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February 18, 2025 - Current Affairs Summary

World Governments Summit 2025

• The 12th edition of the World Governments Summit was held in Dubai, UAE.
• Theme of the summit: Shaping Future Governments.
• Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India, attended the summit.
• India called for focus on Green Growth and Climate Resilience.

First Regional Social Justice Dialogue

• India to host the First Regional Social Justice Dialogue in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam in February.
• Organized by: Ministry of Labour and Employment in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
• Focus: Discussions on inclusive and sustainable social policies and Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Mount Etna Volcano Eruption

• Mount Etna volcano is erupting frequently, causing problems for surrounding areas.
• Mount Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe.
• Drone capture of Mount Etna recently reported.

Sudan Virus Disease in Uganda

• Sudan Virus Disease cases are being reported in Uganda.
• It is a viral disease from the Ebola virus family.

PM e-Drive Scheme and Electric Vehicles

• Under the PM e-Drive scheme, electric vehicles are being promoted in India.
• 16.14 lakh electric vehicles were sold in India in the last five years.
• 14.28 lakh two-wheelers, 1.64 lakh three-wheelers and 22,000 four-wheelers were sold.
• 1266 EV chargers in Andhra Pradesh and 1289 in Telangana have been established.
• Ministry of Heavy Industries reported these figures, highlighting the promotion of electric vehicles to reduce environmental risks.

Select Committee for New Income Tax Bill

• A select committee has been formed to examine the new Income Tax Bill.
• Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constituted a 31-member committee.
• BJP MP Baijayant Panda appointed as the chairperson of the committee.
• Etela Rajender (MP, Malkajgiri) and other prominent members are part of the committee.
• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the new Income Tax Bill on February 13th.

Assam Tops in Alcohol Consumption Among Women

• Assam has the highest number of women who consume alcohol in the country.
• Survey conducted by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• Nationally, 1.2% of women aged 15-49 consume alcohol, while in Assam, the average is 16.5%.
• Meghalaya ranks second after Assam.

Repatriation of Mortal Remains of Indians from Abroad

• Indian government repatriated mortal remains/bodies of 19,574 Indians who died abroad in the last three years.
• Countries with the highest number of deaths of Indians: Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA, Kuwait.
• Over 1300 deaths in Malaysia, over 900 in Italy, and over 1000 in Qatar in the last three years.
• Data released by the Ministry of External Affairs.

USA Top Destination for Indian Exports

• USA is the largest market for Indian exports, accounting for approximately 18% of total exports.
• Especially for IT and Pharma sectors, America is the biggest market.

Cristiano Ronaldo - Highest Paid Athlete

• Cristiano Ronaldo (football player from Portugal) tops the list of highest-paid athletes in 2024.
• His earnings are over 260 million US dollars.

Gulveer Singh Breaks National Record

• Gulveer Singh (Indian) broke the 17-year-old national record in the 3000 meters short track at a competition in Boston.
• Broke the record of Surender Singh (Indian) from 2008, achieving a time of 7 minutes 49 seconds.

Jannik Sinner Faces Ban

• Jannik Sinner (World No. 1 Tennis player from Italy) faces a three-month ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
• Ban due to doping violations.