1. PM Modi unveils Sant Ravidas statue in Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra
Modi unveiled the statue of Sant Ravidas in Varanasi and offered
floral tribute on the occasion of his 647th birth anniversary. The Prime
Minister also laid the foundation stone for Sant Ravidas Museum and beautification of the park, worth
about Rs 62 crore. The museum will have five big galleries and will provide
information on the birth and spiritual life of Sant Ravidas through digital
pictures and movies.
2. CBSE plans Open-Book Exams in selected schools for
classes 9 to 12: The Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE)
is planning a pilot run of Open-Book Exams in selected schools for classes 9 to
12 later this year. The Board is
planning the assessments in selected schools, targeting
subjects(English, Mathematics, and Science) for Classes 9 and 10, and (English,
Mathematics, and Biology) for Classes 11 and 12 The officials said, the aim is
to gauge the time taken by students to complete these tests and gather feedback
from stakeholders
3. UP govt to open breeding farms for Jamunapari goats: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh will encourage
people to open nuclear breeding farms to propagate genetically improved
Jamunapari goat, a species native to western UP that is known for its high milk
and meat yield. The government will provide subsidies to people willing to open
farms and training at the sheep and goat rearing training centre at Etawah. Jamunapari
goats are the heaviest and the most productive among the 32 local breeds in the
country.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. World Peace and Understanding Day 2024:February 23: World Peace and Understanding Day is celebrated worldwide on February 23
each year. World Peace and Understanding Day is celebrated to promote peace and
goodwill across the world, and remind people of ways that can contribute to the
world positively. This day is celebrated to promote peace, empathy and
cooperation between people of various origins and cultures.
2. International Gita Mahotsav to commence from March 1
in Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Minister
of Buddha Sasana, Religious
and Cultural Affairs, Vidura Wickremanayake has said that three-day the
International Gita Mahotsav will be held in Colombo from 1st of March. The
purpose of the event is to popularise the timeless teachings of the Shrimad
Bhagwad Gita. The festival will be held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre premises with the financial sponsorship
of Haryana’s Kurukshetra Development Board.
3. Scientists discover world’s largest snake in Amazon
rainforest: Scientists have unveiled the existence of a
colossal serpent lurking within the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This is the
world’s largest snake discovered to date. Measuring a staggering 26 feet in
length and weighing a hefty 440 pounds, this mammoth anaconda possesses a head
comparable in size to that of a human. Its magnitude has earned it the title of
the largest and heaviest snake species on the planet.
4. 22 February – World Thinking Day: World Thinking Day is also known as Thinking
Day and is observed on 22 February annually by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides
across 150 countries. The day also raises funds for the development of 10
million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the globe.
Theme
2024 – Our World, Our Thriving Future The history of World Thinking Day dates
back to 1926 when delegates from around the world met at Camp Edith Macy in New
York for the fourth World Conference of the World Association of Girl Guides
and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
5. 22 February – World Scout Day: World Scout Day, which is observed on 22
February every year, is significant as it commemorates the birth anniversary of
Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts Movement. The day is
also known as Scouts Founder’s Day. Theme 2024 – Scouts for a Better World This
day is dedicated to the community service and is observed by the Boy Scouts
organizations across the world. It is celebrated with various activities such
as fundraising, food drives, and other community service projects.
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. Aeronautical Development Agency Signs MoU with Indian
Air Force: Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has signed an
MoU with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for integration of futuristic Weapons and
Sensors for LCA Tejas aircraft. This will facilitate the IAF to independently
carry out sensors, weapon integration and flight testing to enhance the
operational capabililty of Tejas-LCA fighter. Aeronautical Development Agency
(ADA) is a premier organization under the aegis of the Department of Defence
R&D with mandate to Design and Develop Tejas-LCA and its Variants. ADA has
successfully developed and type certified Tejas LCA with a credit of more than
10000 sorties of incident free flying. IAF has already formed two squadrons of
this fighter aircraft and twin seater aircraft are also being inducted.
SPORTS
1. Pakistan’s Babar Azam becomes quickest to 10,000 runs
in T20s: Pakistan’s Babar Azam has become the fastest batter
to notch 10,000 runs in T20 cricket. Babar achieved this feat during a Pakistan
Super League (PSL) 2024 match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings played
at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Babar scored 72 runs off 51 deliveries to
reach the milestone in 271 innings. The star Pakistan batter surpassed the
previous record held by West Indies’ Chris Gayle (285 innings). Virat Kohli
claims the third spot on this elite list of batters having breached the 10,000
run-mark in 299 T20 innings.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Morgan Stanley projects India’s GDP growth for FY25 to
6.5%: Morgan Stanley Research projects India’s GDP growth
for FY25 to moderate to 6.5%, down from the 6.9% projected for FY24. Despite
this moderation, the report maintains a constructive outlook on the Indian
economy, citing improvements in domestic demand and macro stability. ICRA,
meanwhile, has projected the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) GDP growth to moderate
sequentially to 6 per cent in Q3 FY24 from 7.6 per cent, led by agriculture and
industry sectors.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. India's Sai Tirumalaneedi creates world's Smallest Washing Machine: Sai Tirumalaneedi, a resident of Andhra Pradesh, has etched his name in history by creating the world's smallest washing machine. Measuring a mere 37 millimeters by 41 millimeters by 43 millimeters (1.45 inches by 1.61 inches by 1.69 inches). Despite its size, the washing machine is fully functional and capable of cleaning small items.
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