╭────────────────╮ 🌄 🇮🇳𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐇A𝐘🙏 𝕴𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖆`𝖘 1𝖘𝖙 𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙𝖘𝖆𝖕𝖕 𝕹𝖊𝖜𝖘, 𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮 2013 ╰─────────── ────╯ *21 Feb (Friday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Shishir *Drik Ritu* : Vasanta पक्ष :: *Krishnapaksh* (In Purnimanta calendar) *Vikram Samvat - 2081* *Month* : Phalguna 09 (In Amanta calendar) *Shaka Samvat - 1946* *Month* Magha 23 *Nakshatra*: Anuradha (up to 3:53 pm)Jyeshta *Tithi :* Ashtami (up to 11:58 am)Navami *Rahu* 11:15 AM – 12:40 PM *Yamaganda* 03:31 PM – 04:57 PM ××××××××××××××××××××××× *TODAYS TOP NEWS* ××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Rekha Gupta assumes charge as fourth women Chief Minister of Delhi; Chairs first Cabinet meeting. Gupta, a first-time MLA, represents the Shalimar Bagh constituency. She won the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections with a margin of over 25,000 votes. Former Leader of the Opposition in Delhi assembly Vijender Gupta who braved Aam Aadmi Party's brute majority and was marshalled out several times in the last decade will be the new speaker of the Vidhan Sabha. 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Prime Minister will inaugurate the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi today. Marathi was recently granted classical language status by the government. Link to join the Whatsapp Channel for daily News Follow the SHUBOUDHAY TOP NEWS channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4mbOoB4hdMARzu5u0l 3. Home Minister Amit Shah today said that all 8 states of the North East will be connected to Delhi through rail and air connectivity by 2027. Addressing the Unity Utsav- One Voice, One Nation in New Delhi yesterday. The Home Minister mentioned that since 2014, more than 10,500 militants have laid down their arms in the North-East and 12 peace accords have been signed in the region between 2019 and 2024. 5. India plans multi-launch approach for crewed moon mission: India's space agency ISRO adopts a cost-effective approach for its first crewed lunar mission in 2040, using multiple launches and space docking technology, building on the success of the SpaDeX mission 6. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued an advisory for online curated content publishers (OTT platforms) and self-regulatory Bodies of OTT platforms. The advisory was issued to ensure strict adherence to India’s laws and the Code of Ethics prescribed in the Information Technology Rules, 2021. 7. The 22nd Foundation Day of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) was marked by events emphasizing its role in safeguarding and advancing the rights of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India. Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, praised the NCST's proactive efforts. 8. The Arunachal Pradesh government has recently announced enhancements to the Dulari Kanya Scheme. This initiative aims to support the institutional births of girl children. The Dulari Kanya Scheme was originally designed to provide financial support for the institutional births of girl children. The fixed deposit for these births has been increased from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000. 9. The Delhi government has decided to implement the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. She said that the Ayushman Bharat scheme, along with a top-up of 5 lakh rupees from the Delhi government, has been approved unanimously, and it will be implemented at the earliest. 10. Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan yesterday held a virtual meeting with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to discuss the implementation and progress of agriculture and rural development schemes. 11. Central Hospital at the Parade Ground in Prayagraj has been a cornerstone for medical facilities at Mahakumbh. Special arrangements are in place to ensure quality medical services for the devotees and pilgrims, including 100 beds and round-the-clock services. 12. Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a virtual meeting with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to discuss the implementation and progress of agriculture and rural development schemes. 13. Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, 28th February, and end on the evening of Sunday, 30th March, subject to the sighting of the moon. The exact dates may vary based on regional moon sighting committees. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *LEGAL REPORT* ×××××××××××××××××××××× 1. The Indian judiciary’s application of the death penalty has come under scrutiny following two recent murder cases with contrasting outcomes. On 22 January 2025, a civic volunteer received life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a medical student, while a woman was sentenced to death for poisoning her partner. These cases highlight ongoing debates regarding the ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine, which lacks a clear statutory definition. The ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine emerged from a Supreme Court ruling in 1980. It stipulates that the death penalty should only be imposed in exceptional circumstances. 2. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appeared before a special court on Thursday in connection with multiple cases, including alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct during past elections in the state. 3. The Uttarakhand government has recently approved a draft law that restricts land purchases by non-residents in most districts. This law is a response to long-standing public demands to protect local resources and cultural heritage. 4. A joint team of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police arrested a suspected cadre of banned underground organisations, destroyed underground bunkers and seized arms, ammunition, explosives from multiple locations across Manipur, including the Indo-Myanmar border district. Thirteen militants belonging to the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) outfit were nabbed in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Thursday. 5. Investors affected by the Torres Ponzi scam are expected to receive approximately Rs 40 crore over the next six months. The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated the auctioning of properties seized from the accused under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act. This follows a crisis that began in late December 2024 when the company halted interest payments, leading to widespread protests from thousands of investors. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *FINANCE* ××××××××××××××××××××××  *USD* ₹ 87 (Approx) 💷 *GBP* ₹109(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹ 91(Approx) *🇨🇳 Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12 ************************ *BSE SENSEX* 75,735.96 −203.22 (0.27%) 🔻 *NIFTY* 22,913.15 −19.75 (0.086%)🔻 *********************** *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 87,660/ 10gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 1,00,400/KG 1. The Union Government has released the Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for 2024–25 to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Bihar, Haryana, and Sikkim. Bihar received ₹821.80 crores, Haryana ₹202.46 crores, and Sikkim ₹6.26 crores. 2. Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented an 8 lakh 8 thousand 736 crore rupees budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the state assembly with a special focus on research and development and information technology. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* ××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. *Movie Releasing Today* *Mere Husband Ki Biwi* 21 Feb 2025 Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar 2. A five-member jury panel has been announced to select the semi-final winners of the ongoing Comics Creator Championship being organized as part of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit, WAVES. The WAVES Comics Creator Championship is part of the "Create in India Challenge" to promote Indian creativity and innovation globally. ×××××××××××××××××××× *DEFENCE News* ×××××××××××××××××××× 1. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to recommend to the Indian government the acquisition of stealth aircraft as part of its modernisation efforts and driven primarily by India's security assessments regarding its neighbouring threats, particularly from China. This decision comes in light of increasing regional tensions and a significant shortfall in the IAF's operational capabilities. 2. GTRE (Gas Turbine Research Establishment) a sister concern of DRDO is advancing its Kaveri engine program by planning to conduct tests on older TEJAS airframes. These tests are crucial for gathering performance data that will inform the development of the next-generation Kaveri 2.0 engine, which aims to achieve a thrust of 90 kN. 3. The Indian Army is undergoing a significant transformation through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its operational framework, enhancing its capabilities in modern warfare. This shift is driven by the need for improved decision-making, situational awareness, and operational efficiency amid evolving security challenges.One of the key advancements is the Tactical Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (TAC-C3I) system. 4. On 20 February 2025, the Ministry of Defence of India signed a significant contract worth ₹1,220.12 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of 149 Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) intended for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).This initiative is aimed at enhancing the Coast Guard's capabilities in various operational areas, including maritime law enforcement, search and rescue missions. 5. The Indian Navy is set to induct two new stealth frigates, INS Himagiri and INS Udaygiri, under the Project 17A initiative. This project aims to enhance the Navy's capabilities with advanced guided-missile frigates that incorporate cutting-edge stealth technology. 6. Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has responded critically to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's assertion that "China is sitting inside this country," which Gandhi made during a recent parliamentary session. General Dwivedi emphasized that the army should remain apolitical and not engage in political disputes, stating, "I must make an endeavour that the army should not be involved in politics". 