Current Affairs Today: 28th February 2025 | Daily GK Update
National News
1. What facility was inaugurated at Chennai Airport for passenger convenience?
Answer: UDAN Yatri Cafe, the second of its kind after Kolkata, was launched by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to enhance accessibility and affordability in air travel.
2. What portal was launched to improve Aadhaar service delivery?
Answer: The Aadhaar Good Governance Portal by MeitY, streamlining authentication approvals and enhancing ease of living.
3. What maritime reforms were announced by Sarbananda Sonowal?
Answer: Initiatives to modernize ports, boost shipbuilding, and enhance India’s global trade role, aligning with Union Budget priorities.
Appointments
4. Who was appointed as the 11th SEBI Chairperson?
Answer: Tuhin Kanta Pandey, succeeding Madhabi Puri Buch, for a three-year term.
5. Who became Deputy CEO of SBI Life Insurance?
Answer: Dorababu Daparti, with 29+ years of experience including CEO of SBI Maldives.
Banking News
6. What major policy reversal did RBI announce for NBFC loans?
Answer: RBI reversed the 2023 hike in risk weights on bank loans to NBFCs, effective April 1, 2025, to boost lending and free up capital.
7. What clarification did RBI issue on microloan risk weights?
Answer: 75% for regulatory retail/business loans and 100% for consumer credit, resolving earlier confusion.
Business News
8. What acquisition did super.money make in the digital credit space?
Answer: Acquired BharatX to strengthen checkout financing and UPI-based credit solutions.
Defence News
9. What Hindi publication was launched by the Ministry of Defence?
Answer: ‘Sashakt Bharat’ magazine, highlighting Armed Forces’ valor and government policies.
Agreements
10. What MoU was signed between SIDBI and Tata Capital?
Answer: To enhance MSME financing through co-lending, risk-sharing, and joint funding models.
Awards News
11. What awards were presented by the Animal Welfare Board of India?
Answer: Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Awards, recognizing excellence in animal welfare and compassionate treatment.
Summits & Conferences
12. What was the theme of Bharat Calling Conference 2025?
Answer: “Path to Viksit Bharat 2047: Pioneering Prosperity for All,” inaugurated by Piyush Goyal to attract global investments.
Ranks & Reports
13. Which bank topped India’s sustainability rankings?
Answer: Yes Bank, with a CSA score of 72/100, featured in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 for the third year.
Science & Technology
14. What is NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission?
Answer: A satellite launched on Feb 26 to map lunar water, especially in shadowed craters, aiding future space exploration.
Important Days
15. What is the theme of World NGO Day 2025?
Answer: “Empowering Grassroots Movements for a Sustainable Future,” recognizing NGOs’ role in development.
16. What is the theme of National Science Day 2025?
Answer: “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit Bharat,” commemorating Raman Effect discovery.
Obituaries
17. Which Hollywood legend passed away at 95?
Answer: Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning actor known for The French Connection, Unforgiven, and Superman.
Miscellaneous
18. What tourism initiative was launched in Maharashtra?
Answer: INS Guldar, a decommissioned warship, will be sunk off Sindhudurg to create India’s first artificial reef for scuba tourism.