Page-5 of Current Affairs - February, 2025

First In-Utero Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

February 25, 2025

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that severely affects motor neurons. Recent advancements have led to a groundbreaking treatment for SMA while the child is still in the womb. This innovative approach marks important milestone in medical history, ..

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Ex INS Guldar Transformed Into Underwater Museum

February 25, 2025

The Indian Navy has recently transferred Ex INS Guldar, a decommissioned Landing Ship Tank (Medium), to the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Limited (MTDC). This initiative marks a pioneering effort in India to convert a retired naval vessel into an underwater ..

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Battle of Karnal

February 25, 2025

The Battle of Karnal, fought on February 24, 1739, marked decline in the Mughal Empire. Nadir Shah, the Iranian ruler, decisively defeated Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah ‘Rangila’ in a matter of hours. This battle not only showcased the military prowess ..

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AI Tools in Tuberculosis Screening

February 25, 2025

The fight against tuberculosis (TB) in India is at a critical juncture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious goal to eliminate TB by 2025 faces hurdles. Recent developments highlight a disconnect between technological advancements and their implementation in public health programmes. ..

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Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute

February 25, 2025

The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute has reignited following a violent incident involving a bus conductor in Belagavi. This incident has halted bus services between the two states and marks the longstanding tensions rooted in linguistic and territorial claims. The dispute began ..

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First Detailed Map of Moon’s South Pole

February 25, 2025

Researchers from PRL Ahmedabad, Panjab University Chandigarh, and ISRO’s Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems in Bengaluru created the first detailed map of the Moon’s south pole. They used data from the Pragyan rover. Chandrayaan-3 Mission Chandrayaan-3‘s Vikram lander deployed the Pragyan ..

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Kerala’s Waste Management Crisis

February 25, 2025

Recent reports highlight Kerala’s unsustainable waste management practices. The state has been offloading non-biodegradable waste to neighbouring states, primarily Tamil Nadu. This approach is seen as a temporary solution that shifts the burden rather than addressing the root causes. The ..

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Impact of Corporate Tax Cuts

February 25, 2025

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance convened on February 24, 2025, to scrutinise the implications of corporate tax cuts introduced in 2019. This meeting comes as the Union Budget faces review ahead of the parliamentary session reconvening on March 10. ..

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EU Classifies Caffeine As Harmful

February 25, 2025

The European Union has recently classified caffeine as harmful to humans if swallowed under new chemical safety regulations. This decision has generated discussion, particularly regarding its implications for everyday caffeine consumption. Background of the Regulation The European Commission’s ruling is ..

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India’s Strategic Shift in Fertiliser Consumption

February 25, 2025

India is undergoing transformation in its fertilizer consumption strategy. This shift aims at reducing reliance on imported high-analysis fertilisers such as urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and muriate of potash (MOP). The need for this change arises from the high import ..

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