February 2025 Current Affairs – Topic-wise Short Notes for Competitive Exams

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🟩 National Affairs

• The 38th National Games of India concluded on 14 February 2025 in Uttarakhand, having commenced 28 January. 

• The 15th edition of Aero India 2025 was held from 10-14 February 2025 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru with the theme “Runway to a Billion Opportunities”. 

• The government approved expansion of translation services in Lok Sabha to include six additional languages: Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Sanskrit and Urdu. 

• The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 issues and rights of persons with disabilities came to the fore amid proposed data-governance reforms. 

• High-level deliberations held on the share of central tax revenue for states — recommendations under review by Finance Commission of India. 

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🌏 International Affairs

• India-Japan joint military exercise Exercise Dharma Guardian 2025 began 24 February 2025 at East Fuji Training Area, Japan. 

• India and Egypt held the 3rd edition of their special forces exercise Exercise CYCLONE 2025 in Rajasthan from 10-23 February. 

• India reaffirmed commitments to climate action and sustainable development ahead of global forums, with scrutiny on delayed NDCs submission. 

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💰 Economy & Banking

• The Economic Survey 2024‑25, released in February, projected India’s real GDP growth for FY 2025 at 6.4 %. 

• Budget reforms announced in the Union Budget (1 Feb) influenced tax slabs, exemptions and fiscal discipline for 2025-26. 

• The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways launched infrastructure modernisation programmes to boost global trade connectivity. 

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🔬 Science & Technology

• Ahead of World Wetlands Day, India added four new Ramsar sites — including Sakkarakottai & Therthangal (Tamil Nadu), Khecheopalri (Sikkim) and Udhwa Lake (Jharkhand) — raising total to 89. 

• The annual theme for National Science Day (28 Feb) 2025 was announced: “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat”. 

• India-led AI and language tech showcased breakthroughs in transliteration and low-resource language computing. 

🌿 Environment & Ecology

• The India Meteorological Department forecast above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall for February, threatening winter-crop yields in north India. 

• India’s strategy towards wetlands conservation strengthened via new Ramsar site additions and revised safeguards for eco-sensitive regions. (See Science & Tech point)

• The government approved expanded coverage of the National Clean Air Programme to additional cities to combat air pollution. 

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🛡 Defence

• Demonstration of advanced indigenous defence systems took place during Aero India 2025; focus on drone-defence and missile tech.

• India-Japan naval and maritime domain awareness cooperation deepened via Exercise Dharma Guardian. (See International Affairs)

• Appointment of new heads at defence regulatory and procurement bodies progressed in February. 

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🏆 Sports

• India hosted the 3rd edition of the SABA Women’s Championship 2025 (23-26 Feb) in New Delhi; India clinched the title. 

• The National Games (see National Affairs) wrapped after record athlete participation across Himalayan venues.

• Winter sports in Kashmir were disrupted as the national winter games were postponed due to lack of snow. 

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🥇 Awards & Honours

• Tuhin Kanta Pandey took charge as Chairperson of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) effective 28 February 2025. 

• Several Indian scientists and youth innovators were honoured under national science & technology awards in February. 

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👔 Appointments & Resignations

• Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed SEBI Chairperson from 28 Feb 2025. 

• Bureaucratic reshuffles locally and at central level included key regulatory heads and principal secretaries; notably, a former RBI governor appointed Principal Secretary-II to the Prime Minister. 

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📅 Important Days & Themes

• 28 February – National Science Day: Theme “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat”. 

• 02 February – World Wetlands Day — marked by India’s four new Ramsar site notifications. (See Science & Technology)

• 10-14 February – Aero India 2025 (See Defence/National Affairs)

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📚 Miscellaneous

• The world’s leading music concert series (Ed Sheeran India leg) visited Chennai and Delhi in February as part of his global tour.

• India’s travel & tourism sector faced criticism as foreign tourist numbers remained subdued due to cost and pollution concerns. 

• The government launched the “One District-One Startup” policy model under NITI Aayog to promote grassroots entrepreneurship.