Feb 14, 2025 | Current Affairs for UPSC, State PCS & other Govt. Exams

During his two-day (February 12-13) visit, PM Modi stated that he is determined to "Make India Great Again" (MIGA), a play on U.S. President Donald Trump's slogan "Make America Great Again" (MAGA).

He emphasized that the people of India are focusing on heritage and development as they move forward at a rapid pace with a firm resolve toward the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.

PM Modi also highlighted that both countries have set a target to more than double their bilateral trade, aiming to reach $500 billion by 2030.
On February 12, 2025, Greece's Parliament elected Constantine Tassoulas as the country's new president with 160 votes, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
In Rajasthan, the 132-year-old Foy Sagar Lake has been renamed Varun Sagar, and the 113-year-old King Edward Memorial Bhawan has been rechristened Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih.

Foy Sagar Lake was originally named after British engineer Mr. Foy. It was built in 1892 during the British era as a famine relief project.
National Women's Day in India, observed on February 13, commemorates the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, popularly known as the Nightingale of India.
Jotham Napat has been elected as Vanuatu's new Prime Minister unopposed. Vanuatu (capital: Port Vila), a nation in the South Pacific Ocean, consists of approximately 80 islands stretching 1,300 kilometers. The archipelago, of volcanic origin, is located 1,750 kilometers east of northern Australia.
Saab, a leading Swedish defense and security company, has signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for an Electronic Warfare and Laser Warning System-310 (LWS-310).

The MoU provides for a "Maintenance Transfer of Technology," aligning with the Indian Defence Procurement Procedure. This includes setting up the necessary infrastructure, conducting training programs, and transferring technical expertise from Saab to HAL to ensure long-term support for the system.

State-run HAL is based in Bengaluru. The LWS-310 enables a combat management system to employ effective countermeasures against laser threats, enhancing the self-protection capabilities of combat vehicles.
On February 13, 2025, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) will mark its first anniversary. Launched by PM Modi on February 13, 2024, this groundbreaking initiative aims to provide free electricity to households by facilitating the installation of rooftop solar panels.

PMSGMBY is the world's largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, with a bold vision to supply solar power to one crore households by March 2027. The scheme offers a subsidy of up to 40%, making renewable energy more affordable and accessible.

Currently, an estimated 45% of beneficiaries receive zero electricity bills, depending on their solar power generation and consumption patterns.

The top five states with the highest number of households benefiting from the scheme are - Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Rajasthan.
India is hosting the annual Conference of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the first time. The IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025 is being held in New Delhi from February 10-14, 2025.

This global event provides a platform for experts from over 55 countries to discuss innovations in public administration, governance, and policymaking. The conference also includes the annual General Assembly meeting of IIAS.

The theme for this year's conference is "Next Generation Administrative Reforms – Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile."
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