Bima Sugam – India’s Insurance E-Marketplace

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued draft regulations to establish Bima Sugam as a not-for-profit entity to serve as an online insurance marketplace catering to all stakeholders. Objective By promoting transparency and collaboration, Bima Sugam ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

EU Exempts Apple iMessage, Microsoft Bing from New Tech Regulations

The European Union has excluded certain services like Apple’s iMessage and Microsoft’s Bing search engine from newly introduced strict regulations for Big Tech companies. Background The European Union has implemented landmark new rules to rein in anti-competitive behaviour by major ..

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

In February 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious program named ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ to promote widespread adoption of rooftop solar panels across Indian households through financial incentives. The free electricity scheme was earlier announced by ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

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

India Wins Prestigious GovTech Prize 2024 for iRASTE Project

In February 2024, India was awarded the eminent GovTech Prize instituted by the government of UAE at the World Government Summit. India won in the “AI-Powered Government Services” category for its innovative iRASTE project that utilizes artificial intelligence to transform ..

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Revised Community Radio Station Guidelines

On February 13, 2024, marking World Radio Day, India’s Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur released new policy guidelines for expanding community radio stations across the country. The guidelines were unveiled at the two-day Regional Community Radio Sammelan ..

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Bill, 2024

The Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has been proposed in the Karnataka state legislature to further modify the 1994 Act and 2022 Amendment to strengthen promotion of the Kannada language across education and employment. The key features include ..

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 14, 2024

31. What is Brumation, recently seen in the news? [A] A type of reptilian hibernation during warmer months[B] A period of dormancy in reptiles that usually happens during colder months[C] A term for the active and alert state of reptiles ..

NITI Aayog Launches Agroforestry Portal and Report

The NITI Aayog has recently launched the ‘Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry’ (GROW) report and portal. The GROW initiative by NITI Aayog utilizes remote sensing and GIS to assess agroforestry suitability across all districts in India. It aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

What are Dzuds in Mongolia?

The ongoing “white and iron” dzud in Mongolia has reached a “critical” level, with over 90 per cent of the country facing high levels of risk from the unique weather phenomenon, according to a recent report by UN agencies. About ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs