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National and International Current Affairs of 6th February 2024

1.     Shashi Singh Elected President of AIRIA: Shashi Singh takes over as the new president of the All India Rubber Industries Association, aiming to propel the association's objectives forward.

2.     Government Launches Tur Dal Procurement Portal:  Farmers growing tur dal now have access to a procurement portal launched by the government, ensuring streamlined sales processes.   

3.     Ministry of Education Initiates PRERANA Program: The PRERANA program launched by the Ministry of Education aims to provide experiential learning opportunities for students, fostering leadership qualities and embracing cultural heritage.   

4.     Central Government Allocates Funds for Prithvi Vigyan Scheme: A significant allocation of funds for the Prithvi Vigyan scheme by the central government marks a new phase in Earth sciences study and understanding in India. 

5.     Beach Games Inaugurated by Union Sports Minister: Anurag Thakur inaugurates Beach Games at Ghoghla Beach, highlighting the importance of sports and recreation.

6.     Punjab Maps Accident-Prone Sites:  Punjab becomes the first state to map all accident-prone sites, enhancing road safety measures.   

7.     Indigenous Defense Production Deals Worth Rs 802 Crore Finalized:  Ministry of Defence signs contracts with domestic firms to boost indigenous defense manufacturing, emphasizing self-reliance.

8.     Record FPI Purchases Drive Indian Equities: Historic foreign portfolio investments in Indian equities lead to record-high market indices, signaling positive economic sentiment.   

9.     Adidas Establishes Global Capacity Centre in Tamil Nadu: Adidas sets up its first GCC in Asia outside of China, choosing Tamil Nadu as the location, showcasing India's attractiveness for global businesses.   

10. PRERANA Program Launched by Ministry of Education: Ministry of Education introduces PRERANA, an experiential learning program focusing on leadership and cultural heritage.

11. Nepal-India Energy Partnership Agreement:  Nepal and India sign a long-term agreement for power export, strengthening sustainable energy cooperation between the two nations.

12. Shashi Singh Appointed President of AIRIA: Shashi Singh assumes the role of president at AIRIA, bringing fresh leadership to the rubber industry association.

13. Kuvempu Award Recognizes Bengali Writer Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay receives the prestigious Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar for his significant contributions to Bengali literature.

14. 10th Century Inscription Unearthed in Goa: An inscription dating back to the 10th century found in Goa sheds light on historical events during the Kadamba period.