Feb 13, 2025 | Current Affairs for UPSC, State PCS & other Govt. Exams

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar launched the book "I Am?" compiled by Gopichand P. Hinduja, Chairman of the Hinduja Group, at Vice President Enclave.
World Radio Day is an international day celebrated on the 13th of February each year.
The Haryana government has launched the "Har Khet-Swasth Khet" campaign to improve soil health and promote sustainable farming practices. As part of this initiative, soil samples from every acre of farmland in the state will be collected over the next three to four years.

Based on these samples, Soil Health Cards will be issued to all farmers, providing them with crucial information on soil fertility, nutrient levels, and recommendations for better crop productivity.
During his two-day visit to France, PM Modi presented Dokra artwork, depicting musicians with studded stonework, to French President Emmanuel Macron, and an exquisite silver hand-engraved table mirror with floral and peacock motifs to France’s First Lady.

Dokra art, predominantly practiced in Chhattisgarh, is a traditional metal craft known for its intricate craftsmanship, created using the ancient lost-wax casting technique to produce brass and bell metal pieces.

The hand-engraved table mirror, tracing its origins to Rajasthan, symbolizes masterful craftsmanship and India's rich cultural heritage.

Additionally, PM Modi gifted a wooden railway toy set and a jigsaw puzzle based on Indian folk paintings to the two sons of US Vice President JD Vance. The jigsaw puzzle highlights India’s artistic heritage, featuring painting styles such as Kalighat Pat (West Bengal), Santhal painting (Santhal tribe), and Madhubani painting (Bihar).

For JD Vance's daughter, PM Modi gifted an eco-friendly wooden alphabet set, reinforcing India's commitment to sustainable and traditional craftsmanship.
National Productivity Day is celebrated annually on February 12 in India, with the 2025 theme: "From Ideas to Impact: Protecting Intellectual Property for Competitive Startups."
The memoir I Am a Soldier's Wife by Geetika Lidder is a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Brigadier LS Lidder, who tragically lost his life in the 2021 Tamil Nadu helicopter crash. The book was recently unveiled by the Indian Army chief, Upendra Dwivedi.
AIIMS Delhi has launched Sṛjanam, India's first automated biomedical waste treatment system, developed by CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram. Inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, this innovative system can neutralize hazardous biomedical waste without incineration, reducing environmental risks.

The initial capacity allows processing of 10 kg of degradable medical waste daily, with scalability up to 400 kg per day.
Asia's first hyper-realistic, life-sized animatronic elephant, Ellie, was unveiled at St. Joseph's School in Bengaluru.

Voiced by Dia Mirza and launched by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, Ellie is designed to visit schools across Bengaluru to educate children about the suffering real elephants endure in captivity.

Introducing herself as a 12-year-old elephant, Ellie engaged with students and shared insights into the emotional and physical toll experienced by animals used in circuses, rides, and performances.
Arun Shourie has penned the book The New Icon: Savarkar and the Facts. This book delves into the controversial legacy of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, presenting a scathing critique of his ideological influence on modern Indian politics.

Much like Shourie's 1997 work Worshipping False Gods: Ambedkar and the Facts Which Have Been Erased, this book seeks to challenge historical narratives.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has confirmed Meghalaya as the host of the 39th National Games in February/March 2027. Meghalaya will receive the IOA flag during the 38th National Games' closing ceremony in Uttarakhand in Haldwani.
Rakesh Roshan will be honored with the esteemed "Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema" award at IIFA 2025.
Hollywood star Tom Cruise was honored with the Grande Médaille of the Aero-Club de France for his "significant contribution to the history of aviation."

In December 2024, he was also awarded the U.S. Navy's highest civilian honor for his "outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps" through the Top Gun series and other films.
In February 2025, Bangladesh's Shohely Akhter became the first woman cricketer to be banned by the ICC for corruption charges after being found guilty of attempting to fix matches during the 2023 T20 World Cup.

The 36-year-old was handed a five-year ban. Shohely, an off-spin bowler who played in two ODIs and 13 T20 Internationals for Bangladesh, admitted to breaching five provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code during the tournament in South Africa.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation on February 10, 2025, following the launch of impeachment proceedings against him. The move comes after last year's presidential election was annulled due to allegations of Russian interference.

The Constitutional Court invalidated the December election after far-right candidate Călin Georgescu, a relatively unknown figure, won outright in the first round amid claims of foreign meddling.
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