Page-10 of Current Affairs - February, 2025

Majorana 1 Quantum Chip

February 20, 2025

Microsoft has recently introduced Majorana 1, a quantum chip that promises enhanced reliability and scalability of qubits. This development marks advancement in quantum computing technology. Microsoft aims to create a fully functional quantum computer by 2027-2029. The Majorana 1 chip ..

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Torres Ponzi Scam and MPID Act

February 20, 2025

Investors affected by the Torres Ponzi scam are expected to receive approximately Rs 40 crore over the next six months. The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated the auctioning of properties seized from the accused under the Maharashtra ..

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India Mandates Energy Storage for Future Solar Projects

February 20, 2025

In a landmark decision, the Government of India has mandated energy storage systems for all future solar project tenders. This initiative aims to enhance renewable energy adoption and address solar power’s intermittency challenges. The Central Electricity Authority issued an advisory ..

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Double Pneumonia

February 20, 2025

Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church, is currently hospitalised due to double pneumonia. This condition arose from a complex respiratory infection exacerbated by his pre-existing lung issues. The pope’s case is particularly concerning due to his ..

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nPROUD Initiative

February 20, 2025

Recently, Kerala initiated the nPROUD (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) to address the environmental and health hazards posed by expired and unused medicines. This pioneering government-led initiative aims to create a systematic approach to collect and dispose of ..

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Death Penalty in India

February 20, 2025

The Indian judiciary’s application of the death penalty has come under scrutiny following two recent murder cases with contrasting outcomes. On January 22, 2025, a civic volunteer received life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a medical student, while ..

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Biannual Transparency Report on Emissions

February 20, 2025

India is finalising its inaugural Biannual Transparency Report (BTR) as part of its obligations under the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. This report will detail India’s greenhouse gas emissions, key sectors, and measures taken to enhance energy efficiency. It ..

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Record Low Sea Ice Extent

February 20, 2025

Recent data reveals alarming trends in sea ice extent across the Arctic and Antarctic regions. As of February 2025, the combined sea ice extent dropped to 15.76 million square kilometres. This marks decline from the previous record low of 15.93 ..

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Nocturnal Bull Ants Navigate Using Polarised Moonlight

February 20, 2025

Recent studies have revealed that nocturnal bull ants, specifically Myrmecia pyriformis and Myrmecia midas, utilise polarised moonlight for navigation during foraging. This discovery, made by researchers at Macquarie University in Sydney, marks a unique adaptation in these insects. Unlike many ..

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Beryllium-10 Anomaly in Pacific Ocean

February 20, 2025

Recent research has revealed an intriguing anomaly in the concentration of the radioactive isotope beryllium-10, which occurred approximately 10 million years ago. This discovery, based on rock samples from the Pacific Ocean floor, provides a potential new method for geologists ..

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