Daily GK One Liners: February 25, 2025

🗞 Daily GK One Liners: February 25, 2025

Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, Science & Tech, Defence, Business, Sports, and Awards & Honours.

PM Kisan 19th Installment to be Released on February 24, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will disburse the 19th installment of PM-KISAN on February 24, 2025, marking the scheme’s sixth anniversary. The event will be held in Bhagalpur, Bihar.
Haryana Launches Witness Protection Scheme to Strengthen Judicial Safety: The Haryana Government introduces the ‘Haryana Witness Protection Scheme 2025’ to ensure witness security in judicial proceedings, preventing intimidation and threats.
Soliga Tribe’s Role in Tiger Conservation at BRT Tiger Reserve: The Soliga tribal community in Karnataka’s Biligirirangana Hills (BRT) Tiger Reserve has played a key role in increasing the tiger population through traditional conservation methods and recognized forest rights.

UNESCO Launches ‘Imagine a World with More Women in Science’ Campaign: To mark the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11, 2025), UNESCO has launched a campaign promoting women’s participation in STEM fields. This initiative is supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
Donald Trump Appoints Dan Bongino as Deputy Director of the FBI: President Donald Trump has appointed Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and conservative commentator, as the Deputy Director of the FBI, placing a key ally in a strategic law enforcement position.

NASA to Launch Lunar Lander ‘Athena’ on February 26, 2025: NASA is set to launch the Athena lunar lander (Nova-C spacecraft) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on February 26, 2025, to support lunar exploration missions.

Indian Coast Guard Successfully Conducts ‘Sagar Kavach’ Coastal Security Exercise: The Indian Coast Guard, in coordination with state security agencies, completed a two-day coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ in West Bengal. The drills simulated boat hijackings, smuggling attempts, IED threats, and attacks on key coastal assets.

Manohar International Airport Wins ‘Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar’: Manohar International Airport (GOX), operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd. (GGIAL), has become the first Indian airport to win the ‘Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar (Golden Trophy)’ at the NSCI Safety Awards 2024 in the Service Sector category.

Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest Batsman to Score 14,000 International Runs: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record, becoming the fastest player to reach 14,000 runs in international cricket.
Mohun Bagan Clinches Second Consecutive ISL Winners Shield: Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured their second consecutive Indian Super League (ISL) Winners Shield with a 1-0 victory over Odisha FC, earning direct qualification for the AFC Champions League 2.

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Historic Lunar Mission: NASA’s Nova-C ‘Athena’ lander, developed by Intuitive Machines, will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 on February 26, 2025.
Part of Artemis & CLPS Program: Supports NASA’s goal of sustainable lunar exploration by testing new technologies.
Scientific Objectives: Athena will explore lunar ice deposits, test precision landing systems, and analyze regolith composition for future resource utilization.
Launch Site & Details: The mission will lift off from Kennedy Space Center, Launch Complex 39A, the historic site of Apollo and Shuttle launches.
How to Watch Live: NASA+ will stream the launch, with prelaunch briefings starting on February 25, 2025.
Impact on Space Exploration: Paving the way for crewed Artemis missions and future Mars expeditions through resource utilization research.

Understand the Mission’s Role in Artemis: Learn how Athena’s findings will contribute to long-term lunar and Mars missions.
Explore Advanced Space Technologies: Get insights into navigation, precision landing, and lunar resource extraction techniques.
Follow the Launch Event: Find out where and how to watch the historic NASA-SpaceX launch live.

Historic Aviation Safety Recognition: Manohar International Airport (GOX) becomes the first Indian airport to receive the prestigious ‘Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar’ at the NSCI Safety Awards 2024.
Excellence in Workplace Safety: Recognized for outstanding safety protocols, risk management, and employee welfare initiatives.
Stringent Safety Measures: Implemented world-class fire safety systems, emergency preparedness training, and AI-driven risk assessments.
Significance of the Award: The highest safety honor in India, highlighting GOX’s compliance with global aviation safety standards.
Impact on Indian Aviation: Sets a benchmark for safety excellence in the Indian airport sector, inspiring other airports to enhance their security protocols.
Future Initiatives: Plans to introduce AI-powered safety monitoring, sustainability-driven risk management, and global safety collaborations.

Understanding the Award: Learn about the prestigious NSCI Safety Awards and what makes the ‘Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar’ so significant.
Safety Innovations in Aviation: Explore the advanced risk management strategies and fire safety measures that helped GOX win the award.
India’s Aviation Leadership: Discover how this achievement strengthens India’s position in global aviation safety.

Historic Milestone: Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to become the fastest to reach 14,000 international runs.
Breaking Tendulkar’s Record: Achieved the milestone in fewer innings, showcasing his unmatched consistency.
Dominance Across Formats: Excels in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, proving his adaptability and skill.
Chase Master: Recognized for his ability to anchor and accelerate in high-pressure situations.
Impact on Indian Cricket: Symbolizes India’s transition from Tendulkar’s classical era to an aggressive, fitness-driven approach.
Comparison with Legends: Joins the elite club of Tendulkar, Ponting, and Lara, redefining modern-day batting.
Future Records: On track to surpass Tendulkar’s 49 ODI centuries and possibly 15,000 international runs.

Unmatched Consistency: Discover how Kohli’s playing style and dedication helped him break cricketing records.
Legacy and Comparison: Learn how he stacks up against legends like Tendulkar, Ponting, and Lara.
Future Milestones: Explore the records Kohli is likely to break and his growing impact on Indian cricket.