13th WTO Ministerial Conference

The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) kicked off on February 27th, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The 4-day event brings together ministers from the WTO’s 164 members to advance negotiations on key issues ..

Category: Summits and Conferences

India Launches Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality

On February 28th 2024, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani launched the logo and website for the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality. The alliance marks India’s leadership in spearheading global action for ..

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Tawi Festival to Celebrate Jammu’s Culture and Heritage

Jammu & Kashmir is set to host the annual ‘Tawi Festival’ from March 1st to 4th, 2024. Centered on the banks of the river Tawi flowing through Jammu city, the event will showcase the region’s vibrant cultural legacy through arts, ..

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Peru Declares Health Emergency after Dengue Surge

The Peruvian government has declared a 90-day health emergency in light of the rapidly escalating dengue fever outbreak sweeping through the country. As of February 27th, over 31,000 cases and 32 deaths have been reported across 20 of Peru’s 25 ..

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India Releases Report on Leopard Population Status

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have released a report on the status of leopards in India. The report provides key insights into leopard distribution, population trends, and conservation challenges based on data ..

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Sunil Bharti Mittal Receives Honorary Knighthood from Britain King

On February 27th 2024, Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal was awarded an Honorary Knighthood by King Charles III.  He has become the first Indian citizen to receive an Honorary Knighthood from United Kingdom’s King Charles III. The ..

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Reliance and Disney Form Joint Venture

On February 29th 2024, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd and The Walt Disney Company signed agreements to create one of India’s largest TV and streaming firms. The joint venture merges Viacom18 with Disney’s Star India to target ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ferry

On February 29th, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell ferry at Kochi Harbor in Kerala. The 24-meter vessel, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), marks a major advancement in sustainable transportation for the ..

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 29, 2024

11. ‘Vantara’ initiative, recently seen in the news, is associated with which one of the following? [A] Animal Welfare[B] Climate change[C] Environmental protection[D] Historical monuments Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Animal Welfare] Notes:Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation introduced Vantara, led ..

What is ‘Juice Jacking’ that RBI warned about?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently cautioned mobile phone users about the potential fraud risks from “juice jacking”, a cyberattack vector, if they charge their devices through USB ports available in public spaces. With growing reports of hackers ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs