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Current Affairs 25 February 2025
Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the plenary session of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati this morning.
- The two-day long summit includes an inaugural session, seven ministerial sessions and 14 thematic sessions with a focus on industrial evolution, global trade partnerships and the vibrant MSME sector of Assam, featuring over 240 exhibitors.
- The Prime Minister will inaugurate the plenary session of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit at in the presence of several dignitaries, diplomates and industrialists. Assam Governor, L.P. Acharya, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister for Ports Shipping and WaterWays, Sarbananda Sonowal, Union DoNER Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Chief Ministers of neighbouring states, 61 diplomats, business delegations from several countries, industry experts will attend the session.
- Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will also attend the afternoon session of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit. The Prime Minister will leave for New Delhi in the afternoon.
Mauritius National Day Celebrations
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour at Mauritius’ National Day celebrations, his Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam has announced, calling it a testimony of the close bilateral ties. Mauritius commemorates its National Day on March 12th every year.
- The day marks the anniversary of Mauritius’s independence from British rule in 1968. Addressing the National Assembly, Mauritian Prime Minister Ramgoolam said it is indeed a singular privilege for our country to host such a distinguished personality despite his very tight schedule. President Droupadi Murmu attended Mauritius’ National Day celebrations last year 2024 as the chief guest.
Quantum Chip ‘Majorana 1’
- Microsoft has introduced its first quantum chip. The chip, called Majorana 1, is powered by a new Topological Core architecture. Microsoft developed topological superconducting nanowires using indium arsenide (semiconductor) and aluminum (superconductor), forming MZMs, which are essential building blocks for quantum bits (qubits).
- Microsoft aims to scale up to one million qubits on a single chip while claiming that its design is less prone to errors than competing quantum chips. Majorana 1 represents Microsoft’s second quantum milestone, with the company envisioning a future where quantum computing enables breakthroughs in self-healing materials, sustainable agriculture, and chemical discovery.
Global Investors Summit
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal, unveiling 18 new industrial policies aimed at transforming Madhya Pradesh into an investment hub.
- The event saw participation from leading industrialists and global investors, with a strong emphasis on India’s role in global supply chains, particularly in aerospace.
- PM Modi highlighted India’s rapid economic growth, citing optimistic global outlooks from institutions like the World Bank, OECD, and the UN. The summit aims to attract investments across various sectors, reinforcing India’s position as a leading global economic power.
Forex Swap
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a $10 billion foreign exchange (forex) swap to inject liquidity into the banking system and address the prevailing cash crunch. The three-year swap auction is scheduled for February 28, 2025.
- This move follows a previous $5 billion forex swap last month, highlighting the central bank’s commitment to stabilizing liquidity. The banking sector has been facing one of the worst liquidity shortfalls in over a decade, partly due to RBI’s aggressive dollar sales to shield the rupee from volatility.
- RBI will purchase US dollars from banks in exchange for rupees while committing to sell the dollars at a future date.
- The swap will add rupee liquidity into the banking system, helping to ease the liquidity deficit.
- This marks the second forex swap in recent weeks, following a $5 billion injection via a six-month swap in January. The move is expected to bring down short-term interest rates.
- Reason for the Liquidity Crunch : India’s banking system is facing a liquidity deficit of approximately ₹2 trillion. March, being the fiscal year-end, is traditionally a difficult period for banks due to increased demand for liquidity.
- RBI’s dollar sales to protect the rupee from volatility, partly due to US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, have contributed to the cash crunch.
- Other Measures Taken by RBI
- In addition to the forex swap, RBI has been deploying : Open market bond purchases to inject liquidity.
- Longer-term variable repo auctions to manage liquidity supply.
- Interest rate cuts (earlier this month, for the first time in nearly five years) to stimulate the economy.
- Despite these efforts, analysts believe further liquidity infusion is needed to ensure monetary policy measures are effective.
‘ Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar’
- Manohar International Airport (GOX), developed and operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd. (GGIAL), has made history by becoming the first airport in India to receive the esteemed “Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar (Golden Trophy)” at the National Safety Council of India (NSCI) Safety Awards 2024 under the ‘Service Sector’ category.
- This recognition highlights Manohar International Airport’s exemplary Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) performance, commitment to reducing workplace injuries, and adoption of best safety practices. The airport’s proactive safety measures and zero-incident record played a crucial role in securing this prestigious accolade.
