This blog post covers significant current affairs from February 11, 2025, including illegal immigration routes, international collaborations, updates on national games, and recent geopolitical developments.
Hello everyone, welcome back to GKToday. This session will cover the most important current affairs and questions relevant for exams. We will discuss various topics including illegal immigration routes, updates on the Cayman Islands, national games in Pakistan, and recent collaborations between countries.
The term "Donkey Route" refers to an illegal immigration method. Recently, it has been in the news due to the repatriation of illegal migrants from the United States back to India. On February 5, 2025, a US military aircraft, C-17, landed at Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji International Airport in Amritsar, Punjab, carrying 104 migrants who had entered the US illegally using this route.
Among the 104 migrants, 30 were from Punjab, 33 from Gujarat and Haryana, while others were from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Chandigarh. These individuals reportedly spent between 30 lakhs to 1 crore INR to reach the US via the Donkey Route, which is a dangerous path that traverses areas between Mexico and Canada.
The Donkey Route is one of three major illegal immigration routes globally, which also include:
The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory located in the Caribbean Sea, was recently in the news due to a 7.6 magnitude earthquake. The islands consist of three main islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman, with George Town as the capital.
Grand Cayman is known for its coral reefs and clear waters, making it a popular tourist destination. The recent earthquake has raised concerns about the safety and stability of the region.
The National Games 2025 saw significant performances, particularly in boxing. Lovlina Borgohain from Assam won the gold medal in the women's 75 kg category, defeating Pranshu Rathod. Lovlina previously won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The 38th edition of the National Games is being hosted by Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025, with the theme "Green Games" to promote eco-friendly initiatives.
Recently, Pakistan collaborated with China for the Chang'e 8 lunar mission, scheduled for 2028. Pakistan's space agency, SUPARCO, will contribute a rover to explore the moon's south pole.
The M23 rebel group has been highlighted in the news, reportedly supported by Rwanda, and is active in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This group aims to protect the rights of the Tutsi community, which suffered during the Rwandan genocide.
This session covered a wide range of current affairs, from illegal immigration routes to significant international collaborations and national events. Stay tuned for more updates and ensure to revise these topics for your upcoming exams.
