1 In the Indian Super League, Mohun Bagan Super Giants became the first team to defend the League Shield title in the history of ISL
In Indian Super League -ISL- football , Mohun Bagan Super Giants became the first team to defend the League Shield title in the history of the Indian Super League with a 1-nil win over Odisha FC on Sunday . Mohun Bagan have 52 points, gaining an unassailable lead over second-placed FC Goa.
2 28th GBBC: West Bengal leads India’s bird count for third consecutive year
In February 2025 , West Bengal (WB) recorded the highest number of bird species among India’s 37 states and union territories (UTs) with 543 species , topping the national list for the third consecutive year . The feat was achieved during the 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) , one of the world’s largest bird-watching events, held from February 14 to February 17, 2025. According to preliminary results, the total number of bird species in India increased from 1,036 in 2024 to 1,068 in 2025. Additionally, the number of checklists (a list of birds that one can see, hear or identify) submitted from India reached 44,300 in 2025. In the GBBC India 2025 ranking, WB topped with the highest number of species, followed by Uttarakhand in second place with 446 species. Other states in the list include Assam with 414 species, Karnataka with 380 species, Maharashtra with 414 species and Kerala with 342 species.
3 Nagaland Forest Management Project receives SKOCH award
The Nagaland Forest Management Project (NFMP) was awarded the prestigious SKOCH Award 2024 for improving forest ecosystem and aiding in income generation . The award was presented as part of the 100th SKOCH Summit held on 15 February 2025 at Silver Oak Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. It was received by Ango Konyak, Deputy Project Director, NFMP and Vennai Konyak, Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House, New Delhi, on behalf of the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (DEFCC), Government of Nagaland (GoN). The NFMP is a project implemented by DEFCC, Government of Nagaland and is supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The project aims to improve forest ecosystem and income generation by restoring jhum areas and support livelihoods through village specific interventions carried out by Joint Forest Management Committees.
4 Navy handed over decommissioned ship INS Guldar to Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, it will be developed as the country’s first underwater museum
The Navy has handed over the decommissioned ship INS Guldar to the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation . This ship will be developed as the country’s first underwater museum . This will increase livelihood opportunities for coastal communities and strengthen India’s position in the field of underwater tourism. This initiative will also make it easier for the Navy to provide diving training.
5 Brazil will join the major oil exporting countries in the OPEC+ group
In February 2025, Brazil ‘s government approved its membership in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) Plus , an alliance of 22 major oil-producing nations , a significant step for the country. Brazil was officially invited to join in 2023. The ‘ National Council for Energy Policy ‘ (Conselho Nacional de Política Energética, CNPE) authorized the move, which is a key step toward Brazil’s emergence as a significant contributor to the global oil market. The decision comes ahead of Brazil’s role as host of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) in November 2025.
In February 2025 , the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) allowed one-time mandates (OTM) on the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for insurers through a new payment mechanism called Bima-Application Supported by Blocked Amount (Bima-ASBA) . The initiative aims to simplify the payment process for life and health insurance policies by allowing policyholders to block funds in their bank accounts for premium payments, ensuring seamless transactions without fast debit. This new payment mechanism will be effective from March 1, 2025.
7 Forbes’ top 10 richest women in the world 2025: Alice Louise Walton of USA tops, Savitri Devi Jindal of India at 7th spot
In February 2025, Forbes India released its 5th edition of the list of “ Top 10 Richest Women in the World 2025 ”, highlighting the significant wealth earned by women across various sectors. Alice Louise Walton, daughter of Sam Walton, founder of the United States of America (USA) -based Walmart Inc. , has topped the global list with a net worth of USD 112.5 billion . Savitri Devi Jindal and family from India from the JSW (Jindal South West) Group has secured the 7th spot with a net worth of USD 32.3 billion .
8 Virat Kohli is the fastest batsman to score 14,000 runs in ODIs
India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in the Champions Trophy one-day cricket tournament in Dubai . Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has become the fastest batsman to score 14 thousand runs in ODIs and also the Indian player to take the most number of catches (158) . Kohli has achieved this feat in the 287th innings of the 299th ODI match. Earlier this record was in the name of Sachin, who had made this record in the 350th innings.
9 India became the chair of Bay of Bengal inter-governmental organisation
India has become the Chair of the regional Bay of Bengal (BoB) Programme Intergovernmental Organisation . India took over the Chair from Bangladesh at the 13th Governing Council meeting of the Bay of Bengal Programme Intergovernmental Organisation in Malé, Maldives . Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi , Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India formally assumed the Chair of the organisation in Malé, Maldives. The Bay of Bengal Programme Intergovernmental Organisation meeting was held in Maldives from 20-22 February 2025. The Governing Council is the supreme decision-making body of the Bay of Bengal Programme Intergovernmental Organisation, which meets once a year.
