Today's Current Affairs 10th February 2024

National

Vividdhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav Inauguration at Rashtrapati Bhavan

• President Smt. Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the ‘Vividdhta ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan, showcasing Northeast India’s cultural richness.
• Organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Ministry of Culture, the event ran from February 8th to 11th, 2024. 

Uttar Pradesh’s Green Hydrogen Initiative Targets 1 Million Tonne Capacity & 1.2 Lakh Jobs

• Uttar Pradesh aims to revolutionize its energy sector by constructing one million tonne per annum (mtpa) green hydrogen production capacity, generating an estimated 120,000 jobs.
• Investment proposals worth Rs 2.73 trillion have been secured from 20 companies during the UP Global Investors Summit in February 2023. 

Telangana to Establish AI Hub, Make Internet a Basic Right

• With a focus on ensuring universal access to the internet and positioning Hyderabad and Telangana as the nation’s AI capital, Governor Soundararajan’s vision sets a bold precedent for the state’s future development.
• Governor Soundararajan’s commitment to making the internet a basic right for all citizens of Telangana underscores her dedication to bridging the digital divide and empowering every individual with the tools for success in the digital era. 

New Delhi Book Fair 2024: Feb 10-18, 2024

• The New Delhi Book Fair, organized by the National Book Trust in collaboration with the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), is set to enchant visitors at Pragati Maidan from February 10 to 18, 2024.
• This year’s theme, “Multilingual India: A Living Tradition,” promises a celebration of linguistic diversity and cultural exchange. 

Sikkim Becomes First Northeast State to Reinstate Old Pension Scheme for Employees

• Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang of Sikkim announced the revival of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for state government employees hired on or after April 1, 2006, during the State Level Temporary Employees’ Convention.
• Under the provisions of the Sikkim Services Pension Rules, 1990, employees appointed on or before March 31, 1990, are set to benefit from the reinstatement of the OPS.

 Appointment & Resignation

Ajay Kumar Choudhary Appointed Non-Executive Chairman of NPCI

• The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) recently announced the appointment of Ajay Kumar Choudhary as its new non-executive chairman and independent director, effective February 8, 2024.

 Awards & Recognition

Neeraj Chopra Honoured at Jungfrau’s Ice Palace in Switzerland

• India’s Olympic gold medalist and world champion javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, was honoured with a commemorative plaque at the renowned Ice Palace.

 Important Days

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2024

• Every year on February 11th, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS).
• This day serves as a crucial reminder of the immense contributions women and girls have made, and continue to make, in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
• This year’s theme, “Closing the Gender Gap in Science: Accelerating Action”.

 Summits and MoUs

ADB & Government of India Sign $200 Million Loan for Brahmaputra River Project

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to enhance flood and riverbank erosion risk management along the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. 

2024 World Governments Summit in Dubai: India, Türkiye, & Qatar Named Guests of Honor

• The 2024 World Governments Summit, scheduled to be held in Dubai from February 12-14, has designated India, Türkiye, and Qatar as guests of honor.
• Themed ‘Shaping Future Governments,’ the summit aims to facilitate discussions among over 25 government and state heads worldwide.