Latest Current Affairs: 13-02-2024 Current Affairs (English)  

1.  Government launches PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana for sustainable development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that in order to further sustainable development and people’s well-being, the Government is launching the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, this project, with an investment of over 75 thousand crore rupees aims to light up one crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month. 

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2.   Several agreements and Memoranda of Understanding including Bilateral Investment Treaty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  engaged in fruitful discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, encompassing a wide array of topics aimed at enhancing cooperation and partnership. 

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3.   Dubai to have world’s first air taxi, agreements inked at World Government Summit 2024

In a pathbreaking move set to revolutionize urban transportation, Dubai has inked agreements at the World Government Summit 2024 to launch the world's first air taxi service. 

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4.  Global Preparedness for Pandemics Still Lacking, warns WHO Chief at World Government Summit

In his address at the World Government Summit, World Health Organization Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus underscored the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing health emergencies, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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5. India Wins 9th GovTech Prize for AI-Powered Government Services at World Government Summit 2024

India has secured the prestigious 9th GovTech Prize for its pioneering endeavors in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered government services, at the World Government Summit 2024. The annual award is instituted by the government of the UAE and is presented to government entities, central or local, worldwide, to recognize creative and innovative solutions. 

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6. World Radio Day being celebrated around the world

 Every year, the 13th of February is observed as World Radio Day to raise awareness among the people and the media about the importance of radio, and to encourage access to information through radio. 

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