National News
1. What modernization initiative was launched for AIIMS New Delhi?
Answer: NITI Aayog formed a panel led by VK Paul to transform AIIMS into a world-class medical research and healthcare institution, focusing on governance, patient care, and financial sustainability.
2. What Guinness World Records were set by the ‘Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan’?
Answer: Five records including most health campaign pledges and largest online photo/video albums, promoting Ayurveda through NCISM under the Ministry of Ayush.
3. How did India perform in the global IPO market in 2024?
Answer: India led globally with 23% of all IPOs, raising $19.5 billion, driven by SME growth and investor confidence.
4. What tribal community contributed to tiger conservation in Karnataka?
Answer: The Soliga tribe at BRT Tiger Reserve, using traditional methods and forest rights to protect wildlife.
5. What cultural event did PM Modi inaugurate in Assam?
Answer: ‘Jhumoir Binandini 2025’—the largest-ever Jhumoir dance ensemble with 8,000+ artists, celebrating 200 years of Assam’s tea industry.
State News
6. What is special about the 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival 2025?
Answer: Features a 24-hour Classical Dance Marathon attempt for Guinness record, along with food and handicraft festivals.
7. Which airport was added to Madhya Pradesh’s aviation network?
Answer: Datia Airport, now MP’s 8th airport, received DGCA approval for commercial operations.
International News
8. Who was appointed FBI Deputy Director by Donald Trump?
Answer: Dan Bongino, former Secret Service agent and conservative commentator.
9. What were the key outcomes of the FATF Plenary (Feb 2025)?
Answer: Nepal and Laos added to Grey List, Philippines removed; Giles Thomson appointed Vice-President; major report on child exploitation finance to launch in March.
Defence News
10. What new security measure was agreed between India and Bangladesh?
Answer: A hotline between BSF (Kolkata) and BGB (Dhaka) to enhance border coordination; 99 new patches identified for fencing.
Appointments
11. Who is the new CEO of Unilever?
Answer: Fernando Fernandez, replacing Hein Schumacher in March 2025.
12. Who was elected Speaker of the Delhi Assembly?
Answer: Vijender Gupta of BJP, marking a significant political shift.
Schemes News
13. What new legal initiative was launched in Haryana?
Answer: Haryana Witness Protection Scheme 2025 to safeguard witnesses in serious criminal cases.
Banking News
14. What partnership did IndusInd Bank announce?
Answer: Became official banking partner of PGTI to serve UHNIs and HNIs under the PIONEER program.
15. What is the focus of RBI’s Financial Literacy Week 2025?
Answer: Women’s financial inclusion and empowerment, running from Feb 24–28.
Sports News
16. Who won the 2025 Asian Snooker Championship?
Answer: Pankaj Advani, defeating Amir Sarkosh (Iran) 4–1, securing his 14th Asian title.
17. Which team won the ISL Winners Shield 2025?
Answer: Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with a last-minute goal against Odisha FC, becoming the first team to defend the Shield.
Books & Authors
18. What is Namita Gokhale’s latest literary work?
Answer: Life on Mars: Collected Stories, featuring 15 short stories across two sections—‘Love and Other Derangements’ and ‘The Mirror of the Mahabharata’.
Important Days
19. What is the significance of Central Excise Day 2025?
Answer: Celebrated on February 24 to mark the Central Excise and Salt Act, 1944; theme focuses on tax compliance and efficient administration.
Science & Technology
20. What satellite did China launch on February 22, 2025?
Answer: ChinaSat-10R via Long March 3B rocket, enhancing communication infrastructure for BRI and emergency services.