Daily Current Affairs in Telugu | 20 February 2025 | Hareesh Academy | APPSC | TGPSC | Group-2 | SI

February 20, 2025 - Current Affairs Summary

Exercise Dharma Guardian

• Dharma Guardian: Joint military exercise.
• Participating Countries: India and Japan (Bilateral).
• Type: Joint Military Exercise (Army).
• Host Country (2025): Japan (Mount Fuji).
• Edition: 6th Edition.
• First Edition: 2018.
• Schedule: February 25 to March 9.

Advanced Cell Therapy for Diabetes

• Developed by: Scientists from Switzerland.
• Type: Targeted Cell Therapy.
• Purpose: To control blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
• Developed by researchers at: ETH Zurich University.
• Details published in: Nature Biomedical Engineering journal.

Madhya Pradesh - First State with GCC Policy

• Madhya Pradesh: First state in India to release GCC (Global Capability Centers) Policy 2025.
• GCC Policy: Global Capability Centers Policy.
• Objective: To attract Multinational Corporations by creating a strong ecosystem for global innovation and collaboration.
• Current Government in Madhya Pradesh: BJP.

61st Munich Security Conference

• 61st Munich Security Conference held in Munich, Germany.
• Dates: February 14 - 16, 2025.
• Purpose: To address international security challenges and discuss solutions.
• Participants: Defense and security experts, politicians, military leaders from around the world.
• Annual event since: 1963, held every February in Germany.

NAMASTE Scheme

• NAMASTE Scheme: Implemented by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• Full Form: National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem.
• Recent Activity: Ministry provided PPE kits and Ayushman cards to sanitation workers.
• Objectives:
  • Socio-economic development of sanitation workers.
  • Ensuring safety measures at workplaces.
  • Providing better living opportunities.
  • Eliminating inequalities faced by sanitation workers.
• Jointly implemented by: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Tiruvalluvar Statue in Philippines

• Statue of Tiruvalluvar unveiled in Philippines.
• Commemorates: 75 years of India-Philippines relations.
• Tiruvalluvar: Renowned Tamil poet and philosopher.

Telangana Startups and Brazil's Goias Hub Agreement

• T-Hub (Telangana) signed an MoU with Goias Hub (Brazil).
• Objective: To support Telangana startups to excel internationally and create opportunities in Brazil.
• Announcement made at: Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) by CM Revanth Reddy and IT Minister Sridhar Babu.

Manu Bhaker - BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year

• Manu Bhaker: Shooter, won double medals at Olympics.
• Award: BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year.

Saudi Arabia to Host Olympic Esports Games 2027

• Saudi Arabia to host the Inaugural Olympic Esports Games 2027.
• Organized by: Esports World Cup Federation.
• Event Year: 2027.
• Significance: First-ever Olympic Esports Games.

34th ITTF ATTU Asian Cup 2025, China

• 34th ITTF ATTU Asian Cup 2025 commenced in China.
• Dates: February 19 - 23.
• Location: Shenzhen, China.
• Organizers: International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU).