Current Affairs Today: 05th February 2025 | Daily GK Update
National News
1. What is Aero India 2025 and where will it be held?
Answer: Aero India 2025, India’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, will be held from February 10–14 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru. It will showcase military and commercial aviation advancements.
2. What major educational initiative was announced in Maharashtra?
Answer: Maharashtra will establish India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) university, aiming to become a global hub for AI education, research, and policy development.
International News
3. Which countries officially exited ECOWAS in February 2025?
Answer: Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso formally withdrew from ECOWAS due to diplomatic tensions and disagreements over governance and external alliances.
4. Who became Belgium’s new Prime Minister?
Answer: Bart De Wever, leader of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), was sworn in on February 3, 2025, forming a five-party coalition named “Arizona.”
Defence News
5. What sustainable defence project was launched by the Indian Army and IIT Guwahati?
Answer: They partnered to develop bamboo-based composite bunkers for high-altitude deployment, promoting sustainability and rapid construction.
State News
6. What ecological milestone was achieved in Gujarat?
Answer: Guneri village in Kutch was declared Gujarat’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site, preserving its rare inland mangrove ecosystem.
Banking & Economy News
7. What banking upgrade did Ujjivan Small Finance Bank pursue?
Answer: It applied for a universal banking licence to expand services and regulatory flexibility.
8. What AI innovation was launched by L&T Finance?
Answer: L&T Finance introduced ‘KAI’, an AI-powered virtual home loan advisor on its redesigned website to enhance customer experience.
9. What sports partnership was announced by Airtel Payments Bank?
Answer: It partnered with Karnataka Bulldozers for Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2025 to promote digital banking awareness.
10. What payment security proposal was made by SEBI?
Answer: SEBI proposed a secure UPI mechanism for market intermediaries to prevent fraud and ensure investor protection.
Schemes News
11. What new agricultural schemes were launched by the Centre?
Answer: The government unveiled tech-driven schemes to boost productivity, sustainability, and farmer income using digital and modern farming techniques.
12. What digital support was introduced for Haj pilgrims?
Answer: The ‘Haj Suvidha App’ was launched to assist Indian pilgrims with essential services and healthcare during their journey.
Ranks & Reports
13. What aviation ranking did India achieve in 2024?
Answer: India topped the global domestic flight load rankings with a passenger load factor of 86.4%, surpassing the US and China.
Science & Technology
14. What new fungus was discovered by BHU?
Answer: BHU researchers identified Epicoccum indicum, a phytopathogenic fungus causing leaf spot disease in vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides).
15. What is Chain of Thought (CoT) in AI?
Answer: CoT is a reasoning method where AI breaks down complex problems into logical steps, improving performance in multi-step tasks.
Obituaries
16. Which global spiritual leader passed away recently?
Answer: The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and renowned philanthropist, died at age 88, leaving a legacy of humanitarian work.