Harish Academy - Daily Current Affairs Summary
Welcome to Harish Academy's daily current affairs summary! This document provides a concise overview of important national, international, state news, along with notable individuals, awards, books, and sports-related information. It also includes important points for competitive examinations preparation.
For aspirants preparing for various competitive exams, Focus should be more on recurring topics in news in the past 6 months or 1 year.
1. Dharma Guardian Exercise
Key points:
- Name: Dharma Guardian
- Countries: India and Japan
- Type: Joint Military Exercise (Army)
- Edition: 6th Edition (Started in 2018)
- Dates: February 24th - March 9th, 2025
- Venue (2025): Japan (East Fuji or Mount Fuji area) - It alternates between India and Japan.
2. Microsoft's "Majorana One" Chip
Key points:
- Developer: Microsoft
- Type: Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) chip
- Significance: A major advancement in quantum computing, described as a "God chip" by some. It's designed to improve the development of quantum computers.
3. PM-KISAN 19th Installment
Key points:
- Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) - Provides investment support to farmers.
- 19th Installment: Released by PM Modi in Bihar (Bhagalpur).
- Beneficiaries: 9.8 crore farmers.
- Amount: Over ₹22,000 crores deposited directly into farmers' bank accounts.
- Amount Per Year: ₹6000 given as a investment support.
- installments: ₹2000 per installment, given 3 times in a year.
4. The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia Report on Cancer
Key points:
- India is among the top three countries globally for cancer cases (along with China and the USA).
- 36 types of cancer are recorded in India.
- Annual increase in cases: 2%.
-
In Women:
- New Cases: Breast cancer (30%), Cervical cancer (19%).
- Deaths: Breast cancer (24%), Cervical cancer (20%).
-
In Men:
- New Cases: Oral cancer (16%), Lung and Esophagus (8.6%, 6.7%).
- India accounts for 10% of cancer deaths worldwide.
- Highest death rates: China (1st), India (2nd).
5. Khajuraho Dance Festival
Key points:
- Sets Guinness World Record for the longest dance marathon.
- 139 artists performed non-stop for 24 hours, 9 minutes, and 26 seconds.
- 51st edition of the festival (February 20th - 26th).
- Held in Madhya Pradesh.
6. UN Women Peacekeepers Summit in Delhi
Key points:
- A two-day summit (Monday and Tuesday) held in Delhi to recognize the services of women peacekeepers serving in UN organizations.
- Women peacekeepers from 35 countries contributing troops to the UN from the Southern Hemisphere participated.
- External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar delivered a keynote address.
7. Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations
Key points:
- Historically, Pakistan and Bangladesh were one country (East and West Pakistan) until 1971, when Bangladesh gained independence.
- Relations have been strained, but are improving recently.
- For the first time since 1971, direct trade has started between the two countries. A ship carrying 50,000 tons of rice departed from Port Qasim in Karachi to Bangladesh.
8. BioAsia Summit 2024
Key points:
- Held in Hyderabad, Telangana (February 24-26).
- Organized with the support of the Telangana state government.
- Theme: "Catalyst of Change: Bringing Together Global Healthcare Leaders." It brings together scientists, experts, and leaders from the healthcare, medicine, and pharmaceutical fields.
9. National Kabaddi Championship
Key points:
- The Services team won the National Senior Kabaddi Championship, defeating the Railways team in the final.
10. WTA 1000 Series Tennis Title
Key points:
- Mira Andreeva (Russia) became the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 series singles title.
- She is 17 years old.
- The tournament was held in Dubai.
11. Financial Literacy Week
- An annual event organized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- Held in February.
- Theme: Focus on financial literacy for women's prosperity.
12. Reclassification of Major Minerals
Key points:
- The Ministry of Mines has reclassified four minerals – Barites, Mica, Quartz, and Feldspar – from minor to major minerals. This is due to their high economic value and you need license from Indian Bureau of Mines to start mining.
13. Road Transport and Highways Report
Key points:
- India has the second-largest road network in the world.
- Length : 63.45 Lakhs Km.
- National Highways : 1.46 Lakhs Km.
- Constuction Rate: 33.8 Km per day.
14. Datiya Airport
Key points:
- Approved in Madhya Pradesh. This is the eighth airport in the state.
15. Jhoom Dance
Key points:
- Performed by 8600 people in Assam in front of PM Modi to celebrate 200 years of the Assam tea industry. Performed by tea tribes.
16. Tea Horse Road
Key points:
- The Chinese ambassador to India highlighted its importance. It's an ancient trade network connecting Tibet, China, and India.
17. Adolescent Girls Club
Key points:
- An initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development for girls aged 10-19 in government and private schools. Launched first in Nagaland. Part of Mission Shakti.
- Mission Shakti has two sub schemes : Sambal (Safety and Security) and Samarthya (Empowerment).
18. Tech Triumph Program
Key points:
- Launched by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in Game developers conference at San Francisco, to promote gaming industry.
19. Saras Aajeevika Mela
Key points:
- Held in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. organized by Ministry of Rural development.
20. Tribes in News
Key points:
- Soliga Tribe and Bodo Tribe.
21. Summits
Key points:
- 21st African Asian Rural Development Organization Summit hosted by Delhi.
22. Committees
Key points:
- Committee for Modernization of All India Institute of Medical Sciences headed by V.K Paul.
23. Books
Key points:
- Life on Mars - Namita Gokhale.
24. Reports
Key points:
- Tourism Report by Archeological Survey of India - First Rank - Taj Mahal, Sixth - Golconda Fort, Ninth - Charminar.
These are the key news items for today. We will cover any missed items in the next class. Thank you!
Happy Shivaratri.
No comments:
Post a Comment