PM Modi’s 2024 India-UAE Visit – Key Agreements

In February 2024, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United Arab Emirates. During the important diplomatic visit, India and UAE inked several big agreements to improve future business and technology partnerships. Why Does This Matter? The UAE is currently ..

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Dubai to launch World’s First Air Taxi Service

The Dubai Air Taxi Service is a planned aerial transportation network set to revolutionize urban mobility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Scheduled to commence operations in 2026, it will be the world’s first city-wide air taxi service when launched. In ..

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Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial

The first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates was flagged off recently on the Maia-Aricha route, connecting Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh flag vessel MV Desh Bangla, carrying stone aggregates, was flagged off ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Australia’s Closing Loopholes Bill

Gig workers, independent contractors who provide services on demand via apps and websites, have grown rapidly across the globe in recent years.  On February 8th 2024, the Australian Labor government’s “closing loopholes” bill, formally titled “Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

US bans AI-generated robocalls

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned AI-generated robocalls amid a rise in voice cloning scams that have affected thousands of citizens. Artificial intelligence can now create convincing fake audio and video, making it easy to scam people. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India Launches UPI Payment Services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius

India launched UPI payment services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius during a virtual ceremony attended by PM Modi and the top leadership of the two nations. The move enables UPI settlement services for Indian nationals travelling to these countries and ..

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7th Indian Ocean Conference

The 7th IOC was held in Perth, Australia on February 9-10, 2024. The theme was “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean.” It was organized by the India Foundation, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (Singapore) and Perth-US Asia Centre ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Fentanyl Crisis in Mexico

In the Mexican border city of Tijuana, paramedics are increasingly responding to suspected fentanyl overdoses, with two or three calls a night being common and up to seven overdoses in one call. The synthetic opioid, which is 50 times stronger ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Iran Allows Visa-Free Travel for Indians

Iran has recently become yet another country to launch visa-waiver programme allowing Indian citizens visa-free entry for up to 15 days. The decision was taken earlier, and the new rules provide welcomed access for Indian tourists. Who Qualifies for Visa-Free ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Kosovo’s Controversial Currency Ban Risks Renewed Ethnic Tensions

Recently, Kosovo has sparked new controversy by banning the Serbian dinar to assert financial control and normalize use of the euro. The ban has sparked concern from the European Union, United States, and Serbia. Background Serbia and Kosovo are two ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs