Current affairs 20 February 2025

Ajmer Hosts First All India Conference of Transgenders.

• Ajmer hosted its maiden 10-day All India Kinnar Mahasammelan, attended by 2,000 members of the transgender community.
• The conference was organized in memory of Anita Bai and discussed issues faced by the third gender.
• The event included rituals, worship of the goddess Bahuchara, and stalls offering medical, banking, and other services.

India’s First Private Supersonic Ramjet Engine Developed.

• Hyprix Aviation, a Bengaluru-based company, developed India’s first privately built supersonic ramjet engine, Tezz.
• The engine, tested at IIT Madras in January 2025, operates at speeds between Mach 2 and Mach 4, advancing India’s defense self-reliance.
• This breakthrough positions the private sector as a key player in next-gen missile and aerospace propulsion technologies.

India's First Open-Air Art Wall Museum Celebrates IMD.

• Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, in collaboration with Delhi Street Art, celebrating 150 years of the India Meteorological Department's meteorological legacy.
• The museum showcases 38 murals depicting IMD's advancements in weather science.
• The art highlights IMD's contributions to agriculture, disaster management, and public safety.

Zomato Launches AI-Powered Platform Nugget for Businesses.

• Zomato introduced Nugget, an AI-powered, no-code customer support platform designed to help businesses scale operations effortlessly.
• Nugget automated up to 80% of customer queries, offering seamless automation with no technical expertise required.
• Co-founder Deepinder Goyal highlighted Nugget’s highly customizable, low-cost solution for businesses.

Reliance Ranks 2nd Globally in FutureBrand Index 2024.

• Reliance Industries ranked 2nd globally in the FutureBrand Index 2024, surpassing brands like Apple, Nike, and Disney.
• The ranking reflected Reliance's strategic evolution and its ability to stay ahead of market shifts.
• The list is topped by Samsung, with Reliance making a significant jump from 13th place in 2023.