Current Affairs 15 February 2025

Key Highlights:

1. Modi-Trump Meeting: Key Agreements

• India & US set a $500B trade target by 2030, with a bilateral deal by 2025.
• Defense collaboration includes 5th-gen fighters, AI, semiconductors, and critical minerals.

2. Chernobyl Drone Strike

• A drone attack hit Chernobyl’s protective shell, causing a brief fire.
• Ukraine blames Russia; IAEA confirms explosion but no radiation leak.

3. 2nd Batch of US Deportees Arrives in India

• 119 Indians land in Amritsar, following a crackdown on illegal immigration.
• Deportation conditions eased after diplomatic intervention.

4. Indo-US Talks Shift to Fossil Fuels

• Energy talks shift from renewables to US oil & gas exports to India.
• Modi supports energy security; Trump celebrates nuclear liability law changes.

5. Delhi Records Cleanest Air in Four Months

• AQI improves to 131 due to strong winds; next week may see fluctuations.
• IMD predicts drizzle and Western Disturbance from Feb 17.

6. Centre-Farmer Talks Inconclusive

• MSP & other demands remain unresolved; venue dispute delays next round.
• Government urges an end to Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike.

7. Maha Kumbh Devotee Count Crosses 50 Crore

• Largest religious gathering, with 8 crore devotees on Mauni Amavasya.
• River-cleaning drive and record-setting event planned.

8. RBI Clamps Down on New India Co-op Bank

• RBI supersedes board, restricts operations due to financial instability.
• Depositors can claim up to ₹5 lakh under DICGC insurance.

9. President’s Rule in Manipur Sparks Debate

• Meitei group calls it undemocratic; Kukis support it but seek a separate administration.

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