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Daily CA
20th February 2025
Revision points (YESTERDAY)
❑ Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar appointed as 26th Chief
Election Commissioner
❑ PM Narendra Modi welcomed HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-
Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar at the Air Force Station in Palam,
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani is on a two-day State Visit to India,
his second since March 2015
❑ Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India (EAM), visited
Oman, to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference held
in Muscat, held a bilateral meeting with Sayyid Badr Albusaidi
❑ Govt approves continuation of integrated PM-AASHA Scheme
during 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 2025-26, Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
❑ ISRO has successful developed of a 10-tonne Vertical Planetary
Mixer — the world’s largest of its kind for solid propellants.
❑ Indian Navy platforms INS Shardul and Long Range Maritime
Surveillance P8I aircraft are in Bali, Indonesia, to participate in the
International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, a multilateral naval exercise
Komodo, scheduled from 15 Feb to 22 Feb 25.
❑ The 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma
Guardian, will be held at Mount Fuji from February 25 to March 9,
2025.
❑ The CM inaugurated the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam-3.0 at ‘Namo
Ghat’ in Varanasi in the presence of Union Education Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan.
❑ Mahakumbh in Prayagraj Sets World Record with Over 50 Crore
Devotees, making it the largest congregation in the history for any
religious, cultural, or social event, the Uttar Pradesh government
claimed.
❑ Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri
Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the National Geospatial Knowledge-based
Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) in 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)
across 26 States and 3 Union Territories (UTs) at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
❑ Top-ranked men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner accepted a three-month ban in a
settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
❑ In 9th edition of the Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 China topped the medal
tally with 32 Gold; Republic of Korea finished second; Japan third
❑ Manu Bhaker wins BBC Sportswoman of the Year 2024 award,
Avani Lekhara was presented with the BBC Para-sportswoman of
the Year award, Sheetal Devi won the Emerging Athlete Award ,
Mithali Raj was given the Lifetime Achievement Award
❑ Sportstar Aces Awards 2025: Sportstar of the Year (Female) -
Manu Bhaker (Shooting); Sportstar of the Year (Male) - PR
Sreejesh (Hockey)
❑ India’s Gulveer Singh breaks 17-year-old National Record in Indoor
Men’s 3000 m with a time of 7:38.26.
❑ Jacob Kiplimo (Uganda) has smashed the half marathon world
record with a time of 56:42, becoming the first athlete to break the
57-minute barrier.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Which year was proclaimed as the International Year of Sustainable
and Resilient Tourism?
ककस वर्ष को अंतर्ाषष्रीय सतत एवं लचीला पयषटन वर्ष घोषर्त ककया गया?
a) 2025
b) 2026
c) 2027
d) 2028
Ans c
20 February - Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day
▪ Arunachal Pradesh attained full statehood (formed out of Assam)
on 20th February 1987
▪ becoming the 24th state of the Indian Union through
the 55th constitutional amendment in alignment with the
national policy of granting tribal regions distinct state identities.
▪ It was granted statehood by the State of Arunachal Pradesh Act,
1986.
▪ Historical Background: During the British Colonial Rule, until
1972, the state was named as the North-East Frontier Agency
(NEFA).
▪ On 20th January, 1972, it became a Union Territory and was
named Arunachal Pradesh.
▪ In the west, Arunachal Pradesh is bordered
by Bhutan and in the north falls the Tibetan
region of China.
▪ In the Southeastern region falls Nagaland
and Myanmar and to the southwestern
region falls Assam.
▪ capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar.
▪ State Animal: Mithun (also known as
Gayal)
▪ State Bird: Hornbill
▪ It is also home to the Dihang Dibang
Biosphere Reserve.
Protected Areas:
▪ Namdapha National Park
▪ Mouling National Park
▪ Sessa Orchid Sanctuary
▪ Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
▪ Pakke Tiger Reserve
▪ Tribals of Arunachal: The significant tribal groups include Monpas,
Nyishis, Apatanis, Noctes and Sherdukpens.
20 February- Mizoram Foundation Day
▪ The Mizo Hills area became the Lushai Hills district within Assam at
the time of independence. Further, in 1954 it was renamed the
Mizo Hills District of Assam.
▪ Mizoram was granted the status of a Union Territory in 1972 after
signing an accord with the moderates of the Mizo National Front
(MNF).
