Weekly Current Affairs (16th February to 22nd February 2025)

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: February 23 2025

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Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as India’s next Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar.
Rekha Gupta took oath as the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi.
Mrityunjay Srikantan has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Finance Ministry.
Dr. Vivek Joshi took charge of the post of Election Commissioner.
Kash Patel becomes the first Indian-American FBI director, confirmed by the U.S. Senate with a 51-49 vote.
The government extends Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran's tenure until March 2027.

Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts along the Line of Control, heightening tensions after the Pahalgam civilian killings.
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India's extreme poverty dropped sharply from 16% to 2.3% in a decade, lifting 171 million people above poverty line.
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UDAN scheme completed 8 years, making air travel affordable for common citizens and boosting connectivity.
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SRFTI’s film “A Doll Made Up of Clay” selected for Cannes 2025, marking a historic entry for Indian cinema.
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DRDO successfully tested scramjet engine for 1,000 seconds, advancing hypersonic technology in India.
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India participated in 11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting 2025 held under Brazil's presidency.
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Iran offered to mediate between India and Pakistan amidst rising tensions after the Pahalgam attack.
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The 2nd Asian Yogasana Championships started in New Delhi to promote Yogasana globally.
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Former ISRO chief Dr. K. Kasturirangan, pioneer of Chandrayaan-1, passed away at 84 in Bengaluru.
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India's direct tax collection grew by 13.57% in FY25 but slightly missed the revised target.
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Weekly Current Affairs (16th February to 22nd February 2025)