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• The Islamic Jihad militant group in the Gaza Strip announced a unilateral cease-fire to end two days of heavy fighting with Israel.


• In a short statement, the Iranian-backed group said it had completed its “retaliation” for Israel’s killing of three members. But it said it would respond to any further Israeli “aggression.”

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• China’s bold actions in the coronavirus epidemic epicentre of Hubei and Wuhan have probably prevented hundreds of thousands of cases, Bruce Aylward, leader of the WHO delegation here said, adding, that the global community was not ready with either the mindset or material to act in the same way.


• Aylward’s statement at a press conference in Beijing comes in the backdrop of an increasing number of covid-19 cases and deaths in Italy, South Korea, and Iran amid the fear that the epidemic could escalate into a pandemic.

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• New Zealand has extended for eight days a ban on arrivals from mainland China, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said , carrying into its fourth week an effort to block exposure to the coronavirus.


• Fears mounted that the outbreak would grow into a pandemic with disruptive and deadly consequences for the rest of the world following sharp rises in infections in Iran, Italy and South Korea.

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• The G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors Meeting was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 22-23 February 2020 on the theme “Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All”.


• The meet was chaired by the Saudi Arabia’s finance minister Mohammed al-Jadaan and central bank governor Ahmed al-Kholifey.

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• The Goa government is drafting India's first ever policy on heritage structures to preserve, conserve and promote the state's 100 odd heritage sites. The policy is expected to be ready by the end of 2020.


• Maharashtra and Karnataka have only guidelines in places regarding preservation of heritage structures.

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• Several Chinese cities, including Beijing, have dramatically improved their air quality in recent years, while Indian metropolises remain some of the world’s worst polluted, according to a new report.


• Beijing once infamous for its toxic haze has reduced smog levels and dropped down a list of the world’s most polluted cities, falling to 199 from 84 three years before, according to the 2019 World Air Quality Report published by IQAir AirVisual.

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• Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened a meeting at 12 noon violence in Northeast Delhi. Five people, including a Delhi Police head constable, were killed in yesterday’s violence.


• According to news agency ANI, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and representatives from political parties are expected to attend the meeting.

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• BSF SI, Head Constable Recruitment 2020: Directorate General Boarder Security Force (BSF) has invited online applications for recruitment of sub- inspector and constable.


• Interested candidates can apply online at bsf.gov.in or bsf.nic.in. There are a total of 317 vacancies.

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• Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to declare the combined higher secondary level (CHSL) tier 2 exam result today on February 25. Candidates will be able to check their result online at ssc.nic.in


• SSC CHSL tier 1 exam was conducted from July 1 to 11 in which 13.7 lakh candidates had appeared while the tier 2 exam was held on September 29, 2019.

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• Shares of HDFC Life Insurance Company, Bandhan Bank and Info Edge rallied around 4 percent each intraday on February 25 after inclusion in NSE futures & options segment.


• The National Stock Exchanges in its circular on February 24 said these abovementioned stocks would be included in the derivative segment with effect from February 28, the first day of March series.

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• Shares of InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) fell over 2 percent on BSE in morning trade on February 25 after global brokerage firm Credit Suisse cut the target price on the stock from Rs 1,850 from Rs 1,900.


• Credit Suisse has an outperform rating on the stock but has cut earnings estimates for FY20/21/22 By 83/31/18 percent, respectively.

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• New Zealand's crushing first Test win over India was lauded as one of the best in Black Caps' history, with pundits saying Virat Kohli's men failed to adapt to local conditions.


• The hosts cruised to a 10-wicket win inside four days, tearing up the form book against an India side widely regarded as the best in the world.

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• Liverpool earned a record-equalling 18th consecutive Premier League win as the runaway leaders came from behind to beat West Ham 3-2 thanks to Sadio Mane's late strike.


• Jurgen Klopp's side were in danger of dropping Premier League points for the first time since their draw at Manchester United on October 20 after falling behind in the second half at Anfield.

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• Adline Castelino from Mangalore, Karnataka has won LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020 title and was crowned by Vartika Singh, the winner of previous edition, at an event held in YRF (Yash Raj Films) Studios, Mumbai, Maharashtra.


• LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2020: Aavriti Choudhary of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (MP) crowned as LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2020 and was crowned by his predecessor Shefali Sood.

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• Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Monday awarded 23 student teams with Chhatra Vishwakarma Awards for their innovations.


• The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has been organizing Vishwakarma Awards since the year 2017.

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• Rajalaxmi Singh Deo was re-elected as the President of RFI (Rowing Federation of India) and M V Shriram elected as the Secretary General of RFI, after the successful completion of election held in Hyderabad, Telangana.


• The election was conducted under the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) observer K Govindraj.