Page-4 of Current Affairs - February, 2024

US Approves $4 Billion Military Drone Sale to India

February 8, 2024

The US government has approved a major military sale to India valued at nearly $4 billion. The sale would include 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones and related sophisticated equipment. Details of Drone Capabilities The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is a weapons-ready drone designed ..

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Zoho, Juspay, Decentro Secure RBI Payment Aggregator Approval

February 8, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India has granted final authorization for three more companies – Juspay, Decentro, and Zoho – to operate as payment aggregators in India. This approval allows these companies to provide payment services to online merchants by accepting ..

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Protests Over Proposed Highway in Bannerghatta National Park

February 8, 2024

The government has proposed constructing a 6-lane elevated highway through Bangalore’s Bannerghatta National Park, sparking protests from environmentalists concerned about the impacts on wildlife and habitat. Bannerghatta National Park is an important biodiversity hotspot home to endangered Asian elephants, tigers, ..

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What is Deep Tech?

February 8, 2024

India is making a major push to establish itself as a global leader in deep tech – advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing that have the potential to drive economic growth. With a vast talent pool and ..

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Accessibility Guidelines for the Hearing and Visually Impaired in Movie Halls

February 8, 2024

The government has drafted new accessibility guidelines to make watching movies in theaters more inclusive for people with hearing and visual impairments. The public comment period for the draft guidelines ends next week. Once notified, the rules will require movie ..

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WWF Urges Romania to Protect Mahmudia Wetland

February 8, 2024

The Mahmudia wetland is part of the vital Danube Delta ecosystem in Romania. Eight years ago, it was restored into a thriving wetland habitat using EU funds, transforming the area and providing livelihoods and climate resilience for locals. However, recent ..

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New Technique by RRI Enhances Imaging of Cold Atoms

February 7, 2024

Scientists at India’s Raman Research Institute (RRI) have developed a new image-correction algorithm that significantly improves images used to study ultracold atoms. The advanced imaging promises to unlock a deeper understanding of intriguing quantum mechanics properties of atoms at temperatures ..

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Iran Allows Visa-Free Travel for Indians

February 7, 2024

Iran has recently become yet another country to launch visa-waiver programme allowing Indian citizens visa-free entry for up to 15 days. The decision was taken earlier, and the new rules provide welcomed access for Indian tourists. Who Qualifies for Visa-Free ..

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Union Cabinet Approves Extension of Subsidised Sugar Scheme and Other Schemes

February 7, 2024

The Union Cabinet has recently given its approval to a series of key economic decisions, including the extension of several schemes such as the Subsidised Sugar Scheme. These initiatives are expected to significantly influence India’s economy and provide support to ..

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What are Obelisks?

February 6, 2024

Recently, researchers at Stanford University discovered a new virus-like entity called obelisks. These obelisks have been found in large numbers within the human mouth and gut. What are Obelisks? Obelisks are microscopic entities that contain one or two genes and ..

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