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Social Welfare
NCSK Tenure Extension
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) tenure has been extended until March 31, 2025. The Union Cabinet approved a three-year extension beyond March 31, 2022. NCSK works for welfare, protection, and dignity of Safai Karamcharis across India.
Defence
Defence Production Milestone
India achieved record ₹1.27 lakh crore domestic defence production, to be showcased at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru. Aero India is Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, highlighting India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
International Relations
India’s Consulate in Marseille
India will inaugurate its second diplomatic mission in France at Marseille on February 12, 2025 (first being Paris). The consulate will enhance diplomatic, economic, and cultural engagement, strengthening India-France bilateral relations in southern France.
International
Gulf of America Day
U.S. President Donald Trump declared February 9 as Gulf of America Day through an executive order that renamed the Gulf of Mexico. Executive Orders are presidential directives that carry legal force in the United States without requiring Congressional approval.
Banking & Sustainability
IOB Joins PCAF
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) became a signatory of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) on its 89th Foundation Day. PCAF provides a standardized framework for financial institutions to measure and disclose greenhouse gas emissions from their lending and investment portfolios.
Culture
Guinness Record Attempt: Jhumur
Assam aims to set a Guinness World Record with over 7,500 dancers performing Jhumur at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit. Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed in Assam and adjoining regions, distinct from Bihu (Assam’s most popular dance).
Environment
LEED Green Buildings Ranking
India secured 3rd position globally in LEED Green Buildings Ranking by USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council). 370 projects covering 8.50 million gross square meters were LEED-certified. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
Banking Security
AFA for International CNP Transactions
RBI introduced Additional Factor Authentication (AFA) for international Card Not Present (CNP) transactions to enhance fraud protection. CNP transactions occur without the physical presence of the card, primarily online or phone purchases, making them vulnerable to fraud.
International Development
India-Nicaragua QIPs MoU
India signed an MoU on Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) with Nicaragua in Managua to enhance infrastructure and social welfare. QIPs are small-scale development initiatives delivering immediate community benefits, part of India’s development cooperation and South-South collaboration.
Sports
Rohit Sharma’s ODI Milestone
Rohit Sharma surpassed Chris Gayle to become the second-highest six-hitter in ODI history, now second only to Shahid Afridi. This milestone showcases Rohit’s power-hitting prowess across his ODI career, cementing his status as one of cricket’s most destructive batsmen.
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NCSK tenure extended until which date?
March 31, 2025
Three-year extension approved
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Where will ₹1.27 lakh crore defence production be showcased?
Aero India 2025
Asia’s largest aerospace exhibition
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Which French city gets India’s 2nd diplomatic mission?
Marseille
Inaugurating February 12, 2025
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What is February 9 declared as by Trump?
Gulf of America Day
Renamed Gulf of Mexico
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Which bank joined PCAF on 89th Foundation Day?
Indian Overseas Bank
Carbon accounting framework
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Which dance form for Assam’s Guinness record?
Jhumur
Over 7,500 dancers participating
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India’s global rank in LEED Green Buildings?
3rd position
370 projects, 8.50 million sq meters
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RBI’s security for international CNP transactions?
Additional Factor Authentication (AFA)
Fraud protection mechanism
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India signed QIPs MoU with which country?
Nicaragua
Quick Impact Projects in Managua
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2nd-highest ODI six-hitter after surpassing Gayle?
Rohit Sharma
Second only to Shahid Afridi
Think & Discuss
Defence Self-Reliance vs. Global Partnerships: India’s Strategic Choice
Context from today’s quiz: India achieved record domestic defence production of ₹1.27 lakh crore, to be showcased at Aero India 2025. This milestone reflects the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative’s focus on reducing import dependence and building indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India faces a strategic dilemma: pursue complete defence self-reliance (requiring decades of R&D investment, technology development, and potential capability gaps) versus maintaining strategic partnerships with proven defence exporters like USA, France, Russia, and Israel (ensuring cutting-edge technology but creating dependencies). The ₹1.27 lakh crore production milestone is impressive, but India still imports 60%+ of defence equipment, particularly high-tech systems like fighter jets, submarines, and missile systems.
Should India prioritize rapid indigenous development even if it means temporary capability gaps, or continue strategic imports while building domestic capacity gradually?
Should India prioritize rapid indigenous development even if it means temporary capability gaps, or continue strategic imports while building domestic capacity gradually?
- What are the real costs of complete self-reliance? Can India realistically develop all defence technologies domestically within reasonable timeframes, or would attempting this leave critical capability gaps that adversaries could exploit?
- How should India balance technology transfer demands with strategic partnerships? When foreign vendors refuse technology sharing, should India walk away (risking capabilities) or accept limited indigenization while building parallel programs?
- Is the domestic vs. import framing too simplistic? Can India develop a hybrid model—importing critical high-tech systems while domestically manufacturing platforms, subsystems, and maintenance—that maintains capabilities while gradually building indigenous capacity?
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