Current Affairs One - Liner : 8th February 2025

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated India's largest single-location solar plant in Tirunelveli on February 7, 2025. The 4.3-GW facility, set up by TP Solar Ltd at an investment of Rs 3,800 crore, created 4,000 jobs. The plant will boost solar power efficiency and provide employment, especially for women.

Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot launched a Braille-enabled version of the Indian Constitution on February 3, 2025, in Bengaluru. This initiative, in collaboration with Sankara Eye Hospital and CII Young Indians (Yi) Bengaluru, empowers visually impaired individuals by enabling them to read and understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
The Union Cabinet decided to extend the tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) until March 31, 2028, on February 7, 2025. This aims to uplift sanitation workers, improve working conditions, and achieve zero fatalities during hazardous cleaning tasks.
The Union Cabinet approved Rs 8,800 crore for the Skill India Programme on February 7, 2025. This funding will support the program from 2022-23 to 2025-26, aiming to enhance industry-aligned skills training and build a skilled, future-ready workforce.
The Madhya Pradesh government approved the Drone Promotion and Utilisation Policy 2025 on February 5, 2025. The policy aims to boost drone manufacturing with incentives like capital investment subsidies, lease rent subsidies, and R&D grants.
The historic Fort William in Kolkata, headquarters of the Indian Army's Eastern Command, was renamed Vijay Durg on February 6, 2025. This change honors India's heritage by moving away from colonial-era names.

The Kerala government secured a Rs 2,424 crore loan from the World Bank on February 5, 2025, to strengthen its healthcare system through the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme.
PNB MetLife partnered with Policybazaar to launch the Smart Invest Pension Plan on February 5, 2025. This plan targets individuals aged 40 to 50 years and offers flexible retirement planning options.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of LX International Corporation's stake in POSCO-India Pune Processing Center by POSCO India Processing Center on February 4, 2025. This move aims to enhance POSCO's operational efficiency in India's steel processing and distribution market.

India and Panama signed an MoU to implement Quick Impact Projects (QIP) on February 5, 2025, in Panama City. The aim is to enhance bilateral relations through infrastructure and community development projects, focusing on roads, community centers, education, healthcare, and sanitation.
The German Institute Fraunhofer signed MoUs with IIT Ropar and BITS Pilani on February 5, 2025, at the German Embassy in New Delhi. The aim is to enhance collaboration on sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

The Shenzhou-19 crew aboard China's Tiangong space station demonstrated artificial photosynthesis on February 3, 2025. This experiment converted carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and ethylene, a hydrocarbon used in rocket fuel.
Blue Origin completed its NS-29 mission on February 4, 2025. The mission, launched from West Texas, successfully simulated lunar gravity using the New Shepard vehicle. The capsule rotated to create Moon-like conditions for two minutes, supporting lunar research and future space exploration.

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) on February 6, 2025, to focus on T20 cricket. Stoinis played 74 ODIs for Australia, scoring 1,495 runs and taking 48 wickets.
Lovlina Borgohain, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medalist, won the gold medal in the Women's 75kg category at the 38th National Games held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on February 7, 2025.

Swedish defense company Saab completed the delivery of AT4 anti-tank weapons to the Indian Armed Forces on February 7, 2025. The lightweight, disposable weapon system is designed for effectiveness against armored targets.

World Interfaith Harmony Week 2025 was observed from February 1 to 7. The theme was "Uniting for Peace," emphasizing mutual understanding, respect, and collaboration among different faiths to promote global peace and harmony.
February 8th is celebrated as National Opera Day. This day honors and appreciates the art of opera, combining music, drama, and stagecraft. It's an opportunity to recognize opera artists' contributions and encourage more people to explore this timeless art form.

Deepak Kumar Kedia, Inspector General at the National Security Guard (NSG), received the "CA in Public Service" award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on February 1, 2025.