AWARDS
Coal India Wins Golden Peacock CSR Award
• Coal India Ltd. was honoured with the Golden Peacock CSR Award 2024 at the 19th International CSR Conference.
• Chairman P.M. Prasad accepted the award at a ceremony hosted by the Institute of Directors.
• The award recognizes CIL’s strong commitment to social responsibility, positively impacting over 35 million lives.
• For the past five years, CIL has been the leading CSR spender among Central PSUs.
• Over 70% of CIL’s CSR budget is focused on Healthcare, Nutrition, Sanitation, Education, and Livelihood initiatives.
• CIL has also built 50,000+ toilets as part of the Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
'Operation Devil Hunt' launched by Bangladesh’s interim government
• 'Operation Devil Hunt' launched by Bangladesh’s interim government to combat rising violence.
• Over 1,300 arrests made as security forces crack down on unrest.
• The government vowed to eliminate elements threatening stability.
• Sheikh Hasina was removed as PM in August 2024 following violent protests.
• A command center has been set up to oversee and manage the operation.
• Bangladesh Nationalist Party to begin nationwide protests from February 11.
Lebanon formed New Full Government
• Lebanon’s First Full Government Since 2022: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam forms a complete government.
• President Joseph Aoun’s Role: He accepted the resignation of the caretaker government.
• Economic Reforms Promised: The new leadership aims to implement crucial reforms to address Lebanon’s financial crisis.
• Balanced Representation: The 24-member cabinet is equally divided between Christian and Muslim sects.
• Nawaf Salam’s Background: A former diplomat and ex-president of the International Court of Justice.
• Political Shift: New leadership moves away from figures aligned with Hezbollah.
NATIONAL NEWS
India Energy Week 2025 commenced on February 11.
• India Energy Week 2025 kicked off on February 11 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, running for four days.
• Over 700 exhibitors and 70,000 global energy experts are participating in the event.
• The focus of India Energy Week 2025 is to showcase innovation, build partnerships, and help shape the future of the energy sector.
• The event was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via a virtual ceremony.
• India Energy Week 2025 stands as the world’s second-largest energy event.
• Pavilions from ten countries, including Canada, Germany, Japan, the US, and the UK, are featured at the event.
DEFENCE
HAL renamed the HJT-36 jet trainer as ‘Yashas’.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has rebranded its HJT-36 jet trainer as ‘Yashas’.
• The 'Yashas' is designed for Stage II pilot training and is capable of counter-insurgency, counter-surface force operations, armament training, and aerobatics.
• Powered by a FADEC-controlled AL-55I jet engine, 'Yashas' boasts an impressive thrust-to-weight ratio.
• The aircraft was unveiled at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru.
• For its induction, the aircraft has been upgraded with advanced avionics and a cutting-edge cockpit.
SPORTS
Para Archery Asia Cup 2025
• India topped the 2025 Para Archery Asia Cup in Thailand, clinching 6 gold medals.
• Overall, India secured 12 medals, including 6 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze.
• On the final day, India bagged six medals, including two golds.
• Sarita won the gold in the women’s compound open, while Shyam Sundar Swami claimed gold in the men’s compound open.
• The competition took place in Thailand from February 2 to 11, 2025.
SUMMIT AND CONFERENCE
India Co-hosts Third Edition of AI Action Summit in Paris
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the ‘AI Action Summit’ in Paris on February 11, 2025, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
• France and India co-hosted the third International Summit on Artificial Intelligence, held on February 10-11, 2025.
• At the Summit’s conclusion, France announced that India will host the next International AI Summit.
• The event saw participation from global leaders, including US Vice-President JD Vance, Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, and CEOs of major tech companies like Google and Microsoft.
• Prime Minister Modi is currently on a two-nation tour, first visiting France (Feb 10-12) at the invitation of President Macron, before heading to the United States for a two-day visit with President Donald Trump.
International Conference on Unani Day inaugurated by President Murmu
• On February 11, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu officially launched the two-day International Conference titled "Innovations in Unani Medicine for Integrative Health Solutions – A Way Forward" in New Delhi.
• The conference, held on February 11-12, 2025, was organised in celebration of Unani Day.
• Union Minister of State for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, and Dr. N Zaheer Ahmed, Director General of CCRUM, were also present during the inauguration.
• The event is being hosted by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), under the Union Ministry of Ayush.
• Delegates from both India and abroad, including experts from the USA, Iran, South Africa, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, and the UAE, are attending the conference.
• Unani Day is observed every year on February 11 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan, a renowned freedom fighter, Unani physician, and educator.
