Daily Current Affairs 15th Feb 2025

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International News

China to Construct First Deepwater ‘Space Station’ in South China Sea

The Chinese government has officially sanctioned the construction of a deep-sea research facility in the South China Sea.
The submerged facility, referred to as a “deep-sea space station”, will be positioned at a depth of 2,000 meters (6,560 feet).
The research station will focus on marine exploration while simultaneously expanding China’s strategic and geopolitical presence in the resource-rich South China Sea.
Expected to be fully operational by 2030, it will accommodate six scientists for month-long missions, facilitating real-time deep-sea experiments.

National News

PM Modi Receives Starship Heatshield Tile from Elon Musk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, at the Blair House in Washington, D.C..
During the meeting, Musk gifted Modi a hexagonal ceramic heatshield tile, which had flown on SpaceX’s Starship test flight 5 in October 2024.
In return, PM Modi presented Musk’s children with classic Indian books.
This exchange symbolizes the strengthening ties between India and Musk’s ventures in space, mobility, and technology.

India will organize the inaugural Regional Dialogue on the Global Coalition for Social Justice on February 24-25, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
This event is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Employers’ Federation of India.
The main objective is to convene global stakeholders to deliberate on inclusive and sustainable social policies to enhance global social justice.

West Bengal Introduces “Nodi Bandhan” Scheme and Allocates Funds for Ghatal Masterplan

The West Bengal government, led by CM Mamata Banerjee, introduced the “Nodi Bandhan” scheme in the 2025-26 budget to protect riverbanks from erosion along the Ganga-Padma rivers.
In addition, significant funding has been allocated for the Ghatal Masterplan, aimed at mitigating flooding issues in West Midnapore.
These measures are expected to strengthen infrastructure, support livelihoods, and prevent natural calamities.

Dr. Jitendra Singh to Oversee 12th All India Pension Adalat

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, will preside over the 12th All India Pension Adalat in New Delhi.
Organized by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, the event aims to address long-pending pension-related grievances of retired Central Government employees.
180 cases will be reviewed, primarily concerning issues that have been unresolved for over 120 days.
Since its launch in 2017, the Pension Adalat has significantly contributed to improving pension-related dispute resolution.

Government to Issue ₹100 Commemorative Coin for Mohammed Rafi

To honor legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi on his 100th birth anniversary, the Indian government has announced the release of a ₹100 commemorative coin.
This initiative pays tribute to Rafi’s immense contributions to Indian music and culture.

State News

Haryana Government Approves Nilgai Culling

The Haryana government has introduced new Wildlife (Protection) Rules, permitting the hunting of male Nilgais (blue bulls).
This move aims to curb agricultural damage caused by Nilgais and mitigate human-wildlife conflicts.
However, the decision has drawn strong opposition from environmentalists and the Bishnoi community, who consider Nilgais sacred.
Critics argue that culling is not a sustainable or ethical solution to managing wildlife populations.

Lam Research to Invest ₹10,000 Crore in Karnataka’s Semiconductor Industry

Lam Research, an American semiconductor equipment manufacturer, has pledged to invest ₹10,000 crore in Karnataka.
The announcement was made at the Global Investors Meet: Invest Karnataka 2025, held at Bangalore Palace .
This investment will bolster India’s semiconductor industry and align with the government’s vision of domestic chip manufacturing.

Business News

Pankaj Tripathi Becomes Co-Founder of Velvet

Renowned actor Pankaj Tripathi has ventured into audio storytelling by becoming a co-founder of Velvet, a cinematic audio story platform.
Velvet, launched in October 2024, focuses on Hindi audio content, with plans to expand into English and regional Indian languages.
Co-founded alongside Vikas Kumar, Akshat Saxena, Varad Bhatnagar, and Sharib Khan, the platform aims to revolutionize immersive storytelling.

Science & Technology News

ITER: The Future of Fusion Energy

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in France aims to develop nuclear fusion as a sustainable energy source.
The project involves 35 nations, including India, the US, China, and the EU.

ESA’s Euclid Captures a Perfect Einstein Ring

The ESA’s Euclid telescope has captured a rare Einstein Ring in galaxy NGC 6505, located 590 million light-years away.

Appointments News

ICAI Elects New President and Vice-President for 2025-26

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has appointed CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda as its 73rd President and CA. Prasanna Kumar D as its Vice-President for 2025-26.

Summits & Conferences News

India Advocates for Green Growth at World Government Summit 2025

The World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 was held in Dubai from February 11-13, 2025, under the theme “Shaping Future Governments.”
India, represented by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, emphasized its commitment to green growth and climate resilience.

President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates International Women’s Conference

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the International Women’s Conference by The Art of Living in Bengaluru.
She praised the growing influence of Indian women across various sectors, including science, politics, arts, and culture.

PM Modi’s Address at SAMVAD in Thailand

PM Modi delivered a video address at the SAMVAD programme in Thailand, emphasizing India’s historical and cultural ties with the country.
He referenced the origins of SAMVAD, initiated in discussions with former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.
His speech highlighted themes such as conflict avoidance, environmental harmony, and the teachings of Bhagwan Buddha for a peaceful and prosperous future.

Sports News

Babar Azam Matches Hashim Amla’s Record for Fastest 6,000 ODI Runs

Pakistan’s Babar Azam has become the joint-fastest cricketer to score 6,000 runs in ODIs, achieving the feat in 123 innings, equaling Hashim Amla’s record.

Cristiano Ronaldo Tops 2025’s Highest-Paid Athletes List

Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged as 2025’s highest-paid athlete, earning $285 million from salary and endorsements.
His earnings include a $200 million annual salary from Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and $65 million from sponsorships and business ventures.