7. The Hindustan Jet Trainer-36 (HJT-36), previously known as Sitara, has been renamed 'Yashas' by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) following extensive modifications aimed at improving its flight characteristics. This new iteration incorporates significant design modifications aimed at enhancing its capabilities for Stage II pilot training and operational roles including counter-insurgency and aerobatics. 8. The Ministry of Defence signed contracts with ACE Limited and JCB India Limited for procuring 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLT) for the Indian armed forces. The procurement of Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks will cost ₹697.35 crore in total for the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy. ×××××××××××××××××××××× ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has reached Johannesburg in South Africa to take part in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM). 2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in diplomatic discussions with his counterparts from Singapore and Brazil during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 20 February 2025. 3. India and Nepal have strengthened their scientific collaboration with a new MoU signed between CSIR (India) and NAST (Nepal) on 18 February 2025. This agreement aims to expand joint research, technology exchange, and capacity-building in fields like biotechnology, and material sciences. 4. Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said that India has used innovations to become one of the most powerful nations in the world. Delivering the keynote address at the Innovation Island Summit organised by the Observer Research Foundation in Colombo, Mr. Dissanayake said that Sri Lanka needs to follow this path traversed by India. ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 ======================== 1. Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet U.S. envoy to Russia and Ukraine in Kyiv; To discuss path to end the war. 2. Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church, is currently hospitalised due to double pneumonia. This condition arose from a complex respiratory infection exacerbated by his pre-existing lung issues. 3. The bodies of four Israelis taken captive by Hamas, including those said to be the last female and child hostages in Gaza, were released yesterday. Israeli officials said the mortal remains now need to be formally identified. The number of captives freed since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on the 19th of last month has reached 28. 4. India’s National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) and Sri Lanka’s Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) have finalised the modalities for the implementation of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train 1,500 Sri Lankan civil service officers over five years. 5. US President Donald Trump has warned c, President Volodymyr Zelensky, that there can be a peace deal with Russia to end the three-year Ukraine War without him. The US President stated this in a social media post. 6. Microsoft has recently introduced Majorana 1, a quantum chip that promises enhanced reliability and scalability of qubits. This development marks advancement in quantum computing technology. Microsoft aims to create a fully functional quantum computer by 2027-2029. ************************ 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* ************************* 1. *ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 (15ODIs)* Feb 19 - Mar 09 Thursday, 20 Feb 2025 2nd Match, Group A • Dubai, Dubai International Cricket Stadium Bangladesh BAN: 228 (49.4) India IND: 231-4 (46.3) India won by 6 wkts (b) Match on Friday, 21 Feb 2025 3rd Match, Group B • Karachi, National Stadium Afghanistan Vs South Africa Today @ 2:30 PM 2. Womens Premier League 2025 22 T20s Feb 14 - Mar 15 Friday, 21 Feb 2025 7th Match • Bengaluru, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Vs Mumbai Indians Women Today @ 7:30 PM 3. In Snooker, Pankaj Advani clinches 14th Asian Championship title in Doha. """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 =======================  The name 'Aham' or 'Asom' was probably given by the Ahoms who came to Assam in 1228 A.D. The Ahom dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai Mountains.    In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names ‘Pragjyotisha’ and ‘Kamrupa’ were used as designation for ancient Assam. Its antiquity can be established from the fact that it has been mentioned in the two great epics- The Mahabharata and the Ramayana and also in the Puranas. ======================= 😀 *Thought of the day* *  Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. ================ ====  *JOKE OF THE DAY* * *=================*   ==== *पति* (करवा चौथ की रात पत्नी से) - पूरा साल लड़ती रहती हो... जब मैं इतना ही खराब हूं तो  भगवान से अगले जन्म के लिए क्यों मांग रही हो? 🤔🙄   *पत्नी*😡 - अच्छा बड़े सयाने हो... इतना सुधारने के बाद किसी और को दे दूं...!!!