Today's Current Affairs 24th February 2024

NATIONAL

IIT Guwahati Launches India’s Largest Drone Pilot Training Organisation

• The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with EduRade, has inaugurated India’s largest Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO). 

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge, Sudarshan Setu

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s longest cable-stayed bridge, Sudarshan Setu, in Gujarat’s Dwarka.
• This monumental infrastructure project, connecting Okha and Beyt Dwarka island, stands as a testament to the nation’s commitment to progress and connectivity.
• Sudarshan Setu, formerly known as the Signature Bridge, has been constructed at a cost of ₹979 crore.
• Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone of this project in October 2017. 

Govt Speeds Up Electricity & Rooftop Installation

• The Indian government has recently approved crucial amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, aimed at streamlining processes, ensuring faster new electricity connections. 

SPORTS

Jacintha Kalyan Makes History as India’s First Female Pitch Curator

• Jacintha Kalyan has etched her name in the annals of sports history as the country’s first female pitch curator. With the highly anticipated 2nd edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL)2024. 

South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs Hits First-Class Triple Century

• Tristan Stubbs has etched his name in the annals of South African cricket history, becoming the 11th batter to achieve a first-class triple-century in the nation, and notably the eighth since readmission. 

OBITUARY

Karnataka Cricketer K Hoysala, 34, Passed Away From Cardiac Arrest

• The Aegis South Zone tournament, a platform for cricket battles, turned into a scene of sorrow as Karnataka cricketer Hoysala K, aged 34, passed away due to a cardiac arrest. 

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Government Appoints A S Rajeev, former MD and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra, as Vigilance Commissioner

• The government has appointed A S Rajeev, former Managing Director and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra, as the Vigilance Commissioner of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). 

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Peace and Understanding Day 2024, Date, History and Significance

• World Peace and Understanding Day, observed globally on February 23, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of harmony, compassion, and cooperation among diverse cultures, religions, and regions. 

SUMMITS AND MOU’S

Nokia and IISc Partner for 6G Research and Development in Bengaluru

• Nokia and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have united to pioneer 6G technology research and its real-world applications, with a particular focus on India.
• This collaboration, headquartered at Nokia’s newly inaugurated 6G Lab in Bengaluru, will delve into various facets of 6G technology.