Current Affairs 25 February 2026

Current Affairs 25 February 2026

1. Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has started the “CM Jan Sunwai Portal” and a mobile app that lets people file complaints online. The goal of the initiative is to improve how complaints are handled using technology. The government also launched improved e-District services and a new admissions system for students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Disadvantaged Groups (DG), and Children with Special Needs (CWSN).

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched the “CM Jan Saini Portal” and a mobile app that allows people to file complaints online. The initiative aims to improve how complaints are handled using technology. The government has also introduced improved e-district services and a new admission system for economically weaker sections (EWS), disadvantaged groups (DG) and children with special needs (CWSN).

2. The “Rajasthan Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme – 2026” was announced by the state’s tourism department to boost tourism, rural income, and self-employment. Praveen Gupta, the Additional Chief Secretary (Tourism), announced the initiative. He said that the goal of the program is to make approvals easier and get more people involved in the tourism industry.

To boost tourism, rural income and self-employment, the state tourism department announced the “Rajasthan Homestay (Paid Guest House) Scheme – 2026”. Additional Chief Secretary (Tourism) Praveen Gupta announced the initiative. He said the aim of the program is to facilitate clearance and involve more people in the tourism industry.

3. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) hosted the 7th All India Conference of Government Railway Police (GRP) Chiefs at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Ms. Sonali Mishra, Director General of the RPF, led the conference. It was attended by Directors General of Police, Additional Directors General, and senior GRP officers from different States and Union Territories. The Chairman-cum-CEO and other members of the Railway Board were also there.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) organized the 7th All India Conference of Chiefs of Government Railway Police (GRP) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. RPF Director General Ms. Sonali Mishra presided over the conference. The conference was attended by Director Generals of Police, Additional Director Generals and senior GRP officers from various states and Union Territories. Chairman-cum-Chief Executive Officer of Railway Board and other members were also present.

4. The Supreme Court has made it very clear that Aadhaar cannot be used to get citizenship. It has also said that the document is only proof of identity. The observation was made during hearings about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of West Bengal’s electoral rolls, which are currently being checked for nearly 50 lakh voters. The court also talked about ways to speed up the process of checking voter documents before the new electoral lists are made public.

The Supreme Court has made it clear that Aadhar card cannot be used to acquire citizenship. It is also said that this document is only proof of identity. The observation was made during a hearing on the Special Intensive Reform (SIR) of West Bengal’s electoral roll, which is currently being checked for nearly 5 million voters. The court also asked how to speed up the process of verifying voter documents before making the new voter list public.

5. The Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026 is a big welfare program in West Bengal that helps young people who are out of work. The Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, announced the plan during the interim Budget. It will give eligible candidates ₹1,500 a month. The program was supposed to start in August, but it has been moved up and will now start on April 1, 2026.

Bengalar Yuva Saathi Yojana 2026 is a major welfare scheme in West Bengal that helps unemployed youth. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced this scheme in the interim budget. Eligible candidates will be given ₹1,500 per month under this scheme. The program was supposed to start in August, but it has been postponed and will now start from April 1, 2026.

6. Scientists from the ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research (ICAR-DFR) in Pune have made a big discovery in the field of entomology: they have found a new species of blossom midge that is infesting jasmine flower buds in India. The new species, called “Contarinia icardiflores,” has been found attacking “Jasminum sambac,” an important ornamental crop for business. The discovery shows that new pest problems are coming up in India’s flower-growing industry.

Scientists at the ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research (ICAR-DFR) in Pune have made a major discovery in the field of entomology: they have discovered a new species of blossom midge that infects the buds of jai flowers in India. This new species named “Contarinia icardiflores” has been found attacking “Jasminum sambac”, an important commercial ornamental crop. The findings reveal that new pest problems are emerging in the flower growing industry in India.

7. The United Nations has named cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar a “Global Champion for Road Safety.” He joins a group of well-known people from around the world who are working to make roads safer. Tendulkar sent out a video message urging people to drive safely and responsibly as part of the announcement.

The United Nations has declared cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as the “Global Champion for Road Safety”. He joins a group of famous people around the world who are working to make roads safer. As part of the announcement, Tendulkar sent out a video message urging people to drive safely and responsibly.

8. India did not vote in the United Nations General Assembly on a draft resolution that called for an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The vote took place four years after Russia invaded Ukraine and showed that the international community is still divided over the conflict.
The Assembly, which has 193 members, passed the resolution with 107 votes in favor, 12 against, and 51 abstentions. The resolution was called “Support for lasting peace in Ukraine.” India did not vote in the UN General Assembly on the draft resolution demanding an immediate, complete and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The vote comes four years after Russia invaded Ukraine and shows the international community is still divided over the conflict.
The 193-member assembly passed the resolution with 107 in favor, 12 against and 51 abstentions. The resolution was titled “Support for Sustainable Peace in Ukraine”.