Page-9 of Current Affairs - February, 2024

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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RBI’s Digital Payments Index Rises in September 2023

February 2, 2024

Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Digital Payments Index, a measure of the extent of digitisation of payments across the country, increased to 418.77 in September 2023 from 395.57 in March 2023. “The RBI-DPI index has increased across all parameters and ..

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Gujarat Budget 2024-25 Highlights: Proposes Fintech Hub, Semiconductor School

February 2, 2024

Making provisions for setting up a Fintech Hub at GIFT City, a Semiconductor School at Sanand and a manufacturing hub for the space sector, the Gujarat government has presented a ₹3.32 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2024-25. Budget ..

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