Daily Current Affairs- 6th February 2025

Daily Current Affairs 6^th February 2025

INTERNATIONAL  

BAPS inaugurates South Africa’s largest Hindu Temple in Johannesburg

• The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) has inaugurated the largest Hindu Temple of South Africa in Johannesburg. The inauguration of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Cultural Complex marks a historic milestone for the Hindu community in the country.

NATIONAL

CM Mamata inaugurates ITC's global Centre of excellence for AI in Kolkata

• Diversified conglomerate ITC Limited announced the opening of its global Centre of excellence for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the metropolis, The Centre was virtually inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the Bengal Global Business Summit.

India’s First AI University to Open in Maharashtra

• Maharashtra is set to establish India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) university, marking a significant step in advancing AI education, research, and innovation. A task force has been formed to plan and implement the project, bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government. The university aims to promote research and development, enhance technological innovation, support skill development, and shape AI policies.

SPORTS

Former world number one Simona Halep announces retirement

• Former world number one and two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep announced her retirement from professional tennis after losing in the first round at her home event in Cluj.

In 38th National Games Haryana’s Anmol Kharb Clinches Gold in Women’s Singles

• Shuttler Anmol Kharb of Haryana continued her impressive run to win gold in women’s singles, while Tamil Nadu’s K. Satish Kumar claimed the men’s singles as well as the doubles title at the 38th National Games at Dehradun today. Kharb defeated top seed Anupama Upadhyaya in straight games 21-16, 22-20 in the women’s singles final. In the men’s singles final, Satish Kumar defeated Suryaksh Rawat 21-17, 21-17 to claim gold in men’s singles.

Wriddhiman Saha Retires from Cricket

• Former India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. The 40-year-old cricketer, known for his exceptional wicketkeeping skills and resilience, played his final match for Bengal against Punjab in the Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 Group C encounter, He represented India in 40 Tests and 9 ODIs.

OBITUARY

Veteran Akashvani news reader Venkatraman, passed away

• Veteran News Reader of Akashvani, Venkatraman passed away in Chennai. The 102-year-old was the first voice in Tamil to convey the momentous news of India attaining Independence from Delhi in the early hours of 15th of August 1947. The news was first broadcast in Tamil for Radio Ceylon at 5.45 am.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

• International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day that takes place on February 6 as part of the UN's efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. It was first introduced in 2003.

SUMMITS & MOUs

IICA, CMAI Sign MoU to Boost Decarbonisation Efforts

• In a significant step towards strengthening India's carbon markets and advancing decarbonisation efforts, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Carbon Market Association of India (CMAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi. The landmark agreement was announced on the inaugural day of the IICA-CMAI Masterclass on Global & Indian Carbon Markets.

Triveni Engineering sings MoU with Rolls-Royce

• Triveni Engineering announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rolls-Royce Marine North America Inc. to explore opportunities to collaborate on programs for 4MW marine gas turbine generators (GTG) for customers in India.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Late Chaman Arora honoured with Sahitya Akademi Award 2024

• The government announced that the late Chaman Arora had been posthumously honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in the Dogri language category for his book ‘Ik Hor Ashwthama’.