- National:
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- Vasant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is celebrated on February 3, 2025. This festival marks the arrival of spring and honors Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and arts.
- International:
- On February 2, 2025, Canada imposed 25% tariffs on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods. This was in response to tariffs imposed by the United States. This move aims to protect Canadian interests and support local businesses and workers.
- Banking:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Ombudsman resolved 95% of complaints received under the Reserve Bank-Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) during the fiscal year 2023-2024. A total of 9,34,355 complaints were handled within this period.
- On February 3, 2025, the State Bank of India (SBI) introduced the SBI Patrons Fixed Deposit Scheme for super senior citizens aged 80 years and above. This scheme offers additional 10 basis points interest over existing senior citizen rates, with deposit limits between Rs 1,000 and Rs 3 crores.
- On January 30, 2025, Garuda Aerospace announced a Rs 100 crore investment to develop India's first Drone City in Orvakal village, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aims to foster drone innovation, research, and development. It aligns with Garuda Aerospace's vision of making India a global hub for drone technology.
- Sports:
- India won the U19 Women's World Cup final by defeating South Africa on February 2, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur. India chased down South Africa's total of 82 runs in just 11.2 overs, winning by 9 wickets.
- The Bengaluru Jawans won the first edition of the World Pickleball League (WPL), defeating the Hyderabad Superstars 3-2 in the final match on February 2, 2025, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
- Apps & Portals:
- SEBI launched the iSPOT Portal on February 3, 2025, to streamline the reporting of technical glitches by Market Infrastructure Institutions. This web-based platform aims to improve the quality and traceability of data submissions and create a centralized repository for technical issues.
- Important Days:
- World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2 each year to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands. The theme for 2025 is "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future", emphasizing the need for global action to conserve and restore these vital ecosystems.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Awareness Day is observed every year on February 2nd. This day aims to raise awareness about rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
- Awards & Honours:
- Chandrika Tandon won her first Grammy award for her album "Triveni" in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category. The award was presented at the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
- Obituaries:
- Navin Chawla, former Chief Election Commissioner of India, passed away on February 1, 2025, at the age of 79. He had been admitted to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi for brain surgery.
Questions:
1 Which Indian-origin artist won the Grammy Award for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album in 2025?
- A) Chandrika Tandon
- B) AR Rahman
- C) Ricky Kej
- D) Zakir Hussain
2 Where is India’s first Drone City being developed by Garuda Aerospace?
- A) Bengaluru, Karnataka
- B) Hyderabad, Telangana
- C) Orvakal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh
- D) Pune, Maharashtra