Stay updated with the latest national and international developments in law, defense, finance, and policy with the 28 February 2025 Current Affairs for Judiciary Exams. Read about Mahindra’s auto expansion in South Africa, India’s naval missile test, ASEAN Future Forum, and more.
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1. Mahindra South Africa Signs MoU for Feasibility Study on Auto Production
Key Highlights:
- Mahindra South Africa signed an MoU with IDC South Africa to conduct a feasibility study for a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) vehicle assembly facility.
- The study will assess government incentives, workforce development, and New Energy Vehicle (NEV) opportunities.
- If successful, Mahindra’s expansion will boost local manufacturing and job creation in South Africa.
🔗 Read More: Mahindra Auto
📌 Quick Facts:
- Which Indian company signed an MoU with IDC for auto production in South Africa? Mahindra South Africa
2. ASEAN Future Forum 2025 Held in Hanoi
Key Highlights:
- Hosted by Vietnam PM Phạm Minh Chinh, the forum saw participation from Malaysia, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste leaders.
- The discussion focused on ASEAN’s strategic autonomy, economic sustainability, and regional stability.
- Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim raised concerns over geopolitical disruptions in Southeast Asia.
🔗 Read More: ASEAN Official Website
📌 Quick Facts:
- Where was the ASEAN Future Forum 2025 held? Hanoi, Vietnam
3. Maharashtra Government to Sign MoU with ‘Youth for Jobs’ for Employment of Divyangs
Key Highlights:
- Maharashtra government to collaborate with ‘Youth for Jobs’ to provide employment opportunities for divyang (disabled) youth.
- The initiative will first be implemented in Vidarbha and North Maharashtra before expanding across the state.
- Companies like Reliance Trends, HPCL, BPCL, and Aditya Birla Fashion will participate in job fairs for skill-based hiring.
🔗 Read More: Maharashtra Government
📌 Quick Facts:
- Which state signed an MoU with ‘Youth for Jobs’ for divyang employment? Maharashtra
4. India Successfully Tests Short-Range Anti-Ship Missile with Re-Targeting Capability
Key Highlights:
- DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully tested the NASM-SR missile at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.
- The missile demonstrated “bearing-only lock-on after launch” mode and hit a hidden target during the final phase.
- Equipped with infra-red seeker guidance and real-time re-targeting, enhancing India’s naval warfare capabilities.
🔗 Read More: DRDO Official Website
📌 Quick Facts:
- Where was the NASM-SR missile successfully tested? Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur
5. Union Cabinet Approves Revised Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Key Highlights:
- The Union Cabinet approved 14 amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, as suggested by the Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP).
- One major change: The responsibility of determining Waqf land status shifted from District Collector to a state government official.
- The bill is likely to be introduced in the second half of the Budget Session starting March 10, 2025.
🔗 Read More: Ministry of Minority Affairs
📌 Quick Facts:
- Who chaired the JCP reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill? Jagdambika Pal
6. 31st Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2025: Complete Winners List
Key Highlights:
- Jane Fonda received the SAG Life Achievement Award for contributions to cinema and humanitarian efforts.
- Major winners in film categories:
- Best Cast in a Motion Picture – Conclave
- Best Actor (Male) – Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
- Best Actor (Female) – Demi Moore (The Substance)
🔗 Read More: SAG Awards Official Website
📌 Quick Facts:
- Which film won Best Cast at the SAG Awards 2025? Conclave
7. J&K Police Registers First e-FIR in Awantipora
Key Highlights:
- Jammu and Kashmir Police registered the first-ever e-FIR based on an email complaint in Awantipora.
- This move is part of J&K’s digital policing efforts to improve access to justice.
🔗 Read More: J&K Police Official Website
📌 Quick Facts:
- Where was the first e-FIR registered in J&K? Awantipora
8. Telangana Government Mandates Telugu as a Compulsory Subject Till Class 10
Key Highlights:
- Telugu will be a mandatory subject in all Telangana schools from Class 1 to Class 10, starting 2025-26.
- The move aligns with the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching of Telugu) Act, 2018.
🔗 Read More: Telangana Education Department
📌 Quick Facts:
- From which academic year will Telugu be compulsory in Telangana? 2025-26
9. RBI Grants Muthoot Finance Approval to Open 115 New Branches
Key Highlights:
- Muthoot Finance, India’s largest gold loan NBFC, received RBI approval to open 115 new branches.
- Revenue growth: 36% YoY, reaching ₹5,190 crore.
🔗 Read More: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
📌 Quick Facts:
- How many new branches did RBI approve for Muthoot Finance? 115
10. Renowned Gujarati Poet & Essayist Anil Joshi Passes Away at 85
Key Highlights:
- Anil Joshi, author of Kadach and Statue, passed away at 85.
- He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1990 but returned it in 2015 in protest against attacks on freedom of expression.
🔗 Read More: Sahitya Akademi
📌 Quick Facts:
- Who was the renowned Gujarati poet and essayist who passed away at 85? Anil Joshi
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📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the focus of Mahindra’s MoU with South Africa’s IDC?
Mahindra and IDC signed an MoU to conduct a feasibility study for a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) vehicle assembly plant in South Africa.
2. What was the key focus of the ASEAN Future Forum 2025?
The forum focused on ASEAN’s strategic autonomy, economic stability, and regional cooperation among Southeast Asian nations.
3. How will Maharashtra’s collaboration with ‘Youth for Jobs’ help divyang youth?
The initiative aims to provide employment and self-employment opportunities for disabled youth in Maharashtra through industry collaborations and job fairs.
4. Where was India’s NASM-SR missile successfully tested?
The missile was tested at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur.
5. What key amendments were made in the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
One major amendment shifted the responsibility of determining Waqf land status from District Collectors to state government officials.
