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 and innovation promotion projects that aim to strengthen bilateral economic ties. Key ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

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 Algeria that sought an urgent ceasefire and end to major Israeli military ..

Category: International / World Current Affairs

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 Honour) – the highest French civilian honour. It recognizes his long-standing contribution ..

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 academic year 2025-26. The reformist measure aims to reduce exam stress aligned ..

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

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 different species with distinct genetic lineages contrary to traditional zoological classification. About ..

Category: Environment Current Affairs

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 famed week-long cultural carnival which commenced in 1975. The one-week long dance ..

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 21, 2024

31. 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 attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels[D] Environmental conservation efforts Show Answer Correct Answer: ..

Karnataka Mandates Reporting of Snakebite Deaths

On February 20, 2024, the Health Department of Karnataka state directed all government and private health facilities to compulsorily notify snakebite envenoming cases and resultant fatalities by invoking provisions of the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act enacted in 2020. The Policy ..

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

What is ‘Dand Patta’ Maharashtra’s State Weapon?

On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary on Monday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the ‘dand patta’ or gauntlet sword as the official state weapon. The announcement was made at a ceremony in Shivneri Fort, the birthplace ..

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Who is the New Vice Chief of Indian Army?

On 19th February 2024, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff after Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar. Lt Gen Dwivedi was accorded the Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns. He ..

Category: Defence Current Affairs