Current Affairs Today: 06th February 2025 | Daily GK Update
National News
1. What campaign was launched to promote watershed development?
Answer: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the “Watershed Yatra” on February 4, 2025, under WDC-PMKSY 2.0 to raise awareness on soil and water conservation across India.
2. What nuclear energy initiative was announced in Union Budget 2025–26?
Answer: The Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat was launched, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047 through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and private sector participation.
3. What renaming was done by the Indian Army in Kolkata?
Answer: Fort William was renamed ‘Vijay Durg’ to honor indigenous military heritage and erase colonial imprints.
International News
4. What major temple was inaugurated in South Africa?
Answer: The largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere was inaugurated in Johannesburg on February 2, 2025, as part of the BAPS Multi-Cultural Centre.
5. What decision did the U.S. make regarding UN bodies?
Answer: President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council and cutting UNRWA funding.
6. What global sustainability move was made by GMR Airports?
Answer: GMR Airports Ltd joined the United Nations Global Compact, committing to human rights, labor standards, and environmental protection.
State News
7. What voter awareness initiative was launched in West Delhi?
Answer: The Election Commission launched “Chandrayaan Se Chunao Tak,” transforming a polling booth into a space-themed experience to boost youth engagement.
Banking & Economy News
8. What ATM fee proposal was made by NPCI?
Answer: NPCI proposed a hike in ATM interchange fees to support operational costs and expand ATM networks.
9. What update was shared on ₹2000 note withdrawal?
Answer: RBI reported that 98.12% of ₹2000 notes were returned as of December 31, 2024, with only ₹6,691 crore still in circulation.
10. What sustainability step was taken by Indian Overseas Bank?
Answer: IOB joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to disclose GHG emissions from financed activities.
11. What new banking products were launched by South Indian Bank?
Answer: SIB introduced two startup current accounts — Business Startup and Corporate Startup — tailored for entrepreneurs.
Appointments News
12. Who was appointed Acting Chair of the GSMA Board?
Answer: Gopal Vittal, MD of Bharti Airtel, was appointed Acting Chair on February 3, 2025, following the resignation of José María Álvarez-Pallete.
Summits & Conferences
13. What global summit will be hosted in Dubai in April 2025?
Answer: The Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit will be held on April 12–13, featuring 2,800 peacekeepers and 72 speakers including Nobel Laureates.
Ranks & Reports
14. What surge was reported in India’s gold investments?
Answer: Gold investments rose 60% to ₹1.5 lakh crore in 2024, driven by festive demand and reduced import duties, per the World Gold Council.
Agreements News
15. What MoU was signed to boost carbon markets?
Answer: IICA and CMAI signed an MoU on February 4, 2025, to advance decarbonisation and carbon market development in India.
Important Days
16. What was observed on February 6, 2025?
Answer: International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, highlighting global efforts to end this human rights violation.
Sports News
17. Which Indian cricketer announced retirement?
Answer: Wriddhiman Saha retired from all formats, playing his final match for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2024–25.
Science & Technology
18. What is the difference between Flu A and Flu B?
Answer: Both are influenza viruses affecting the respiratory system; Flu A is more severe and widespread, while Flu B is typically milder and seasonal.
19. What software was unveiled by ISRO at IIT Hyderabad?
Answer: ISRO launched FEAST 2025, a structural analysis tool for aerospace applications, during the NAFED08 meet.
20. What biomedical facility was inaugurated in Haryana?
Answer: India’s first Ferret Research Facility was opened at THSTI, Faridabad to support vaccine and therapeutic development.