✅ February 2025 Current Affairs [Date-wise] – GK for UPSC, SSC, Bank & Govt Exams
Stay updated with the most important current affairs for February 2025, curated chronologically with topic mapping for exam preparation. Perfect for aspirants of UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and State PSC exams.
📌 How to Use This for Exam Preparation
Connecting current affairs with static GK disciplines improves retention and boosts scoring potential:
Static + Current: e.g., Wetlands Day → Ramsar Sites in India, Women in Science → STEM schemes.
Disaster & Infrastructure: e.g., Assam train derailment, Uttarakhand avalanche.
Geo‑strategy & Defense: e.g., Varuna Naval Exercise, AI Summit co-chaired by India.
Space & Science: e.g., Science Day → Raman Effect, AI regulation by Supreme Court.
Environment & Awareness Days: e.g., Wetlands Day, Science Day, Mother Language Day.
Policy & Politics: e.g., Manipur President’s Rule, Supreme Court verdicts, Budget preparation.
🗓 Date-Wise February 2025 Current Affairs
📅 February 1–7
- Feb 1 – Union Budget 2025–26 presented: Key focus on green growth, AI, and infrastructure
- Feb 2 – World Wetlands Day: Emphasis on ecosystem restoration & Ramsar conservation
- Feb 3 – BharatNet Phase 3 launched to expand rural connectivity
- Feb 5 – Train derailment in Assam: 40+ injured, emergency response activated
- Feb 6 – International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM: UN report on gender safety
- Feb 7 – Supreme Court clarifies adultery law: Still grounds for divorce though decriminalized
📅 February 8–14
- Feb 10 – National Deworming Day observed; Govt campaigns in schools nationwide
- Feb 10–11 – India co-chairs AI Action Summit in Paris with France
- Feb 11 – International Day of Women & Girls in Science: Focus on girls’ STEM inclusion
- Feb 12 – India–France Naval Exercise Varuna 2025 begins in the Arabian Sea
- Feb 13 – World Radio Day observed; theme: Radio for Peace
- Feb 14 – Pulwama Attack Anniversary: National tribute to CRPF martyrs
📅 February 15–21
- Feb 16 – Border tension: Myanmar–India influx triggers refugee policy debate
- Feb 17 – India signs Green Energy MoU with UAE
- Feb 18 – NEET PG postponed; major update for medical aspirants
- Feb 20 – World Day of Social Justice: Emphasis on inequality and access
- Feb 21 – International Mother Language Day observed across India
📅 February 22–29
- Feb 22 – Forest fire in Uttarakhand’s Pauri; 3 districts on alert
- Feb 24 – Central Excise Day (India): Marks evolution of taxation system
- Feb 25 – Supreme Court seeks legal regulation of AI-generated content
- Feb 27 – World NGO Day: Role of civil society in India’s development
- Feb 28 – National Science Day: Celebrates CV Raman’s discovery of Raman Effect
- Feb 29 – Rare Disease Day (only in leap years): Raises awareness for rare medical conditions
🔍 Special Observance Days – February 2025 (India & International)
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| Feb 1 | Indian Coast Guard Day |
| Feb 2 | World Wetlands Day |
| Feb 4 | World Cancer Day |
| Feb 6 | Intl. Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM |
| Feb 10 | National Deworming Day (India) |
| Feb 11 | Intl. Day of Women & Girls in Science |
| Feb 13 | World Radio Day |
| Feb 14 | Pulwama Martyrs Day (India) |
| Feb 20 | World Day of Social Justice |
| Feb 21 | Intl. Mother Language Day |
| Feb 24 | Central Excise Day (India) |
| Feb 27 | World NGO Day |
| Feb 28 | National Science Day (India) |
| Feb 29 | Rare Disease Day (Leap Year Only) |
✅ How to Apply for Exam Prep
Static + Current:
– Wetlands Day → Static on Ramsar Sites, Sundarbans, Loktak Lake
– Science Day → CV Raman, Nobel Prize, spectroscopy basics
– Women in Science Day → Govt STEM schemes (KIRAN, Vigyan Jyoti)
Disaster & Infrastructure:
– Train derailment, forest fires → NDRF role, disaster resilience plans
Geo-strategy & Defense:
– Naval Exercise Varuna → India–France military cooperation
– Refugee policy → GS 2: Borders, foreign relations
Space & Science:
– AI legal regulations → Supreme Court directives
– Science Day → National Innovation systems, ISRO/CSIR roles
Environment & Awareness:
– Wetlands, Social Justice, NGO Day → GS 3: Environmental ethics, development
Policy & Politics:
– Budget 2025–26 → Infrastructure, AI, digital tax initiatives
– NEET PG postponement → Healthcare education and governance