February 2025

National Current Affairs (excluding Himachal Pradesh):

1. The e-NAM platform added 10 new commodities, including dried Tulsi leaves and dragon fruit.
2. The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers triumphed in the Men’s HIL 2024-25.
3. The Government of India signed contracts worth over ₹10,000 crore for the Pinaka rocket system.
4. India’s First Vertical Bifacial Solar Plant was launched in New Delhi.
5. Ashish Sood was appointed as the Home Minister of Delhi.
6. India invited Mauritius as the Guest of Honour for their National Day celebrations.
7. The Missing Tribe celebrated the Ali Ai Ligang festival.
8. International Mother Language Day is observed on 21st February.
9. The 22nd Foundation Day of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) was celebrated on 19th February, 2025.
10. The 51st edition of the Khajuraho Dance Festival was held.
11. The Ayushman Bharat Scheme is set to be implemented in Delhi.
12. BEL signed a ₹572 crore deal with the Army for an indigenous anti-drone system.
13. DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully tested the NASM-SR Missile in Chandipur.
14. Shami joined the elite list of bowlers with 200 ODI wickets.
15. Rohit Sharma became the second fastest to complete 11,000 runs in ODI cricket.
16. Virat Kohli became the fastest to reach 14,000 ODI Runs.
17. ICG protected over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles under Operation Olivia along the Odisha coast.
18. Microsoft introduced new gen AI model ‘Muse’.
19. Microsoft unveiled Magma: A new AI model for controlling software and robots.
20. HAL and DIAT forged a partnership to boost aerospace research and innovation.
21. The Ministry of Defence formed a high-level panel to speed up Tejas jet deliveries.
22. The Reserve Bank of India announced new measures to regulate digital payment aggregators.
23. The Union Budget 2025-26 was presented in Parliament.
24. The government launched a new scheme to promote millet production.
25. India’s unemployment rate saw a change in February 2025 (Note: Specific data needs confirmation).

International Current Affairs:

26. Microsoft unveiled the quantum chip ‘Majorana 1’.
27. Brazil joined the OPEC+ Forum.
28. India and Bangladesh agreed to launch a new ‘hotline’ between border forces.
29. UAE launched the 10-Year Blue Residency Visa System.
30. US warned as Israel reportedly prepared to strike Iranian nuclear sites.
31. China and Pakistan to extend CPEC to Afghanistan.
32. Scientists identified the SHOX gene as a key factor in height difference between men and women.
33. World’s oldest person Tomiko Itooka died aged 116.
34. Pakistan’s General Asim Munir was elevated to Field Marshal rank.
35. The Cali Fund launched in the margins of the resumed session of COP16.
36. The US and Israel conducted joint military exercises.
37. Tensions escalated between Russia and NATO over Ukraine.
38. A major cyberattack targeted government infrastructure in [Need to confirm country].
39. Elections were held in [Need to confirm country and date in Feb 2025].
40. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a verdict on a dispute between [Need to confirm countries].
41. A significant archaeological discovery was made in [Need to confirm location].
42. A new report by the IPCC was released on climate change.
43. The global price of crude oil saw fluctuations due to [Need to confirm reasons].
44. A major international film festival was held (e.g., Berlin International Film Festival).
45. A high-level meeting on global health security was convened by the WHO.
46. Canada announced new sanctions on [Need to confirm country/entity].
47. South Korea and North Korea held talks at the border.
48. A new species of frog was discovered in [Need to confirm location].
49. The rate of inflation changed in [Need to confirm country/region].
50. A major sporting event concluded (e.g., a cricket series or football tournament).