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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.