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 TODAY’S TOP NEWS

1. The President Smt. Droupadi Murmu will be on a 2 day visit to Gujarat.

President will take part in 200th Birth anniversary celebrations of Maharshi
Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of Arya Samaj at his birthplace Tankara in
Morbi district.

2. Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhad addressed the programme organized in

Gondia of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra, on the occasion of the 118th birth
anniversary of Manoharbhai Patel, the founder of Gondia Educational
Institution.

3. PM Narendra Modi will distribute more than 1 lakh appointment letters to

newly inducted recruits under Rozgar Mela through video conferencing.

4. Union Home Minister Amitshah to inaugurate and lay the foundation of various
developmental projects of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation worth over
1,500 crore in Ahmedabad

5. 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,”

6. BJP announces candidates from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Uttar

Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election.

7. Bihar floor test: Bihar: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar led government will face a
vote of trust today in state assembly on first day of the Budget Session of the
state legislature. The floor test of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
government is scheduled for Monday. Six MLAs had earlier skipped the
luncheon meeting at the house of minister Shravan Kumar on Saturday. The
NDA has 128 MLAs in the Bihar Assembly against 115 of the Grand Alliance. To
achieve the majority mark, an alliance needs 122 MLAs.

8. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan made groundbreaking

announcements during her address to the joint session of the legislature,
outlining the state government’s ambitious agenda for digital inclusion and
technological advancement. She aims to make internet a basic right, ensuring
 digital access for all, and to establish Hyderabad and Telangana as the nation's
AI hub.

9. Fit India Movement broke the mold by appointing Narendra Kumar Yadav, an
IRS officer, as its new brand ambassador. Recently the Union Cabinet approved
the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY)”, a Central
Sector Sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada aimed at
formalizing the fisheries sector and supporting fisheries micro and small
enterprises. Over Rs. 6,000 crores over a period of next four (4) years from FY
2023-24 to FY 2026-27 in all States/Union Territories.

10. Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, voters in Meghalaya have begun
receiving their electoral photo identity cards (EPIC) as part of the electoral
process.

11. PM Modi launches multiple development projects worth about 7,300 crore
rupees in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh.

12. Union Cabinet recently approved the spectrum auction for 2024, which is
expected to garner Rs 96,317 crore for the exchequer. The auction will include
various spectrum bands like 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, and
2300 MHz that can be used by telecom operators to provide 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G
services.

13. Constable (General Duty) examination for recruitment in CAPF to be conducted

in 13 regional languages besides Hindi & English.

14. Parliament passes Nari Shakti Vandan Bill and this will result in large
participation of women in Parliament & state legislatures in coming years.

15. The offence of attempt to commit suicide, as found under Section 309 of the
IPC, has been omitted in the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. This is a progressive
omission that views attempt to commit suicide as a mental healthcare crisis, as
opposed to a crime

16. According to the Annual Death Penalty Report 2023, appellate Courts in India –
SC and all the HCs together – confirmed only one death sentence in 2023 while
the rest were either commuted or saw the prisoners acquitted altogether.
17. National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted raids at 15 locations
across Jammu and Kashmir as part of its crackdown on the proscribed Jamaat-
e-Islami (JeI) in a terror funding case.

18. Six NLFT extremists surrender in Tripura, depositing arms and ammunition
including Chinese rifles. The group had been active in Bangladesh and joined
the NLFT outfit between 2017 and 2022. So far, 36 active NLFT members have
surrendered to Tripura Police and security forces.

19. The Jammu and Kashmir Police has announced that anyone who shared
information related to "anti-national activities" in the Union Territory will be
given a cash reward between 1 lakh to 5 lakh.

20. Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer and Mahindra announced a strategic

partnership aimed at fulfilling the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) acquisition of the C-
390 multi-mission transport aircraft. With the IAF seeking to replace its aging
fleets of AN32 planes, this collaboration aligns with India’s defence
modernization efforts under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

21. Qatar PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Jassim Al Thani welcomes
Shah Rukh Khan; The Bollywood star is currently in Qatar to attend the Asian
Football Confederation and the superstar also met FIFA president Gianni
Infantino. He will also attend the World Government Summit 2024 where the
actor is expected to be hosting an interaction with the audience about his
journey towards stardom.

