Language Atlas of India

Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), an autonomous body under the Union Culture Ministry, has proposed to conduct a linguistic survey across the country to create a ‘Language Atlas’ of India, a pan-India Language Mapping Project. What is a ..

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Sudarshan Setu – India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge

On February 24th 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the strategically important Sudarshan Setu bridge over the Gulf of Kutch connecting Dwarka mainland to Beyt Dwarka Island off Gujarat coast. Spanning over 2 kms, it is India’s longest cable-stayed road ..

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 25-26, 2024

11. Statue of Unity, recently seen in the news, is located on the banks of which river? [A] Narmada River[B] Tapi River[C] Sabarmati River[D] Luni River Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Narmada River] Notes:Dozens of exotic birds and animals, relocated ..

Odisha Government Extends KALIA Scheme for 3 More Years

The Odisha state cabinet has approved extending its farmer welfare scheme KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) for another three years from 2024-2025 to 2026-2027. The total budget outlay sanctioned for the scheme over the next three years ..

Category: States Current Affairs

Medaram Jatara Festival

Sammakka- Saralamma Maha Jatara, celebrated at Medaram in Telangana is a biennial tribal festival. It is the second-largest fair of India, after the Kumbh Mela, celebrated by the Koya tribe for four days. This year it is being celebrated from ..

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Gurudas Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas Jayanti has been recently observed on February 24, 2024, in the honour of birthday of Guru Ravidas. Key Facts This festival is celebrated with joviality in North India, specifically in Punjab. The day marks the birthday of Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022 • Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia

As Russia-Ukraine conflict enters second year in February 2024, United States and European Union have jointly announced sweeping additional sanctions encompassing over 500 fresh punitive measures targeting Moscow for the aggression which has upset global peace. Scale of Latest US ..

Category: International / World Current Affairs

International Mother Language Day 2024

International Mother Language Day is observed every year to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Background International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999. ..

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Dubai Rolls Out 5-Year Multiple Entry Visa for Indian Tourists

In February 2024, Dubai authorities introduced a 5-year multiple entry tourism visa policy for Indian citizens to further boost annual visitor arrivals from the key source market and cement cultural-economic relations. Flexible Long Term Visa Regime The multiple entry visa ..

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 24, 2024

11. Which of the following countries participated in ‘Exercise Dosti’, recently seen in the news? [A] India, Sri Lanka & Maldives[B] Myanmar, Sri Lanka & Nepal [C] India, Bangladesh & Myanmar[D] Bhutan, Nepal & Myanmar Show Answer Correct Answer: A ..