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

41. 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 ..

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Annual Capacity Building Plan

On 23rd February 2024, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched an annual capacity building blueprint for employees working under his three ministries spanning railways, communications and information technology sectors. Key Focus Areas The plan provides specialized training programs focusing on new ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Chhattisgarh to revive Aluminium Park Project

The Chhattisgarh government ruled by Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to restart work on establishing an aluminium manufacturing hub on over 140 hectares land in Korba district to promote small-scale aluminium product industries by leveraging presence of state-owned major aluminium ..

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Golden Jubilee of AMUL

In February 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a call to make Amul dairy cooperative the number one dairy company worldwide while addressing a grand 50-year celebration event of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) which markets all Amul ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Guinea Worm Disease Nears Eradication 

Guinea worm disease is a crippling and painful infection caused by long thread-like Guinea worms that emerge slowly from human skin blisters after incubating for about a year since the carrier has ingested parasite eggs in contaminated water. Sufferers find ..

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launches New Portals

The Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur launched four new portals that promise to revolutionize the media landscape in India. Press Sewa Portal The Press Sewa Portal, developed under the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 (PRP ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 23, 2024

41. ‘Sammakka Saralamma Jatara’ tribal festival, recently seen in the news, is celebrated in which state? [A] Telangana[B] Karnataka[C] Kerala[D] Tamil Nadu Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Telangana] Notes:Mulugu, Telangana is gearing up for the grand celebration of Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, ..