Current affairs 2 February 2024

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.