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.