Daily Current Affairs 7th Feb, 2025: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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International News
India and Saudi Arabia Discuss Strengthening Critical Minerals Partnership
- India and Saudi Arabia have engaged in discussions to enhance collaboration in the critical minerals sector, focusing on investments and advanced mining technologies.
- G. Kishan Reddy, India’s Minister of Coal and Mines, met with Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, in New Delhi.
- Both nations aim to establish joint ventures and explore the latest technologies in mining and mineral processing.
South Korean Firms Restrict Use of Chinese AI Model ‘DeepSeek’ Over Data Security Concerns
- Several prominent South Korean companies and institutions are moving to restrict or ban the use of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence model.
- The restrictions arise from concerns regarding the model’s extensive data collection practices and potential security risks.
GMR Airports Limited Joins United Nations Global Compact for Sustainability
- GMR Airports Ltd. has become a member of the United Nations Global Compact, reinforcing its commitment to corporate sustainability and responsible business practices.
- GAL is involved in operating airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa, and Medan.
- It is also developing airports in Bhogapuram and Crete , while offering technical services to Mactan Cebu International Airport.
National News
India Achieves Highest Domestic Flight Passenger Load Factor Globally at 86.4% in 2024
- India has secured the top position in Passenger Load Factor for domestic flights worldwide, recording an impressive 86.4% in 2024.
- This surpasses the United States (84.1%) and China (83.2%), as per the latest report from the International Air Transport Association .
- The Indian aviation industry transported 16.3 crore domestic passengers in 2024, reflecting its rapid expansion and operational efficiency.
Rajasthan Cabinet Greenlights Textile, Data Center, and Logistics Policies
- The Rajasthan Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, has approved multiple policies aimed at boosting industrial and economic growth.
- The newly approved policies include the Textile and Apparel Policy, Data Center Policy, and Logistics Policy, which are expected to accelerate development across key industrial sectors in the state.
India Unveils First Ferret Research Facility in Haryana to Boost Biomedical Research
- India has inaugurated its first-ever Ferret Research Facility at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) in Faridabad, Haryana.
- This cutting-edge research center is aimed at enhancing studies on infectious and non-communicable diseases.
- The facility will play a crucial role in vaccine development, therapeutic research, and advancements in biomedical science.
Business News
Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal Announces ₹2,000 Crore Investment in AI Firm Krutrim, Plans ₹10,000 Crore Investment by 2025
- Bhavish Aggarwal, founder of Ola, has announced an investment of ₹2,000 crore into his AI startup Krutrim, with plans to increase the investment to ₹10,000 crore by 2025.
- The company has raised approximately $280 million, including $50 million from Matrix Partners India in early 2024.
Zepto Becomes the World’s Second Most Downloaded App in Food & Drinks Category in 2024
- Zepto, a prominent Indian quick-commerce startup, has achieved significant success by becoming the second most downloaded app globally in the food and drinks category in 2024.
- This ranking was revealed in a recent Sensor Tower report, emphasizing Zepto’s growing dominance in the industry.
Banking News
Indian Bank and IIT Madras Collaborate for Cybersecurity & Fintech Hackathon in 2025
- Indian Bank has partnered with Indian Institute of Technology Madras to organize a Cyber Security & FinTech Hackathon in April 2025.
- The initiative is part of a larger series of hackathons being conducted by Public Sector Banks  under the directives of the Department of Financial Services and the Indian Banks’ Association.
Sports News
Former India Wicketkeeper-Batter Wriddhiman Saha Announces Retirement from All Formats of Cricket
- Veteran Indian cricketer Wriddhiman Saha, known for his exemplary wicketkeeping and resilience, has officially retired from all formats of cricket.
- He played his final match representing Bengal against Punjab in the Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 Group C match.
Obituary News
Aga Khan IV, Philanthropist and Ismaili Muslim Spiritual Leader, Passes Away at 88
- Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, also known as Aga Khan IV, the revered spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims, has passed away in Lisbon, Portugal, at the age of 88.
- He was recognized as one of the world’s most influential philanthropists, having contributed significantly to humanitarian and development projects worldwide.
