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.