HPPSC HPAS Current Affairs — All time
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Mon, 24 Feb 2025
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.
India unanimously elected President of the African-Asian Rural Development Organization for 2025-27
The 21st General Session of the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO), held in New Delhi from 21 to 24 February 2025, unanimously elected India as President for the triennium 2025-27.
India and the UK resume negotiations towards a trade deal
India and the United Kingdom resumed negotiations towards a trade deal on 24 February 2025, announced in New Delhi by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
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.
Sun, 23 Feb 2025
Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli's 51st ODI century takes India past Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai; he becomes fastest to 14,000 ODI runs
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 100, his 51st ODI century, as India beat Pakistan by six wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match in Dubai on 23 February 2025.
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.
Germany's Bundestag election: Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU comes first, AfD second with 20.8%, turnout 82.5%
In Germany's early federal election on 23 February 2025, Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU won the most votes, the AfD came second with 20.8% and turnout was 82.5%, up from 76.4% in 2021.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi leaves for France visit (24-27 February) to boost India-France defence ties
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi departed on 23 February 2025 for an official visit to France from 24 to 27 February to strengthen India-France defence cooperation.
Fit India Sundays on Cycle reaches 4,200 locations; Mandaviya leads ninth week with FICCI and CII against obesity
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the ninth week of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Delhi on 23 February 2025 with FICCI and CII, as the campaign, dedicated to the fight against obesity, reached 4,200 locations nationwide.
Sat, 22 Feb 2025
Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das appointed Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on 22 February 2025 approved the appointment of former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Champions Trophy 2025: Inglis's 120* powers Australia to record chase of 352 against England in Lahore, outdoing Duckett's 165
Josh Inglis made an unbeaten 120 as Australia chased 352 to beat England by five wickets in Lahore on 22 February 2025, the highest successful chase in an ICC men's tournament, after Ben Duckett's record 165.
Indian Army contingent leaves for 6th India-Japan Exercise Dharma Guardian at East Fuji, Japan
An Indian Army contingent departed on 22 February 2025 for the 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise Dharma Guardian, scheduled at the East Fuji Manoeuvre Training Area in Japan from 24 February to 9 March 2025.
Law Ministry ends consultation on draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025; revised draft to be consulted afresh
The Union Law Ministry said on 22 February 2025 that it had concluded public consultation on the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and that a revised draft would be processed afresh for consultation, after objections from the Bar Council of India and lawyers' protests.
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.
TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: over 5.1 lakh TB patients notified and 10 crore people screened in 100-day campaign
The Health Ministry said on 22 February 2025 that the 100-day Intensified TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, launched on 7 December 2024, had recorded over 5.1 lakh TB notifications and screened over 10 crore vulnerable people.
NSO releases 'Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024' covering about 270 datasets from 40 ministries
The National Statistics Office (MoSPI) released the 'Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024' on 22 February 2025, consolidating metadata for about 270 datasets and registries from 40 Ministries and Departments.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025
International Mother Language Day 2025: UNESCO marks Silver Jubilee with theme 'Languages matter'; IGNCA holds two-day celebration
International Mother Language Day was observed on 21 February 2025, its 25th anniversary, with UNESCO's theme 'Languages matter: Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day'; in New Delhi, IGNCA held a two-day celebration.
India takes over chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation from Bangladesh
India assumed the chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) from Bangladesh at the 13th Governing Council meeting in the Maldives on 21 February 2025.
IWAI Board orders feasibility study for Water Metro in 17 cities across 12 states; KMRL to conduct it
The Inland Waterways Authority of India decided at its 196th Board meeting, announced on 21 February 2025, to study Water Metro systems in 17 cities across 12 states, with Kochi Metro Rail Limited appointed to carry out the feasibility study.
Rural power supply rises to 22.6 hours a day, AT&C losses fall to 15%: Power Minister Manohar Lal
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said on 21 February 2025 that average rural electricity supply had risen from 12.5 hours a day in 2014 to 22.6 hours in 2025, and that AT&C losses had fallen from 22.62% to 15%.
Champions Trophy 2025: Rickelton's maiden ODI hundred sets up South Africa's 107-run win over Afghanistan in Karachi
Ryan Rickelton scored his maiden ODI century, 103, as South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs in their Champions Trophy Group B opener at Karachi on 21 February 2025.
ESIC payroll: 17.01 lakh new employees and 20,360 establishments added in December 2024
Provisional ESIC payroll data released on 21 February 2025 showed 17.01 lakh new employees enrolled under the ESI Scheme in December 2024.
Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Ministry of Mines shifts Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz from minor to major minerals
The Ministry of Mines, by a gazette notification dated 20 February 2025, shifted Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz from the list of minor minerals to the category of major minerals.
Champions Trophy 2025: Gill's unbeaten 101 and Shami's 5/53 give India six-wicket win over Bangladesh in Dubai
India beat Bangladesh by six wickets in their Champions Trophy opener in Dubai on 20 February 2025, as Mohammed Shami took 5 for 53 and Shubman Gill made an unbeaten 101.
Health Ministry launches Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign for everyone aged 30 and above
The Union Health Ministry launched an Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign on 20 February 2025, running until 31 March 2025, to screen all individuals aged 30 years and above for diabetes, hypertension and oral, breast and cervical cancers.
India launches Electronic Personnel Licence for pilots, becoming the second country to do so
Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu launched the Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) for pilots on 20 February 2025, making India the second country to implement it.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron ships INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrive at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam
INS Sujata and ICGS Veera of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, on 20 February 2025 for a port call ending with bilateral exercises.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner; Vivek Joshi joins as Election Commissioner
Gyanesh Kumar assumed charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, on 19 February 2025.
Champions Trophy 2025 opens in Karachi: New Zealand beat hosts Pakistan by 60 runs; Latham and Young hit centuries
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium, Karachi, on 19 February 2025.
India elected Vice President of IALA at its first General Assembly in Singapore as the body becomes an inter-governmental organisation
India was elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) at its first General Assembly in Singapore, the Ports Ministry announced on 19 February 2025.