13th February, 2024
DigiReady Certification Portal, World Book Fair 2024, APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry), Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav – the North-Eastern Festival, Artificial intelligence (AI) capital of the country, World Defence Show, World Pulses Day, National Deworming Day, First-Ever UN International Day of Arabian Leopard 2024, International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- Quality Council of India and Open Network for Digital Commerce have launched DigiReady Certification Portal to empower MSMEs and small retailers.
- Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Secretary, Sanjay Jaju has inaugurated Publications Division stall at World Book Fair 2024 in New Delhi.
- Ministry of Education has launched APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) through the Common Service Centres (CSCs) in remote villages of India.
- Rashtrapati Bhavan is hosting Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav – the North-Eastern Festival.
- Sikkim has announced he reinstatement of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for state government employees appointed on or after April 1, 2006.
- Telangana government will position Hyderabad and Telangana as the Artificial intelligence (AI) capital of the country by inviting the top global and national technology companies to set up their AI Centres.
- Shivalik Group has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch an Alternate Investment Fund (AIF).
- India has launched its unified payments interface (UPI) system in Sri Lanka and Mauritius.
- 2nd edition of the World Defence Show (WDS 2024) has been held at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 4th to 8th February 2024.
- Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) and Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
- Fintech startup LeRemitt and Yes Bank have partnered to introduce a cross-border platform that enables micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to conduct international transactions in key currencies.
- HSBC has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate climate mitigation and resilience through financing and support for companies in the Google Cloud Ready – Sustainability (GCR-Sustainability) programme.
- World Pulses Day
- National Deworming Day
- First-Ever UN International Day of Arabian Leopard 2024
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- Alexander Stubb of the center-right National Coalition Party has won presidential election Finland.
- Padma Shri Awardee and renowned Hindi and Maithili writer UshaKiran Khan passed away in Patna, Bihar.
Table of Content
National News
- DigiReady Certification Portal to empower MSMEs and small retailers.
- What👉 Quality Council of India and Open Network for Digital Commerce have launched DigiReady Certification Portal to empower MSMEs and small retailers.
- Objective-
- To assess and certify digital readiness of MSME entities
- Key points-
- MSMEs can evaluate their preparedness to seamlessly onboard as sellers on the ONDC platform by using this online self-assessment tool.
- Certification process evaluates various aspects of digital readiness, including the presence of necessary documentation for online operations, proficiency in using software, etc.
- It also resonates with the objectives of the recently launched FIRST (Forum for Internet Retailers, Sellers, and Traders).
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About FIRST - • FIRST (Forum for Internet Retailers, Sellers, and Traders) is a forum for MSMEs in India. • It aims to help small retailers adopt digital transformation and grow their businesses. • It will educate and assist MSMEs in India about the opportunities that will empower them to go digital. About Quality Council of India (QCI)- • It is an independent autonomous body that worked towards assuring quality standards across all spheres of economic and social activities. • Headquarters- New Delhi • Established- 1997 • Chairman- Jaxay Shah |
Source: PIB
- 51st edition of World Book Fair in New Delhi
- What👉 Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Secretary, Sanjay Jaju has inaugurated Publications Division stall at World Book Fair 2024 in New Delhi.
- Key points-
- World Book Fair 2024 organized by- National Book Trust of India
- Venue- Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
- Theme- ‘Multi Lingual India (Bahubhashi Bharat)’
- Latest publications of ‘India Year Book 2024’ and ‘Career Calling’ have been unveiled.
- Launch of APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry)
- What👉 Ministry of Education has launched APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) through the Common Service Centres (CSCs) in remote villages of India.
- Objective-
- Objective of APAAR is ‘One Nation, One Student ID’
- Key points-
- It has been conceptualized under the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) in which all college/university-going students are required to register on ABC.
- All school children should be given provisional APAAR ID immediately and it should be authenticated with Aadhaar and linked to Digi Locker.
- Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) will go to schools and enroll students and will provide them with APAAR ID.
Source: AIR
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About Academic Bank of Credit (ABC)- • It is a storehouse of credits earned by an individual student throughout his or her learning. • It contains complete information about all the studies done by the student in any institution, his/her performance and mainly the credits obtained by the student. |
Source: PIB
- Vividhata Ka Amrit Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- What👉 Rashtrapati Bhavan is hosting Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav – the North-Eastern Festival.
- Key points-
- Organised by- Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Ministry of Culture
- Festival includes a handicrafts fair, cultural performances, art exhibitions, interactive workshops, a tech area, a youth engagement zone and a north-eastern food festival.
Source: nehhdc
State News
- Sikkim first Northeastern state to restore old pension scheme.
- What👉 Sikkim has announced he reinstatement of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for state government employees appointed on or after April 1, 2006.
