Daily GK One Liners: February 8, 2025

📰 Daily GK One Liners: February 8, 2025

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

🔹 Odisha Launches ‘Bikashita Gaon’ Scheme for Rural Development
- Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi unveils the ‘Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha’ (BGBO) scheme in Jankia, Khordha district.
- Budget: ₹5,000 crore over five years to boost rural infrastructure, education, road connectivity, and micro-tourism.
🔹 India Achieves 100 GW Solar Power Capacity
- India reaches 100 GW installed solar power, a key step in clean energy transition.
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced the milestone, boosting renewable energy targets.

🔹 Zomato Rebrands as ‘Eternal’ to Unify Business Ventures
- Zomato officially rebrands as ‘Eternal’ from February 6, 2025.
- Eternal Ltd’s Four Key Units:
🔹 RBI Approves Tata Communications’ Payment Arm Sale to Findi
- Tata Communications sells TCPSL to Transaction Solutions International (TSI), Indian subsidiary of Australian fintech company Findi.
- Deal Value: ₹330 crore + ₹75 crore (based on interchange rate adjustments).
🔹 RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 6.25% After Two Years
- Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) lowers repo rate from 6.50% to 6.25% amid slowing growth and easing inflation.
- MPC’s 53rd meeting: Feb 5-7, 2025, chaired by Shri Sanjay Malhotra.

🔹 India Recognized on UN Honour Roll for Timely Budget Payment
- India contributes USD 32.895 million to the UN regular budget, securing a place on the UN Honour Roll.
🔹 International Buddhist Confederation Launches ‘Triservices Trek’
- India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka’s armed forces unite for a Buddhist heritage motorcycle expedition from Lumbini (Nepal) to Galle (Sri Lanka).
🔹 Pakistan Joins China’s Chang’e-8 Lunar Mission
- Pakistan’s space agency SUPARCO collaborates with China’s CNSA for Chang’e-8 (2028).
- Pakistan to deploy its first Moon rover as part of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).

🔹 India to Launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027 for Moon Sample Return
- First Indian mission to bring Moon rock samples to Earth.
- Two LVM-3 launches will assemble five components in orbit.
🔹 Other Key Space & Tech Updates:
- 🚀 Gaganyaan Mission (2026): India’s first crewed spaceflight.
- 🌊 Samudrayaan Mission (2026): Manned deep-sea exploration to 6,000 meters.
- 🤖 Uncrewed Gaganyaan Mission (2025): To feature Vyommitra humanoid robot.
- 📈 India’s space economy projected to grow from $8 billion to $44 billion in the next decade.

🔹 Amazon & CleanMax Sign 100 MW Renewable Energy Agreement
- Amazon partners with CleanMax to develop a 100 MW wind energy project.
- Supports India’s transition to clean energy & Amazon’s sustainability goals.

🔹 Omar Abdullah Releases ‘Hearts and Heroes’ by Kulbhushan Kumar
- J&K CM Omar Abdullah launches ‘Hearts and Heroes: Lives that Shaped Us’.
- Authored by: Kulbhushan Kumar, a JKAS officer & Finance Director in Disaster Management.

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✅ 600 preventable child fatalities daily due to road accidents.
✅ UNICEF’s three-pronged strategy focuses on:
- 🚦 Speed Regulation – Lowering speed limits near schools and residential areas.
- 🛣 Safer Infrastructure – Designing pedestrian-friendly roads and crossings.
- 🏫 Education & Awareness – Training children and communities on road safety.
✅ Global & National Efforts: Includes India’s National Road Safety Mission, Vision Zero, and UNICEF-supported programs.

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✅ Strategic Rebranding: Zomato has rebranded as Eternal Ltd to reflect its expansion beyond food delivery while retaining Zomato as a consumer brand.
✅ Business Diversification: Eternal Ltd now oversees:
- 🍽 Zomato – Food Delivery & Restaurant Discovery
- ⚡ Blinkit – Quick Commerce (Groceries & Essentials)
- 📦 Hyperpure – B2B Supply Chain for Restaurants
- 💚 Feeding India – CSR & Sustainability Initiatives
✅ Growth Focus: Enhances investor confidence and allows the company to scale operations efficiently across diverse sectors.
✅ Impact on Users: Consumers will see no changes in the Zomato and Blinkit apps, as they will continue operating independently under Eternal Ltd.

📈 Understand Zomato’s Evolution: Learn how Eternal Ltd plans to expand beyond food delivery into quick commerce, supply chains, and sustainability.
💰 Business & Investment Insight: Discover how this restructuring impacts investors, businesses, and industry growth in India.
🚀 Future Growth Plans: Explore how Eternal Ltd aims to revolutionize India’s digital economy with AI, logistics, and sustainability efforts.

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✅ Historic Achievement: India has surpassed 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reinforcing its leadership in renewable energy.
✅ Government Policies & Investments: Key initiatives like:
- 🌞 Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme – Boosting domestic solar manufacturing.
- 🏞 Large-Scale Solar Parks – Expanding infrastructure for solar energy.
- 📉 Competitive Auctions – Driving lower solar tariffs and rapid adoption.
✅ Future Goals: India aims for 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, focusing on:
- ⚡ Solar Power Expansion
- 🔋 Energy Storage Solutions
- 💧 Green Hydrogen Development
✅ Global Impact: India co-founded the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and attracts foreign investments in solar infrastructure.
✅ Challenges Ahead: Hurdles such as land acquisition, financing, storage costs, and grid stability need to be addressed for sustained growth.

📈 Learn About India’s Solar Evolution: Discover how India transformed into a global solar power hub.
💡 Understand Government Policies & Business Opportunities: Explore the policies, incentives, and investments shaping India’s solar industry.
🚀 Discover Future Trends in Renewable Energy: From solar-powered hydrogen to AI-driven energy grids, see what’s next for India’s clean energy revolution.