▪ The formalization of Mizoram State took place on 20th February
1987 after the 53rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution, 1986.
▪ Mizoram has been designated as a "tribal area" under the Sixth
Schedule of the Constitution (Article 244(2)).
▪ International Border: Myanmar and Bangladesh
▪ State Border: Tripura (northwest), Assam (north) and Manipur (northeast).
• State Animal: Saza (serow)
• State Bird: Vavu (Hume Bartailed Pheasant).
Protected Areas:
• Dampa Tiger Reserve
• Murlen National Park
• Phawngpui National Park
• Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary
• Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary
• Tribals: It has the highest
concentration (percentage) of
tribal population among all states
of India.
• The 5 major tribes
include: Lushei, Ralte, Hmar,
Paihte and Pawi.
20 February - World Anthropology Day
▪ third Thursday of February
▪ established in 2015 by the American Anthropological
Association (AAA)
▪ anthropology has made significant contributions to our
comprehension of human biology and evolution.
20 February - World Day of Social Justice
▪ Declared in 2007 by UN General Assembly
▪ Theme: Strengthening a Just Transition for a Sustainable
Future
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Rekha Gupta chosen as the next Chief Minister of
Delhi
▪ A first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh
Prime Minister’s Yoga Awards 2025
▪ Recently, the Ministry of Ayush announced the opening of
nominations for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Yoga Awards for
the 2025 edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY2025).
▪ The winners will be felicitated by means of a Trophy, Certificate
and a Cash Award of Rs. 25 lakh.
▪ Eligibility: Individuals applying must be 40 years or older and
should have at least 20 years of dedicated service in Yoga
promotion.
▪ In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 21st June
as the International Day of Yoga (IDY).
The awards will be given under the following categories:
▪ National Individual
▪ National Organization
▪ International Individual
▪ International Organization
Rajasthan government renamed Foy Sagar Lake in
Ajmer to Varun Sagar
▪ The Rajasthan government has renamed two significant British-era
landmarks in Ajmer to honor Indian heritage.
▪ The 132-year-old Foy Sagar Lake has been renamed Varun Sagar,
and the 113-year-old King Edward Memorial Bhawan has been
rechristened Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih.
Foy Sagar Lake Renamed as Varun Sagar
• Originally named after British engineer Mr. Foy.
• Built during the British era (1892) as a famine relief project.
• Now renamed after Lord Varun, the Hindu god of water.
King Edward Memorial Bhawan Renamed as
Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih
• Originally named after King Edward VII during
British rule.
• Located on Railway Station Road, Ajmer.
• Renamed after Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, the
founder of the Arya Samaj, who attained nirvana in
Ajmer.
CM Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi presents Rs 2.90 lakh
crore state budget for 2025-26
▪ Prioritising capital expenditure which is pegged at 6.1% of Gross
State Domestic Product.
▪ will build 75,000 km of world class roads till 2029-30.
▪ The government has proposed an allocation of Rs 17,998 crore for
women and children in the budget.
▪ proposed Subhadra Plus, an umbrella scheme to take up new
initiatives including Kishori Subhadra, Subhadra Sanchay, Subhadra
Surakhya, Subhadra Sakhi, Subhadra Yatri, Subhadra Sangh
(Subhadra Club), Kuha Subhadra (Call Centre), Subhadra Sahyogi,
Subhadra Scholars, and Sujogya Subhadra.
▪ Of these initiatives, Subhadra Surakhya is aimed at ensuring safety
and security of women
▪ The Mohan Majhi government has also come up with a new
scheme Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana. Under the scheme,
mass marriages will be performed, and the government will bear
all the expenses as well as provide the gift for the bride.
▪ the state has proposed Rs 208 crore for Pradhan Mantri Matru
Vandana Yojana under which, maternity benefit of Rs 12,000 will
be provided to mothers on the birth of a girl child.
▪ For nutrition of women, adolescent girls and children, though, the
allocation under Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pusti Yojana (MSPY)
will be Rs 526 crore which is Rs 28 crore less than the last budget.
PM Modi virtually address the 4th edition of SAMVAD
in Thailand
▪ 4th edition of the SAMVAD is being held in Bangkok and
Ayutthaya in Thailand from 14-17 February 2025.
▪ The New Delhi-based Vivekananda International Foundation is the
main organiser of the SAMVAD.
