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National News
Chandrayaan Se Chunav Tak Bharat Ki Udaan
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a unique space-themed polling station named 'Chandrayaan Se Chunav Tak Bharat Ki Udaan' in West Delhi to boost voter awareness and participation.
Election Commission of India
| Constitutional Body under Article 324 | Composition: Chief Election Commissioner and 2 Election Commissioners | CEC: Rajiv Kumar |
3rd India-Japan Steel Dialogue
- The 3rd India-Japan Steel Dialogue was held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, jointly organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan, and the Ministry of Steel, India.
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8th edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'
- Deepika Padukone, Mary Kom, Sadhguru will join 8th edition of PM's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' which will be held on 10 February 2025.
| 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' was started in 2018. |
Non-BJP ruled states demanded the withdrawal of UGC draft regulations
- Ministers from 6 non-BJP ruled states demanded the withdrawal of UGC draft regulations citing various 'flaws', including the criteria for Vice-Chancellors and state roles in appointments.
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15th International Meeting of World Pharmacopoeias
- 15th International Meeting of World Pharmacopoeias (IMWP), hosted by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), in New Delhi.
State Special
8th Global Bengal Business Summit
- Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 8th Global Bengal Business Summit at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, Kolkata.
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PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School Namchi, Sikkim
- PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School Namchi, Sikkim, is the only educational institute which receives a Green School Rating from the entire Northeastern states, at Green Carnival and Green School Award Ceremony 2025.
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North East Trade and Investment Roadshow
- North East Trade and Investment Roadshow, hosted by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), in Chennai, to explore opportunities in the North Eastern States.
8 states in Northeast India
| Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. | Region also known as the "Seven Sisters" and "brother" states, with Sikkim being the "brother" state. |
Delhi’s legislative elections 2025
- A total of 60.44% voting took place for 70 seats of Delhi Assembly in legislative elections 2025 .
- Highest voting of 66.25% took place in North-East Delhi. Lowest voting of 56.31% took place in South-East Delhi.
Karnataka is now Naxal-free
- Karnataka has been declared Naxal-free following the surrender of a Naxalite in Chikkamagaluru district."With this surrender, Karnataka is now Naxal-free."
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Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha
- The Odisha government has launched, ‘Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha (Developed Village, Developed Odisha)’, a village-focused development initiative.
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International News
US prohibits transgender to compete in women’s sports
- United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to keep men out of women’s sports and also prohibit transgender women and girls from competing in women’s sports.
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Withdrawal of USA from UNHRC
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), He also directed the US to review its participation in the UN’s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
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Singapore passed law to safeguard racial harmony
- Singapore has passed a new law to safeguard racial harmony and protect against foreign interference.
Singapore
| Capital: Singapore city | Currency: Singapore Dollar | Singapore is known as the port of call |
South Korea blocked DeepSeek
- The South Korean foreign and trade ministries blocked access to the Chinese artificial intelligence tool DeepSeek on ministry computers connected to external networks.
South Korea
| Capital: Seoul | Currency: South Korean won |
Economy and Banking
MoU between IICA and CMAI
- The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Carbon Market Association of India (CMAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi, to strengthen India's carbon markets and advancing decarbonisation efforts.
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Objective: To establish, manage, maintain and run a world-class institute, to be called the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). |
Gold Investments
- According to the World Gold Council (WGC) report, Gold investments in India surged by 60% in 2024, reaching $18 billion (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore), compared to 2023.
World Gold Council
| Founded: 1987 | HQ: London, United Kingdom | President: Kelvin Dushnisky |
OpenAI
- OpenAI Co-founder and CEO Sam Altman said that India is a very important market for AI and the company’s second biggest market globally.
| Father of artificial intelligence (AI): John McCarthy |
MPC Meeting
- The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting began on February 5 and will conclude on February 7.
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Canara Crest Programme
- Canara Bank has introduced a new membership programme called Canara Crest at the district center in Nizamabad, Telangana.
Canara Bank
| Estb: 1906 | HQ: Bengaluru | CEO: K. Satyanarayana Raju |
₹2000 Denomination
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported that only ₹6,691 crore worth of ₹2000 denomination banknotes are left in circulation as of 31 December 2024, which is a mere 1.88% of the ₹3.56 lakh crore in circulation.
| Withdrawal of ₹2000 denomination was announced on 19 May 2023. |
Science and Tech
Vaccine for H5N1 bird flu virus
- The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) is working to develop an indigenous vaccine against the H5N1 bird flu virus.
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Art and Culture
Janjati Sanskritik Samagam 2025
- Janjati Sanskritik Samagam 2025 was held at Mahakumbh, Prayagraj.
| The year 2025 has been declared as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. |
BAPS
- The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) has inaugurated the largest Hindu Temple of South Africa in Johannesburg.
BAPS
| Founded: 5 June 1907 | Headquarters: Ahmedabad | Founder: Shastriji Maharaj |
Defence
Fort William renamed as Vijay Durg
- Fort William, the headquarters of the Indian Army's Eastern Command, has been renamed as Vijay Durg and one of its gates, St George's Gate has also been renamed as Shivaji Gate.
| Fort William, named after King William III of England, was constructed by the British in 1781. |
Sports
38th National Games
- In 38th National Games, Haryana’s Suruchi won Gold medal in women’s 10 metre air pistol.
- Uttar Pradesh defeated Chandigarh to win the gold medal in Men’s Kabaddi.
38th National Games
| Mascot: “Mauli” | Tagline: “Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak” | Dates: January 28 to February 14, 2025 |
Appointments
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini
- Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, following the death of his father, Aga Khan IV and billionaire philanthropist Prince Karim Al-Hussaini who passed away in Portugal.
Portugal
| Capital: Lisbon | Currency: Portuguese Escudo |
Sagar Singh Kalsi
- IPS Officer Sagar Singh Kalsi appointed as Director in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Monika Rani
- Monika Rani has been appointed as Director in the Department of Justice under the Central Staffing Scheme.
Awards and Honours
Mid-Day Iconic Film Trade Analyst Award
- Filmmaker Rajeev Chaudhari has been conferred with the Mid-Day Iconic Film Trade Analyst Award for his acclaimed show MOVIE BIZ on AVANTI FILMS YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
Books and Authors
A Key to Intimacy
- Dr. Saransh Jain launched his book, 'A Key to Intimacy', to empower individuals with accurate knowledge about sexual wellness, aims to debunk common myths and misconceptions while promoting healthier relationships and intimacy.
Important Days
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
- International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed on February 6 as part of the UN's efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation.