Current Affairs — 18 February 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025
India and Qatar elevate ties to Strategic Partnership during Amir Sheikh Tamim's state visit; Qatar commits $10 billion investment
India and Qatar signed an agreement establishing a Strategic Partnership after talks between PM Narendra Modi and Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 18 February 2025.
Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa, Assam, dedicated to the nation; cargo flagged off to Bangladesh
Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal dedicated the Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa, Assam, to the nation on 18 February 2025.
Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly adopts National e-Vidhan Application and becomes a Digital House
The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly adopted the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) and became a Digital House on 18 February 2025, inaugurated by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Speaker Ritu Khanduri.
NAKSHA urban land survey pilot launched at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, for 152 urban local bodies
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the NAKSHA pilot for geospatial survey of urban land records at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, on 18 February 2025.
PLFS October-December 2024: urban unemployment rate eases to 6.4%
The National Statistics Office's PLFS quarterly bulletin, released on 18 February 2025, put the urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above at 6.4% in October-December 2024.
ASI's revived Underwater Archaeology Wing begins explorations off Dwarka, Gujarat, with three women archaeologists
A five-member team of the Archaeological Survey of India led by Prof. Alok Tripathi began underwater explorations off Dwarka, Gujarat, near the Gomati Creek, the Culture Ministry said on 18 February 2025.
Second All-India State Water Ministers' Conference opens in Udaipur, Rajasthan
Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil inaugurated the second All-India State Water Ministers' Conference in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 18 February 2025, in the presence of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.
Amit Shah reviews new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir, sets April 2025 target for full implementation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed implementation of the three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir with LG Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah in New Delhi on 18 February 2025.
CSIR and Nepal Academy of Science and Technology sign MoU to renew Indo-Nepal scientific cooperation
India's CSIR and the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) signed an MoU on science and technology cooperation at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, on 18 February 2025.
MeitY launches Digital Brand Identity Manual to standardise government websites
The Ministry of Electronics and IT launched the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) and held the first Chief Information Officer Conference in New Delhi on 18 February 2025.
India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum opens at Mausam Bhawan to mark 150 years of IMD
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi, on 18 February 2025, marking 150 years of the India Meteorological Department.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: INSV Tarini reaches Port Stanley, completing its toughest leg
Indian Navy sailing vessel INSV Tarini, crewed by two women officers, entered Port Stanley on 18 February 2025, its third port of call in the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation.