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💹 Economy 📍 India Important

EPFO's Central Board recommends 8.25% interest on EPF for 2024-25

The Central Board of Trustees of EPF, chaired by Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, recommended an 8.25% interest rate on EPF accumulations for 2024-25 at its 237th meeting in New Delhi on 28 February 2025.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Madhya Pradesh

President Murmu attends a mass wedding organised by Shri Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti at Gadha, Chhatarpur

President Droupadi Murmu graced a mass wedding ceremony organised by Shri Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti at Gadha, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, on 26 February 2025.

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📊 Reports & Indices 📍 India Important

Time Use Survey 2024: women's caregiving participation 41%, men's 21.4%; more women in employment-related activities

The National Statistics Office released the results of the Time Use Survey (January-December 2024), the second all-India TUS, on 25 February 2025.

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🎓 Education 📍 Telangana Important

Telangana orders compulsory Telugu in CBSE, ICSE, IB and other board schools; simple Telugu 'Vennela' for Classes 9 and 10

The Telangana government on 25 February 2025 ordered Telugu to be taught as a compulsory subject in CBSE, ICSE, IB and other board-affiliated schools in the state from 2025-26, with the simple Telugu textbook 'Vennela' for Classes 9 and 10.

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💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India Important

EPFO adds 16.05 lakh net members in December 2024; Maharashtra leads

EPFO's provisional payroll data released on 25 February 2025 showed a net addition of 16.05 lakh members in December 2024, with 8.47 lakh new subscribers.

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🔬 Health & Medicine 📍 Bihar

President Murmu attends the centenary celebration of Patna Medical College

President Droupadi Murmu graced the centenary celebration of Patna Medical College in Patna, Bihar, on 25 February 2025.

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🎓 Social Justice & Welfare 📍 India

Regional Dialogue on Social Justice under the Global Coalition for Social Justice concludes in New Delhi; ESIC marks 74th foundation day

The two-day Regional Dialogue on Social Justice, hosted by India with the ILO under the Global Coalition for Social Justice at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, concluded on 25 February 2025.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Important

India hosts the Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South in New Delhi

The Indian Army's Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) hosted a two-day Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, from 24 February 2025, with women peacekeepers from 35 nations.

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🔬 Science & Technology 📍 Himachal Pradesh

Rajnath Singh at IIT Mandi's 16th Foundation Day: India's tech sector to reach $300-350 billion in five years

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the 16th Foundation Day of IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, on 24 February 2025, saying India's technology sector is expected to reach $300-350 billion in the next five years.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Jammu and Kashmir

Amit Shah interacts with 250 Jammu and Kashmir children under the 'Watan Ko Jano' programme

Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacted with 250 children from Jammu and Kashmir under the 'Watan Ko Jano' programme in New Delhi on 24 February 2025.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Must know

Mann Ki Baat 119th episode: PM proposes 'One Day as a Scientist', recalls Hansa Mehta and will hand his social media to women on 8 March

In the 119th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 23 February 2025, PM Narendra Modi hailed ISRO's 100th launch, proposed 'One Day as a Scientist' for National Science Day, and said he would hand his social media accounts to inspiring women on International Women's Day.

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🎓 Social Justice & Welfare 📍 Himachal Pradesh Important

Himachal Pradesh amends Prison Manual 2021 to end caste-based work allotment and discrimination in jails

The Himachal Pradesh government said on 22 February 2025 that it had amended all caste-based provisions of the HP Prison Manual 2021 to end caste-based discrimination and work allotment among prisoners.

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🎓 Social Justice & Welfare 📍 India

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes marks its 22nd Foundation Day

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, a constitutional body under Article 338A, celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day in New Delhi on 19 February 2025.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Gujarat Important

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.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India

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.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 India Important

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav 2025, TRIFED's national tribal festival, in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Aadi Mahotsav 2025, the national tribal festival organised by TRIFED, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 16 February 2025.

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🏅 Sports 📍 Maharashtra

Mansukh Mandaviya leads Fit India Sundays on Cycle from Gateway of India with #FightObesity message

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle' ride from the Gateway of India, Mumbai, on 16 February 2025, with the message #FightObesity.

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🎓 Women & Child 📍 Assam

Annpurna Devi reviews women and child welfare schemes in Dibrugarh, Assam

Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi visited Dibrugarh, Assam, on 16 February 2025 to review women and child welfare initiatives in the state.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 India

Ministry of Ayush opens nominations for Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025

The Ministry of Ayush opened nominations for the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025 on 16 February 2025, ahead of the International Day of Yoga 2025.

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🎓 Social Justice & Welfare 📍 Haryana Important

J.P. Nadda inaugurates 2nd AIIMS Oncology Conclave at NCI-AIIMS Jhajjar; 720 additional posts announced

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the second AIIMS Oncology Conclave at the National Cancer Institute of AIIMS, Jhajjar campus, on 15 February 2025.

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🎓 Education 📍 Odisha

Odisha to extend mid-day meals to Classes IX and X

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on 11 February 2025 that mid-day meals would be extended to students of Classes IX and X.

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🎓 Education 📍 India Important

NITI Aayog releases policy report on State Public Universities

NITI Aayog released a policy report titled 'Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities' in New Delhi on 10 February 2025.

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🎓 Education 📍 Kerala Important

Kerala Cabinet approves draft Bill to permit private universities

A special Kerala Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan approved the Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Draft Bill, 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram on 10 February 2025.

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🎓 Education 📍 India

Dharmendra Pradhan launches 41 books by young authors under PM YUVA 2.0

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched 41 books by young authors under the PM YUVA 2.0 scheme at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 on 8 February 2025.

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🎓 Education 📍 Uttar Pradesh

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.

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🎓 Education 📍 Delhi

Indian Statistical Institute holds 59th Convocation; Abhijit Banerjee delivers address

On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, the Indian Statistical Institute held its 59th Convocation at its Delhi centre, with Prof Abhijit Banerjee delivering the convocation address.

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🎓 Education 📍 India Must know

Budget 2025-26: 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs, 10,000 more medical seats, cancer day-care centres in all district hospitals

On 1 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, the Union Budget 2025-26 announced 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in government schools over 5 years and Day Care Cancer Centres in all district hospitals over 3 years.

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Meghalaya Important

Meghalaya Cabinet approves Pla Tangka Cooperative Society for women SHGs

The Meghalaya Cabinet on 30 January 2025 approved the Pla Tangka Cooperative Society (PTCS), a women-led apex financial cooperative for self-help groups, making Meghalaya the fourth state to adopt the model.

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🎓 Education 📍 Goa

Goa CM lays foundation for Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence at ITI Altinho

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant laid the foundation stone for the Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence project at Government ITI Altinho, Panaji on 30 January 2025.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 Maharashtra

27 PM-JANMAN roads sanctioned for PVTG habitations in Maharashtra

The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 27 roads of 50.13 km worth ₹50.35 crore for Maharashtra under the connectivity component of PM-JANMAN, it announced on 30 January 2025.

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