Art and Culture
•   India International Dance and Music Festival held in New Delhi from February 22-27,
      celebrating global unity and cultural exchange.
  •   Mahakumbh 2025 concluded on Mahashivratri (February 26), witnessing record-
      breaking participation.
  •   Over 50 crore participants made Mahakumbh in Prayagraj the largest religious
      gathering in history.
  •   38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair took place in Faridabad from February 7-23.
Awards and Honors
  •   Indian students won Bronze at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 for their AI-
      powered accessibility app ‘AccessWay’.
Economy
  •   Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit secured investment proposals worth ₹10,785 crore.
  •   RBI imposed monetary penalties on Citibank, Asirvad Micro Finance, and JM
      Financial for regulatory violations.
  •   RBI lifted business restrictions on Kotak Mahindra Bank, allowing it to onboard
      new customers.
  •   RBI cut repo rate after five years to 6.25% and introduced new banking security
      measures.
  •   Union Budget 2025 included tax reforms, MSME support, urban development, and
      infrastructure boost.
  •   India's real GDP projected to grow by 6.4% in FY 2025.
Environment
  •   Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of vultures in India at 12,981.
  •   January 2025 was the warmest January on record despite La Niña’s cooling
      effect.
  •   The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) officially came into force, supporting
      global conservation efforts.
Government Schemes
  •   Kisan Credit Card loans crossed ₹10 lakh crore, benefitting over 7.72 crore
      farmers.
  •   Six years of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme
      marked success.
  •   "Shatavari – For Better Health" campaign launched for wellness awareness.
Important Days
  •   National Science Day celebrated on February 28.
  •   Guru Ravidas Jayanti observed on February 12.
  •   World Cancer Day 2025 theme: ‘United by Unique.’
International
   •     European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited India from
         February 27-28.
   •     US announced a Gold Card Investor Visa Programme for wealthy investors.
   •     UN Security Council adopted a resolution on war in Ukraine.
   •     BRICS Summit 2025 to be held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7.
   •     India ranked 96th in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index.
National
   •     DRDO & Indian Navy successfully tested Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR)
         with in-flight retargeting.
   •     CBSE proposed a draft policy for two board exams for Class 10.
   •     Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 saw record digital engagement.
   •     Joint military exercises with Japan (Dharma Guardian) and Egypt (Cyclone 2025)
         took place.
   •     India surpassed 100 GW of installed solar power capacity.
Polity
   •     Rekha Gupta became Delhi’s new CM, marking BJP’s return to power after 27
         years.
Science and Technology
   •     India developed its first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig,
         “Sṛjanam”, at AIIMS New Delhi.
Sports
   •     India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in ICC Men’s Champions Trophy.
   •     Mohun Bagan Super Giant won the Indian Super League (ISL).
   •     Sachin Tendulkar was honored with BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award 2025.