Researchers at Odisha’s Berhampur University discovered a new marine amphipod species, a shrimp-like crustacean, in Chilika lagoon.
Belonging to the genus Parhyale, which has 15 global species in marine and brackish water environments, this brown crustacean is around eight mm long with 13 pairs of legs.
State Current Affairs
3. In which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone of ‘Shri Kalki Dham Temple’ – Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh)
The 11th International Puppet Festival was inaugurated at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on February 17, 2024.
The festival’s inauguration was presided over by the Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh, Banwarilal Purohit, along with Rajeev Verma, Adviser to the Administrator.
The festival runs from February 17–21, 2024 and includes special morning shows for students and evening shows for the general public.
The festival also features a puppet exhibition that includes live demonstrations of puppet making.
Economic Affairs
Energy
6. With whom has IREDA signed an agreement for co-financing renewable energy projects? – Punjab National Bank
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) and Punjab National Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of taking forward renewable energy initiatives across the country.
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited is an Indian public sector enterprise, established in 1987.
International Economic Activities
7. India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which country for sharing open-sourced digital public infrastructure? – Colombia
India and Colombia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share India’s open-sourced digital public infrastructure (DPI).
The MoU is for cooperation in digital transformation, including sharing successful digital solutions that have been implemented at population scale.
India has developed some of the world’s best digital public goods infrastructure, including delivering services to the public during the COVID pandemic.
International Affairs
International Events
8. Schengen Area, recently seen in news does not include which European Countries? – Ireland and United Kingdom
Global Tourism Resilience Day (GTRD) is celebrated on February 17th every year.
The day was designated by the United Nations in 2023 to highlight the need for tourism development to be more resilient to shocks and emergencies.
The initiative focuses on bolstering the tourism sector against various challenges, supporting sustainable development, and promoting economic stability, particularly in developing nations.
Sports
Cricket
12. Which country’s women’steam won the gold medal in the Badminton Asia Team Championship – India
