Daily Current Affairs in Telugu | 19 February 2025 | Hareesh Academy | APPSC | TGPSC | Group-2 | SI

February 20, 2025 - Current Affairs Summary

ADR Report on Political Party Income in India

• Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) released a report on political party income.
• Total income of national parties in FY 2023-24: ₹5,820 crore.
• 75% of the income received by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• Income of major national parties:
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): ₹4,340 crore
  • Indian National Congress (INC): ₹1,225 crore
  • Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)): ₹167 crore
  • Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP): ₹64 crore
  • Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): ₹22 crore
  • National People's Party (NPEP): ₹0.2 crore

Appointment of 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India

• Gyanesh Kumar appointed as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India.
• Election Commission of India (ECI) is a 1+2 body (1 Chief Election Commissioner and 2 Election Commissioners) since 1993.
• Gyanesh Kumar will replace Rajiv Kumar.
• Tenure of Gyanesh Kumar: Until January 26, 2029.
• Vivek Joshi also appointed as Election Commissioner.
• Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is another Election Commissioner.

Matsya 6000 Submersible Successful Trial

• Matsya 6000 submersible trial successful.
• Developed by: National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT).
• Part of Samudrayaan project for deep sea research.
• Submersible can carry three scientists to a depth of 6000 meters.
• Developed as a fourth-generation submersible under Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• Spherical capsule of 2.1 meters diameter to accommodate three persons.

India to Export Akash Missiles to Philippines

• Philippines to procure Akash missile system from India.
• Deal worth 200 million USD.
• Akash missiles developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

14th Century Vijayanagara Inscription Found

• 14th century Vijayanagara inscription discovered between Kodumur and Varkur villages, Kurnool district.
• Inscribed by Harihara Raya, founder of Sangama Dynasty, Vijayanagara Empire.

Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2025

• Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2025 to start from February 22.
• To be held in Delhi.
• Inaugurated by: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on February 22.
• Organized by: Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
• Focus: Introducing new seeds and technologies to farmers.

Bharat Tex 2025 Concluded

• Bharat Tex 2025, Global Textile Expo, concluded in Delhi.
• Held from February 14-17.
• Largest global textile event in India.
• Organized by: Bharat Tex Trade Federation and Ministry of Textiles.
• Theme: Textiles, Fashion, and Sustainability.

8th Indian Ocean Conference Concluded

• 8th Indian Ocean Conference concluded in Muscat.
• Held on February 16-17.
• Indian Ocean Conference established in 2016.
• Focus: Cooperation among Indian Ocean region countries, maritime cooperation, and security.
• Participation of over 60 countries.

Increased Work Days under Employment Scheme in Andhra Pradesh

• Andhra Pradesh government increased employment work days to 150 in 54 drought-affected mandals.
• First time in the last five years that additional work days are being provided.
• Applicable to families who have already utilized 100 work days; remaining 50 days can be used before March end.
• Applicable in Satya Sai, Annamayya, Kurnool, Chittoor, and Anantapuram districts for Kharif 2024 affected 54 mandals.
• Report sent by state government to central government for additional work days approved.

Telangana State Economic Statistics Report

• Telangana State Economic Statistics Report released by Finance Minister and Deputy CM Batti Vikramarka.
• State GSDP growth: 14.5% in 2023-24.
• GSDP value: ₹15 lakh crore.
• State GSDP share in national GDP: 5.1%.
• Growth of 196% from 2014-15 to 2023-24.

9th Asian Winter Games Concluded in China

• 9th Asian Winter Games concluded in Harbin, China.
• Held from February 7-14.
• China topped medal tally with 85 medals.
• Mascots: BinBin and NiNi.
• India did not win any medals.

Khelo India Winter Games Postponed

• 5th edition of Khelo India Winter Games postponed due to insufficient snowfall.
• Games were scheduled from February 22-25.
• Climate change impact affecting sports events.