Current Affairs — 17 February 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 17 Feb 2025
DoT and ITU sign Letter of Intent on AI-driven digital twins; India proposes to host ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030
The Department of Telecommunications and the International Telecommunication Union signed a Letter of Intent in Geneva on 17 February 2025 to collaborate on digital twin and AI-driven technologies.
Reliance New Energy Battery awarded 10 GWh under PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell; 40 of 50 GWh now allotted
The Ministry of Heavy Industries signed a Programme Agreement with Reliance New Energy Battery Limited for 10 GWh of Advanced Chemistry Cell capacity under the ₹18,100 crore PLI scheme on 17 February 2025.
India's exports in April-January 2024-25 estimated at $682.59 billion, up 7.21%
India's total exports of goods and services in April-January 2024-25 were estimated at USD 682.59 billion, up 7.21%, the Commerce Ministry said on 17 February 2025.
PM-AASHA continued till 2025-26; tur procurement approved in nine states under Price Support Scheme
The Agriculture Ministry said on 17 February 2025 that PM-AASHA continues through the 15th Finance Commission cycle to 2025-26, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved procurement of 13.22 lakh tonnes of tur in nine states for kharif 2024-25.
Arunachal Cabinet approves Arun Parivar Patra Authority Bill, 2025 for a family-centric citizen database
The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu approved the Arunachal Pradesh Arun Parivar Patra Authority Bill, 2025 on 17 February 2025 to create a family-centric citizen database.
Nirmala Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs in Mumbai; first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra opened
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME) at a post-budget interaction in Mumbai on 17 February 2025.
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake with epicentre in New Delhi jolts Delhi-NCR at 5:36 am
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake at a depth of 5 km, with its epicentre in New Delhi, struck at 5:36 am on 17 February 2025, the National Center for Seismology said.
Odisha Budget 2025-26: CM Mohan Charan Majhi presents ₹2,90,000 crore budget with capital outlay at 6.1% of GSDP
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented the state's ₹2,90,000 crore Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly in Bhubaneswar on 17 February 2025.
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes Siwan, Bihar, hours after Delhi tremor
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Siwan district in Bihar at 8:02 am on 17 February 2025 at a depth of 10 km, the National Center for Seismology said.
Election Commission bids farewell to Rajiv Kumar, India's 25th Chief Election Commissioner
The Election Commission of India bid farewell on 17 February 2025 to Rajiv Kumar, the 25th Chief Election Commissioner, who demitted office on 18 February 2025.
Central Silk Board's SILKTECH 2025 conference held at Bharat Mandapam as part of Bharat Tex 2025
Minister of State Pabitra Margherita inaugurated the Central Silk Board's international conference SILKTECH 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 17 February 2025, as part of Bharat Tex 2025.
TRAI releases recommendations on network authorisations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023
TRAI released its recommendations on the terms and conditions of network authorisations to be granted under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 on 17 February 2025.