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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

10 Feb 2025

DAILY G.K. TEST

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

After US Exit, Argentina Cuts Ties with WHO

  • Argentina has announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO), following a similar decision made by the United States under President Donald Trump. President Javier Milei's administration cited "deep differences" with the WHO's handling of health issues, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • This move has sparked debates on Argentina's global standing, healthcare policies, and the potential impact on the WHO's credibility. Critics argue that the decision may require congressional approval and could have long-term consequences for Argentina's healthcare system and international relations.

International Buddhist Confederation Unveils Tri-services Trek

  • The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) is set to launch the Lord Buddha Trination Triservices Expedition, a historic initiative uniting the armed forces of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. This unique motorcycle expedition will commence from Lumbini, Nepal (the birthplace of Lord Buddha) and conclude in Galle, Sri Lanka, covering key Buddhist heritage sites along the route.
  • The expedition aims to celebrate the shared cultural and spiritual heritage of the three nations while promoting peace, harmony, tourism, and environmental awareness. Organised in collaboration with IBC, this journey will reinforce the historical spread of Buddhism and the deep-rooted ties between these countries.
  • The expedition will be formally flagged off on February 19, 2025, by former President Ram Nath Kovind from Bodhgaya.
  • Upon reaching Sri Lanka, the expedition will be ceremonially flagged off by the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ms. Harini Amarasuriya in Jaffna on March 5, 2025 marking the culmination of a momentous journey across three nations bound by the Buddha's teachings.

War-Torn Lebanon Forms New Government

  • Lebanon formed a new government, following unusually direct US intervention in the process and in a step intended to bring the country closer to accessing reconstruction funds following a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah.
  • The new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said that the 24-member cabinet would prioritise financial reforms, reconstruction and the implementation of a United Nations resolution seen as a cornerstone to stability on the Lebanese border with Israel.
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ENVIRONMENT

Himachal Sets Stage for North India's First Green Hydrogen Facility

  • Himachal Pradesh initiated North India's first Green Hydrogen Plant at Dabhota in Nalagarh, situated in the state's industrial belt of Baddi-Brotiwala and Nalagarh near Chandigarh. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone for the 1 MW plant, which aligns with the state's goal of becoming India's first green state by March 31, 2026. The Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), in collaboration with Oil India Limited, will develop this project at a cost of Rs. 9.04 crore. The plant is expected to be operational within a year and will contribute to reducing carbon emissions by utilising renewable energy sources for hydrogen production.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

RBI Introduces Extra Security for International Online Payments with AFA

  • In a move aimed at enhancing the safety of online payments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced plans to introduce Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA) for cross-border "Card Not Present" (CNP) transactions. This decision will bring international digital transactions using Indian-issued cards under the same security standards that have been applied to domestic transactions.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Pakistan Joins China's Chang'e-8 Lunar Mission

  • Pakistan's space agency SUPARCO joined hands with China for its upcoming Chang'e-8 moon mission in 2028. An indigenous rover built by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) will reportedly join the Chang'e 8 mission, which is part of the larger International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project.
  • The collaboration is aimed at contributing to scientific research on the Moon, particularly in the study of its South Pole.
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SPORTS

ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 Official Song 'Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke'

  • The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially launched the theme song for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, titled 'Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke', sung by the renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam.
  • The music video for the song is a visual tribute to Pakistan's rich cultural heritage, featuring street markets, stadiums, and the everyday love for cricket across the country.

Lovlina Borgohain Bags Gold at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand

  • Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain clinched a gold medal in the women's 75 kg category whereas Shiva Thapa bagged silver in the men's 63.5 kg category at the 38th National Games.
  • Assam's Lovlina, who boxed for the first time since the Paris 2024 Olympics, beat Chandigarh's Pranshu Rathore 5-0 by unanimous decision to mark a triumphant return to the ring.
  • In the men's 63.5 kg category final, Shiva Thapa, who represented India at the London 2012 Olympics, had to settle for silver after suffering a narrow 4-3 defeat against Vanshaj of Services Sports Central Board.

Deepti Sharma Named UP Warriorz Captain

  • Deepti Sharma was confirmed as the captain of Women's Premier League side UP Warriorz for the 2025 season. With Australian superstar Alyssa Healy ruled out of the third season of WPL, the Indian all-rounder, who hails from Agra in UP, will get the chance to lead out the WPL side at their home venue in Lucknow. Deepti's promotion means three out of the five WPL franchises have Indian skippers, as she joins Harmanpreet Kaur (MI) and Smriti Mandhana (RCB).
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

The 32nd Session of the Indian Art History Congress

  • The Indian Art History Congress is an all-India body of the study of the Indian Art Heritage, its headquarters being situated in Guwahati. This year (2025), the 32nd Session of the Indian Art History Congress was hosted by the Indian Institute of Heritage, Noida, deemed to be university, under the Ministry of Culture from February 8 to 10 2025. The conference was held on the theme "Rendering of Indian Epics in Art and Culture," which aimed to highlight the diverse forms of artistic expressions based on the epics. A variety of oral, textual and visual mediums became a conduit through which these narratives were transmitted. In this context, the conference aimed to be a platform that brings together conversations on the various forms of artistic and performative representations of the epics. It highlighted the multiplicity and plurality of the epics in terms of its diverse artistic manifestations tracing their influence as well as their representation from ancient to contemporary times.
  • The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism and Chancellor, Indian Institute of Heritage.

