This blog post covers key current affairs from February 13, 2025, including the AI Action Summit hosted by India and France, the introduction of the PM Ajay Scheme aimed at reducing poverty among Scheduled Castes, the development of the Yash aircraft by HAL, and the upcoming International Bird Festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Hello everyone, welcome back to GKToday. This session will cover the most important current affairs from February 13, 2025. These topics are part of the daily MCQ series available on the GKToday application. Today, we will discuss the PM Ajay Scheme, the AI Action Summit, the Yash aircraft, the R37 missile, the International Bird Festival at Prayagraj, and more.
The AI Action Summit 2025 was recently hosted by India and France, with Prime Minister Modi and President Macron in attendance. This summit took place in Paris from February 10 to 11, 2025, marking the third international AI summit hosted by France. The next summit is set to be hosted by India.
The first AI Action Summit was announced by the UK in November 2020, held at Bletchley Park, known as the birthplace of digital programmable computers. The second summit took place in Seoul, South Korea, focusing on AI governance and international cooperation. The third summit, co-hosted by India and France, aims to enhance global AI cooperation.
The PM Ajay Scheme was launched by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to reduce poverty and improve the socio-economic conditions of Scheduled Castes. This centrally sponsored scheme focuses on income generation, skill development, and enhancing living standards.
Launched in 2021, the PM Ajay Scheme aims to empower the SC community through various initiatives. The current cabinet minister overseeing this scheme is Virendra Kumar.
The Yash aircraft, formerly known as HJT-36, is a trainer aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This aircraft is significant for enhancing India's indigenous defense capabilities.
HAL was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. It has developed several notable aircraft, including the HF-24 Marut and the Tejas fighter jet.
The R37 missile, developed by Russia, is an air-to-air missile capable of targeting enemy jets and drones beyond visual range, with a range of 300 to 400 km. This missile features an advanced guidance system for high-speed interception.
Russia has offered India the procurement of the R37 missile, which has garnered attention due to its capabilities.
The International Bird Festival will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from February 16 to 18, 2025. This event aims to promote environmental conservation and will feature over 200 species of migratory and local birds.
The festival coincides with the ongoing Mahakumbh and will highlight topics such as bird migration, Indian culture, spirituality, and ecological balance.
In summary, the current affairs from February 13, 2025, highlight significant developments in AI, defense, social welfare, and environmental conservation. These events reflect India's growing role on the global stage and its commitment to addressing various socio-economic challenges.
