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World Radio Day 2025 - February 13th
The theme for World Radio Day 2025, celebrated annually on February 13th, is Radio and Climate Change. This marks the 14th edition of the celebration.
The day aims to raise public awareness about the importance of radio. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recognized World Radio Day in 2011, and in 2013, the United Nations General Assembly declared it as an international day.
Ram Singh Buddha, known as the "Radio Man," from Amora district, Uttar Pradesh, is highlighted for his contributions to radio. His Monkey Bath Radio Museum is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also referenced him in the "Mann Ki Baat" program.
Key takeaways:
- World Radio Day: February 13th
- Theme 2025: Radio and Climate Change
- 14th Edition in 2025
- Recognized by UNESCO in 2011, declared by UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) in 2013
- Ram Singh Buddha: "Radio Man of India"
World Pulses Day and Arabian Leopard Day - February 10th
February 10th is recognized as both World Pulses Day and World Arabian Leopard Day.
World Pulses Day, celebrated every February 10th, was recognized in 2019 following a proposal by Burkina Faso. 2016 was designated as the International Year of Pulses.
SEBI's MITRA Platform for Mutual Funds
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new digital platform named MITRA to help investors track and reclaim inactive or unclaimed mutual fund folios.
MITRA stands for Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant. The platform also assists investors in completing their KYC (Know Your Customer) process.
SEBI was established in 1988 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The current head of SEBI is Madhabi Puri Buch.
Key points:
- MITRA: Digital platform for mutual fund tracking and retrieval.
- Launched by SEBI.
- Purpose: Assist investors in tracking unclaimed mutual funds and KYC completion.
ICC Champions Trophy Ambassador - Shikhar Dhawan
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan as one of the four event ambassadors for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
The ICC headquarters is located in Dubai, UAE (United Arab Emirates), having moved from London. The ICC was established in 1909. The current chairman of ICC is Jay Shah.
Other ambassadors include Sarfaraz Ahmed (Pakistan), Shane Watson (Australia), and Tim Southee (New Zealand).
Key details:
- Shikhar Dhawan appointed as ICC Champions Trophy ambassador.
- ICC Headquarters: Dubai, UAE.
- ICC Established: 1909.
SIDBI and AFD France Agreement for Green Finance
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and AFD (Agence Française de Développement), France, have signed a credit facility agreement of 100 million USD to scale up green finance solutions for India's MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) sector.
This initiative supports low carbon and green economy projects within the MSME sector in India.
Key points:
- Agreement between SIDBI and AFD France.
- Credit facility: 100 million USD.
- Purpose: Green finance solutions for India's MSME sector.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) - New President
Charanjot Singh Nanda has been appointed as the new president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the term 2025-26. ICAI is the world's largest accounting body.
Prior to this appointment, Nanda served as the vice-president of ICAI. Prasanna Kumar from Andhra Pradesh region has been appointed as the Vice-President. ICAI was established on 1st July 1949 and is headquartered in New Delhi. It operates under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Key points:
- Charanjot Singh Nanda: New President of ICAI.
- Prasanna Kumar: New Vice-President of ICAI.
- ICAI Established: 1st July 1949.
- ICAI Headquarters: New Delhi.
Pankaj Advani Wins National Snooker Championship
Pankaj Advani recently won the 36th National Snooker Championship title at the Yeshwant Club in Madhya Pradesh. This is his 10th Men's National Snooker Title and 36th overall national title.
The Asian Snooker Championship is scheduled to take place on February 15th.
Key points:
- Pankaj Advani won 36th National Snooker Championship.
- Venue: Yeshwant Club, Madhya Pradesh.
- 10th Men's National Snooker Title for Advani.
ISRO and IIT Madras Develop Indigenous Semiconductor Chip
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and IIT Madras have jointly developed an indigenous semiconductor chip named RISC-V processor for space applications.
This initiative is part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign. The chip development involved ISRO's Inertial Systems Unit (IISU) in Thiruvananthapuram. The project was supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the Digital India RISC-V program.
Key points:
- Developed by: ISRO and IIT Madras.
- Name: Indigenous RISC-V processor.
- For: Space applications.
- Part of: Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
India's Rank in Logistics Performance Index 2023
India's rank in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index 2023 is 38 out of 139 countries. In 2020, India's rank was not specified in the provided transcript. Singapore topped the index, while Afghanistan and Libya were at the bottom.
India's container port turnaround time has improved to 0.9 days, better than the USA and Australia. India aims to be in the top 25 in the Logistics Performance Index by 2030. India's logistics sector is growing annually at 8-8.5% and is expected to reach USD 484.3 billion in 2029.
Key points:
- India's Rank: 38 (out of 139).
- Index by: World Bank.
- Top performer: Singapore.
Japan and Uttarakhand Agreement for Horticulture Development
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Government of Uttarakhand have signed an agreement for the Integrated Horticulture Development Promotion Project in Uttarakhand.
The project aims to promote stable production of horticultural crops and strengthen the marketing system in the state. The project will initially be implemented in Tehri Garhwal and Nainital districts of Uttarakhand and is a four-year project.
Key points:
- Agreement between: JICA and Government of Uttarakhand.
- Project: Integrated Horticulture Development Promotion Project.
- Focus districts: Tehri Garhwal and Nainital in Uttarakhand.
- Duration: Four years.
Saab and HAL Collaboration for Electronic Warfare Systems
Saab, a leading defense and security company from South Africa, and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration on electronic warfare and laser warning systems, specifically the Laser Warning System 310.
This agreement aims to enhance the capabilities of advanced light helicopters in India. South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria (Executive), Cape Town (Legislative), and Bloemfontein (Judicial). Its currency is Rand, and the President is Cyril Ramaphosa.
Key points:
- Collaboration between: Saab (South Africa) and HAL (India).
- Focus: Electronic Warfare and Laser Warning System 310.
- Objective: Enhance advanced light helicopter program in India.
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