▪ The theme of the 4th edition of SAMVAD was -Asian Century of
Dharma—Dhamma.
About the SAMVAD
▪ The SAMVAD initiative is the brainchild of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi and the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo
Abe.
▪ It was established in 2015.
▪ SAMVAD brings together two ancient civilizations, Hinduism
and Buddhism, which promote tolerance.
▪ The first edition of the SAMVAD was held in New Delhi in 2015.
▪ 2nd edition held in Yangon, Myanmar in 2017.
▪ 3rd edition of SAMVAD in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in 2019.
Lok Sabha Speaker forms 31-member Select
Committee to examine new Income Tax Bill
▪ BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda appointed as chairman of the
committee
▪ The committee will have 31 MPs, including 17 from the ruling
National Democratic Alliance.
▪ The panel is mandated to submit its report by the first day of the
Monsoon session.
Mopa airport wins 'Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar'
▪ Manohar International Airport (GOX), Goa received 'Sarvashrestha
Suraksha Puraskar' under the Service Sector category
▪ at the National Safety Council of India (NSCI) Safety Awards 2024
Government Announces ₹100 Commemorative Coin
Honoring Mohammed Rafi’s Legacy
▪ To mark birth centenary of legendary playback singer
late Mohammed Rafi
▪ Though commemorative coins are considered legal
tender, they are not released for general circulation.
One can source them from the specified agencies.
▪ Rafi (born December 24, 1924, Kotla Sultan Singh, near
Amritsar, Punjab—died July 31, 1980, Bombay) was a
legendary Indian playback singer
J. C. Bose Grant
▪ Recently, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation
(ANRF) has announced the launch of the new scheme J.
C. Bose Grant (JBG).
▪ To support senior Indian scientists and engineers in
advancing cutting-edge research.
▪ Ministry / Department: Department of Science &
Technology (DST), Govt of India
▪ Funding Agency: Anusandhan National research
Foundation (ANRF)
Eligibility:
▪ Open to active senior Indian scientists holding a Professor-level
position or equivalent at recognized Indian institutions/universities.
▪ Candidates must have proven excellence in research, evidenced by
publications, patents, technology transfers, and awards.
▪ The grant can be availed until the age of 68.
Key Features:
▪ Funding Amount: Provides 25 lakh per year for five years to
support research activities.
▪ Institutional Support: Additional 1 lakh per year granted to the
implementing institution.
C Krishnaveni, Pioneer of Telugu Cinema, Dies at 102
▪ C Krishnaveni, the renowned
Telugu actor and producer
▪ She introduced former Chief
Minister and versatile actor NT
Rama Rao to the film industry
through her film Mana Desam.
Nutella inventor Francesco Rivella passes away at the
age of 97
▪ Francesco Rivella, best known as the
inventor of Nutella, recently passed
away
Milind Soman named as Garmin’s new brand
ambassador for India
▪ Garmin announced Milind Soman as its
new brand ambassador in India.
▪ Garmin is an American company that
designs, manufactures, and sells GPS-
enabled devices and other navigation
and communication products
Delhi’s Mohalla Clinics to be renamed ‘Ayushman
Arogya Mandirs’
▪ Mohalla clinics set up by the outgoing AAP
government would be renamed as
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
▪ Mohalla clinics, the centrepiece of the Aam
Aadmi Party government’s health
infrastructure, were first set up in October
2015. The Capital has 546 mohalla clinics
spread across 70 Assembly constituencies.
FM Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee
Scheme for MSMEs and expands SWAMIH fund
▪ The Centre launched the ‘Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for
MSMEs’, in Mumbai - which was announced in the Union Budget
2025-26 to boost the micro, small, and medium enterprises.
▪ The scheme facilitates collateral-free loans to MSMEs by providing
loans up to Rs 100 crore for the purchase of plant, machinery, or
equipment.
▪ The scheme would provide 60 per cent guarantee coverage by the
National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd (NCGTC) to
member lending institutions (MLIs) for a credit facility up to Rs 100
crore.
▪ Under the scheme, the borrower must be an MSME with a valid
Udyam Registration Number.
▪ The guaranteed loan amount will not exceed Rs 100 crore, although
the total project cost can be higher.
▪ Additionally, at least 75% of the project cost must be for
purchasing equipment or machinery.
Elon Musk launches 'scary smart' AI chatbot Grok 3
▪ Elon Musk's XAI unveiled its latest artificial intelligence
chatbot, Grok 3, which the tech billionaire has described as
the "smartest AI on Earth".
▪ The term "grok" comes from Robert Heinlein's science
fiction novel "Stranger in a Strange Land."
▪ Grok-3 outperformed some of the biggest names in AI,
including Google's Gemini 2 Pro, DeepSeek V3, and
OpenAI's GPT-4o,
PM Modi Receives Starship Heatshield Tile from Musk
▪ Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon
Musk at Blair House in Washington, D.C
▪ During their meeting, Musk presented Modi with a hexagonal ceramic
heat shield tile that had been used in SpaceX’s Starship test flight 5 in
October 2024.
PM Modi’s Gift : Three Indian classic books,
▪ The Crescent Moon by Rabindranath Tagore
▪ The Great RK Narayan Collection
▪ Panchatantra by Pandit Vishnu Sharma
Brazil to host BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro in July
▪ Brazil has announced that the next BRICS summit will be
held in Rio de Janeiro on 6-7 July.
▪ BRICS was founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and
China, with South Africa joining a year later.
▪ New members - Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab
Emirates and Indonesia
▪ The 2024 BRICS summit was the sixteenth annual BRICS
summit, held in Kazan, Russia
23rd National Para Athletics Championship
Kicks Off in Chennai with 1,476 Athletes
▪ From February 18-20
▪ at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, marking a
historic first for the city.
▪ competing in 155 events under 30 teams, making it one of
the largest para athletics gatherings in the country.
Ranchi to host the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics
Championships at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium
▪ from May 3 to 5, 2025.
▪ This is the first time in 17 years that India is hosting the event, last
held in 2008.
▪ Athletes from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan,
and the Maldives will participate.
Indonesia Defeats China to Win
First Asia Mixed Team Title
▪ Indonesia has won the Badminton Asia
Mixed Team Championships 2025 for
the first time, beating hosts People's
Republic of China 3-1
REVISION
QUESTIONS
Consider the following statements regarding Arunachal Pradesh:
1. Arunachal Pradesh attained full statehood on 20th February 1987,
becoming the 24th state of India.
2. The state animal of Arunachal Pradesh is Mithun, also known as
Gayal.
3. The Dihang Dibang Biosphere Reserve is located in Arunachal
Pradesh.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
What is Grok-3?
ग्रोक-3 क्या है ?
A) A generative AI chatbot developed by XAI
B) A new social media platform developed by X (formerly
Twitter)
C) A cryptocurrency launched by Elon Musk
D) A search engine designed by SpaceX
Answer: A
Which airport received the ‘Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskaar’
(Golden Trophy) at the NSCI Safety Awards 2024?
NSCI सर्ु क्षा पुर्स्कार् 2024 में ककस हवाई अड्डे को 'सवषश्रेष्ठ सर्ु क्षा पुर्स्कार्'
(गोल्डन रॉफी) प्राप्त हुआ?
A) Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
B) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
C) Manohar International Airport (GOX)
D) Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Answer: C
Consider the following statements regarding the 2025 BRICS Summit:
1. The next BRICS summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro.
2. BRICS was originally founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and
China, with South Africa joining a year later.
3. Indonesia was recently given "partner country" status in BRICS, while
Nigeria became one of its official members.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
The King Edward Memorial Bhawan in Ajmer has been renamed as:
अजमेर् स्स्ित ककंग एडवडष मेमोरर्यल भवन का नाम बदलकर् क्या कर् ददया
गया है ?
A) Swami Vivekananda Bhawan
B) Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih
C) Subhash Chandra Bose Smarak
D) Veer Savarkar Bhawan
Answer: B
Recently passed away, Francesco Rivella was the inventor of which
product?
हाल ही में फ्ांसेस्को रर्वेला का तनधन हो गया, वे ककस उत्पाद के आषवष्कार्क
िे?
A) Maggi
B) Nutella
C) KitKat
D) Toblerone
Answer: B
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Consider the following statements regarding the J. C. Bose Grant
(JBG) scheme:
1. The J. C. Bose Grant (JBG) scheme has been launched by the
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
2. It provides an annual funding of ₹25 lakh for five years to support
senior Indian scientists and engineers in research.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
