Daily Current Affairs 27th Feb 2025: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati, Assam.
- He highlighted Assam’s evolving economic landscape and its significant role in India’s overall development.
- The summit aimed to position Assam as a major hub for global investments, aligning with India’s broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Nidhi Khare Takes Additional Charge as Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- Nidhi Khare, an IAS officer from the 1992 batch of the Jharkhand cadre, has been assigned additional responsibilities as Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
- This decision follows the return of Prashant Kumar Singh, the former secretary, to his parent cadre in Manipur, where he now serves as Chief Secretary.
India Becomes the Global Leader in IPO Market in 2024, Raising $19.5 Billion
- India has emerged as the top nation in the world for Initial Public Offerings in 2024, raising a total of $19.5 billion.
- The country accounted for 23% of all IPOs globally, showcasing India’s increasing dominance in the financial sector.
- Factors driving this success include economic stability, progressive regulatory reforms, and strong investor confidence.
Appointments News
Dorababu Daparti Appointed as Deputy CEO of SBI Life Insurance
- Dorababu Daparti has been officially appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of SBI Life Insurance.
- His appointment was approved by the board based on recommendations made by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
- Daparti has a career spanning over 29 years in the financial industry.
 N. Chandrasekaran to Lead Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation
- Natarajan Chandrasekaran, the Chairman of Tata Sons, has been named Chairman of the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation.
- The appointment decision was finalized after seeking external legal counsel.
- Chandrasekaran will be responsible for structuring the foundation’s management and leadership team.
- The distribution of Ratan Tata’s wealth to the foundation will proceed after the submission of his will for probate at the Bombay High Court.
Defence News
Ministry of Defence Establishes High-Level Committee to Expedite Indigenous Fighter Jet Production
- The Ministry of Defence has formed a high-level committee to address delays in the Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet deliveries to the Indian Air Force.
- The five-member committee is led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
- The committee’s goal is to analyze the causes of delays and recommend strategies for faster production and induction of the indigenous light fighter jet.
Awards News
Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards Recognize India’s Traditional Medicine Experts
- The Ministry of Ayush has presented the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards to three distinguished Ayurveda practitioners.
- The awards recognize their invaluable contributions to traditional Indian medicine.
- Each award recipient received:
- A citation, statue of Lord Dhanwantari, cash prize of ₹5 lakh
Sports News
Pankaj Advani Clinches 2025 Asian Snooker Championship Title
- India’s renowned cueist, Pankaj Advani, secured the 2025 Asian Snooker Championship (Men’s Title).
- He defeated Amir Sarkosh of Iran in the final.
- This victory adds to Advani’s impressive record, marking his 14th Asian title across snooker and billiards formats.
Science & Technology News
Hyderabad-Based XDLINX Spacelabs to Launch Satellite on SpaceX Transporter-12 Mission
- Hyderabad-based startup XDLINX Spacelabs is preparing to launch its ELEVATION-1 technology demonstrator satellite.
- The launch is part of SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission and will take place at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
- The satellite will be launched alongside payloads from Digantara and Pixxel.
- Notably, the ELEVATION-1 satellite was designed, tested, and built within just eight months, showcasing XDLINX’s rapid innovation capabilities.
INS Guldar to Be Sunk Off Sindhudurg Coast for Scuba Tourism
- The Indian Navy has officially transferred Ex-INS Guldar, a Landing Ship Tank (Medium), to the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Limited (MTDC).
- The decommissioned warship will be converted into India’s first-ever underwater museum and artificial reef.
- The project aims to boost scuba diving tourism along the Sindhudurg coast.
Important Days
World NGO Day Observed on 27th February 2025
- World NGO Day 2025 was celebrated on February 27, 2025.
- The term NGO stands for Non-Governmental Organization.
- The day is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and appreciating the contributions of NGOs to society.
- It highlights the global impact of these independent organizations in various sectors, including social welfare, healthcare, education, and humanitarian aid.
