Q: Under the Gold Card Investor Visa Programme announced by US in February 2025, what is the required investment amount to obtain the visa? a) $1 millionb) $3 millionc) $5 milliond) $10 million Q: Which organization, along with the Indian Navy, conducted the successful test of Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) in February 2025? (A) ISRO(B)…
Over ₹10 lakh crore in loans have been provided under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC), benefiting 7.72 crore farmers. KCC offers timely and affordable credit for agricultural inputs. The government provides a 1.5% interest subvention on short-term agricultural loans up to ₹3 lakh, reducing the interest rate to 7% per annum. Additionally, a 3% Prompt…
DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The missile was launched from an Indian Naval Seaking Helicopter and demonstrated its capability against ship targets. The missile, equipped with an Indigenous Imaging Infra-Red Seeker, achieved a direct hit in sea-skimming…
The United States has announced the introduction of the Gold Card Investor Visa Programme, a new initiative aimed at attracting high-net-worth individuals to invest in the country. This programme, announced by President Donald Trump on February 25, 2025, is set to replace the existing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program. Under the Gold Card Investor Visa…
Q.: Who has been elected as the next Chancellor of Germany in February 2025? A) Olaf ScholzB) Annalena BaerbockC) Friedrich Merz D) Markus Söder Q.: How many times will CBSE conduct Class 10 board exams under the proposed draft policy from the 2025-26 academic session? A) Once a yearB) Twice a year C) Three times…
The Mahakumbh, a grand spiritual gathering that takes place once every 12 years, culminated on the auspicious day of Mahashivratri, February 26, 2025. This 45-day event, which began on January 13 (Paush Purnima), saw millions of devotees from across India and beyond converge at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. Mahashivratri, a significant day in Hinduism,…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed a draft policy to conduct two board exams for Class 10 starting from the 2025-26 academic session. According to the proposal: Exams will be held in two phases: February-March (first phase) and May (second phase). Class 10 and 12 exams will begin on the first Tuesday…
Friedrich Merz is set to become the next Chancellor of Germany after winning the early election on February 23, 2025. A veteran politician from Sauerland, western Germany, Merz previously served in the European Parliament (1989) and later in the Bundestag, earning a reputation as a strong speaker. He is known for advocating liberal economic policies,…
Q.: How did the US resolution adopted by the UN Security Council in February 2025 differ from the previous U.S. stance on Ukraine? A) It called for military interventionB) It took a neutral stance compared to Biden’s strong support for UkraineC) It imposed stronger sanctions on RussiaD) It rejected peace talks with Russia Q.: Which…
The Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 was held on February 24-25 in Bhopal and aimed to showcase the state’s investment climate and industrial infrastructure. The event attracted global leaders, industrialists, and experts, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the summit and Home Minister Amit Shah attending the closing ceremony. The summit featured the…
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, launched on 24 February, 2019, has completed six years of providing financial assistance to farmers across India. This initiative, aimed at ensuring stability and enhancing crop production, has played a crucial role in reducing agricultural costs and improving farmers’ economic conditions. Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmers…
The UN Security Council adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution on February 24, 2025, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The resolution takes a neutral stance, reflecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s shift in policy compared to former President Joe Biden’s strong support for Ukraine. Russia welcomed the U.S.’s changing position but noted the resolution…
Q.: Which team won the Indian Super League (ISL) League Winners’ title in 2025? A) Odisha FCB) FC GoaC) Mohun Bagan Super GiantD) Bengaluru FC Q.: India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy on 23 Feb 2025. This match was played at: A) Eden Gardens, KolkataB) Dubai International StadiumC) Melbourne…
Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi began his four-day official visit to France on 23 Feb 2025 to strengthen India-France defence cooperation. He will receive a Guard of Honour and meet French Army Chief General Pierre Schill in Paris. On 24 Feb, he will visit Marseille to discuss the French Army’s 3rd Division,…
India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy Group A match on 23 Feb 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium. Chasing Pakistan’s 242-run target, India reached 244/4 in 42.3 overs, with Virat Kohli scoring an unbeaten century and Shreyas Iyer contributing 56. Kuldeep Yadav led India’s bowling attack with three wickets,…
Shaktikanta Das, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet and will be effective from the date he assumes office. Das brings a wealth of experience in finance and governance to…
In the Indian Super League (ISL) Football, Mohun Bagan Super Giant became the League Winners after their 1-nil victory over Odisha FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata on 23 Feb 2025. The Mariners became the first team in the ISL to successfully defend their title of league winners. They moved to…
Q.: Which state in India has the highest number of vultures according to the recent census? A. RajasthanB. GujaratC. Madhya PradeshD. Maharashtra Q.: What was the reason for RBI’s penalty on Citibank in February 2025? A) Non-compliance with KYC normsB) Violations related to Large Exposures Framework and Credit Information reportingC) Unauthorized foreign transactionsD) Mismanagement of…
The Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2025 was inaugurated in New Delhi on 22nd February 2025 by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The three-day fair is themed “Unnat Krishi – Viksit Bharat” and will conclude on 24th February, with Ministers Ramnath Thakur and Bhagirath Choudhary as Chief Guests at the Valedictory Session….