22. India welcomed the release of eight Indian nationals who were arrested in
Qatar on August 30, 2022 and were given death sentence last October. In an
early morning statement, the Ministry of External Affairs indicated that seven
of the men have already returned.

23. Indian Army has taken a significant step in the procurement process by giving
the green light for the purchase of a 155 mm X 52 Cal Towed Gun System (TGS)
and accompanying Gun Towing Vehicles under its Field Artillery Rationalisation
Program (FARP) on Saturday. The procurement is according to the Army’s
released Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) under the Buy Indian-Designed.

24. On 10 Feb, Lt Gen Manjit Kumar, Chief of Staff of the Southern Command,
inaugurated the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CEAR)
 at the Army Institute of Technology (AIT) in Pune. This state-of-the-art facility is
equipped with advanced tools for 3D printing, CAD modelling, sensors, and
real-time embedded hardware designing

25. Families of Agniveers dying in the line of duty should get the same benefits that
are extended to next of kin of regular military personnel, a parliamentary panel
has recommended. Under the existing provisions, families of Agniveers making
supreme sacrifices are not eligible for regular benefits like pension.

26. Indian Army organised a week long Wushu Championship from 04 February to
10 February 2024 in Toronglaobi village of Bishnupur District, Manipur in
coordination with the Wushu Association of Manipur.

27. President Smt. Droupadi Murmu witnessed the Ceremonial change-over of the
Army Guard Battalion stationed at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The 6th Battalion of the
Sikh Regiment on completion of its tenure as Ceremonial Army Guard Battalion
handed over the charge to the 1st Battalion of 5th Gorkha Rifles.

28. A pre-recruitment training for Agniveer aspirants from Bodoland Territorial

Region was initiated by 135th Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) in
collaboration with BTR government at Titaguri in Kokrajhar on Sunday. The
training capsule is aimed at preparing young Army aspirants for physical,
medical, and written tests.

29. 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. This project aims to build on previous successful
initiatives and address the persistent challenges of flooding and erosion in the
region.

30. The 7th IOC was held in Perth, Australia on February 9-10, 2024. The theme
was “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean.” It was organized by the
India Foundation, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (Singapore) and
Perth-US Asia Centre.

31. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said he is confident that the
relevance of the Quad grouping would grow and it would become a bigger
factor in the larger regional, and beyond the region, politics and policy.
 Jaishankar's remarks came during a fireside chat with his Australian
counterpart Penny Wong at the Indian Ocean Conference.

32. PM Modi, the President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister
of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth will witness the launch of Unified Payment
Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, as well as, RuPay card
services in Mauritius, on Monday 1 pm via video conferencing.

33. Indian government has started work on building a new civilian terminal building
at the Thoise airbase in the Nubra region in Ladakh, very close to the Line of
Actual Control (LAC) with China. India has been in an eyeball-to-eyeball
confrontation in this sector with Chinese troops for over three years now.

34. PM Modi’s proposed visit to UAE on 13 February 2024 would be his seventh
visit to the country as PM. PM Modi is set to inaugurate the grand Hindu
Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the UAE, on 14
February. The summit will be a spectacular showcase of Indo-UAE friendship
and the rich cultural tapestry of India, featuring over 400 local talents in a
series of captivating performances.

35. The Russian ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, on Saturday called for urgent
reforms of the United Nations and agencies under it while making a strong case
for the inclusion of India as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

36. Pakistan's election commission on Sunday declared the final result of

Thursday's general elections in which independent candidates backed by jailed
former prime minister Imran Khan's party got the biggest piece of the cake by
winning 101 seats.

37. Ukrainian president Zelensky takes command of country's armed forces amid
escalating military tensions. The change comes at a crucial moment in the war
with Russia, with Ukrainian units facing challenges along various fronts,
particularly in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.

38. US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has been hospitalised at the Walter Reed
National Military Medical Center yet again due to an “emergent bladder issue”.

39. CHINESE EMBASSY WARNS SWEDEN AGAINST CLOSER TAIWAN TIES: The
Chinese embassy in Sweden warned the Gothenburg City Council as it
 considered concluding sister city agreements with Taiwan to reduce its reliance
on China.

40. Myanmar's Junta enforces complusory military service for 2 years : As for the
latest announcement, the military now can summon all men aged 18 to 25 and
women aged between 18 to 27 for at least two years.

