Daily Current Affairs 16th Feb 2025

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NATIONAL NEWS

Dr. Jitendra Singh to Chair 12th All India Pension Adalat in New Delhi

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, will preside over the 12th All India Pension Adalat.
The event is organized by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare.
This initiative focuses on resolving long-standing pension-related grievances of retired Central Government employees.
Around 180 cases have been identified for resolution during this Adalat.

India to Host First-Ever Regional Dialogue on Global Coalition for Social Justice in New Delhi

The first-ever Regional Dialogue on Social Justice will take place on February 24, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The event will be inaugurated by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The dialogue is being organized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Employers’ Federation of India (EFI).
This dialogue aims to foster discussions on promoting social justice and inclusivity in the workforce.

BUSINESS NEWS

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Releases Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for January 2025, Reporting 2.31% Annual Inflation Rate

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has released the WPI data for January 2025.
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) recorded an annual inflation rate of 2.31% (provisional) in January 2025, compared to the same month in 2024.
The WPI report provides insights into price trends at the wholesale level, affecting economic policy and business strategies.

Awards News

NTPC Limited Wins Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2025 for Water Resilience

NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility, has been recognized for its efforts in water resilience.
The company received the Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2025 in the Water Resilience category.
The award was conferred by the UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI).
The event was held in Chennai.
This award acknowledges NTPC’s sustainable water management initiatives and commitment to environmental conservation.

Appointment News

R. Subramaniakumar Reappointed as Managing Director & CEO of Ratnakar Bank for Three Years

Reappointment Approval: The Reserve Bank of India has approved the reappointment of R. Subramaniakumar as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Ratnakar Bank.
The reappointment is for a three-year term, spanning from June 23, 2025, to June 22, 2028.
The continuation in the role is subject to shareholder approval in compliance with RBI and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Science & Technology News

Tata Elxsi Partners with Garuda Aerospace to Establish Drone Design & Certification Centre

Tata Elxsi, a global design and technology leader, has partnered with Garuda Aerospace, a pioneering UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) manufacturer.
The agreement was formalized at Aero India 2025, Asia’s largest airshow, held from February 10 to February 14, 2025.
Purpose of Collaboration:
- The partnership aims to set up a dedicated UAV design, engineering, and certification center.
- The focus will be on developing indigenous drone technologies for sectors such as defense, agriculture, and smart cities.
Alignment with Government Initiatives: The project aligns with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, promoting self-reliance in drone manufacturing.

Sports News

38th National Games 2025 Conclude in Uttarakhand with a Strong Emphasis on Sustainability

The 38th edition of the National Games 2025 took place in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.
Over 10,000 athletes from across the country competed in the event.
Competitions were held across 35 different sports categories.
This edition of the National Games emphasized sustainability, showcasing environmentally friendly practices in sports management.

Obituary News

Padma Shri Awardee & Celebrated Folk Singer Sukri Bommagowda Passes Away at 84

Sukri Bommagowda, an eminent folk singer and recipient of the Padma Shri award, has passed away at the age of 84.
She breathed her last at her residence in Badageri village, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka.
Before returning home, she had been undergoing medical treatment in Manipal.
Recognized as a significant figure in Indian folk music, she played a vital role in preserving and popularizing traditional musical art forms.