🤷🏻‍♀️ ====================== *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= The Broca’s area in the cerebrum of our brain is closely associated with speech comprehension. This part of the brain is less developed, or absent, in other animals. Therefore, it is said to confer upon us the ability to talk. There is also the presence of certain pathways found only in some animals, humans among them. These pathways are supposed to be instrumental in our vocal abilities. The other groups of animals who are said to possess these pathways are birds, like hummingbirds, songbirds and parrots, as well as mammals like bats and cetaceans. Parrots can mimic the sound made by humans.  these do not understand the meaning of these words. ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit** 🙏🏻 ======================= अकर्तव्यं न कर्तव्यं प्राणैः कण्ठगतैरपि ।  akartavyaṃ na kartavyaṃ prāṇaiḥ kaṇṭhagatairapi ।  kartavyamēva kartavyaṃ prāṇaiḥ kaṇṭhagatairapi ॥ *Meaning* : Whatever is not right to be done, must never be done even on pain of death; and what is right to do, must be done even if one should die for the same. *भावार्थ* : जो कार्य निषिद्ध है, उसे प्राण कण्ठगत (मृत्यु संकट उपस्थित होने की स्थिति) पर भी नहीं करना चाहिये। जो कर्तव्य है, उसे अपने प्राण की परवाह न करते हुये भी अवश्य करना चाहिये ××××××× *प्रचलित* : Popular =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *How do animals see in the dark?*  Nocturnal hunters like owls and cats eyes are tubular, rather than spherical, with a very large lens positioned close to the retina. This structure allows a lot of light to register on the retina.  Many nocturnal animals have a mirror-like layer, called the tapetum, behind the retina, which helps them make the most of small amounts of light. Light that passes through the retina is reflected off the tapetum, giving the retinal cells a second chance to sense it. This makes some animals’ eyes shine in the glare of car headlights. The color you see is the pigment on the inner layer of the retina. At the heart of all vision is the retina, which contains two types of light-sensing cells: rods and cones. Cones account for color vision but require bright, focused light, whereas rods can sense very dim, scattered light, but don’t produce a color image.   _One should not get the impression that an animal’s night vision is perfect – even nocturnal animals aren’t active in the darkest hours of a moonless night._  ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= International Mother Language Day is celebrated annually on 21 February worldwide to aware of the diversity of the language and its variety. This day promotes the awareness of language and cultural diversity across the world. On 17 November, 1999, it was first announced by UNESCO. ×××××××××× *Dhola Sadiya Bridge on Lohit river is the longest road bridge in India,* located on the Brahmaputra river in Assam connect the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The 9.15 kilometres long . """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""' *MALAYSIA* = Kuala Lumpur Flag 🇲🇾 *Official language* : Malay *Goverment*:   *Prime Minister* : Anwar Ibrahim *POPULATION* :  33,200,000(in 2023)  *Currency*  Malaysian ringgit (RM) (MYR) *National Animal* : Malayan tiger  ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 ======================= *Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee* ( born 21 February 1961) is an Indian-American economist who is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Banerjee shared the 2019 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty". =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= *Bite the bullet* : To do something difficult even though you don't want to ====================== *ANTONYM*   Rigid × Pliable *SYNONYMS*   Misery – Distress ======================= 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*  (kindly inform, if given info is vary from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= *Why lotus flower is given Important in Sanathan Dharma ?*  The lotus represents purity of the body, speech and mind, as if floating above the murky waters of material attachment and physical desire. Different types of lotus flowers and their meaning: *WHITE* lotus flower is associated with purity a nd Knowledge. *PINK* lotus : Associated with inviting feminine energy. *RED* Colour: symbolize inspiration, passion, Energy and expression. Lotus is a symbol of purity with roots in the mud, the flower remains in the dirty water.   *Live like the lotus, be in the world but unaffected by the negativity.*  ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *Marigold* or Calendula, can be served as a tea or used as an ingredient in various herbal formulations. Sore Throat/Mouth Ulcers While the tea is made by steeping the flowers in boiling water, the extract is derived from both the flowers and the leaves  Due to its anti-microbial and antiseptic qualities, Marigold is an effective remedy for sore throats, gingivitis, tonsillitis and mouth ulcers. Gargling with Marigold tea will help to soothe the mucus membranes of the throat whilst easing the pain.  Note: Pregnant women are not recommended to use it.  =======================   *Regards*  *CH Nαʋҽҽɳ Kυɱαɾ..*.✒️ ÷÷÷÷÷÷ *Samapath*÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ *🙏 *PLZ SHARE IT*