On 21st February 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed monetary penalties on three financial institutions for regulatory non-compliance: Citibank was fined ₹39 lakh for violating directions related to the Large Exposures Framework and Furnishing of Credit Information to Credit Information Companies. Asirvad Micro Finance Limited was fined ₹6.2 lakh for failing to report…
Madhya Pradesh has now become the state with the highest number of vultures in India. In a recent census conducted by the Forest Department, the vulture population reached 12,981. The census covered 16 circles, 64 divisions, and 9 protected areas in the state. Since the census began in 2016, the vulture population has steadily increased,…
Q.: Who became the first Indian-origin Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)? a) Ajit Pai b) Neal Katyal c) Kash Patel d) Preet Bharara Q.: Pankaj Advani is a famous player of which sport? a) Tennis b) Snooker and billiardsc) Basketball d) Football Q.: Who is the Chief Economic Adviser of India whose…
The tenure of Chief Economic Adviser Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran has been extended by two years, now set to continue until March 2027. This decision, announced on February 20, 2025, reflects the government’s confidence in his economic policies and vision. Dr. Nageswaran, who first took office in January 2022, has been instrumental in drafting the…
Indian cue sports legend Pankaj Advani has once again showcased his brilliance on the international stage by clinching his 14th gold medal at the Asian Snooker Championship on 20 February, 2025 in Doha, Qatar. This remarkable achievement comes just days after his triumph at the National Snooker Championship in Indore, further cementing his status as…
Kash Patel has been elected as the 9th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This historic appointment makes him the first Indian-origin Director of the FBI. The Senate confirmed his appointment with a narrow vote of 51-49 on February 20, 2025. Patel, a longtime loyalist to former President Donald Trump, has had a…
Q. Who became the new Chief Minister of Delhi in February 2025? a) Atishi Marlenab) Rekha Guptac) Arvind Kejriwald) Manoj Tiwari Q.: Where was the Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) Terminal on the Brahmaputra inaugurated in February 2025? a) Guwahati b) Dibrugarh c) Jogighopa d) Tezpur
The Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) Terminal on the Brahmaputra (National Waterway-2) at Jogighopa in Assam was inaugurated on February 18, 2025. The terminal, inaugurated by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, along with Bhutan’s Minister of Finance, H.E. Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, is a state-of-the-art facility connected to the Multi-Modal…
Rekha Gupta has been announced as the new Chief Minister of Delhi after the BJP legislative party meeting on 19 Feb 2025. She won from Shalimar Bagh in the recent Delhi Assembly elections. Gupta began her political career with ABVP in 1992 at Daulat Ram College and later became the President of Delhi University Students’…
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to take place from March 22 to May 25, 2025. This highly anticipated cricket tournament will feature ten teams competing in 74 matches across 13 venues. The tournament will kick off with a thrilling match between the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and…
Q.: Who is the Emir of Qatar who visited India from February 17 to 18, 2025? A) Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al NahyanB) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumC) Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al ThaniD) King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Q.: What is the primary aim of Aadi Mahotsav 2025 held from February 16…