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India approves 100% FDI in space sector

On February 22nd 2024, the Indian government amended foreign direct investment (FDI) guidelines for the strategic space sector, allowing greater overseas capital inflows across satellite manufacturing, launch vehicles...

February 22, 2024

Terahertz Tags to Spot Product Tampering

Scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created next-generation anti-counterfeiting tags harnessing terahertz waves that can remotely detect tampering or removal attempts from product packaging due to...

February 22, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 22, 2024

1. Recently, which organization has launched the ‘Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)’? [A] World Health Organization (WHO)[B] UNICEF[C] United Nations[D] European Union Show Answer Correct Answer: A...

February 22, 2024

Japan Commits Rs 12,800 Crore Loan to Finance Indian Projects

On February 21st, 2024, Japan’s government signed a yen loan agreement worth 232.209 billion yen, approximately Rs 12,800 crore, with India to fund development across nine crucial infrastructure...

February 21, 2024

US vetoes UN Ceasefire Call for Israel-Gaza Fighting

At the United Nations Security Council on February 21st 2024, the United States exercised its veto power to override a resolution put forward by Arab nations led by...

February 21, 2024

Shashi Tharoor conferred France’s Highest Civilian Medal

On February 21, 2024, French authorities awarded Indian Member of Parliament and author Shashi Tharoor the distinction of ‘Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur’ (Knight of the Legion of...

February 21, 2024

Twice-a-Year Class 10 & 12 Board Exams from 2025

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on February 20th, 2024 that students will get the choice to appear for secondary and higher secondary board examinations twice annually starting...

February 21, 2024

Two New Species of ‘Green Anacondas’

Recent genomic analysis by an international team of scientists has revealed that the iconic green anacondas inhabiting swampy Amazonian landscapes, considered the world’s heaviest snakes, are actually two...

February 21, 2024

Golden Jubilee Edition of Khajuraho Festival

On February 20th 2024, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated the gala golden jubilee edition of the iconic Khajuraho Dance Festival marking 50 years of India’s...

February 21, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 21, 2024

1. What is the purpose of the European Union’s recently launched ‘Mission Aspides’ in the Red Sea? [A] Counterterrorism operations[B] Humanitarian aid delivery[C] Protection of commercial vessels from...

February 21, 2024

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