Feb 27, 2025 | Current Affairs for UPSC, State PCS & other Govt. Exams

National Science Day 2025 is celebrated annually in India on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by the eminent physicist Dr. C.V. Raman in 1928.

The theme for National Science Day 2025 is: “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit Bharat.”
The DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, on February 25, 2025.

The missile was launched from an Indian Naval Seaking Helicopter and successfully demonstrated its capability against ship targets.

- It features an Indigenous Imaging Infra-Red Seeker for terminal guidance.
- The mission showcased a high-bandwidth two-way data link system, allowing the seeker’s live images to be transmitted back to the pilot for in-flight retargeting.
- The missiles are being produced by Development cum Production Partners (DCPPs) with support from MSMEs, start-ups, and other production partners.
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, inaugurated the ‘Bharat Calling Conference 2025’, organized by the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Mumbai.

The conference, themed ‘Path to Viksit Bharat 2047: Pioneering Prosperity for All’, aims to deliberate on strategies and innovations to drive India’s economic growth and development in alignment with the vision of a developed India by 2047.
Sushma Swaraj was the first woman Chief Minister of Delhi, serving for a brief period from October to December 1998.
On February 26, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir, the police registered the first-ever electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) via email. Khrew Police Station registered the e-FIR based on an email complaint.
Morning Consult’s latest approval rankings, updated on January 27, 2025, are based on data collected between January 21 and January 27, 2025. The world's top leaders according to the rankings are:

Narendra Modi – Prime Minister of India
Claudia Sheinbaum – President of Mexico
Javier Milei – President of Argentina
Karin Keller-Sutter – President of Switzerland
Donald Trump – President of the United States
The Telangana government has made it mandatory to include Telugu as a subject for classes 1 to 10 in all boards, including CBSE, ICSE, and IB, across all schools in the state from the upcoming academic year 2025-26.

This move comes years after the state government introduced the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act in 2018. However, the act was not fully implemented across the state by the previous BRS government.
The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Indian Coast Guard and Marine Police, conducted the large-scale military exercise ‘Jal-Thal-Raksha 2025’ at Bet Dwarka in Gujarat.
India is gearing up for the development of a 50km hyperloop corridor for commercial transport following the successful creation of a 422m test track by IIT Madras with backing from Indian Railways. If built, it could be the world's longest hyperloop track.
Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a major investment hub, securing investment proposals worth ₹30.77 lakh crore at the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025, held in Bhopal in February 2025.

CM Dr. Mohan Yadav declared 2025 as the “Year of Industry,” emphasizing the state’s commitment to economic growth. PM Modi inaugurated 18 new policies across various sectors to attract investors from India and abroad.

The tourism sector received investment proposals exceeding ₹4,468 crore, including cruise projects on the Narmada River worth ₹70 crore and ₹100 crore from Ayodhya Cruise Lines and Knowledge Marine and Engineering Works Limited, respectively.

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), ITC Hotels, and other hospitality brands proposed investments in new hotels and resorts across the state.

Amazon Prime, Zee5, and other entities committed ₹300 crore to boost film production in Madhya Pradesh.

The state is also collaborating with Indiahikes to develop new trekking routes and promote adventure tourism, along with initiatives to preserve historical sites like Gwalior Fort.

Known as the ‘Cotton Capital of India,’ Madhya Pradesh secured ₹4,000 crore in investment proposals in agriculture, horticulture, and food processing.

Rich in mineral resources such as diamonds, limestone, dolomite, cement, copper, and manganese, the state continues to attract investments in the mining sector.

The Madhya Pradesh government is developing a 25-year strategic plan for sustainable growth, with key initiatives like the Udyog Ki Kalpana Evam Paricharan Act, the Jan Vishwas Act, and a focus on ease of doing business. These efforts position Madhya Pradesh as a leading industrial and investment destination in India.
IIT Madras, in collaboration with Indian Railways, has launched India’s first hyperloop test track, marking a major step toward revolutionizing high-speed transportation.

This 422-meter-long facility, located within the IIT Madras campus, operates on the principle of magnetic levitation, where pods move inside a vacuum tube with minimal friction and air resistance.

This setup enables speeds of up to 1,200 km/h, allowing a hyperloop system to cover distances like Delhi to Jaipur or Bengaluru to Chennai in just 30 minutes.

The technology, first conceptualized by Elon Musk, has gained global attention.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced an additional $1 million grant to accelerate research and testing. IIT Madras’ Avishkar Hyperloop team, which has been actively working on this concept for years, is now focusing on identifying a 40-50 km stretch for a full-scale hyperloop system.
Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is set to become Germany's next chancellor. At 69, he will be the oldest person to assume the role since Konrad Adenauer in 1949.