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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

13 Feb 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India's Rank in Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024

  • Corruption remains a significant global challenge, affecting governance, democracy, and development. In the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, released by Transparency International, India ranked at 96th position out of 180 countries, with a score of 38—a decline from 39 in 2023 and 40 in 2022. The CPI evaluates nations based on perceived levels of public sector corruption, using a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
  • Denmark (1st) is the least corrupt nation, followed by Finland (2nd) and Singapore (3rd).
  • South Sudan, Somalia, Venezuela, and Syria were ranked among the most corrupt nations.

Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard as National Intelligence Director

  • Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks, was confirmed as director of national intelligence by a narrow vote in the Senate.
  • The former Democratic congresswoman was approved to oversee the US spy agencies by a Republican majority, with a vote of 52-48.
  • Her confirmation marks another cabinet victory for Trump as the Senate moves swiftly to confirm his remaining nominees.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

THDC India Enters Thermal Energy Sector

  • THDC India started commercial operations of a 660-MW unit at its Khurja Power Plant in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, marking an entry into the domestic thermal energy sector.
  • The project, with a total capacity of 1,320 MW (2×660 MW), is being developed at an investment of Rs. 13,000 crore. The second unit is expected to begin operations soon. Equipped with modern technologies like Flue Gas Desulfurisation (FGD), the plant aims to enhance India's power generation while ensuring environmental sustainability.

IOC, BPCL to Sign Multibillion-dollar LNG Purchase Deals with Adnoc

  • Two of India's biggest state-run oil companies will sign agreements to buy liquefied natural gas from Abu Dhabi National Oil Co, as the world's most populous nation looks to secure long-term supplies to meet growing energy demand.
  • Indian Oil Corp, the nation's biggest refiner, will buy up to 1.2 million tons a year of LNG from Adnoc, valued at over $7 billion for the 14-year period of the deal starting 2026. Bharat Petroleum Corp. is looking to receive 2.5 million tons of the fuel from the UAE company over five years starting April, with an option to extend it by another five years.  
  • Adnoc, which is competing with Qatar to secure buyers for LNG, has been offering lower prices and more flexible terms than its Gulf neighbour.

Mastercard Launches Anti-Money Laundering Service 'TRACE' to Combat Financial Crime in Asia Pacific

  • Mastercard officially launched of TRACE (Trace Financial Crime) in Asia Pacific, a sophisticated network-level solution that harnesses artificial intelligence to identify and prevent money laundering and financial crime. 
  • Powered by timely and large-scale payments data from multiple financial institutions, TRACE provides holistic intelligence beyond an individual financial institution's soloed view, enabling tracing of financial crime across a payments network. The groundbreaking crime-fighting solution has been implemented in the Philippines' Real-Time Payment network, making it the second market in the world to offer the service after the United Kingdom.
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SPORTS

Advani Triumphs in Indian Snooker Championship

  • Pankaj Advani, India's most decorated cueist, clinched his 36th national title and 10th men's snooker championship at the Yeshwant Club in Indoor. In a dominant display of skill and determination, he defeated Brijesh Damani in the final.
  • The tournament serves as the only selection event for the Asian and World Championships. 

Mumbai Bags West Zone Under-14 League Champions

  • Mumbai bagged the West Zone Under-14 League title by finishing top in the zonal tournament. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajinkya Naik informed that MCA will be grant Rs. 25 lakh as prize money to the winners.
  • The tournament serves as a crucial platform for nurturing young talent and providing players with opportunities to develop their skills on a competitive stage. Five teams participate in this tournament every year— Mumbai, Saurashtra, Baroda, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Shikhar Dhawan Named as Event Ambassador

  • Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan was named one of the four event ambassadors for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
  • Joining him in this prestigious role are Pakistan's 2017 title-winning captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, and New Zealand's legendary fast bowler Tim Southee. With their extensive Champions Trophy experience, the quartet will share exclusive insights into the tournament through guest columns in the coming weeks.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Inaugurates India Energy Week 2025

  • Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the third edition of the India Energy Week 2025 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. Stating that India was not facing any energy deficit, he said that as part of adopting clean energy, the country was installing massive LNG storage infrastructure and increasing the production of bio fuels to help achieve 20% usage of green energy. The bio fuel adoption is planned to be achieved through the provision of incentives and subsidies for electrolysers.

Amending CLNDA: India's Gateway to Nuclear Expansion

  • India announced plans to amend the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) and the Atomic Energy Act. The amendments aim to resolve long-standing concerns of foreign nuclear companies, facilitating investment and the execution of stalled projects like Electricité de France (EDF) – Six EPR1650 reactors in Maharashtra (Jaitapur), Westinghouse Electric Company – Six AP1000 reactors in Andhra Pradesh (Kovvada) and Expansion into Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology for future nuclear projects.
  • The proposed changes mark a shift from the government's earlier stance of not amending the Act and are expected to help India meet its ambitious 100 GW nuclear power capacity target by 2047.
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DEFENCE

India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise 'CYCLONE-III'

  • India and Egypt launched the third edition of their joint special forces exercise, 'CYCLONE-III', at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. This exercise, being held from February 10 to 23, 2025, is a crucial part of the growing military cooperation between the two nations. It follows the second edition held in Egypt in January 2024 and aims to enhance interoperability and strategic coordination between their special forces.
  • The India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE-III is designed to strengthen military collaboration, focusing on special operations tactics, counter-terrorism drills, and advanced military strategies. Both countries have deployed 25 personnel each, with the Indian contingent comprising troops from two Special Forces Battalions, and the Egyptian team including members from the Special Forces Group and Task Force of the Egyptian Special Forces.

India's Mightiest Cargo Drone, CargoMax 20KHC, Debuts at Aero India 2025

  • At the Aero India 2025 air show in Bengaluru, Bengaluru-based drone manufacturer Scandron introduced the CargoMax 20KHC, India's most powerful cargo drone. With a payload capacity of 200 kg, this autonomous aerial logistics platform is built to support the Indian armed forces, paramilitary units, and emergency response teams. To enhance accessibility for defence clients, Scandron has set up a manufacturing facility in Ladakh for the production of the drone.
  • The CargoMax 20KHC boasts an operational range of 15km and an altitude ceiling of 6,000 metres above sea level. It is engineered to operate in demanding environments, including high-altitude regions, deserts, and naval zones.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Radio Day

  • World Radio Day is observed on February 13 each year since its inception in 2011. This day provides an opportunity to celebrate radio as a medium.
  • World Radio Day declared by UNESCO Member States in 2011 and accepted by the United Nations General Assembly as an International Day in 2012, was first marked on February 13. Since then, February 13 has been recognised as World Radio Day. This day highlights the medium's resilience in linking communities, fostering free expression, and serving as a lifeline amid disasters and calamities.
  • The theme for World Radio Day 2025 focuses on the theme 'Radio and Climate Change' to support radio stations in their journalistic coverage of this pressing issue.

National Women's Day

  • India celebrates National Women's Day every year on February 13 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a leading figure in India's independence movement, a celebrated poet, and a champion of women's rights. Also known as the "Nightingale of India", Sarojini Naidu's contributions to the nation go far beyond her literary works. National Women's Day is a reminder of the ongoing need for women's empowerment, gender equality, and the importance of providing leadership opportunities for women in all sectors.

NSSTA Celebrates 17th Foundation Day

  • The National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Government of India celebrated its 17th Foundation Day at Mahalanobis Auditorium, NSSTA, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh on February 13. This celebration marked the 17 years of excellence in statistical training and capacity building of NSSTA.
  • The theme for this year's celebration was "Empowering Governance Through Statistical Excellence - 17 Years of Capacity Development and Collaboration." The event underscored NSSTA's crucial role in equipping statisticians and field officials with advanced methodologies, ensuring high quality data collection that supports evidence-based policy making.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Hurun India Honours Dr. Raj P. Narayanam with 2024 Financial Solutions Innovation Award

  • Dr. Raj P. Narayanam, Founder and Executive Chairman of Zaggle, was awarded the prestigious 2024 Hurun Industry Achievement Award for Financial Solutions Innovation at India's most respected Entrepreneur Awards 2025. The awards celebrate the achievements of leaders across industries who have significantly impacted their sectors and contributed to the growth of the Indian economy.
  • The award is a testament to his pioneering innovations and contributions to transform the financial solutions landscape.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Web-enabled M.Tech in AI for Working Professionals by IIT-Madras

  • The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) launched a new web-enabled M.Tech (Web M.Tech) programme in Artificial Intelligence. This programme is designed for working professionals who seek to up skill in AI while continuing their employment. Interested candidates can register by May 31 and classes will be starting during August/ September 2025.

IIT-Roorkee Launches PG Certificate Programme in Agentic AI to Up Skill Engineers in AI era

  • The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) launched a new PG Certificate Programme in AI, GenAI, Agentic AI and Machine Learning applications for engineers. The new programmes were launched in partnership with Futurense. This course is India's first AI-focused programme tailored specifically for engineers and technocrats, designed to bridge the critical gap between industry and academia in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

UK Offers Indian Students Chance to Study, Live through this Special Visa Route

  • The United Kingdom government started the application process for the UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025. The scheme offers residents and Indians the opportunity to live, study, travel, and work in both the UK and India for up to two years. Indian nationals aged between 18-30 must enter the ballot at –gov.uk– to be considered for one of the 3,000 spots available under the scheme.
  • The ballot is scheduled to open at 2:30 pm (IST) between February 18 and February 20 at the same time. Applicants do not need to pay to enter the ballot. Successful entries will be picked at random by the concerned authorities. Those under the Youth Mobility Scheme visa will not be selected.
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ART AND CULTURE

MoHUA Launches 'Culinary, Crafts & Clicks' Festival

  • The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is hosting "Culinary, Crafts & Clicks – Moods & Magic", a Festival of Street Food & Handicraft at Amrit Udyan, Rashtrapati Bhavan till February 23, 2025.
  • This initiative aims to celebrate India's diverse street food and handicraft, offering self-help groups (SHGs) from across India and street food vendors, a platform to enhance their reach and integrate into mainstream markets.
  • A key highlight is the Street Food Festival, featuring authentic flavours from across the country, alongside 40 SHGs led by women entrepreneurs, displaying handcrafted artifacts, artisanal products, and traditional delicacies.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Vice President of India Launches Gopichand P. Hinduja's Book 'I Am?'

  • Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, launched the much-anticipated book, "I Am?" compiled by Gopichand P. Hinduja, Chairman of the Hinduja Group. The event was graced by an elite gathering of political leaders, business magnates, and members of the diplomatic community, making it a truly prestigious occasion.
  • Addressing the distinguished gathering, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar described the launch of "I Am?" as a profoundly unique moment. He emphasised that the book is a thoughtful and thought-provoking assimilation that aligns with the ethos of Sanatan Dharma and Bharatiyata.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Govt. Notifies Appointment of Judicial Officer Chaitali Chatterjee as Calcutta High Court Judge

  • In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Smt. Chaitali Chatterjee (Das) to be an Additional Judge of the Calcutta High Court for a period of two years.

Centre Notifies Appointment of Three Additional Judges of Telangana High Court as Permanent Judges

  • Central government notified the appointment of following three Additional Judges of the Telangana High Court as permanent Judges: Justice Laxmi Narayana Alishetty, Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti, and Justice Sujana Kalasikam.
  • The Supreme Court Collegium had made a recommendation in this regard in its meeting held on February 5, 2025.
  • Justice Laxmi Narayana Alishetty, Justice Anilkukumar Jukanti, and Justice Sujana Kalasikam were appointed as Additional Judges of the Telangana High Court on July 31, 2023.
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