Daily GK One Liners: February 7, 2025

📰 Daily GK One Liners: February 7, 2025

Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, Business, Banking, Sports, and Obituary News.

🤝 India and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Critical Minerals Partnership: India’s Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef, to discuss investment opportunities and advanced mining technologies.
⚠️ South Korea Restricts Use of Chinese AI Model ‘DeepSeek’ Over Data Security Concerns: Several South Korean companies are limiting the use of the Chinese AI model ‘DeepSeek’ due to concerns over data security and potential privacy risks.
🌱 GMR Airports Joins UN Global Compact for Sustainability: GMR Airports Ltd. has joined the United Nations Global Compact, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

✈️ India Achieves Highest Domestic Flight Passenger Load Factor at 86.4% in 2024: India leads globally in domestic flight occupancy, surpassing the US (84.1%) and China (83.2%), as per IATA’s latest report.
🏭 Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Textile, Data Center, and Logistics Policies: The Rajasthan government has introduced new policies aimed at boosting industrial and economic growth in the state.
🔬 India Unveils First Ferret Research Facility in Haryana: A new research facility at THSTI, Faridabad, will advance biomedical studies, including vaccine development and therapeutic research.

💰 Ola’s AI Firm Krutrim to Receive ₹2,000 Crore Investment, Plans ₹10,000 Crore by 2025: Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal announced a major investment into his AI startup Krutrim, with plans to scale up operations significantly.
📲 Zepto Becomes the World’s Second Most Downloaded App in the Food & Drinks Category: The Indian quick-commerce platform ranked second globally in 2024, according to a Sensor Tower report.

🔐 Indian Bank Partners with IIT Madras for Cybersecurity & FinTech Hackathon 2025: A cybersecurity and fintech hackathon will be held in April 2025 as part of an initiative by public sector banks under government directives.

🎖️ Wriddhiman Saha Announces Retirement from All Formats of Cricket: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha played his final match in the Ranji Trophy and retired from all formats of cricket.

🕯️ Aga Khan IV Passes Away at 88: Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, known as Aga Khan IV, a globally respected spiritual leader and philanthropist, passed away in Lisbon, Portugal.

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💰 No Additional Tax Burden: The bill simplifies tax laws without increasing tax rates.
📉 Simplified Tax Structure: Clearer provisions and reduced compliance burden for taxpayers.
⚖️ Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: Alternative solutions to minimize tax-related litigation.
📑 Easier Compliance: Reduced documentation and digital tax filing for individuals and businesses.

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🇦🇷 Argentina withdraws from WHO, citing mismanagement and political bias.
🤝 Aligns with Trump-era policies, questioning WHO’s role in global health governance.
⚠️ Potential risks: Reduced access to vaccines, funding, and emergency medical aid.
📜 Legal and financial hurdles: Exit may require congressional approval and impact public health programs.
🌍 Global concerns: Could encourage other nations to reconsider WHO membership.

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💰 India contributed $32.895 million to the UN regular budget in 2024.
🏅 Secured a place on the UN Honour Roll for timely payment.
🌱 Supports peacekeeping, disaster relief, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
🛡 Strengthens India’s case for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC).
🤝 Expands India’s influence in global governance and multilateral diplomacy.