Current Affairs — 06 February 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025
TRAI issues recommendations on revision of the National Numbering Plan
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India issued recommendations on 'Revision of National Numbering Plan' on 6 February 2025, including a 10-digit closed numbering scheme for fixed lines based on Licensed Service Areas.
Public Sector Banks post record ₹1.29 lakh crore net profit in April–December 2024
Public Sector Banks reported their highest-ever aggregate net profit of ₹1,29,426 crore in April–December of FY 2024-25, up 31.3% year-on-year, the Finance Ministry said on 6 February 2025.
Rajnath Singh and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth agree to draft 2025–2035 defence framework
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held his first phone call with new US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on 6 February 2025; the two sides agreed to draft a framework for defence cooperation for 2025–2035.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inaugurates Tata Power's 4.3 GW solar cell and module plant in Tirunelveli
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated TP Solar's 4.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant, built for ₹3,800 crore, at Gangaikondan SIPCOT in Tirunelveli district on 6 February 2025.
EPFO settles over 5 crore claims in a year for the first time
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on 6 February 2025 that EPFO had settled over 5.08 crore claims worth ₹2,05,932 crore in FY 2024-25, crossing 5 crore for the first time.
Defence Ministry signs ₹10,147 crore contracts for Pinaka rockets
The Ministry of Defence on 6 February 2025 signed contracts worth ₹10,147 crore with Economic Explosives Ltd and Munitions India Ltd for Pinaka rockets, and a SHAKTI software upgrade contract with BEL.
India and Spain hold 5th defence Joint Working Group meeting in New Delhi
The 5th Joint Working Group meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Spain was held in New Delhi on 6 February 2025, with a focus on technology and armament production.
S.N. Bose Centre scientists develop hybrid material for brain-like artificial synapses
Scientists from the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences and NITTTR developed a hybrid memristor material that mimics biological synapses, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on 6 February 2025.
C-DAC Noida signs Letter of Intent with LEGO Group's Creative Play Lab for electronic toys
C-DAC Noida, a research organisation under MeitY, signed a Letter of Intent with Creative Play Lab of the LEGO Group on 6 February 2025 to boost India's electronic toy ecosystem.
e-NAM adds 10 new commodities, taking the total to 231
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare said on 6 February 2025 that tradable parameters for 10 more commodities had been added to the e-NAM platform, raising the total to 231.
India beat England by four wickets in first ODI at Nagpur; Shubman Gill scores 87
India beat England by four wickets in the first ODI at the VCA Stadium, Nagpur, on 6 February 2025, with Shubman Gill named Player of the Match for his 87.
Jayant Chaudhary inaugurates NSDC International Academy at Greater Noida
Skill Development Minister Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated the NSDC International Academy at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on 6 February 2025 to train youth for jobs abroad.
Ministry of Ayush launches 'Shatavari – For Better Health' campaign
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched 'Shatavari – For Better Health', a nationwide species-specific campaign of the National Medicinal Plants Board, on 6 February 2025.