Category Archives: Current Affairs February 2024

Indian Coast Guard Day 2024, Date, History, Theme and Significance

Every year on February 1st, India celebrates the Indian Coast Guard Day, a tribute to the valour, dedication, and service of the personnel safeguarding the country’s maritime interests. The day honours the relentless efforts of the Coast Guard officers and personnel in maintaining maritime security and responding to emergencies at sea. In 2024, the Indian Coast Guard will commemorate… Read More »

Tamil Nadu Achieves Record with Highest Number of Ramsar Sites in India

Tamil Nadu has set a new benchmark in environmental conservation and biodiversity protection by securing two more Ramsar sites, thus achieving the highest number of such designated areas in the country. The recent addition of the Longwood Shola Reserve Forest in The Nilgiris and the Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary in Ariyalur has propelled the state to the forefront of ecological conservation… Read More »

K.P.P. Nambiar Award for ISRO Chairman S. Somanath

The field of space exploration and technology in India witnessed a momentous occasion as the IEEE Kerala Section announced the recipient of the prestigious K.P.P. Nambiar Award. This year, the accolade was bestowed upon ISRO Chairman S. Somanath, a figure synonymous with innovation and leadership in space technology. The Significance of the K.P.P. Nambiar Award Named after the doyen of the… Read More »

PM Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs. 7300 Crores In Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh

In a move towards growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated development projects in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, focusing on uplifting the tribal population. These projects, with an estimated worth of about Rs 7300 crores, aim to bolster various sectors, including water supply, education, road infrastructure, and more. Ensuring Nutritional Security Under the Aahar Anudan Yojna, Prime Minister Modi disbursed… Read More »

World Radio Day 2024, Date, History, Significance and Theme

Every year on February 13th, the world unites to celebrate World Radio Day, a day that marks the enduring significance of radio as a medium of communication. In 2024, this occasion is especially noteworthy as it commemorates more than a century of radio’s remarkable journey. Radio, despite facing the digital revolution and the advent of new media platforms, continues… Read More »

Neeraj Chopra honoured at Jungfrau’s Ice Palace in Switzerland

The iconic Jungfraujoch, also known as the Top of Europe, witnessed a momentous event recently. India’s Olympic gold medalist and world champion javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, was honoured with a commemorative plaque at the renowned Ice Palace. This prestigious recognition adds another feather to his cap and strengthens the bond between Switzerland and India. A Fitting Tribute in a Breathtaking Setting Carved… Read More »

NASA Launches PACE Mission to Study Oceans and Atmosphere

The vast expanse of our planet’s oceans and the intricate dance of Earth’s atmosphere hold key secrets to understanding and battling climate change. In a recent groundbreaking move, NASA launched the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission, embarking on a crucial journey to unlock these mysteries. This ambitious project promises to revolutionize our understanding of the complex interactions… Read More »

Pyarelal Sharma Honored with Lakshminarayana International Award

Pyarelal Sharma, one-half of the legendary composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal, has been felicitated with the prestigious Lakshminarayana International Award. This honour was bestowed upon him as part of the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival, acknowledging his invaluable contributions to the Indian music industry.Celebrating a Storied CareerA Legendary CollaborationPyarelal Sharma, alongside Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, formed the iconic music composer duo… Read More »

AIIMS Launches iOncology.ai for Early Cancer Detection

In a landmark collaboration between AIIMS, New Delhi, and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Pune, the groundbreaking AI platform iOncology.ai has been unveiled. This cutting-edge technology focuses on the early detection of cancer, particularly targeting breast and ovarian cancers, which are prevalent among women in India. Global Cancer Scenario Cancer surpasses cardiovascular diseases in… Read More »