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates First Ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

  • The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India hosted the inaugural session of the first-ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with the goal of strengthening youth collaboration across the region and facilitating the exchange of youth-led initiatives among BIMSTEC Member Countries. The session was held at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, chaired by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya.
  • The opening ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Smt. Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, and Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs.
  • Mandaviya emphasised the pivotal role of young leaders in shaping a resilient, prosperous, and interconnected BIMSTEC community. He highlighted the immense potential of the region's youth, who make up more than 60% of BIMSTEC's 1.8 billion population, stressing the need for skill development and opportunities in a fast-evolving global landscape.

Viksit Bharat@2047: Path to Progress NITI Aayog Conclave

  • NITI Aayog organised a high-level conclave titled "Towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Strengthening Economy, National Security, Global Partnerships, and Law" at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. The event brought together top policymakers, including the Vice Chairman, Members, and CEO of NITI Aayog, along with key government officials such as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India and the Secretary of the Ministry of Defence.
  • The conclave featured panel discussions, keynote addresses, and expert deliberations, focusing on India's long-term growth strategy. Discussions revolved around economic reforms, global partnerships, national security, legal frameworks, and digital infrastructure—all crucial components of India's transformation into a developed nation by 2047.
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DEFENCE

Dynauton Systems Unveil India's First Jet-Powered Loitering Munition 'Kaatil'

  • Dynauton Systems, a division of Dynamatic Technologies Limited, unveiled 'Kaatil,' India's first jet-based loitering munition, at Aero India 2025. Kaatil, which translates to 'killer' in Hindi, is a domestically designed and developed loitering munition. It showcases India's growing capabilities in indigenous defence technology.
  • Kaatil differs from traditional loitering munitions because it is equipped with landing gear, which allows it to take off like a conventional UAV, enabling reuse in certain conditions.

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 'Aero India'

  • The 15th edition of 'Aero India', billed as Asia's largest air show, was inaugurated in Bengaluru on February 10 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who said that this is a platform that showcases the "strength, resilience and self-reliance" of a new India.
  • Organised in a total area of over 42,000 sq m and with the confirmed participation of over 900 exhibitors, including 150 foreign companies, the event is the biggest-ever 'Aero India' till date.
  • 'Aero India' is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition, which is held in Bengaluru, organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.
  • It is India's premier aerospace and defence exhibition where global aero vendors and the Indian Air Force (IAF) thrill the spectators with back-to-back aerobatic flying displays.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Sam Nujoma, First President of Namibia, Dies

  • The first President of independent Namibia, Sam Nujoma, died at the age of 95 in the capital Windhoek.
  • Nujoma led the long fight for independence from South Africa in 1990 after helping found Namibia's liberation movement known as the South West Africa People's Organisation (Swapo) in the 1960s.
  • After independence, Nujoma became President in 1990 and led the country until 2005.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Pulses Day

  • World Pulses Day is observed every year on February 10 to highlight the significant role of pulses in sustainable food production, nutrition security, and environmental conservation.
  • World Pulses Day finds its roots in the International Year of Pulses (IYP) 2016, an initiative led by the FAO to raise awareness about the benefits of pulses. Following the IYP's success, Burkina Faso proposed the establishment of World Pulses Day, which the UN General Assembly officially recognized in 2019.
  • The theme for World Pulses Day 2025 is "Pulses: Bringing Diversity to Agrifood Systems".

National Deworming Day

  • National Deworming Day is observed every year on February 10 in India and is aimed at deworming all children between 1 and 19. The day which is considered world's largest deworming programme was launched in 2015 in India.
  • The National Deworming Day, established in February 2015 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, works under the Government of India.

International Epilepsy Day

  • International Epilepsy Day (IED) is a global healthcare event observed on the 2nd Monday of February every year, since its inception in 2015. The event aims to bring together patients suffering from epilepsy and create a sense of community to discuss the condition, its epidemiological profile, diagnosis, and treatment. IED focuses on raising awareness and providing support to the millions of individuals affected by this neurological disorder.
  • International Epilepsy Day 2025 was celebrated with the theme 'MyEpilepsyJourney.'
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Hyderabad Start-up Enables Students to Conduct Space Experiments Remotely

  • The future is here in India as Hyderabad-based tech start-up Take Me 2 Space launched an ambitious project -- AI-driven satellite laboratories that can be operated remotely from anywhere.
  • This is the first time that such a project has been launched in India. Under this project that makes space sciences more accessible, students across the country can get a chance to operate satellites remotely. This can also gear up the chances of Indian dominance in space.
  • This barrier-breaking initiative in space research is seeking to put India on the front line with countries like the USA and China. So far, in India, only government agencies and top research institutes dominate the field.
  • The initiative of the satellite lab will allow schools and universities to subscribe to the service. Students can opt to log in remotely, upload their code and interact with real satellites. The company envisions this as the future of space education, akin to how schools today have computer or robotics labs.

Hyderabad Start-up Enables Students to Conduct Space Experiments Remotely

  • The future is here in India as Hyderabad-based tech start-up Take Me 2 Space launched an ambitious project -- AI-driven satellite laboratories that can be operated remotely from anywhere.
  • This is the first time that such a project has been launched in India. Under this project that makes space sciences more accessible, students across the country can get a chance to operate satellites remotely. This can also gear up the chances of Indian dominance in space.
  • This barrier-breaking initiative in space research is seeking to put India on the front line with countries like the USA and China. So far, in India, only government agencies and top research institutes dominate the field.
  • The initiative of the satellite lab will allow schools and universities to subscribe to the service. Students can opt to log in remotely, upload their code and interact with real satellites. The company envisions this as the future of space education, akin to how schools today have computer or robotics labs.
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