6 February 2024 Current Affairs in English

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6 February 2024 Current Affairs

6 February 2024 Current Affairs refers to the latest news and events happening worldwide and are relevant to our daily lives. Staying updated with the 6 February 2024 Current Affairs is essential for students who are preparing for exams, especially competitive exams, as it forms an important part of the syllabus. The importance of the 6 February 2024 Current Affairs lies in its ability to help students enhance their general knowledge, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and develop their critical thinking abilities.

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6 February 2024 Current Affairs also provides students with insights into issues such as politics, economics, and social issues that are important for their overall development as informed citizens. Regularly reading and analyzing the 6 February 2024 Current Affairs not only helps students ace their exams but also prepares them for their future roles as responsible and well-informed citizens of society.

Safer Internet Day 2024

Safer Internet Day 2024 will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024. This annual event is a global call to action for everyone to create a safer and better internet for all, especially for children and young people.

Safer Internet Day 2024 theme is “Together for a Better Internet”. This theme emphasizes the importance of everyone working together to make the internet a safer and more positive place. Read the complete article here.

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on February 6th to raise awareness about this harmful practice and promote its elimination. FGM involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is a violation of the human rights of girls and women.

The theme for International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) 2024 is “Her Voice”. The theme in 2023 was “Partnership with Men and Boys to Transform Social and Gender Norms to End FGM”. Read the complete article here.

DRDO carries out successful flight trials of High-speed Expendable Aerial Target ‘ABHYAS’ from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur

Four flight trials of High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) – ABHYAS were successfully carried out by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha from January 30 to February 02, 2024.

REC wins Best Green Bond – Corporate Award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance 2024

REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC has been bestowed with the prestigious Best Green Bond – Corporate Award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance 2024. The award underscores REC Limited’s unwavering commitment to sophisticated capital market instruments and customized financing solutions.

FSSAI approves amendments to streamline food safety and standards regulations

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in its 43rd meeting has approved various amendments to streamline food safety and standards regulations. Various amendments across different Food Safety and Standards Regulations were approved in the meeting to do away with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) or AGMARK certification for food products.

OECD marginally raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.2% for FY25

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in its latest interim economic outlook, raised India’s growth outlook for 2024-25 (FY25) to 6.2% from the 6.1% estimated earlier in its November outlook. For 2025-26, the OECD has kept its growth forecast for India unchanged at 6.5%.

Ageas Federal Life Insurance launches Multicap Fund in ULIP portfolio

Private life insurer Ageas Federal Life Insurance announced the launch of the Multicap Fund, as part of its Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) portfolio. This fund is designed to deliver returns by strategically investing in a diversified portfolio of listed companies spanning various market caps.

Banking system liquidity deficit shrinks to ₹1.40 lakh crore

The liquidity deficit in the banking system shrank to about ₹1.40-lakh crore on February 4 from the recent peak of ₹3.46-lakh crore (on January 24th) given the government stepping up spending, per RBI data. However, the liquidity deficit could increase to ₹2-lakh crore-₹2.5-lakh crore as there will be outflows from the banking system due to GST payments in mid-February.

Fiscal deficit target of 4.5% of GDP by FY26 a challenge: Fitch

The fiscal deficit target of 4.5% of gross domestic product in FY26 would be a challenge for the government amidst a focus on capex to support growth, according to global ratings agency Fitch. Fitch projects the Indian economy to grow 6.5% in FY25, helped by 11% growth in government capex.

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, 82, dies after cancer diagnosis

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, 82, died weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. Born in 1941, Geingob has been a prominent politician since before Namibia achieved independence from white minority-ruled South Africa in 1990. He chaired the body that drafted Namibia’s constitution.

Yemen appoints Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as country’s new Prime Minister

Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, Yemen’s foreign minister, has been appointed as the country’s new Prime Minister. Yemen, a nation in the Arabian Peninsula, is experiencing increased tensions as a result of a wave of Red Sea attacks on ships by Houthi rebels, which have triggered retaliatory strikes by the United States and the United Kingdom recently.

Cabinet approves signing of India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty

The government approved the signing and ratification of a Bilateral Investment Treaty between India and the United Arab Emirates. The pact would help promote investments between the two countries. The treaty is expected to improve the confidence of investors, especially large investors, resulting in an increase in foreign investments and overseas direct investment.

Russian Cosmonaut sets a new record for the most time in space

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko set a world record for total time spent in space, surpassing his compatriot Gennady Padalka who logged more than 878 days in orbit, Russia’s space corporation said. At 0830 GMT Kononenko broke the record, Roscosmos said. Mr Kononenko, who is the commander of the Russian space agency Roscosmos cosmonaut corps, is on his fifth space mission.

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