Current Affairs — 05 February 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025
Delhi votes in single-phase Assembly election; final polling-station turnout 60.54%
Delhi voted for its 70-member Assembly in a single phase on 5 February 2025; the final polling-station turnout released by the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi, was 60.54%.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves Inland Waterways Authority to boost water transport and tourism
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved the formation of the Uttar Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority on 5 February 2025 to develop water transport and tourism.
Odisha launches 'Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha' rural infrastructure scheme with ₹5,000 crore
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the 'Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha' rural development scheme at Jankia in Khordha district on 5 February 2025, with ₹5,000 crore over five years.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches nationwide 'Watershed Yatra' under WDC-PMKSY 2.0
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the national mass outreach campaign 'Watershed Yatra' under the Watershed Development Component of PMKSY on 5 February 2025.
US military aircraft carrying 104 deported Indians lands in Amritsar
A US Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying 104 Indian nationals deported from the United States landed at Amritsar airport in Punjab on 5 February 2025, the first US military deportation flight to India.
Tripura government hands appointment letters to 2,807 youths; Amit Shah addresses event
The Tripura government led by Chief Minister Manik Saha distributed government appointment letters to 2,807 youths on 5 February 2025, at an event addressed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah via video conference.
Amit Shah reviews Jammu and Kashmir security, sets goal of 'zero infiltration'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi on 5 February 2025 and directed agencies to pursue 'zero infiltration'.
PM Narendra Modi takes holy dip at the Sangam during Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Sangam on 5 February 2025.
Assam Cabinet approves urban water bodies rules and five-year licences for fair price shops
The Assam Cabinet on 5 February 2025 approved rules to preserve urban water bodies, extended the licence renewal period of fair price shops to five years and approved a portal for 25% RTE seats in private schools.
Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates North East Investment Roadshow in Chennai
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the North East Trade and Investment Roadshow hosted by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region in Chennai on 5 February 2025.