Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 15.02.2025
National Updates
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his way to India after concluding a substantive and productive visit to the US at the invitation of President Donald Trump. This was the prime minister’s first visit to the US after the inauguration of President Donald Trump for a second term.
- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct board exams for Classes 10 and 12 from today. The Class 10 exams will conclude on 18th March, and the Class 12 exams will end on 4th April. Over 42 lakh students will appear in these exams from 7,842 examination centres in India and abroad.
- The last date for registration and online submission of nominations for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 has been extended to the 21st of this month.
- The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has created history by becoming the first event in the world where more than 50 crore people are direct participants. Over 50 crore 4 lakh devotees have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam so far, with 90 lakh devotees taking the holy dip yesterday till 6 pm.
- Government-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has registered a profit of 262 crore rupees in the third quarter of 2024-25. This achievement is a testament to the government’s commitment to strengthening public sector enterprises and ensuring robust, affordable, and accessible telecom services.
- India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by over 7.65 billion dollars, reaching over 638.26 billion dollars in the week ending February 7, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on Akashvani on 23rd February. It will be the 119th episode of the monthly radio programme.
- The government has said that several medical equipment are now being produced in India due to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
International Updates
- More than 5000 students of different schools from class 6 to 12 from three districts of Kathmandu Valley, competed for monetary awards under Swami Vivekanand Sanskritik gyaan pariksha 2081 BS. The competition was organised in Tundikhel ground where thousands of students took the test for 30 minutes.
- Pope Francis has been hospitalised in Rome to undergo treatment and tests for bronchitis.
- The 61st Munich Security Conference is underway in Munich, Germany. Speaking at the conference, US Vice President JD Vance called on Europe to do more to curb illegal migration, describing it as the continent’s most urgent challenge.
- In Pakistan, at least 11 labourers were killed and seven others critically injured when a bomb exploded in the Shahrag area of Harnai, Balochistan.
- US President Donald Trump criticized BRICS, warning that the group would be “dead” if it launched a rival currency to the dollar. He threatened a 100% tariff on any BRICS country that moved forward with the plan.
- President Trump announces F-35 Stealth Fighter deal with India
Sports Updates
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced prize money for the 2025 Champions Trophy, starting on February 19 in Pakistan. The total prize pool of this edition has been increased by an impressive 53 per cent from the 2017 edition to a total prize money of US 4.5 million Dollar.
- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will address the concluding ceremony of the 38th National Games in Haldwani, Uttarakhand today. Shah is expected to participate in the program this afternoon. All preparations have been completed to make the closing ceremony huge and grand…
- In badminton, Team India lost to Japan in the quarterfinals of the Asia Mixed Team Championships in China. The Indian shuttlers were defeated in the first three matches, sealing Japan’s victory with two games remaining.
- In the Indian Super League (ISL) Football, NorthEast United FC clinched a commanding 2-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.
- In chess, world champion D. Gukesh staged a remarkable comeback to secure a draw against France’s Alireza Firouzja in the first game of the final round of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour in Hamburg.
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