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Here are the top current affairs for February 12, 2025:
National News
- BEML and STX Engine Partnership: BEML Limited, a Defence PSU, has signed a strategic partnership with South Korea-based STX Engine to co-develop, manufacture, and market Battle Tank engines, marine engines, spares, and engine aggregates.
- Maoist-Hit Districts Reduced: The number of Maoist-hit districts has decreased from 126 to 38 in the last six years, with over 4,000 km of roads constructed and 1,300 telecom towers commissioned in affected areas.
- Agni-V Test-Fired: India successfully test-fired the Agni-V ballistic missile, capable of striking targets over 5,000 km away.
International News
- UAE Calls for Sudan Ceasefire: The United Arab Emirates has called for a ceasefire in Sudan during the holy month of Ramadan, but the Sudanese army rejected the proposal.
- Niger Eliminates River Blindness: Niger has become the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness.
- Indian Astronaut to Visit ISS: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station as part of the Axiom 4 mission.
Economy and Business
- Union Budget 2025-2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget, introducing significant reforms such as zero income tax for individuals earning up to ₹12 lakh under the new tax regime.
- India’s GDP Growth Rate: The Economic Survey 2024-25 projected India’s real GDP growth at 6.4% for the fiscal year 202
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