1 February 2024 : Latest Current Affairs 1st February
Important Current Affairs 1st February 2024
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 1st February including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 1st February 2024 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 1st February – National News
1. In 2023, Toyota continues to be the best-selling carmaker globally.
◉ In 2023, Toyota Motor sold a record 2 million cars, making it the world’s best-selling automaker for a record-breaking four years.
◉ Thanks in part to record international sales of 8.9 million vehicles, the Japanese automaker recorded a 7.2% increase in group sales globally last year, including those of truck division Hino Motors and small-car manufacturer Daihatsu.
◉ In 2023, sales of Toyota’s parent-only brands, which include Lexus and its nameplate, reached a record 10.3 million units.
◉ Earlier this month, the German competitor Volkswagen Group, ranked second, revealed a 12% increase in sales to 9.2 million vehicles in 2017, signaling a post-pandemic recovery as supply chain bottlenecks lessened.
2. 718 snow leopards can be found in India: SPAI report
◉ The Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) Programme undertook the first-ever population estimation exercise and found that there are around 718 snow leopards in India.
◉ Ladakh has been reported to have the most snow leopards (477), with Uttarakhand (124), Himachal Pradesh (51), Arunachal Pradesh (36), Sikkim (21), and Jammu & Kashmir (9 following).
◉ With the help of two conservation partners, the Nature Conservation Foundation in Mysuru and WWF-India, as well as all the states that fall under the snow leopard range, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) served as the exercise’s national coordinator.
3. Punjab Chief Minister Dismissed Sadak Suraksha Force
◉ The “Sadak Suraksha Force” is a new project that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has started to enhance traffic flow and lower the number of traffic accidents in the state.
◉ The force’s objectives are to safeguard citizens and improve traffic flow throughout the state.
◉ To ensure public safety, a force known as the “Sadak Suraksha Force” consisting of 5,000 personnel and 144 vehicles will be stationed every 30 kilometers along the route.
◉ Based on current data, road accidents in Punjab claim the lives of 17–18 persons every day, or over 500 deaths monthly and around 6,000 deaths annually.
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International News
4. India drops eight spots on Transparency International’s measure of perceived corruption.
◉ The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2023 was produced by Transparency International (TI). India’s position in the CPI dropped eight spots to 93rd, from 85th in 2022.
◉ Transparency International’s index, which is based on opinions from experts and businesspeople, ranks 180 nations and territories according to perceived levels of corruption in the public sector.
◉ A country is rated from 0 to 100, where 100 represents extreme cleanliness and 0 represents extreme corruption.
◉ India received a total score of 39 in 2023 as opposed to 40 in 2022.
Banking
5. Major Restrictions Are Implemented by RBI on Paytm Payments Bank
◉ Paytm Payments Bank has been instructed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to stop accepting deposits and credit transactions on or before February 29, 2024.
◉ This action is the result of continued supervisory concerns and repeated non-compliance within the bank, generating worries about the potential effects on the bank’s clientele.
◉ Exercising its authority under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated that, except from interest, cashbacks, or refunds that may be credited at any time, no additional deposits, credit transactions, or top-ups shall be permitted in any customer accounts, prepaid instruments, wallets, or FASTags after February 29.
Appointment
6. Champai Soren will follow. Jalpaiguri Jharkhand’s chief minister, Hemant Soren, resigned, and State Transport Minister Champai Soren, a key politician in the ruling JMM-led coalition, was recommended as the new chief minister.
◉ After nearly seven hours of interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case involving land fraud, Hemant Soren submitted his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan at the Raj Bhavan.
◉ The ruling coalition in the State unanimously chose Champai Soren to be the leader of the JMM Legislature Party.
7. Jay Shah has been reappointed as the secretary of the ACC Indian Cricket Board (BCCI). For the third time in a row, Jay Shah was named president of the Asian Cricket Council.
◉ The ACC Annual General Meeting in Bali on Wednesday, January 31, unanimously approved his reappointment as the head of the continental body.
◉ In January 2021, Jay Shah took over as the Asian Cricket Council’s president, succeeding Nazmul Hassan in the role for the first time.
◉ He was given an extension to serve as ACC president till January 2024. Jay Shah became the youngest administrator to assume the position of ACC chief in 2021, having turned 32 years old.
Awards
8. The first-place winner of the Best Republic Day tableau in Odisha
◉ The Republic Day Parade’s top marching contingents and tableaux were recognized and awarded by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt.
◉ He congratulated each winner and revealed two different results: one from a panel of judges and the other from an online public poll run by MyGov.
◉ To evaluate the performance of Marching Contingents from three Services, Marching Contingents from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and other auxiliary forces, and Tableaux from different States, Union Territories, Ministries, and Departments, three panels of judges were appointed.
9. A Prestigious UK Prize Will Be Given To Three Indian Scientists In London
◉ A prominent award for young scientists who are advancing science and benefiting the world has been given to nine academics in the UK, including three researchers of Indian heritage.
◉ The Blavatnik Awards For Young Scientists in the UK recognize research in three areas: Physical Sciences & Engineering, Chief Sciences, and Life Sciences, which is transforming medicine, technology, and our comprehension of the world.
◉ Professors Rahul R. Nair, Mehul Malik, and Tanmay Bharat are among the awardees who will be honored on February 27 at a black-tie gala dinner and award ceremony in London. The recipients will receive grants totaling 480,000 pounds.
Books
10. The book “Ek Samandar, Mere Andar” by Sanjeev Joshi
◉ Sanjeev Joshi, the deputy CEO of BrahMos Aerospace, wrote a 75-verse poem titled “Ek Samandar, Mere Andar.”
◉ Sanjeev Joshi delves into a wide array of subjects, encompassing feelings, encounters, and contemplations on existence both within and outside the protective domain.
◉ Prominent individuals attended the book launch, including Minister of State for Defense Ajay Bhatt, General Anil Chauhan, and NSA Ajit Doval.
Sports
11. The snow leopard mascot for the Khelo India Winter Games 2024, “Sheen-e She” (Shan), reveals
◉ The Khelo India Winter Games unveiled their mascot and logo. Union Territory of Ladakh will host the inaugural Winter Games, a tantalizing competition for athletes competing in winter sports, for the first time from February 2–6. The second part is slated for February 21–25 at Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir.
◉ The snow leopard is the mascot of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024, honoring the customs and natural richness of the area. In the Ladakh region, it is referred to as Shan or Sheen-e She.
Important day
12. It’s Indian Coast Guard Day on February 1.
◉ Every year on February 1st, people celebrate Indian Coast Guard Day.
◉ The purpose of the day is to recognize the Coast Guard’s contributions. The officers and staff that oversee maritime security are honored on Indian Coast Guard Day.
◉ The 48th Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard will be celebrated this year.
13. World Interfaith Harmony Week is February 1–7.
◉ Every year, the first week of February is dedicated to celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week.
◉ The week becomes an international forum for promoting understanding and peace.
◉ It was created in 2010 by the UN General Assembly and is a potent reminder of the value of interfaith communication, tolerance, and cooperation.
◉ The notion of World Interfaith Harmony Week was first introduced to the UN in 2010 by King Abdullah II of Jordan.
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