- Key points-
- Sikkim has become the 1st Northeastern state to switch back to old pension scheme.
- As per Sikkim services pension rules, 1990, employees appointed on or before March 31, 1990 will get benefit of this revival.
Source: TOI
- Telangana Govt to set up a dedicated AI city, introduce internet as basic right.
- What👉 Telangana government will position Hyderabad and Telangana as the Artificial intelligence (AI) capital of the country by inviting the top global and national technology companies to set up their AI Centres.
- Key points-
- Government will set up a dedicated AI city in 50 acres to 100 acres.
- It has also announced to introduce internet as basic right.
- Digital literacy programme will be implemented to ensure that every household would be able to benefit from the rapid digital adoption of the opportunities that were arising.
Source: The Hindu
Banking and Economy
- Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) by Shivalik Group.
- What👉 Shivalik Group has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch an Alternate Investment Fund (AIF).
- Objective-
- To raise Rs.300 crore through private placement including Rs.150 Crore Green Shoe Option.
- More about AIF-
- The fund will help to raise ₹300 crore in fast developing regions of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar districts.
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What is Green Shoe Option? • A greenshoe option is a provision in an IPO underwriting agreement that grants the underwriter the right to sell more shares than originally planned. • Purpose of the greenshoe option is to provide stability to the stock price in the event of increased demand for the shares after the IPO. |
Source: HBL
- Launch of UPI in Sri Lanka and Mauritius.
- What👉 India has launched its unified payments interface (UPI) system in Sri Lanka and Mauritius.
- Key points-
- RuPay card services were also introduced in Mauritius.
- Launch will enable availability of UPI settlement services for Indian nationals travelling to Sri Lanka and Mauritius as well as for Mauritian nationals travelling to India.
Source: IE
Defence News
- World Defense Show 2024.
- What👉 2nd edition of the World Defence Show (WDS 2024) has been held at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 4th to 8th February 2024.
- Key points-
- Organized by- General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI**)**
- Theme- Equipped for Tomorrow
Source: WDS
Memorandum of Understanding
- MoU between WDRA and Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB).
- What👉 Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) and Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
- Objective-
- To raise awareness about funding against electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (e-NWRs).
- Key features of this partnership-
- NWR system enables farmers to store the produce safely and scientifically at warehouses near their farms.
- Farmers can avail loans of up to Rs 75 lakh, while borrowers from other categories can access loans of up to Rs 5 crore under the agriculture sector.
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About Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority- • It is a Statutory Authority under the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. • Headquarters- New Delhi • Established in- 2010 About Punjab & Sind Bank- • Headquarters- New Delhi • Established- 1908 • MD & CEO- Swarup Kumar Saha |
Source: BS
- LeRemitt and Yes Bank have partnered to introduce a cross-border platform.
- What👉 Fintech startup LeRemitt and Yes Bank have partnered to introduce a cross-border platform that enables micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to conduct international transactions in key currencies.
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About Yes Bank- • Headquarters- Mumbai • Established- 2004 • Chairman- Prashant Kumar |
Source: ET
- Partnership between Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- What👉 HSBC has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate climate mitigation and resilience through financing and support for companies in the Google Cloud Ready – Sustainability (GCR-Sustainability) programme.
- Objective-
- To offer financial support and technological resources to fast-growing climate technology firms.
Source: FT
Important Days
- February 10– World Pulses Day; Theme- Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People
- February 10- National Deworming Day
- February 10- First-Ever UN International Day of Arabian Leopard 2024
- February 11– International Day of Women and Girls in Science; Theme– Closing the Gender Gap in Science: Accelerating Action
- It is observed to achieve gender equality and female empowerment, it is essential to promote the full and equal access of females to participate in science, technology, and innovation.
Source: UN
Source: UN
Source: UNESCO
Appointments
- New President of Finland.
- What👉 Alexander Stubb of the center-right National Coalition Party has won presidential election Finland.
Miscellaneous
- Writer UshaKiran Khan passed away.
- What👉 Padma Shri Awardee and renowned Hindi and Maithili writer UshaKiran Khan passed away in Patna, Bihar.
- Awards-
- Padma Shri in the field of literature and education in 2015.
- Sahitya Akademi Award in 2011 for her Maithili novel ‘Bhamati’.
- Kusumanjali Sahitya Samman from the Kusumanjali Foundation for her Hindi novel ‘Sirjanhaar’.
Source: BS
About Anuj Jindal
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Anuj Jindal, the founder, is an ex-manager from SBI, with an M.Com from Delhi School of Economics. He also has a JRF in Commerce & Management and NET in HRM, along with more than 5 years of experience in the field of Education.
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