Current Affairs - February 25, 2024 Current Affairs

The Indian Army, in collaboration with the State Handicraft Department, initiated a Women's Empowerment Program in Manipur, specifically in Phougakchao village of the Bishnupur district. The program aims to provide comprehensive training in handloom weaving to women in the region, with the participation of 35 local women.

The theme for "National Science Day 2024" is "Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat", highlighting the importance of promoting indigenous technologies for the development of India. National Science Day is celebrated annually on February 28th, commemorating Sir CV Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928.

The Telangana assembly unanimously adopted a resolution for a comprehensive household caste survey to provide socio-economic, educational, employment, and political opportunities to marginalized communities. This initiative makes Telangana the third state, after Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, to conduct a caste-based headcount.

The "Odysseus spacecraft, a private Nova-C lunar lander, is on its way to the Moon" and later mentions that the mission aims to become "the first American spacecraft to land on the Moon in over 50 years." Therefore, the answer is Moon, option A. While the passage mentions other celestial bodies like Mars and Venus, they are not the target destination of the specific mission discussed.

Jyothi Yarraji secured the gold medal in the 60m hurdles event at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship in Tehran. She achieved this feat with a timing of 8.12 seconds, breaking her national record set in the previous edition of the championship.

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United World Academy in Bengaluru to offer world-class, affordable education for the children of its serving and retired personnel. This initiative aims to provide educational opportunities and support to the families associated with the SSB.

Ashwin Ramaswami, representing the Democrats, is running for a Senate seat in Georgia, aiming to unseat the incumbent Republican. His candidacy signifies the increasing diversity and youth engagement in U.S. politics, particularly among Indian-Americans.

Nepal celebrates National Democracy Day on Falgun 7 of Bikram Sambat annually. This day commemorates the end of the 104-year Rana regime in 1951 through the ordinary Nepali people's struggle, leading to the establishment of democracy in the country.

World Peace and Understanding Day is observed globally on February 23rd. It serves as a reminder of the values of harmony, compassion, and cooperation among diverse cultures, religions, and regions. This day commemorates the foundational meeting of Rotary International, emphasizing the importance of humanitarian service and global solidarity.

Japan hosted the Ukraine reconstruction conference, demonstrating its commitment to Ukraine's reconstruction. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the importance of investing in Ukraine's future during the conference, which saw the signing of over 50 cooperation agreements between Japan and Ukraine.