Current Affairs February 3rd 2024

Current Affairs February 3rd, 2024

National:

• LK Advani awarded Bharat Ratna: One of the most prominent figures in Indian politics, LK Advani, was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award.
• C-CARES portal launched: Union Minister launched the C-CARES web portal for Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization, aiming to digitize records and streamline processes for subscribers and pensioners.
• Karnataka launches Digital Detox Initiative: In partnership with AIGDF and NIMHANS, the Karnataka government introduced this initiative to address mental health challenges arising from excessive technology use.
• Mesolithic rock paintings discovered: These paintings were found in Karnataka, offering insights into life during the Mesolithic era.

International:

• India launches UPI at Eiffel Tower: Marking a significant step towards globalizing UPI, India successfully launched its payment service at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris.
• Olympic Torch Relay begins in France: Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, is among the torchbearers carrying the flame across France.
• Concerns over "Volt Typhoon" hacking campaign: US authorities obtained legal authorization to remotely disable aspects of this alleged Chinese hacking campaign targeting critical infrastructure.

Other:

• Fentanyl in the news: This powerful synthetic opioid has been linked to several recent drug overdoses, raising concerns about its growing availability and dangers.