41. World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana
died in a car crash in western Kenya that left a third passenger injured.

42. Pathum Nissanka etched his name in Sri Lankan cricket history, by becoming
the first-ever player to score a double century in One Day Internationals (ODIs)
for the nation. His unbeaten knock of 210 runs against Afghanistan was a
masterclass in batting, shattering records and propelling Sri Lanka to a massive
victory.

43. First Double Century: Nissanka’s 210 is the highest individual score by a Sri
Lankan batsman in ODIs, surpassing Sanath Jayasuriya’s 189 from 2000. Fastest
Double Century: He reached the double ton in just 136 balls, making it the third
fastest in men’s ODIs.

44. Neeraj Chopra honoured at Jungfrau’s Ice Palace in Switzerland. The iconic
Jungfraujoch, also known as the Top of Europe, witnessed a momentous event
recently. India’s Olympic gold medalist and world champion javelin thrower,
Neeraj Chopra, was honoured with a commemorative plaque at the renowned
Ice Palace. This prestigious recognition adds another feather to his cap and
strengthens the bond between Switzerland and India.

45. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) hosted the “Road to Paris 2024:
Championing Clean Sports and Uniting for Anti-Doping” Conference. The event
aimed to educate Indian athletes about the dangers of prohibited substances
while emphasizing ethical competition.

46. Recently The SAFF Women’s U-19 Championships concluded with India and
Bangladesh being declared joint winners. It is an international football
competition for women's under–19 national teams organized by SAFF. The
tournament was held from 2 to 8 February 2024 in Bangladesh. Bangladesh and
India are the joint champion, both teams have finished 1–1 goals in the
 regulations time and 11–11 goals by penalties shoot-out in the final of the
tournament on 8 February 2024.

47. The tournament, held in Dhaka, witnessed a series of unusual occurrences that
led to this unprecedented decision. Bangladesh and India are the joint
champion, both teams have finished 1–1 goals in the regulations time and 11–
11 goals by penalties shoot-out in the final of the tournament on 8 February
2024.

48. FACTS ABOUT BHARAT

The Anglo-Maratha Wars were three wars fought in the Indian subcontinent
between the Maratha Empire and the British East India Company over territory.
They were:
 First Anglo-Maratha
 War (1775–1782)
 Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803–1806)
 Third Anglo-Maratha War (also known as the Pindaris War) (1817–1818)

49. Why do plant leaves become yellow in the absence of light?

In absence of light, photosynthesis does not take place. So synthesis of starch
does not occur, so in dark the leaves become yellow or pale green. The most
stable pigment is chlorophyll.

50. How does steam come out of our mouth in winter/extremely cold areas?
When you exhale, the hot air comes out from the lungs heats-up the tiny water
droplets present in the atmosphere. So it starts condensation. This is the
reason why it looks steam coming out of our mouth or nose while exhaling.

51. GK TODAY
Largest airport - King Khalid International Airport at Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)

52. BORN TODAY

 DAYANAND SARASWATI (born Mula Shankar Tiwari; 12 February 1824 – 30
October 1883), also known as Maharshi Dayanand, was an Indian
philosopher, social leader and founder of the Arya Samaj, a reform
movement of the Vedic dharma.
 Nana Phadnavis (also Fadanvis and Furnuwees and abbreviated as Phadnis)
(February 12, 1742 – March 13, 1800), born Balaji Janardan Bhanu, was an
influential minister and statesman of the Maratha Empire during the
Peshwa administration in Pune, India.
53. GRAMMAR
 IDIOMS & PHRASES
Under his thumb = under his control
 ANTONYM
Lofty× Lowly
 SYNONYMS
Considerate = Thoughtful

54. HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES

Dried dates are high in fibre. Just adding dates to your everyday diet increases
the fibre intake for your body. The high amount of fibre in dates is beneficial to
the digestive system and also prevents constipation. Benefits of eating dates
also include blood sugar control as fibre slows down the digestion process and
prevents blood sugar levels from spiking. This means the calories from a single
date are enough to keep your health in excellent condition.

Dates are a natural source of fructose, a natural sugar found in fruits. This gives
them a naturally sweet and caramel-like taste—which is another health benefit
of the date, making it an excellent substitute for white sugar.

You can use a paste made from dates in recipes to replace white sugar.

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