Weekly Current Affairs (11th February to 17th February 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs (11th February to 17th February 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs   /   Weekly Current Affairs (11th February to 17th February 2024)

Change Language English Hindi

Category : National Published on: February 18 2024

Share on facebook
  • The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024, mandates penalties ranging from ten thousand rupees to 15 lakh rupees for violating provisions concerning the discharge of polluting matter into water bodies.
  • The Union Cabinet approved a Rs. 6,000 crore sub-scheme under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), aiming to boost fisheries and aquaculture microenterprises.
  • The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $200 million loan to strengthen flood and riverbank erosion risk management along the 650 km long main stem of the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
  • Prof Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, launched the "SWATI" (Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation) Portal, aimed at representing Indian Women and Girls in STEMM.
  • NITI Aayog's GROW initiative aims to transform India's wastelands through agroforestry, as unveiled with the Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) report and portal.
  • The government launches 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana', providing 300 units of free electricity monthly to one crore households for sustainable development.
  • Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the National Conference on APAAR: One Nation One Student ID Card, emphasizing its significance as an aspirational and global document for students in India.
  • Sonia Gandhi announced her decision not to contest the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 citing health and age concerns.
  • The Supreme Court ruled the Electoral Bonds Scheme as unconstitutional, citing violations of the Right to Information and Article 19(1)(A).
  • The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs. 1,752 Cr with AWEIL for 463 Stabilised Remote Control Guns for Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard.
  • Shri Parshottam Rupala launched the realigned AHIDF Scheme to provide dairy cooperatives with increased benefits under the interest subvention scheme.
  • The Digital India FutureSKILLS Summit hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) aimed at discussing strategies for catalyzing future-ready talent for India and the world.
Recent Post's

  • Delhi’s Aaryan Varshney became India’s 92nd Grandmaster after winning his final GM norm at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament in Armenia.

    Read More....

  • Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path will celebrate 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ with cultural displays, band performances, and 30 tableaux.

    Read More....

  • India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on telecommunications cooperation during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India.

    Read More....

  • From April 1, all national highway toll plazas will accept only FASTag and UPI payments to ensure smooth and faster travel.

    Read More....

  • Shri Praveen Vashista was appointed Vigilance Commissioner of the Central Vigilance Commission on January 16, 2026.

    Read More....

  • Jaipur hosted the second regional conference on labour codes to ensure smooth implementation of the four new labour laws.

    Read More....

  • Bill Gates has initiated the closure process of the Gates Foundation, which is set to wind up by 2045 after spending nearly $200 billion.

    Read More....

  • Over 100 students were infected by a norovirus outbreak in China’s Guangdong province.

    Read More....

  • National Startup Day 2026 marks 10 years of the Startup India initiative launched to promote entrepreneurship.

    Read More....

  • MS Dhoni was appointed brand ambassador of the Pune Grand Tour, India’s first international multi-stage cycling race.

    Read More....

2026 © and Powered By Graposs Edutech Private Limited

Terms & Condition Privacy Policy Disclaimer