Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Grounded Permanently

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Sphaerotheca varshaabhu: New Burrowing Frog Species Discovered in Karnataka

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India Releases Guidelines for Green Hydrogen in Steel Sector

The Government of India has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using green hydrogen in the steel sector. The guidelines, named “Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Steel Sector ..

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

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Law Commission Submits Report on Public Property Damage

The 22nd Law Commission of India has submitted its Report No. 284 titled “Revisiting The Law On Prevention of Damage to Public Property” to the Government of India. The destruction of public property has continued undiminished causing gargantuan losses to ..

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Indian Air Force Vayu Shakti-24 in Rajasthan

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India Launches UPI Payment System Globally at Eiffel Tower

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

India Joins UN’s ‘Honour Roll’ with Timely 2024 Budget Payment

India has paid USD 32.89 million to the United Nations Regular Budget for 2024, joining the “honour roll” of 36 Member States who have paid their regular budget dues in full to the UN on time. India’s Contribution to UN ..

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 3, 2024

11. Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state? [A] Tamil Nadu[B] Kerala[C] Karnataka[D] Maharashtra Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu] Notes:The Tamil Nadu government has designated 80,114.80 hectares of Bargur Hills in ..

France Becomes First country to issue Digital Schengen Visas in the European Union

Since January 1, 2024, France has initiated the issuance of Digital Schengen visas, becoming the first country to issue Digital Schengen visas in the European Union. This move precedes the anticipated complete digitalization of Schengen visa processes set for 2026. ..