Current affairs 2- February 2024
National:
- Interim Budget 2024-25 presented: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget, focusing on boosting infrastructure, promoting rural development, and providing relief to various sections of society. Some key highlights include:
- Increased target for the Lakhpati Didi Scheme from 2 crore to 3 crore women entrepreneurs.
- Focus on rooftop solarization with 1 crore households getting up to 300 units of free electricity monthly.
- Vaccination for cervical cancer prevention for girls aged 9-14.
- Increased allocation for railways and infrastructure development.
- Champai Soren sworn in as Jharkhand CM: Following the arrest of his brother Hemant Soren, Champai Soren was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
- Uttarakhand forms committee for Uniform Civil Code: A committee headed by Ranjana Prakash Desai was formed to examine the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in the state.
- Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 begins: The Indian Air Force conducted a large-scale air exercise involving various combat aircraft and showcasing India's airpower capabilities.
International:
- T20 World Cup ticket sales begin: Tickets for the upcoming T20 World Cup, including the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match, went on sale.
- US concerns over Chinese hacking campaign: US authorities expressed concerns about a cyber campaign allegedly targeting critical infrastructure and obtained legal authorization to disrupt its operations.
Other:
- Self-balancing electric scooter launched in Uttarakhand: As part of a smart policing initiative, Uttarakhand launched self-balancing electric scooters for police personnel.