National and International Current Affairs of 3rd February 2024
1.
Abhinav Bindra selected
as torchbearer for 2024 Paris Olympics: India's
first individual Olympic gold medalist, Abhinav Bindra, chosen as one of 11,000
torchbearers for the Paris Olympics, reflecting global unity and sporting
excellence.
2.
World Wetlands Day 2024
celebrated at Sirpur Lake, Indore: Commemoration
of World Wetlands Day at Sirpur Lake, a Ramsar site in Indore, emphasizing the
significance of wetland ecosystems for the environment and human well-being.
3.
Gender Budget increased
by 38.6% in FY 2024-25: The Gender Budget for the fiscal
year 2024-25 raised by 38.6%, indicating the government's commitment to gender
equality and empowerment.
4.
Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024
inaugurated: The
Indian Air Force conducted Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024, showcasing its aerial
prowess and operational capabilities at Pokhran Air to Ground Range near
Jaisalmer.
5.
India launches UPI Payments
at Eiffel Tower in Paris: Introduction
of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, strengthening
India's global presence in digital payments.
6.
Union Budget 2024-25
announces Blue Economy 2.0 scheme: The
government introduces the Blue Economy 2.0 scheme in the Union Budget 2024-25,
focusing on sustainable oceanic development and resource utilization.
7.
RBI imposes restrictions
on Paytm Payments Bank: The
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) places restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank,
prohibiting it from offering incremental banking services starting March 2024.
8.
Indian government
increases issuance of Sovereign Gold Bonds: Substantial
increase in the issuance of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) for the upcoming fiscal
year, aiming to attract investment in financial instruments over physical gold.
9.
Karnataka signs MoU with
Wistron for laptop manufacturing plant: Karnataka government
partners with Taiwan-based Wistron Corporation to establish a laptop
manufacturing plant near Bengaluru, promoting local manufacturing and
employment.
10.
India-US seal $4B MQ-9B
armed drone deal: India
procures MQ-9B armed drones from the United States, enhancing its defense
capabilities with advanced technology.