuram, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has developed the country’s first indigenously designed microprocessor chip. This chip can be embedded into systems such as laptops, desktops, and mobile phones, including computing applications for space technology at ISRO.

Read the full article at: https://www.educationtimes.com/article/newsroom/99737614/iit-madras-and-isro-develop-first-indigenous-aerospace-quality-semiconductor-chip

IIT Delhi alumni launches PiFy, WhatsApp-based, AI-powered education tool for resolving academic doubts

The tool's AI is designed to cater to a wide range of academic needs, covering all subjects, competitive exams, and regional languages.

To provide instant academic support and benefit those who may hesitate to seek help in traditional classrooms, IIT Delhi alumni have created PiFy, India’s first WhatsApp-based AI software for students, offering innovative and affordable educational support.

Read the full article at: https://www.educationtimes.com/article/newsroom/99737615/iit-delhi-alumni-launches-pify-whatsapp-based-ai-powered-education-tool-for-resolving-academic-doubts

UGC discontinues CARE Journal Listing, suggests new parameters to ensure quality, transparency, and relevance

The system faced significant criticisms, including over-centralisation, delays in including or excluding journals, and lack of transparency in its decision-making process

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially announced the discontinuation of the UGC-Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (CARE) journal listing.

In place of the CARE journal listing, the UGC has introduced a set of suggestive parameters for faculty members and students to guide their selection of academic journals for research and publication. These new parameters were developed by a group of experts and academicians, and are now open for public feedback.

This move, which supersedes the Public Notice dated November 28, 2018, follows the recommendations of an expert committee. “In supersession of the Public Notice dated 28th November 2018 for establishing UGC Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (UGC- CARE), the Commission, in its 584th meeting held on 3rd October 2024, based on the recommendations of the expert committee, has decided to discontinue UGC-CARE listing of Journals and develop suggestive parameters for choosing peer-reviewed journals by faculty members and students,” the UGC notice read.

“The suggestive parameters, developed by a group of experts and academicians, are now placed in the public domain for their feedback till 25th February 2025 at email id: journal@ugc.gov.in. The stakeholders, including Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), faculty members, may take note of it,” it adds.

Suggestive parameters for peer-reviewed journals

The UGC notice emphasises that HEIs are committed to promoting high-quality research and dissemination through peer-reviewed publications. To achieve this goal, HEIs are encouraged to adopt the suggestive parameters, put in public domain by the UGC. The UGC recommended that HEIs establish internal review committees to fine-tune these parameters based on their academic needs and ensure adherence to evolving quality standards.

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, chairman, UGC says that the UGC-CARE list was introduced in 2018 to ensure that only reputable journals were recognised for faculty selections, promotions, and research funding applications. The list was designed in response to concerns about the quality of research publications and the prevalence of predatory journals.

UGC-CARE System faces criticisms

However, the system faced significant criticisms, including over-centralisation, delays in including or excluding journals, and lack of transparency in its decision-making process. Additionally, some highly respected journals, especially those published in Indian languages, were excluded, while less credible ones were included. Researchers also faced challenges such as the pressure to publish in UGC-CARE listed journals and the uncertainty when journals were abruptly removed from the list.

Review and discontinuation of UGC-CARE List

Addressing these issues, Prof Kumar says that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 criticised the heavy regulation of academic publishing. This led the UGC to establish an expert committee in December 2023 to review the UGC-CARE scheme. The committee's recommendations culminated in the decision to discontinue the CARE list and encourage HEIs to create their own credible institutional mechanisms for evaluating journals.

“This new approach gives institutions more flexibility,” Prof Kumar says, adding, “It allows them to create models that align with academic norms and the unique needs of different disciplines. Researchers will no longer be constrained by a centralised list of journals.”

In addition, Prof Kumar emphasises that HEIs will play a key role in combating predatory journals under this new system. Institutions will need to establish credible mechanisms for journal evaluation to protect their reputations and maintain scholarly standards. Experienced faculty members are also encouraged to guide younger researchers in identifying credible journals and avoiding predatory ones.

Restoring academic freedom and autonomy

The decentralisation of journal evaluation is seen as a step towards restoring academic freedom. “By discontinuing the UGC-CARE list, the UGC has returned the journal selection process to HEIs,” he says, adding, “This restores academic freedom and autonomy, allowing researchers to publish in journals that best align with their discipline and audience.”

HEIs will now have the responsibility to accommodate newer and rapidly evolving fields in their journal evaluation models. This flexibility allows for the recognition of journals that may not have been sufficiently acknowledged by traditional indexing models, ensuring that the evolving nature of academic publishing is addressed.

For further details, stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the UGC’s official communications and share their views on the newly proposed parameters before the deadline.

Source: https://www.educationtimes.com/article/newsroom/99737613/ugc-discontinues-care-journal-listing-new-parameters-introduced-to-ensure-quality-transparency-and-relevance

One-Liner Current Affairs – 11 February 2025

Where will the Olympic Esports Games 2027 be held? – Riyadh

Who is organizing the "Donate Organs, Save Lives" initiative? – ICC

What is the name of the largest structure discovered in the known universe? – Quipu

Who launched India’s first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment plant "Srijanam"? – Dr. Jitendra Singh

Against which team did Matthew Breetzke score 150 runs on his ODI debut? – New Zealand

Who will release the Devolution Index Report on 13 February 2025? – Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel

Where did DRDO showcase indigenous advanced technologies and innovations? – Aero India 2025

For how many years has the Union Cabinet extended the tenure of the Safai Karamchari Commission? – 3 years

Today In News: 11/02/2025

UGC discontinues CARE Journal Listing, suggests new parameters to ensure quality, transparency, and relevance

Bhushan Gagrani at Idea Exchange: ‘Mumbai roads not even to national standards… We will see 9-m wide roads in next 2 years’

AI writing code for humanity, global efforts needed to mitigate risks: PM Modi

JEE Scores for Session 1

India to host next AI summit: French presidency

Aero India 2025: DRDO, Adani launches India’s vehicle-mounted counter-drone

Quality alarm as UGC scraps journal list, global standing of Indian universities to be affected

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to discontinue its standard list of publications that helps researchers and academics identify journals that are credible and meet certain quality standards for publishing their papers.


Two UGC officials said the commission had recently decided to do away with the UGC-Consortium for Academics and Research Ethics (CARE) list.

Read the full article at: https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/university-grants-commission-scraps-journal-list-global-standing-of-indian-universities-to-be-affected/cid/2078454

Today In News: 10/02/2025

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 Live Updates: 'Students are not robots,' says PM Modi in his interaction

Dharmendra Pradhan launches 41 books under PM YUVA scheme

‘Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme’ to add momentum to promotion of books in Indian ..

NAAC adopts e-inspections, to start newaccreditation models

Aero India 2025 underway at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru | Visuals

Tariff on top 30 items imported from the US between 0-7.5% only: CBIC Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

India’s opportunity at the AI Action Summit

Freestyle Grand Slam: World Champion Gukesh qualified for knockout stage

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