Current Affairs 21 February 2025
Catch the top headlines for 21 Feb 2025: Delhi's BJP govt rolls out health & welfare plans, Rekha Gupta's Cabinet takes charge, Modi to inaugurate SOUL Conclave, USAID’s $21M grant controversy, and India’s win against Bangladesh in Dubai.
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Key Highlights:
1. BJP Government Takes Charge in Delhi, Focus on Health & Welfare
- Delhi Cabinet approves Ayushman Bharat with Rs 5 lakh insurance coverage from the Centre, plus an additional Rs 5 lakh from the state.
- Proposal for Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women under discussion, with eligibility to be finalized in the next Cabinet meeting.
2. Delhi’s New Cabinet: CM Gupta Holds Key Portfolios
- CM Rekha Gupta to oversee 10 major departments, including Finance, Vigilance, Revenue, and Women & Child Development (WCD).
- Key Ministerial Roles:
- Parvesh Sahib Singh – PWD, Water
- Ashish Sood – Education, Power
- Manjinder Singh Sirsa – Environment, Industries
- Kapil Mishra – Law, Tourism
- Ravinder Singh – Social Welfare
- Pankaj Kumar Singh – Health, Transport
3. USAID's $21M Grant Went to Bangladesh, Not India
- $13.4M disbursed for youth political engagement under the Nagorik program in Bangladesh, drawing scrutiny after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.
- Trump administration's DOGE mistakenly listed the grant under India, sparking BJP-Congress political debate.
4. Modi to Open SOUL Conclave
- A two-day event in Gandhinagar aimed at fostering youth leadership & innovation.
- Hosted by the upcoming School of Ultimate Learning (SOUL), set to launch in 2027.
5. India’s Spin Formula Shines in Dubai Win
- Mohammed Shami’s 5-wicket haul and India’s spin attack restricted Bangladesh to 228 runs.
- Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 101 led India to a six-wicket victory, setting up an exciting India vs Pakistan clash.
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