DAILY GK 25 FEB 2020


DAILY GK 25 FEB 2020
1.    1st State to achieve 100% LPG coverage
ü Himachal Pradesh became the 1st state in the country to have 100% LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) coverage due to the implementation of PMUY (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana) scheme.Following the implementation of the PMUY scheme, the state government launched ‘Himachal Grihini Suvidha Yojana’ in May 2018 to cover the scheme to remaining households.

2.    Trophies for Republic Day Parade 2020
ü Defense Minister Rajnath Singh presented trophies to the best marching contingents for Republic Day Parade 2020 at Delhi.The Indian Air Force contingent named as the best among the three services. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is named as the best marching contingent in the Central Armed Police Forces and other additional forces category.

3.    Mahathir Mohamad resigned as Malaysia’s PM
ü The world’s Oldest government leader Mahathir bin Mohamad (94) resigned as Malaysia’s PM. His resignation has been accepted by Malaysia’s king Al-Sultan Abdullah of Pahang and also named him as the Interim prime minister of Malaysia until a successor is appointed.

4.    Katherine Johnson passed away at 101
ü Famous NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson passed away at the age of 101 in Virginia, US (United States). She was born on August 26, 1918, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, US. Her life was portrayed in the movie “Hidden Figures”.