India Joins UN’s ‘Honour Roll’ with Timely 2024 Budget Payment

India has paid USD 32.89 million to the United Nations Regular Budget for 2024, joining the “honour roll” of 36 Member States who have paid their regular budget dues in full to the UN on time. India’s Contribution to UN ..

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 3, 2024

41. Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state? [A] Tamil Nadu[B] Kerala[C] Karnataka[D] Maharashtra Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu] Notes:The Tamil Nadu government has designated 80,114.80 hectares of Bargur Hills in ..

France Becomes First country to issue Digital Schengen Visas in the European Union

Since January 1, 2024, France has initiated the issuance of Digital Schengen visas, becoming the first country to issue Digital Schengen visas in the European Union. This move precedes the anticipated complete digitalization of Schengen visa processes set for 2026. ..

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

Tamil Super Star Vijay founded the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) political party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on February 2, 2024 with the slogan Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum (All are equal by birth). Its headquarters is in Chennai. Vijay stated that ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Karnataka Government Launches ‘Digital Detox’ Initiative

The Karnataka government recently announced a new ‘Digital Detox’ initiative in collaboration with the All India Game Developers Forum (AIGDF). The programme aims to spread awareness about the negative impacts of excessive technology use and encourage more mindful digital habits. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Champai Soren Sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s (JMM) Champai Soren has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand on February 2, 2024. He was accompanied by Satyanand Bhokta and Alamgir Alam who were sworn in as Cabinet Ministers. Mr. Champai was elected ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

UGC issues guidelines for equal opportunities in higher education

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to provide equitable opportunities to Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs). The guidelines align with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes accessibility, equity, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

RBI’s Digital Payments Index Rises in September 2023

Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Digital Payments Index, a measure of the extent of digitisation of payments across the country, increased to 418.77 in September 2023 from 395.57 in March 2023. “The RBI-DPI index has increased across all parameters and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Gujarat Budget 2024-25 Highlights: Proposes Fintech Hub, Semiconductor School

Making provisions for setting up a Fintech Hub at GIFT City, a Semiconductor School at Sanand and a manufacturing hub for the space sector, the Gujarat government has presented a ₹3.32 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2024-25. Budget ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

High Risk of Cervical Cancer Among Indian Women

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women in India. Each year, over 120,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and over 75,000 die from the disease. Cervical cancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs