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21 Feb 2025

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ENVIRONMENT

Bengal Leads India in Bird Count for Third Consecutive Year

  • The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is one of the largest global birding events, where birdwatchers from around the world participate in counting species. This year (2025), Bengal once again led the country in bird species recorded, marking its third consecutive victory in the event. Conducted in February 2025, the exercise saw birdwatchers across India document 1,068 species. Bengal topped the list with 543 species observed, a testament to the state's rich bird diversity and active bird watching community.
  • The GBBC 2025 saw fewer participants than the previous year, primarily due to timing conflicts with exams. Despite this, Bengal continued to shine in both species diversity and the number of birdwatchers contributing to the event.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

LIC Unveils 'One Man Office' to Digitally Empower Agents

  • The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) introduced a new digital initiative called the 'One Man Office' (OMO) to enhance the efficiency of its agents by providing 24×7 digital services. This initiative aims to support LIC's long-term vision of 'Insurance for All by 2047' by offering seamless online tools for policy sales, customer service, and business management.
  • LIC, India's largest insurer, has been investing heavily in digital transformation, and the 'One Man Office' is a major step in making its agents more independent and productive. By integrating technology into insurance services, LIC is ensuring that its agents can work efficiently without the need for a traditional office setup, ultimately benefiting both policyholders and the corporation itself.

TRIFED Partners with Meesho, IFCA, and MGIRI

  • In a shift towards enhancing the economic welfare of tribal communities, TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd) entered into strategic partnerships with Meesho, the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA), and the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Industrialisation (MGIRI). These collaborations are designed to facilitate tribal businesses by integrating them into the B2B sector and ensuring the growth and promotion of tribal products. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the "Aadi Mahotsav" at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, marking a crucial step in enhancing tribal entrepreneurship and market access.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Unveils First Quantum Computing Chip for Future data Centres

  • Microsoft launched Majorana 1, its first quantum computing chip that will enable the creation of quantum computers able to solve "meaningful, industrial-scale problems in years, not decades".
  • As per the tech giant, the new chip could transform everything from fighting pollution to developing new medicines, joining Google and IBM, arguing that the promise of quantum computing is closer to reality.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

V. Anantha Nageswaran's Term as Chief Economic Advisor Extended to March 2027

  • The Indian government extended the tenure of V. Anantha Nageswaran as Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) until March 2027, marking a significant development in the nation's economic leadership. The extension was confirmed by the Ministry of Finance with approval from the Union Cabinet's appointments committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Nageswaran has been instrumental in advising the government on economic policies and drafting the annual Economic Survey, which precedes the Union Budget. His extended term comes amid concerns about the country's economic slowdown, with the Economic Survey projecting a GDP growth of 6.3% to 6.8% for the next fiscal year (FY26).

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates 77th Session of Executive Committee of the AARDO

  • Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 77th Session of the Executive Committee (EC-77) of the African-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO) in New Delhi. The two-day event was organised at AARDO's headquarters with the support of the Government of India. The session brought together senior officials, including Secretaries and Permanent Secretaries from AARDO member countries across Asia and Africa, and deliberated on crucial aspects of rural and agricultural development.
  • Welcoming international delegates with the Indian ethos of 'Atithi Devo Bhava,' Minister Chouhan highlighted the critical role of rural development in shaping the future of both Asia and Africa. He stressed that improving the living standards of rural populations is crucial for national progress, given that nearly 70% of India's population resides in rural areas. Acknowledging AARDO's collaborative efforts, he detailed India's initiatives to address unemployment and poverty through various government schemes.

Rekha Gupta Keeps Finance, Water with Parvesh Verma

  • The portfolis of the ministers of the New Delhi government were announced after a cabinet meeting. The ministries were divided between the Chief Minister and her six cabinet colleagues and it is Rekha Gupta, along with Parvesh Verma, who are doing the heavy lifting. The key portfolio of water went to Mr. Verma, the son of former Chief Minister Saheb Singh Verma. He has also got the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, which is tasked with the cleanup of the Yamuna River, and Kapil Mishra got the law department.
  • Ms Gupta will be handling at least 10 portfolios -- and any others that are yet to be distributed.
  • The heaviest one in her basket is finance. While earlier there were expectations that she would be handling home, that department went Ashish Sood, who will be handling seven departments.
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DEFENCE

Ministry of Defence Inks Contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for Software Defined Radios

  • The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru for the procurement of 149 Software Defined Radios for the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs. 1220.12 crore under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
  • these state-of-the-art radios will enable secure and reliable information sharing, collaboration, and situational awareness through high-speed data and secure voice communication.
  • The project is a strategic step toward bolstering the Coast Guard's operational capabilities and supporting the Government of India's Blue Economy objectives by reinforcing maritime security.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Conservationist Purnima Devi Barman Makes It to Times' Women Of The Year List

  • An Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist was named by Time Magazine among this year's 'Women of the Year' in a list that honours "extraordinary leaders" working toward a better, more equal world.
  • Purnima Devi Barman is the only Indian woman on Time's Women of the Year 2025 list.
  • The list of 13 women also includes actor Nicole Kidman and Gisele Pelicot of France who was drugged by her husband and who became a global icon in the campaign against sexual violence.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

International Mother Language Day

  • International Mother Language Day, commemorated every year on February 21, was established by UNESCO in 1999 to highlight the importance of languages in our lives. The day promotes multilingualism and cultural diversity. It reminds us of the vital role language plays in personal and cultural identity as well as in achieving sustainable development.
  • The theme for International Mother Language Day 2025 is 'Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day'.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Golden Visa: Greece Pips Portugal in Investment Migration Ranking for HNIs

  • Malta's citizenship-by-investment scheme took the top spot in the Henley and Partners Global Citizenship Program Index rankings for the tenth consecutive year, while Greece claimed the top spot for the first time in the Global Residence Program Index. This marks a significant shift in the investment migration landscape, underscoring the growing dominance of European nations in the citizenship and residency-by-investment sector.
  • Malta's citizenship program, designed in 2013 by Henley & Partners, continues to set the benchmark for other nations. The Mediterranean island nation earned a score of 76 out of 100, maintaining its lead as the most attractive investment immigration offering.
  • Following Malta, Austria claimed second place with a score of 75, offering a premium citizenship by investment route requiring a significant economic contribution. The Caribbean island nations of Grenada (third, 69 points) and Antigua and Barbuda (fourth, 67 points) continued to be top choices for investors seeking global mobility and access to key financial hubs.
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