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

1. ‘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 ..

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National Science Day

India celebrates National Science Day on February 28. National Science Day is celebrated in the country to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect. Raman discovered the Raman Effect on February 28, 1928, and received Nobel Prize for his discovery ..

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What are ‘Obelisks’, the New Virus-like Life-forms?

A new genetic entity dubbed ‘obelisks’ has recently been discovered in abundant numbers inside bacteria inhabiting the human gut and mouth. This never-before-seen biological construct displays unique characteristics unlike other known viruses or cell types, prompting researchers to classify obelisks ..

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is ‘10,000 Genomes Project’?

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has announced the successful completion of the ‘10,000 Genomes Project’ – an effort to sequence thousands of individual genomes from India. This landmark project aims to enable precision medicine and genetic epidemiology studies tailored to ..

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Justice Khanwilkar Appointed as New Chairperson of Lokpal

The Central government appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre as the new Chairperson of the anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal. Justice Khanwilkar will hold the post for a term of five years from the date he enters office or ..

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Zoho Unveils Modern PoS Solution ‘Zakya’

Cloud software major Zoho Corp. has launched a new point-of-sale (PoS) solution called Zakya, aimed at empowering and streamlining operations for small and medium brick-and-mortar retail stores across India. Equipped with robust features for inventory management, omnichannel sales and enhanced ..

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Three new moons around Uranus and Neptune

Three tiny moons, one orbiting Uranus and two circling Neptune, have been recently confirmed by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), bringing the total number of known moons to 28 around Uranus and 16 around Neptune. Tiny New Addition to Uranus ..

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