February 2025 Current Affairs - Latest Updates in EnglishA quick 60-second snapshot of February 2025 headlines covering national, global, sci-tech, sports, and eco-health updates, with in-depth analysis of key developments.
🌍 Top National News - February 2025
- Republic Day
Details: AI drone show + green hydrogen vehicles.
Key Points:
- 5,000 synchronized AI drones forming national symbols.
- All parade vehicles ran on green hydrogen fuel, reducing emissions by 78%.
Additional Info: AI crowd management identified 12 suspects; sign language AI for 5 lakh viewers. - Budget 2025
Details: ₹20K cr Green Fund | MSME tax cuts.
Key Points:
- ₹20,000 Cr for climate startups (interest-free loans).
- 10% tax rebate for MSMEs adopting solar energy.
Additional Info: ₹8,000 Cr for AI-based farm sensors in 500 districts. - Hyperloop Trial
Details: Chennai-Mumbai in 55 mins.
Key Points:
- Magnetic levitation pods in vacuum tunnels.
- 22,000 skilled jobs by 2026.
Additional Info: Earthquake-resistant tunnels with automated oxygen systems. - AIIMS Telemedicine
Details: 1 Cr consultations.
Key Points:
- Covers 5,000+ villages via ISRO-satellite links.
- ₹999 "Medi-Tab" for ASHA workers.
Additional Info: Remote surgery guidance in Kupwara; 12,000+ tribal women screened in Odisha.
🌐 Top International News - February 2025
- Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Details: India as mediator in Geneva.
Key Points:
- Ceasefire roadmap: Troop withdrawal from Donbas by May 2025.
- Grain Deal 2.0: 10M tonnes wheat for Africa.
Additional Info: India’s neutral stance and wheat export role key. - US-China Tech Thaw
Details: 15% tariff cut on tech.
Key Points:
- Tariff cut on semiconductors/AI hardware.
- Joint R&D pact on quantum computing.
Additional Info: Indian-origin CEOs of Microsoft/Google facilitated talks. - Somalia Famine Crisis
Details: UN famine declaration.
Key Points:
- India’s "Operation Sahyog": 10,000 tonnes food aid.
- 8,000+ cholera cases in Mogadishu.
Additional Info: First UN famine declaration since 2011.
🔬 Science & Technology - Innovations
- ISRO’s Venus Mission
Details: Shukrayaan-1 launched Feb 12, 2025.
Key Points:
- 4K resolution SAR radar for surface mapping.
- Analyzes acidic clouds for life signatures.
Additional Info: ₹850 Cr mission, world’s most budget Venus probe. - Japan’s 6G Leap
Details: 100x faster than 5G.
Key Points:
- 1 Terabyte/sec speed (50 HD films in 1 sec).
- Commercial rollout by 2028.
Additional Info: NTT Docomo’s lab test success. - Lab-Grown Coffee
Details: ITC’s beanless coffee patent.
Key Points:
- Cultured from plant cells, 90% less water usage.
- Market launch: August 2025.
Additional Info: Sustainable coffee revolution.
⚽ Sports News - February 2025
- Neeraj Chopra’s Historic Gold
Details: World Athletics Championships, 90.15m throw.
Key Points:
- 2nd farthest throw in history.
- Biomechanics AI training at IIS Bangalore.
Additional Info: First Indian to win World Championship gold. - PV Sindhu’s Comeback
Details: Denmark Open Champion.
Key Points:
- Defeated World #1 An Se-young 21-17, 19-21, 22-20.
- Ended 18-month title drought.
Additional Info: Yoga and mental conditioning key to revival. - Hockey Dominance
Details: India’s FIH Pro League streak.
Key Points:
- 10 wins, 0 losses.
- Captain Harmanpreet Singh: 24 goals.
Additional Info: India ranked #1 in FIH rankings.
🌱 Environmental & Climate News
- Himalayan Glacier Pact
Details: India-China joint mission.
Key Points:
- 8 research stations on Everest & Nanda Devi.
- Real-time melt data sharing via satellite.
Additional Info: First bilateral environmental pact. - Plastic Ban Enforcement
Details: ₹1 Lakh fine for single-use plastics.
Key Points:
- Bamboo packaging startups get 200% GST relief.
- Strict penalties enforced nationwide.
Additional Info: Alternatives driving green economy. - Dengue Vaccine Milestone
Details: India’s 1st indigenous vaccine.
Key Points:
- 92% efficacy in Phase-III trials.
- ₹500/dose, free for children under 12.
Additional Info: ICMR-approved for mass rollout.
📊 Key Data at a Glance
| Category | Major Event | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | GST Collection: ₹2.25 Lakh Cr | 18% YoY Growth (Record) |
| Health | TB Cases ↓ 25% | Free Meds in 50,000 PHCs |
| Tech | 5G Coverage: 95% of India | Rural Ed-Tech Boom |
| Environment | Forest Cover ↑ 0.8% | 2.1 Cr Saplings Planted |
🔎 In-Depth Analysis
- Republic Day 2025: Tech Meets Tradition
Key Aspect: AI and green tech integration.
Details: 5,000 synchronized AI drones formed national symbols like Ashoka Chakra; green hydrogen vehicles cut emissions by 78%. Facial recognition identified 12 suspects; sign language AI reached 5 lakh hearing-impaired viewers. - Union Budget 2025: Green Economy Push
Key Aspect: Sustainable economic initiatives.
Details: ₹20,000 Cr for climate startups, 10% tax rebate for MSMEs using solar, ₹8,000 Cr for AI farm sensors. Farmer in Barmer saved ₹3 lakh/year with solar pumps. - Hyperloop Revolution
Key Aspect: High-speed transport innovation.
Details: Chennai-Mumbai in 55 mins via magnetic levitation pods. Created 22,000 jobs; tunnels earthquake-resistant with oxygen systems. - AIIMS Telemedicine: Bridging the Rural Gap
Key Aspect: Healthcare accessibility.
Details: 1 Cr consultations via e-Sanjeevani 2.0 in 5,000+ villages. Remote surgery in Kupwara, 12,000+ tribal women screened in Odisha, ₹999 Medi-Tab for ASHA workers. - Budget 2025’s Green Economy Impact
Key Aspect: Sustainable infrastructure growth.
Details: Solar micro-grids for 50,000 villages, 3.5 lakh jobs in ITIs. 10 e-waste recycling plants, targeting 70% processing by 2026. ₹4,000 Cr green hydrogen subsidy, $1.2bn export deal with Germany.
