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Current Affairs 07 February 2025
Fort William Renamed As Vijay Durg
- Indian Army’s Eastern Command headquarters, Fort William, was officially renamed Vijay Durg. This change reflects India’s ongoing efforts to shed colonial legacies and honour its indigenous military history.
- The decision to rename the fort was made in December 2024, marking a historic shift from British influence in recognition of India’s past. Additionally, Kitchener House inside Fort William was renamed Manekshaw House, and St. George’s Gate has been renamed Shivaji Gate.
- Fort William was constructed by the British in 1781. It was named after King William III of England. The fort served as a key military stronghold during British rule in India.
- Its strategic location on the eastern banks of the River Hooghly made it vital for controlling trade and military operations in Bengal. The name ‘Vijay Durg’ pays tribute to a historic fort along Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg coast. This fort was an important naval base during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The renaming marks India’s military heritage and aims to replace colonial references with indigenous ones.
President Trump Withdrawing US From UNHRC
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), prohibiting any future funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. President Trump also directed the US to review its participation in the UN’s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
- The Executive order said that the United States helped found the United Nations after World War II to prevent future global conflicts and promote international peace and security.
- Mr. Trump halted funds for UNRWA during his first term. President Joe Biden put a block on US funds for UNRWA in January 2024. U.S. remains the largest financial contributor to the U.N., and changes to funding could lead to shifts in global humanitarian efforts.
- Trump argued that the U.N. was not living up to its potential in resolving conflicts and mediating peace. Specific mention was made of the U.N. Security Council’s failure to resolve conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court accusing it of illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and its close ally Israel. The measure places financial and visa restrictions on individuals and their families who assist in ICC investigations of American citizens or allies. The order Trump signed, said, the ICC has no jurisdiction over the United States or Israel, adding that the court had set a dangerous precedence with its actions against both countries. Trump’s action came as Netanyahu was visiting Washington. Neither the U.S. nor Israel is a member of or recognizes the court.
- ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November last year over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The ICC also issued a warrant for a Hamas commander. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed during the Israeli military’s response after the Hamas attack in October 2023.
“Watershed Yatra”
- Union Minister of Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched a national level mass outreach campaign “Watershed Yatra”, in Hybrid mode to generate people’s participation and create awareness about the Watershed Development activities carried out under Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY 2.0) in project areas.
- A total of about 800 Gram Panchayats and more than one lakh people participated in the Watershed Yatra launch program. The Watershed Yatra will consist of Van movement for around 60-90 days across 805 projects, which cover 6673 GPs (13587 villages) in 26 States and 2 UTs.
- The Department has developed a Learning Management System (LMS) on Watershed Development and hosted on DoLR’s website, which has also been linked to MY Bharat portal for further engagement of youth.
ECI’s ‘Chandrayaan Se Chunao Tak’
- A captivating and futuristic initiative by the Election Commission of India (ECI) has been turning heads and generating excitement in West Delhi. At a special polling booth in Vikaspuri, voters are greeted with a remarkable theme: “India’s Flight from Chandrayaan to Election.”
- The booth is unlike any other, featuring models of the Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan, as well as interactive displays of planets through a bioscope and telescope. The idea behind this initiative is to increase voter awareness and enthusiasm, while also celebrating India’s remarkable achievements in space exploration.
Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Hindu Temple Unveiled
- The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) has inaugurated the largest Hindu Temple of South Africa in Johannesburg.
- The inauguration of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Cultural Complex marks a historic milestone for the Hindu community in the country.
- This new temple joins a growing network of 35 BAPS temples across Africa, including seven in South Africa.
- BAPS has currently a global presence with over thirteen thousand temples built across various countries, serving as centres for spirituality, cultural preservation, and community service.
ISRO Unveils FEAST 2025 Software
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has introduced the latest version of its structural analysis software, Finite Element Analysis of Structures (FEAST) 2025, at the 8th National Finite Element Developers’/FEAST Users’ Meet (NAFED08) held at IIT Hyderabad.
- The event, organized in collaboration with Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), brought together over 250 experts from academia, industry, and research institutions to discuss advancements in finite element-based structural analysis. FEAST is an indigenous finite element analysis (FEA) software developed by ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC).
- It is designed to predict how structures react to real-world forces like stress, strain, and temperature variations. Until now, Indian industries and research institutions had to rely on costly foreign software for structural analysis. With FEAST, ISRO is providing a made-in-India, customizable, and cost-effective solution, particularly beneficial for students, researchers, and industries.
