Daily Current Affairs- 3rd February 2025

Daily Current Affairs-3rd February 2025

NATIONAL

Ministry of Railways has introduced the SuperApp SwaRail

• Indian Railways introduces a SuperApp, 'SwaRail,' for train travelers. This new app has been developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems to offer several train-related services-- which were earlier available through different apps-- under one unified platform.

Launch of Classical Music Series: Har Kanthh Mein Bharat

• On the pious occasion of Basant Panchami, Pt. Ravishankar Music Studio at Broadcasting House, Akashvani came alive to a special function, organized to mark the launch of a new radio programme sereis, ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’, specially curated to showcase myriad shades of Indian Classical Music on the airwaves.

Railway Budget 2025: Key Highlights and Analysis

• The Railway Budget 2025 has been announced, with a total allocation of ₹2.65 lakh crore, the same as last year, While the budget emphasizes capital expenditure (Capex) and infrastructure expansion.

Rail Budget 2025 Allocation and Expenditure

• Total Allocation: ₹2.65 lakh crore (unchanged from last year)
• Capital Expenditure (Capex): ₹2.52 lakh crore, including Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investments
• Expenditure in FY 2024-25: ₹2.09 lakh crore (79.33% utilization till January 23, 2025)
• Actual expenditure for FY 2023-24: ₹2.45 lakh crore

SPORTS

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers win men’s Hockey India League 2024-25 Title

• Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers won the 6th Men’s Hockey India League 2024-25 title, beating Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in a tense final at a packed Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa wins Tata Steel Masters 2025

• In Chess, Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa clinched the prestigious Tata Steel Masters 2025 title in a thrilling showdown, defeating reigning World Champion D. Gukesh in a nail-biting tiebreaker at Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. This victory makes R. Praggnanandhaa the first Indian since Viswanathan Anand in 2006 to claim the prestigious title.

India clinch back-to-back U19 World Cup titles

• India Women vs South Africa Women U-19 T20I World Cup Final - India beat South Africa by nine wickets in the 2025 U-19 T20 World Cup final at the Bayuemas Oval in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, It means they keep the trophy they won two years ago.

Abhishek Sharma creates history scores second-fastest century for India in T20Is

• Abhishek Sharma scored 135 runs in 54 balls for the hosts with a stunning 13 sixes and 7 fours. He brought up his century off just 37 balls. He recorded the second-fastest century for India in T20Is. The record belongs to Rohit Sharma, who scored a ton off 35 balls against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017.

Uttar Pradesh Men’s Kabaddi Team won Gold

• Uttar Pradesh Men’s Kabaddi Team defeated Chandigarh 57-43 in Dehradun to win gold medal in National Games 2025 for the 2nd time in 3 Years. Last time, Uttar Pradesh won gold in 2022.
• In Women’s Kabaddi at the 38th National Games, Himachal Pradesh clinched the title after winning a close battle 27-22 against Haryana in the final.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Grammy Awards 2025

• The 67th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles marked a milestone in the music industry. With host Trevor Noah bringing charm and excitement to the event, the night became a celebration of musical talent across various genres. Beyoncé made history, while Kendrick Lamar dominated the evening with multiple awards, cementing his place as one of the most influential artists today.

Full List of Major Grammy Winners in 2025

• Album of the Year Beyoncé – “Cowboy Carter”
• Record of the Year Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
• Song of the Year Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
• Best New Artist Chappell Roan
• Best Pop Solo Performance Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
• Best Pop Vocal Album Sabrina Carpenter – “Short n’ Sweet”
• Best Country Album Beyoncé – “Cowboy Carter”
• Best Country Duo/Group Performance Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus – “II MOST WANTED”
• Best Rap Album Cole – “The Off-Season”
• Best Rock Album The Black Crowes – “Shake Your Money Maker”
• Best R&B Song Kehlani – “After Hours”
• Best Dance/Electronic Performance Justice & Tame Impala – “We Are the People”
• Best Score Soundtrack Bear McCreary – “God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla”
• Dre Global Impact Award Alicia Keys