Current affairs 08 February 2025

New Map of the Arctic Ocean Reveals Vast Area.

• A new map of the Arctic Ocean reveals an area twice the size of France and six times the size of England.
• This discovery is part of the Seabed 2030 project, aiming to map the entire ocean floor by 2030.
• The map adds 1.4 million square kilometers of new data to the Arctic Ocean.
• The research opens doors for better ocean management, maritime safety, and environmental protection.

Gujarat Forms Panel for UCC Draft Implementation.

• Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announced a five-member panel led by retired SC judge Ranjana Desai to draft the UCC, with a report due in 45 days.
• The UCC seeks to unify personal laws across all religions, covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.
• Uttarakhand implemented the UCC on Jan 27, ensuring equal property rights and marriage registration.

China's Chang’e-7 to Explore Lunar South Pole in 2026.

• China’s Chang’e-7, set for 2026, aims to detect water ice and test technologies for human habitation at the Moon’s south pole.
• The mission includes an orbiter, lander, rover, and a flying robotic detector to explore shadowed craters.
• The six-legged flying robot will analyze water presence by moving between sunlit and shadowed areas.

FIFA Suspends Pakistan Football Federation (PFF).

• FIFA suspended Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) due to its failure to amend the constitution for proper governance.
• The suspension will continue until the PFF Congress implements the necessary changes.
• Since June 2019, Pakistan football has been governed by a FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee, which has failed to complete its tasks.

India Surpasses 100 GW Solar Power Milestone.

• India has achieved 100 GW of solar power capacity, a key milestone in its push for renewable energy and energy independence.
• Solar power capacity has surged by 3450% from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100.33 GW in 2025, contributing 47% to India’s total renewable energy capacity.
• The rooftop solar sector in India witnessed remarkable growth in 2024, with a 53% increase compared to 2023.