Current Affairs - February, 2025

Indian Government Proposes Tax Revenue Cuts for States

February 28, 2025

The Government of India is considering a reduction in federal tax revenues allocated to states. This proposal is set to be presented to the Finance Commission of India, which plays important role in tax sharing and fiscal relations between the ..

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CDSCO Enhances Sugam Portal

February 28, 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recently enhanced its digital platform, the Sugam Portal, to facilitate online applications for clinical trial site additions and changes in principal investigators for biological products. This initiative aligns with CDSCO’s ongoing efforts ..

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State of States Report

February 28, 2025

India, as the world’s most populous nation, faces challenges in achieving the United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to the State of States report released on February 27, 2025, India lags in nine out of the 16 SDGs. This ..

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Digital Personal Data Protection Act and Disability Rights

February 28, 2025

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is a very important piece of legislation in India. It aims to regulate the processing of digital personal data while balancing individual rights and lawful data processing needs. Recently, the Ministry ..

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Aadhaar Good Governance Portal

February 28, 2025

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently launched the Aadhaar Good Governance portal. This initiative aims to streamline the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests. The portal is part of a broader effort to enhance ease of ..

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Major Initiatives for India’s Maritime Sector

February 28, 2025

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched new initiatives recently to modernise maritime infrastructure, enhance global trade presence, and promote sustainability. They with the vision of a developed India by 2047. One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP) The ONOP initiative ..

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Three Simultaneous Tropical Cyclones in the South Pacific

February 28, 2025

Recent satellite imagery has captured an unusual meteorological event in the South Pacific Ocean. Three tropical cyclones—Rae, Seru, and Alfred—are currently active off the eastern coast of Australia. This phenomenon coincides with the peak of the cyclone season. Current Cyclones ..

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Lunar Trailblazer Satellite

February 28, 2025

NASA recently launched the Lunar Trailblazer, a satellite aimed at locating water on the moon. This mission is crucial for future lunar exploration. Water is essential for sustaining human life and can be converted into oxygen and hydrogen fuel. The ..

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Philanthropy in India

February 28, 2025

The landscape of private philanthropy in India is evolving. Recent reports indicate increase in funding from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) over the next five years. This growth is projected to be between 10% and 12% annually. As of FY24, the total ..

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Implications of US Withdrawal from IMF and World Bank

February 28, 2025

The potential withdrawal of the United States from key global institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank is raising alarms. This concern follows the absence of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from recent G20 meetings. What Are ..

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