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Friday, February 14, 2025

Current Affairs One Liners 13 February 2025

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

Thursday, February 13, 2025

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:

(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.
(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.
(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.
(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."
(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’

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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