Global Concerns Over DeepSeek AI Usage

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI application, has recently faced scrutiny due to privacy and security concerns. Various governments have issued bans on its use, particularly within official capacities. The Finance Ministry of India has advised its employees against using AI tools ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Basalt Mining Begins at Deocha-Pachami

The West Bengal government is set to commence basalt mining on 326 acres at the Deocha-Pachami coal mine in Birbhum district. This initiative aligns with the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS). The project aims to attract investors while addressing local ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Extremely Large Telescope Threatened by Energy Project in Chile

The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is renowned for its exceptional conditions for astronomical observation. Its clear, dark skies have attracted multiple world-class observatories. However, a proposed green energy megaproject threatens to disrupt these conditions. This project, backed by AES ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Ukraine’s Rare Earths

Ukraine’s geopolitical landscape has transformed dramatically due to ongoing conflict with Russia. Amidst this turmoil, Ukraine’s rich deposits of rare earths and other critical minerals have gained attention from global powers, particularly the United States. These resources are vital for ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Fort William Renamed as Vijay Durg

Recently, the Indian Army’s Eastern Command headquarters, Fort William, was officially renamed Vijay Durg. This change reflects India’s ongoing efforts to shed colonial legacies and honour its indigenous military history. The decision to rename the fort was made in December ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Kerala Health System Improvement Programme

The Kerala government has recently approved the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme, supported by a Rs 2,424.28 crore loan from the World Bank. This initiative aims to elevate healthcare standards across the state. It addresses pressing issues such as non-communicable ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Arctic Temperatures Surge Above Average

The Arctic region experienced an unprecedented temperature increase in February 2025. On February 2, temperatures soared more than 20 degrees Celsius above the average, marking climate event. This extreme warming raises concerns about global climate patterns and the future of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 6, 2025

21. Who has been posthumously honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in the Dogri language category? [A] Madhav Kaushik[B] Chaman Arora[C] Gulzar Singh Sandhu[D] Namita Gokhale Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Chaman Arora] Notes:The government posthumously honored Chaman Arora ..

Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Initiative

On the occasion of 77th Army Day, the Defence Ministry launched the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative. This programme aims to promote battlefield tourism across India. It focuses on 77 sites that commemorate the sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Private Sector Access to PM Gati Shakti

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is set share rules on how private companies can use data and maps from the PM Gati Shakti portal to plan and develop infrastructure projects. The PM Gati Shakti Scheme ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs