Today’s Current Affairs: 17th February 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: February 17, 2025
Gravehawk System
Gravehawk System: Ukraine has reportedly acquired a new weapon system to defend against the barrage of missiles unleashed by Russia: the Gravehawk hybrid surface-to-air missile system. Gravehawk System is a short-range surface-to-air missile system developed by the United Kingdom. It is designed to address short-range threats, particularly those posed by fast-moving airborne objects. It is […]
Yamuna River : Cleaning Effort
Yamuna River : Cleaning Effort A large-scale effort to clean the heavily polluted River Yamuna commenced recently, guided by a four-pronged strategy, aimed to restore the river within three years. Yamuna is the major tributary of the Ganga River. It rises in the Himalayas, from the Yamunotri Glacier, at the height of 4,421 meters. Originating […]
Measles : Comeback
Measles : Comeback Measles, a highly contagious virus, is making a comeback in the U.S., particularly in states like Texas due to lower vaccination rates and international travel. Measles is a highly contagious and serious airborne disease. It is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family, and is normally passed through direct contact and […]
International Classification of Diseases : 2025 Edition
International Classification of Diseases: 2025 Edition The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the 2025 edition of the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11). International Classification of Diseases is a flagship World Health Organization product that serves as the basis for identifying health trends and statistics at country level and worldwide. ICD is at […]
Loggerhead Turtle : Recent Study
Loggerhead Turtle : Recent Study A recent study revealed that the loggerhead turtle can learn and remember the magnetic signature of an area and does a ‘turtle dance’ when in a location that they associate with food. Loggerhead Turtle is a species of oceanic turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is named Loggerhead for […]
TrailGuard AI System
TrailGuard AI System: Similipal Tiger Reserve is the first reserve where TrailGuard AI system has shown success as an ‘anti-poaching tool. TrailGuard AI System is an end-to-end, camera-based alert system designed for enhancing wildlife conservation and promoting human-wildlife coexistence in remote areas. The system combines durable outdoor hardware, on-the-edge AI algorithms, and real-time transmission capabilities, […]
Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona
Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona: Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda broke the world half-marathon record in Barcelona, finishing the 21.0975 km race in 56 minutes and 42 seconds. The 24-year-old improved the previous record by 48 seconds, surpassing Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha’s time from November 2024.
Campa Cola Replaces Thums Up as IPL 2025 Co-Presenter
Campa Cola Replaces Thums Up as IPL 2025 Co-Presenter: Campa Cola, a beverage brand owned by Reliance Consumer Products, has secured the co-presenting rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The deal, valued at Rs 200 crore, marks a significant shift in India’s beverage market, traditionally dominated by global giants like Coca-Cola. The move […]
Imagine a world with more women in science Campaign Launched By UNESCO
Imagine a world with more women in science Campaign Launched By UNESCO: UNESCO has launched the “Imagine a world with more women in science” campaign to mark the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11). The campaign emphasizes the positive impact of diverse perspectives in scientific fields and […]
