Page-7 of Current Affairs - February, 2024

Kamakhya Temple Corridor Project

February 4, 2024

The Kamakhya Divyalok Pariyojana is a temple corridor project for the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam. It is being developed by the central government at a cost of Rs 498 crore. The project will ensure a complete overhaul of the ..

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Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Grounded Permanently

February 3, 2024

NASA has recently announced that its Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity, the first vehicle to achieve powered, controlled flight on another world, has been grounded for good after flying dozens of times over three years, ending a landmark mission that far ..

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Sphaerotheca varshaabhu: New Burrowing Frog Species Discovered in Karnataka

February 3, 2024

Researchers from various national and international organisations have discovered a new species of burrowing frog in Bengaluru. Named as ‘Sphaerotheca Varshaabhu’, this previously unknown species of frog has been thriving amidst the urban landscape of Bengaluru. The newly unearthed amphibian ..

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Centre Allocates ₹10,536Cr for Odisha’s 2024-25 Railway Infrastructure

February 3, 2024
Indian Railways

The Centre has allocated Rs 10,536 crore for Odisha’s railway infrastructure development for the 2024-25 fiscal, which is Rs 524 crore more than the amount sanctioned in last year’s Budget, official sources said. Railway Infrastructure Development Funding The annual average ..

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Indian Air Force Vayu Shakti-24 in Rajasthan

February 3, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct a major exercise called Vayu Shakti-24 in Rajasthan on 17 February. The exercise will showcase the offensive and defensive capabilities of the IAF during day and night operations. Aircrafts Participating Over 120 aircraft ..

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India Launches UPI Payment System Globally at Eiffel Tower

February 3, 2024

National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI) Unified Payment Interface (UPI) was formally launched at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on February 2, 2024. This marks an important step in taking UPI global. The launch coincided with India’s Republic Day celebrations in ..

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

February 3, 2024

Tamil Super Star Vijay founded the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) political party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on February 2, 2024 with the slogan Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum (All are equal by birth). Its headquarters is in Chennai. Vijay stated that ..

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Karnataka Government Launches ‘Digital Detox’ Initiative

February 2, 2024

The Karnataka government recently announced a new ‘Digital Detox’ initiative in collaboration with the All India Game Developers Forum (AIGDF). The programme aims to spread awareness about the negative impacts of excessive technology use and encourage more mindful digital habits. ..

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Champai Soren Sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister

February 2, 2024

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s (JMM) Champai Soren has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand on February 2, 2024. He was accompanied by Satyanand Bhokta and Alamgir Alam who were sworn in as Cabinet Ministers. Mr. Champai was elected ..

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UGC issues guidelines for equal opportunities in higher education

February 2, 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to provide equitable opportunities to Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs). The guidelines align with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes accessibility, equity, and ..

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