Current Affairs 06 February 2025

Key Highlights:

1. Delhi Assembly Election Results on February 8

• Voter turnout: 60.44%; highest in North East Delhi (66.25%), lowest in South East Delhi (56.31%).
• AAP eyes a third term; BJP aims for a comeback after 27 years.

2. PM Internship Scheme Faces Low Participation

• Only 8,000 of 82,077 selected interns have joined, citing location constraints.
• Govt to improve scheme by detailing locations and relaxing age criteria.

3. US Deports 104 Indians from Texas

• Deportees include 33 from Gujarat, 33 from Haryana, and 30 from Punjab.
• State governments arranging their return via road and domestic flights.

4. Pakistani Hindu Immigrants Vote in Delhi

• Over 150 first-time voters under CAA express hopes for better jobs and education.

5. SpaDex Satellites Undocking Delayed

• ISRO postpones separation after successful docking on January 16 due to technical checks.

6. Nepal Bans Solo Everest Climbs

• One mountain guide required per two climbers on peaks above 8,000m for safety.

7. Rupee Hits Record Low of 87.43/USD

• Global trade war concerns fuel risk aversion, causing currency depreciation.

8. Argentina Follows US in Exiting WHO

• President Milei pulls Argentina out, citing governance issues in health policies.

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