Page-5 of Current Affairs - February, 2024

Assam Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2024

February 6, 2024

The Assam government recently tabled the Assam Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2024, similar to the proposed central law. This legislation is a follow-up to the Assam Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair ..

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Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024

February 6, 2024

The Union government has introduced a new bill in the Lok Sabha, aiming to provide reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies of Jammu and Kashmir. The proposed legislation seeks to amend existing laws and bring them into ..

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Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill

February 6, 2024

Uttarakhand government has introduced legislation to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. If enacted, Uttarakhand would become the second Indian state to adopt a UCC after Goa, where it has been in effect since Portuguese rule. The ..

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Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024

February 6, 2024

The central government has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 to prevent the use of unfair means in public examinations. The bill, presented by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, aims to curb paper leaks and cheating ..

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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

February 6, 2024

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed on 6 February. The day seeks to raise awareness on ending the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves altering or injuring female ..

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Vyommitra to Precede India’s Gaganyaan Mission in 2024

February 5, 2024

India is planning for a manned space mission Gaganyaan in 2025. But before human astronauts launch, a space-bound “robot friend” named Vyommitra will fly to space later this year to test critical systems. This female humanoid robot is equipped to ..

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TOI-715b: NASA Discovers Potential Life-Sustaining ‘Super-Earth’

February 5, 2024

American space agency NASA has discovered a “super-Earth” planet, dubbed TOI-715 b, that could potentially support life. It is located 137 light-years away and was found by NASA’s planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. The super-Earth is around one ..

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Kosovo’s Controversial Currency Ban Risks Renewed Ethnic Tensions

February 5, 2024

Recently, Kosovo has sparked new controversy by banning the Serbian dinar to assert financial control and normalize use of the euro. The ban has sparked concern from the European Union, United States, and Serbia. Background Serbia and Kosovo are two ..

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Law Commission Recommends Legal Reforms to Curb Property Damage during Protests

February 5, 2024

The Law Commission has proposed updates to laws aimed at addressing the issue of damage to public and private property during blockades and protests. The main thrust of these recommendations is to introduce stricter penalties for individuals or organizations causing ..

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PETA Challenges Traditional Buffalo, Bulbul Fights in Assam

February 5, 2024

Buffalo fighting has been a part of Magh Bihu celebrations in Assam for centuries. The fights are held in various parts of the state during the harvest festival, with the village of Ahatguri in Nagaon district being the most prominent ..

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