15&16 feb 2025 daily current affairs with GS

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This video provides a daily current affairs update for February 15th and 16th, covering Project Equiano [Project Water Worth], Etna Volcano eruption, NAMASTE Scheme, Devolution Index 2024, Pedda Gattu Jathara, Swachh Andhra Swachh Diwas, and Integrated Textile Park in Kurnool.

Science & Technology: Project Equiano [Project Water Worth]

Project Equiano: Equiano [Water Worth] is being developed by Meta [మెటా సంస్థ] (formerly Facebook) to lay undersea cables for internet connectivity across five continents, spanning 50,000 kilometers.

Global Reach: The project aims to enhance internet infrastructure across five continents, with India also set to be connected as per agreements during Prime Minister (PM) Modi's visit to the United States of America (USA).

Places in News: Etna Volcano Eruption

Etna Volcano: Mount Etna [ఎట్నా అగ్ని పర్వతము], an active volcano located in Sicily, Italy, has erupted again. This marks the recurring news presence of Etna due to its active volcanic nature.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Mount Etna [ఎట్నా అగ్ని పర్వతము] is recognized as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Centre, highlighting its geological significance.

Government Policy: NAMASTE Scheme

NAMASTE Full Form: National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) [నమస్తే] Scheme focuses on mechanizing the cleaning of septic tanks and sewer lines.

Objective: The scheme aims to eliminate human entry into septic tanks, ensuring better health and safety for sanitation workers through mechanization [యాంత్రీకరణ].

Ayushman Arogya Cards: Under the NAMASTE Scheme [నమస్తే పథకం], sanitation workers involved in cleaning septic tanks and sewers will be provided with Ayushman Arogya Cards [ఆయుష్మాన్ ఆరోగ్య కార్డ్స్], ensuring their access to health services.

Implementing Ministries: Jointly implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment [మినిస్ట్రీ ఆఫ్ సోషల్ జస్టిస్] and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs [మినిస్ట్రీ ఆఫ్ హౌసింగ్ అండ్ అర్బన్ అఫైర్స్].

Scheme Duration: A three-year scheme, running from fiscal year 2023-24 to 2025-26.

Reports & Indices: Devolution Index 2024

Devolution Index: The Devolution Index 2024 [డివల్యూషన్ ఇండెక్స్ 2024] (వికేంద్రీకరణ సూచిక [వికేంద్రీకరణ సూచిక]) was released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj [మినిస్ట్రీ ఆఫ్ పంచాయతీరాజ్] and the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) [ఇండియన్ ఇన్స్టిట్యూషన్ ఆఫ్ పబ్లిక్ అడ్మినిస్ట్రేషన్ ఐ ఐ పి ఏ].

Ranking: Karnataka secured the first rank, Kerala second, and Tamil Nadu third overall in the index.

Capacity Building: In the category of Capacity Building [కెపాసిటీ బిల్డింగ్] (officials' training and skill development), Telangana achieved the first rank.

Telangana State Specific: Pedda Gattu Jathara

Pedda Gattu Jathara: Pedda Gattu Jathara [పెద్ద గట్టు జాతర], also known as Golla Gattu Jathara [గొల్ల గట్టు జాతర], is a significant festival in Telangana starting today in Durajpally [దురాసుపల్లి], Suryapet district.

Festival Details: This 5-day festival, celebrated biennially, is dedicated to Lord Lingamanthana Swamy [లింగమంతం స్వామి] and is culturally important for Telangana.

Andhra Pradesh State Specific: Swachh Andhra Swachh Diwas

Swachh Andhra Swachh Diwas: Swachh Andhra Swachh Diwas [స్వచ్ఛ ఆంధ్ర స్వచ్ఛ దివస్] is an initiative by Andhra Pradesh, observed on the third Saturday of every month, focusing on cleanliness and sanitation activities across the state.

Andhra Pradesh State Specific: Integrated Textile Park

Integrated Textile Park: An Integrated Textile Park is under development in ME Ganoor [ఎంఈ గనూర్], Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, aiming to boost the textile industry in the region.

Pending Discussions:

Pending Topics: Several important topics are scheduled for future discussion, including:

• President's rule in Manipur [మణిపూర్ లోపల రాష్ట్రపతి పరిపాలన]
• Telangana's Bhoobhar Act [భూభార్ చట్టం]
• Backward Classes (BC) Commission Classification Report [ఎస్సే కమిషన్ వర్గీకరణ రిపోర్ట్]
• Telangana Caste Census [కుల గణన] - Re-survey ongoing until February 28th.

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