In this blog post, we will discuss the major current affairs from February 2025, covering approximately 170 questions and answers that highlight significant events, achievements, and appointments across various sectors.
Sports Achievements
38th National Games
- Location: Uttarakhand
- Top Team: Services
- Medal Tally: 68 Gold, 26 Silver, 27 Bronze (Total: 121 Medals)
- Runner-Up: Maharashtra with 54 medals
- Host State Performance: Uttarakhand secured 7th position with 24 Gold medals.
Ranjit Trophy 2025
- Champion: Vidarbha
- Runner-Up: Kerala
- Player of the Series: Harsh Dubey from Vidarbha.
Tata Steel Masters Chess Title
- Winner: R. Praggnanandhaa
- Location: Netherlands
- Final Opponent: D. Gukesh.
Political Appointments
Chief Election Commissioner of India
- Appointed: Gyanesh Kumar
- Commission Structure: One Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
SEBI Chairman
- New Chairman: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
- Background: Former Finance Secretary of India.
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
- Appointed: Shaktikanta Das, former RBI Governor.
Environmental Initiatives
Ramsar Sites in India
- Newly Declared: Udhwa Lake in Jharkhand as a Ramsar site, part of four new sites added to India's total of 89.
Mangrove Afforestation
- Leading State: Gujarat under the MISTI scheme, achieving 19,000 hectares of mangrove afforestation in two years.
International Events
Aero India 2025
- Location: Bengaluru
- Theme: "The Runway to a Billion Opportunities"
- Major Aircraft Displayed: Sukhoi 57 and F-35 Lightning II.
AI Action Summit 2025
- Location: Paris, France
- Themes Discussed: Public service, AI future of work, and global governance of AI.
Economic Developments
India's GDP Growth Rate
- Projected for 2025-26: 6.3% to 6.8%
- Current Year Projection: 6.4% for 2024-25.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
- Growth Rate: 17.9% for the financial year 2025, totaling $55.6 billion.
Cultural Events
Kashi Tamil Sangam 3.0
- Location: Varanasi
- Theme: Legacy of Sage Agastya.
Surajkund Mela 2025
- Location: Haryana
- Theme States: Odisha and Madhya Pradesh.
Notable Deaths
- Maya Datar Raut: Father of Odissi dance, passed away at 92.
- Sukri Bamma Gowda: Renowned Indian folk singer from Karnataka.
Miscellaneous
International Days
- World Wetlands Day: Celebrated on February 2, with the theme of protecting wetlands for our common future.
- National Science Day: Celebrated on February 28, focusing on empowering Indian youth for global leadership in science.
New Initiatives
- Mitra Platform: Launched by SEBI to help investors trace inactive mutual fund folios.
- Nadi Bandhan Scheme: Launched by West Bengal to prevent erosion along the Ganga River.
Awards and Recognitions
- Best Film at BAFTA Awards 2025: "The Brute East".
- Grammy Awards 2025: Album of the Year won by "Cowboy Carter".
This summary encapsulates the key events and developments from February 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the current affairs that shaped the month. Stay tuned for more updates and insights in the coming months!
