Daily Current Affairs 20th Feb 2025: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
New Chief Minister of Delhi Government
- Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi, making her the fourth woman to hold this position in the state. The ceremony took place at a grand event at Ramlila Ground.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed the government after 27 years, securing 48 seats in the 70-member Delhi Legislative Assembly.
- Other BJP MLAs who took oath as ministers include Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Raviraj Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh.
- Parvesh Verma took the oath as a Cabinet Minister, alongside five new Cabinet members from the BJP: Kapil Mishra, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Ashish Sood, and Pankaj Kumar Singh.
- Vijender Gupta, another BJP leader, is likely to be appointed as the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly, with Mohan Singh Bisht potentially becoming the deputy speaker, according to sources.
India’s First Open-Air Art Wall Museum Inaugurated at Mausam Bhawan
- Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key departments, inaugurated India’s first “Open Air Art Wall Museum” at Mausam Bhawan in New Delhi.
- The initiative, developed in partnership with Delhi Street Art, commemorates 150 years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- The museum features vibrant murals that depict the history, technological advancements, and societal contributions of the IMD.
- The project blends science and art, providing a visually appealing representation of India’s meteorological progress.
Uttarakhand Officer Uses Technology to Combat Forest Fires
- Uttarakhand Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer Vaibhav Singh has created a Forest Fire App inspired by technologies from Canada, Australia, and South Africa to combat the growing threat of forest fires.
- The app enhances fire detection, response efficiency, and real-time tracking of firefighting teams.
- After several updates and years of development, the app was successfully tested in Rudraprayag from 2020 to 2022.
- It has significantly reduced response time to just five hours and features GPS-based fire location tracking, along with real-time monitoring of firefighters and 40 firefighting vehicles.
- Currently, 7,000 forest personnel are part of the system, and plans for further expansion are in progress.
Banking News
Karnataka Bank Celebrates 100 Years with New Products
- On its 100th anniversary, Karnataka Bank introduced two new financial products to mark the milestone.
- The products include a specialized savings account for children and a limited-period high-interest term deposit scheme.
- These initiatives demonstrate Karnataka Bank’s focus on customer-centric banking while celebrating its 100 years in India’s financial sector.
Awards News
BAFTA Awards 2025: Full Winners List Revealed
- The 78th BAFTA Awards 2025 celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema.
- Conclave and The Brutalist were the major winners, with each securing four awards.
- Conclave won Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, and Outstanding British Film.
- The Brutalist earned Best Director (Brady Corbet), Best Actor (Adrien Brody), Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.
Economy News
Urban Unemployment Rate Remains Stable at 6.4% in Q3 FY25
- The urban unemployment rate in India remained steady at 6.4% during the October-December quarter of FY25, according to the latest data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
- This rate follows a slight drop from 6.6% in Q1 FY25 to 6.4% in Q2 FY25, indicating stability in the urban employment sector.
India’s Smartphone Exports Surge to ₹1.5 Trillion
- India’s smartphone exports reached an all-time high of ₹1.55 trillion from April 2024 to January 2025, marking a 56% increase from ₹991.2 billion in the same period the previous year.
- This remarkable growth is primarily driven by the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which has boosted India’s smartphone manufacturing and export sectors.
Reliance Ranks 2nd in Future Brand 2024, Surpassing Apple
- Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has secured the second spot in the Future Brand Index 2024, overtaking global brands like Apple and Nike.
- This marks the first time an Indian company has entered the top three of this prestigious global ranking.
- Samsung holds the top position, while Reliance has surpassed Apple, Nike, Disney, Netflix, Microsoft, Intel, and Toyota.
Obituaries News
Milind Rege, Mumbai Cricket Legend, Passes Away at 76
- Milind Rege, former Mumbai cricket captain and a prominent figure in Indian domestic cricket, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 76 due to cardiac arrest.
- Rege played a pivotal role in Mumbai’s five consecutive Ranji Trophy victories.
- He later served as a selector and mentor, helping identify talents like Sachin Tendulkar and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
- His death marks a significant loss for Mumbai cricket, with tributes pouring in from former players and colleagues.
Science & Technology News
TrailGuard AI: Transforming Anti-Poaching Efforts in Wildlife Conservation
- The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized anti-poaching efforts in wildlife conservation.
- One of the standout innovations is the TrailGuard AI, a state-of-the-art surveillance system designed to detect and prevent poaching activities.
- A notable success story is the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha, where the AI system has drastically reduced poaching incidents and enhanced wildlife protection.
- This article highlights the impact of TrailGuard AI in the Similipal Tiger Reserve, explaining its operational mechanisms, community impact, and future applications.
Important Days
World Day of Social Justice 2025: February 20
- The United Nations observes World Day of Social Justice on February 20 every year to encourage people to reflect on how social justice influences the fight against poverty.
- This day, established in 2009, is not a public holiday but serves as a global observance to promote social justice.
