Current Affairs Quiz - February 2025

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India’s first vertical bi-facial solar plant was inaugurated at Okhla Vihar Metro station, New Delhi by Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs & Power. A 1MW rooftop solar plant was installed at Khyber Pass depot. The bi-facial solar panels capture sunlight from both sides and use metro viaducts for power generation without occupying extra land.

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The Kerala government launched the nPROUD (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) initiative. The program aims to collect and dispose of unused and expired medicines in a scientific manner. nPROUD is India’s first government initiative for safe drug disposal. It will be piloted in Kozhikode Corporation and Ullyeri panchayat before scaling up. The project involves local self-government bodies and the Green Brigade for implementation.

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The Government of India launched the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) and hosted the First Chief Information Officer (CIO) Conference 2025 in New Delhi. These are part of the Gov.In: Harmonisation of Digital Footprint initiative. The conference focused on harmonizing government websites for a unified digital brand identity. Enhancing website accessibility and performance through the Gov.In platform was a key priority. Localizing content was emphasized to ensure inclusivity for all users.

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10th Soil Health Card Day was celebrated on 19th February 2025 in India. The Soil Health Card Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister on 19th February 2015 in Suratgarh, Rajasthan. The scheme’s theme is “Healthy Earth, Green Fields”. The goal is to distribute soil health cards to farmers every 2 years. It provides guidance on improving soil health, nutrient status, and necessary corrective measures. The scheme also focuses on strengthening Soil Testing Laboratories (STL) to address soil fertility issues.

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IIIT-Delhi researchers developed AI-powered tools for tracking antibiotic resistance in real time. The project is a collaboration between IIIT-Delhi, CHRI-PATH, Tata 1mg, and ICMR scientists. The AI tool, AMRSense, analyzes hospital data to provide early insights on antimicrobial resistance. It operates at global, national, and hospital levels to aid quick action. The research established links between antibiotic resistance patterns in community and hospital infections.

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International Mother Language Day is observed on February 21 every year to promote linguistic diversity. UNESCO established it in 1999, recognizing the Bengali people’s struggle for language rights. The 2025 theme is “Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day,” marking 25 years of preserving linguistic heritage.

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Pankaj Advani won his 14th Asian Snooker Championship title in Doha. He also won the National Snooker Championship title in Indore. He has five Asian snooker titles and nine Asian billiards titles, along with two Asian Games golds (2006, 2010). In the final, he defeated Iran’s Amir Sarkhosh with breaks of 93 and 66.

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The 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival in Madhya Pradesh set a Guinness World Record. 139 artists performed a classical dance marathon for 24 hours, 9 minutes, and 26 seconds. The Guinness team certified the record and presented the certificate to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. The event was organized by the MP Department of Culture.

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Topographies of Tents, Terracotta, and Time is an international art exhibition that was held at the Srishti Art Gallery in Hyderabad in February 2025. The exhibition featured works by international and national artists, and explored themes of identity, displacement, and transformation. The exhibition was a collaboration between Srishti Art Gallery and Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad, and marked the gallery’s 25th anniversary.

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the 10th Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2025 with the theme “Financial Literacy: Women’s Prosperity.” The event will be observed from February 24 to 28, 2025. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra inaugurated the event, emphasizing women’s role in inclusive and sustained economic growth. RBI planned multimedia campaigns to promote financial literacy for women. Banks were encouraged to conduct awareness activities. The initiative aligns with RBI’s goal of financial inclusion and gender equality in economic participation.