- First Airport in India to receive the ‘Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar (Golden Trophy)’ under the ‘Service Sector’ category. Awarded by the National Safety Council of India (NSCI), an organization under the Ministry of Labour, Government of India (GoI). Recognizes organizations across sectors for excellence in occupational safety, health, and risk management.
- About the National Safety Council of India (NSCI) Awards : Established by the Ministry of Labour, GoI, NSCI promotes Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) across industries.
- NSCI Safety Awards recognize organizations for,
- Implementing best OSH practices.
- Reducing workplace injuries and hazards.
- Continual improvement in safety measures.
- Commitment to employee health and well-being.
Current Affairs 25 February 2025 Question
- In Which Year Did Mauritius Gain Independence From British Rule
A. 1950
B. 1962
C. 1968
D. 1975
ANSWER: C - Mauritius National Day Celebrated On
A. 28 February
B. 1 March
C. 10 March
D. 12 March
ANSWER: D - What Is The Name Of This Quantum Chip Launched By Microsoft
A. Azure Qubit
B. HyperQ
C. NanoCore
D. Majorana 1
ANSWER: D - Inland Mangrove Of Guneri, Is Located In Which State
A. Rajasthan
B. Odisha
C. Gujarat
D. West Bengal
ANSWER: C - Caimanera and Boquerón Ports, are located in which water body
A. Black Sea
B. Guantánamo Bay
C. Red Sea
D. Hudson Bay
ANSWER: B - Centre Has Extended The Tenure Of NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) B
V R Subrahmanyam By How Many Years
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. One and Half Years
ANSWER: A - What New Communication Link Have India And Bangladesh Agreed To
Establish Between Their Border Forces
A. Encrypted email system
B. Hotline between deputy commanders
C. Satellite-based monitoring system
D. Direct radio frequency communication
ANSWER: B - Which Country Has Recently Joined The OPEC+ Forum As An Observer
A. Algeria
B. Congo
C. Equatorial Guinea
D. Brazil
ANSWER: D - Who Has Been Named In Time Magazine’s Women Of The Year 2025 List For
Her Conservation Efforts
A. Medha Patkar
B. Arundhati Roy
C. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
D. Purnima Devi Barman
ANSWER: D - Umiam Lake Seen In The News, Is Located In Which State
A. West Bengal
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Sikkim
D. Meghalaya
ANSWER: D - Who Has Received The Insignia Of The Knight Commander Of The Most
Excellent Order Of The British Empire
A. Mukesh Ambani
B. Ratan Tata
C. Sunil Bharti Mittal
D. Gautam Adani
ANSWER: C - Who Won Memory League World Championship By Recalling 80 Digits In
13.50 Seconds
A. Rohan Bopanna
B. Vishvaa Rajakumar
C. Anshika Mishra
D. Raghav Sharma
ANSWER: B - Who Appointed As Principal Secretary II To Prime Minister Narendra Modi
A. Urjit Patel
B. Raghuram Rajan
C. Shaktikanta Das
D. Parul Tyagi
ANSWER: C - Where Was The First Breeding Site Of The Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Recently
Discovered In Peninsular India
A. Sundarbans, West Bengal
B. Chilika Lake, Odisha
C. Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
D. Saltpans of Aandivilai, Tamil Nadu
ANSWER: D - What Are “Brine Pools”
A. Hypersaline, oxygen-deprived lakes on the seafloor
B. Low-salinity zones in deep oceans
C. Freshwater lakes on the seafloor
D. Areas of warm water upwelling
ANSWER: A - Which Day Is Observed As International Asperger’s Day
A. February 18
B. February 19
C. February 20
D. February 21
ANSWER: A - Jhumoir Binandini Is A Traditional Dance Performed In Which State
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Sikkim
C. Assam
D. Manipur
ANSWER: C - Name Of Mission Announced By Indian Government For Development Of
Small Modular Reactors
A. Atmanirbhar Nuclear Mission
B. Green Energy Nuclear Plan
C. Nuclear Energy Mission
D. Sustainable Atomic Energy Plan
ANSWER: A - Dhimsa Dance Is Performed By Tribes Of Which State
A. Jharkhand
B. Bihar
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Assam
ANSWER: C - Which Among The Following Mughal Emperor Had Prohibited Smoking And
Use Of Tobacco In 1617 AD
A. Akbar
B. Jahanagir
C. Shahjahan
D. Aurangzeb
ANSWER: B