- FEAST has been made available to academia at a much lower price than its international counterparts, ensuring that Indian institutions can access high-quality engineering software without heavy financial constraints.
- FEAST plays a key role in ISRO’s high-profile space missions. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan highlighted in his address that the software has been used in structural design analysis for projects such as:
- Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Mission – India’s ambitious manned space mission.
- Bharatiya Antariksh Station – The proposed Indian space station.
- Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) – The future of India’s launch vehicle technology.
Current Affairs 07 February 2025 Question
- Where Has BAPS Inaugurated Largest Hindu Temple Of South Africa
A. Cape Town
B. Durban
C. Johannesburg
D. Pretoria
ANSWER: C - Which UN organization did President Donald Trump withdraw the US
A. UNESCO
B. UNICEF
C. UNHRC
D. UNDP
ANSWER: C - Theme Of The Special Polling Booth In Vikaspuri, West Delhi Launched By ECI
A. India’s Journey to Mars
B. India’s Flight from Chandrayaan to Election
C. Voting and Science
D. Chandrayaan and Democracy
ANSWER: B - Who Launched A National-level Mass Outreach Campaign “Watershed Yatra”
A. Narendra Singh Tomar
B. Piyush Goyal
C. Nitin Gadkari
D. Shivraj Singh Chouhan
ANSWER: D - Who Has Been Posthumously Honored With The Sahitya Akademi Award 2024
In The Dogri Language Category
A. Madhav Kaushik
B. Chaman Arora
C. Gulzar Singh Sandhu
D. Namita Gokhale
ANSWER: B - What Type Of Disease Is Rheumatoid Arthritis
A. A bacterial infection
B. An autoimmune and inflammatory disease
C. A fungal disease
D. A viral disorder
ANSWER: B - Which Ministry Has Launched The National Youth Parliament Scheme
A. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Cooperation
D. Ministry of Defence
ANSWER: A - Which Organization Is Nodal Agency For International Big Cat Alliance In India
A. National Biodiversity Authority
B. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
C. National Tiger Conservation Authority
D. None of the Above
ANSWER: C - How Much Fund Has Been Allocated For The ‘Nuclear Energy Mission’ In
Budget 2025
A. ₹10,000 crore
B. ₹15,000 crore
C. ₹20,000 crore
D. ₹25,000 crore
ANSWER: C - How Many New Destinations Will The UDAN Scheme Connect Over The Next
10 Years
A. 100
B. 120
C. 150
D. 200
ANSWER: B - Who Won The Grammy Award In 2025 For The ‘Best New Age Album,
Ambient Or Chant Album’ Category
A. Chandrika Tandon
B. Ravi Shankar
C. Anoushka Shankar
D. Zakir Hussain
ANSWER: A - India’s 1st White Tiger Breeding Centre Will Be Set Up In Which State
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Madhya Pradesh
ANSWER: D - What Is The Target Daily Sodium Intake Recommended By WHO For Reducing
Risks Of Hypertension And Cardiovascular Diseases
A. 2g
B. 3g
C. 5g
D. 1g
ANSWER: A - Which Country Is The First Recipient Of India’s Defence Export Order Executed
By The Ordnance Clothing Factory, Avadi
A. Guyana
B. French Guiana
C. Suriname
D. Brazil
ANSWER: C - By What % India’s Tiger Population Increased Over Past Two Decades
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%
ANSWER: C - Which Country Imposed A 25% Tariff On U.S. Imports In Retaliation
A. Canada
B. India
C. United Kingdom
D. Germany
ANSWER: A - Which State Has Appointed A Panel To Draft The Uniform Civil Code
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER: B - Who Set 3 National Records In Women’s Weightlifting (87+ Kg) At 38th
National Games
A. Mehak Sharma
B. Sift Kaur Samra
C. Lovepreet Singh
D. Himanshu Solanki
ANSWER: A - Which Country Launched The H-3 Rocket Carrying The Michibiki No. 6 Satellite
A. China
B. India
C. United States
D. Japan
ANSWER: D - Which One Of The Following Native States Was NOT Annexed By The British
On The Basis Of The Doctrine Of Lapse
A. Satara
B. Punjab
C. Jhansi
D. Karauli
ANSWER: B
