Current Affairs One - Liner :12th February 2025

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced on February 7, 2025, that India surpassed 100 GW of installed solar power capacity. This achievement is a major step towards India's goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.
The IN Chiefs’ Conclave 2025 on future warfare & maritime strategy took place at the Naval Headquarters in New Delhi from February 8-9, 2025. Organized by the Indian Navy and chaired by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), The theme of the conclave was "Future of Warfare & Maritime Strategy".
India introduced a new Harmonised System (HS) code on February 1, 2025, to facilitate the export of Geographical Indication (GI)-recognised rice varieties. The new codes are 1006-30-11 (parboiled) and 1006-30-91 (white). This was announced in the 2025-26 Union Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14 AFAF) took place in New Delhi from February 12-14, 2025. The theme was "Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific." The event, organized by AFS, ICAR, DoF, and AFSIB, brought together around 1,000 delegates from 24 countries to discuss sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games in February to March 2027, coinciding with its 50th statehood anniversary. Announced by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), this event will feature nearly 40 sports disciplines across various locations, including Shillong, Tura, and Jowai.

The UK-India Defence Partnership – India (DP-I) was formally launched on the first day of Aero India 2025 on February 10, 2025 in Bengaluru. This partnership aims to enhance collaboration on next-generation weapons and support India's Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) ambition.

Angel One AMC launched India's first Nifty Total Market ETF and Index Fund on February 10, 2025. This new fund tracks the Nifty Total Market Index, covering 750 stocks across 22 sectors. The NFO is open for subscription until February 21, 2025.
Infibeam Avenues' subsidiary, Rediff.comIndia, secured a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) license from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on February 7, 2025. This allows RediffPay to offer Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services, with Axis Bank as the payment service provider.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a penalty of Rs 35.60 lakh on Federal Bank and Karur Vysya Bank on February 10, 2025, for non-compliance with regulatory directions. Federal Bank was fined Rs 27.30 lakh, while Karur Vysya Bank was fined Rs 8.30 lakh.
SBI Mutual Fund expanded its stake in Axis Bank to 5.0238% on February 5, 2025. This was achieved by acquiring an additional 11,44,160 equity shares through open market transactions. Prior to this, SBI Mutual Fund held a 4.9878% stake in Axis Bank.

Pakistan has partnered with China for the Chang’e-8 lunar mission scheduled for 2028. The formal agreement was announced on February 5, 2025, during President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to China. Pakistan's space agency, SUPARCO, will contribute a 35-kilogram rover to explore the lunar south pole.

Pankaj Advani triumphed in the Indian Snooker Championship 2025 on February 11, 2025, at the Yashwant Club in Indore. He secured his 36th overall national title and 10th men's snooker crown by defeating Brijesh Damani in the final.

The International Conference on Unani Medicine 2025 was held on February 11-12, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The conference was organized by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. The theme was "Innovations in Unani Medicine for Integrative Health Solutions – A Way Forward".

World Unani Day 2025 was celebrated on February 11 to honor Hakim Ajmal Khan. The theme was "Innovations in Unani Medicine for Integrative Health Solutions – A Way Forward." The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) hosted an international conference under the Ministry of Ayush.
Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2025 was celebrated on February 12 to honor the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a revered poet-saint and social reformer. The day is marked by special prayers, Gurbani recitations, and Nagarkirtans.
Darwin Day 2025 is celebrated on February 12, with the theme "Intellectual Bravery and Scientific Thinking." This day honors Charles Darwin's contributions to science and promotes curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry through global events and activities.
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday is celebrated on February 12 each year to honor the birth of the 16th President of the United States. Born in 1809, Lincoln is remembered for his leadership during the Civil War and his efforts to abolish slavery.
The International Day of the Arabian Leopard 2025 is observed on February 10th with the theme "Leaps of Hope". This theme celebrates conservation progress and emphasizes the importance of global engagement in protecting this critically endangered species.

Three Indian computer science students from New Delhi won the Bronze Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 on February 11, 2025, during the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai. Their innovative app, AccessWay, uses augmented reality and AI to aid individuals with disabilities.

Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of the Dalai Lama, passed away at 97 on February 8, 2025, in Kalimpong, West Bengal. He was a significant Tibetan political operator and diplomat, known for his role in international diplomacy and negotiations with China.

Questions:

1. What was the theme of the IN Chiefs' Conclave 2025 held in New Delhi?

2. Which company recently secured a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) license from NPCI for UPI services?