News of The Day -14th February 2025

SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB.

• What is Kashi Tamil Sangamam?
• Cultural Significance

• Who was Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati?
• Contribution to the Society
• Contribution to the Education System
• What is Arya Samaj?

• Overview of the 4th India-EU Urban Forum
• Focus on Sustainable Urban Development and EU’s Global Gateway Strategy
• Key Themes of the Forum
• Importance of India-EU Collaboration

• Disputes resolution
• Capital gains exemptions
• Crypto as property
• Income and tax rates

• Overview of the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD)
•  India’s Key Contributions and Discussions
• India’s Vision for Inclusive Development
• Social Protection and Support for Women and Children
• India’s Commitment to the 2030 Agenda

• President’s Rule Constitutional Provisions
• President’s Rule Grounds of Imposition
• President’s Rule Parliamentary Approval and Duration
• President’s Rule Impact
• President’s Rule Supreme Court Judgements

• About PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
• Model Solar Village
• Achievements under the Scheme
• Challenges

• Key Points Regarding Ad hoc Judges in HC
• Ad hoc Judge in SC (Article 127) 
•  Status of Pendency of Cases in India

• Overview of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit to France
• Context and Significance of India-France Relations
• Strengthening the Defence Partnership
• Review of Deals on Missiles, Helicopter, and Jet Engines
• India’s Offer of Indian-made Rocket Launchers
• Collaboration on Small Modular Reactors and Civil Nuclear Energy

• Overview of the Global Medical Education Landscape
• Global Trends in Medical Education
• Estimation and Quality Concerns
• Lack of Reliable Data on the Number of International Medical Students
• Conservative Estimate of Over 200,000 Students Studying Abroad
• Quality Issues in Certain Countries and Institutions
• Pre-war Ukraine as a Major Hub for International Medical Students
• Significant Indian Student Presence

• China’s Hydroelectric Dam Project: An Overview
• Significance of the Yarlung Zangbo/Brahmaputra River
• China’s Energy Transition Goals and Environmental Trade-offs
• China’s Official Water Policy vs. Ground Reality
• India’s Concerns and Vulnerabilities
• The Role of Expert-Level Mechanism (ELM) in India-China Water Talks
• Environmental Risks and Seismic Threats

• India’s Vulnerability to Extreme Weather Events
• Overview of the Climate Risk Index 2025
• India’s Sixth Rank in the Global Climate Risk Index
• Comparison with Other Countries
• Statistics on India’s Climate Impact (1993-2022)
• Types of Extreme Weather Events in India
• Notable Extreme Weather Events (1993–2022)
• Global Climate Crisis: India’s Contribution to Fatalities and Losses

• ISRO’s Technological Breakthrough
• Development of the 10-Tonne Propellant Mixer
• Significance of Solid Propulsion in Space Transportation
• The Role of Vertical Mixers in Solid Motor Production
• Technological Marvel: The World’s Largest Solid Propellant Mixer
• Safety and Precision in Solid Propellant Production
• Implications for India’s Space Program
• Boost to Solid Motor Segment Production
• Strengthening Space Transportation Capabilities
• Conclusion: Advancing India’s Space Technology

• What is the Rwandan genocide?
• What was the aftermath of the genocide?
• Who are the M23 rebels?
• How have regional players responded to the crisis?