Top 10 Current Affairs – 8 February 2021
Daily Current Affairs 8 February 2021 is the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims and mains. We are trying our best to create daily national and international Current Affairs articles from various newspapers, journals, magazines, TV etc.
Square Kilometre Array Observatory
An intergovernmental organisation called the SKA Observatory was launched in order to give a push to radio astronomy. The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) project, spanning two continents and involving the participation of 20 countries, is expected to be ready for carrying out observations towards the end of this decade. Read More
Canada designates the Proud Boys a terrorist group
Canada labeled far-right group the Proud Boys a terrorist organization, less than a month after some of its members participated in the deadly U.S. Capitol riot. Canada’s public safety department said it had “reasonable grounds” to believe the Proud Boys is a group that “has knowingly participated in or facilitated a terrorist activity.” Read More
Denmark Will Build Artificial Island to House Wind Energy Hub
Denmark approved plans to construct an artificial island in the North Sea and use it as clean energy hub. The project is being called the largest construction project to be undertaken in Denmark’s history with an estimated cost of DKK 210 billion. Read More
Sub-categorisation of OBCs
Centre has extended the tenure of The Commission to Examine Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) headed by Justice G Rohini, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court. Read More
What are government securities?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will give small investors direct access to its government securities trading platform. Retail investors can directly open their gilt accounts with RBI, and trade in government securities. The RBI Governor described this as a “major structural reform.” Read More
Indian Navy received 3 “made in India” Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH)
Indian Navy received 3 “made in India” Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) from the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). The helicopters are customised for coastal security. The naval version of ALH is fitted with an array of advanced sensors that can detect Mumbai terror attacks like intrusions on Indian waters. Read More
India & Bahrain join hands for Renewable Energy
India and Bahrain have agreed to forge deeper engagement in the field of renewable energy. The Joint Working Group in the field of Renewable Energy which held its first meeting in virtual format, underscored the importance of renewable energy to meet climate change goals. Read More
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways issued guidelines for floating structures
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has issued the guidelines for floating structures with a vision to set up world-class floating infrastructure all along the coastline in the upcoming projects as per the provisions contained in the guidelines. Read More
Jamtara turns a new page with public library movement
A library movement developed in a short span of time in Jharkhand’s Jamtara district is receiving a steady flow of students and helping them turn a new page. The district love for books assumes huge significance as it has the dubious distinction of being the “phishing capital of India”. Read More
HAL LUH (Army Variant) receives Initial Operational Clearance
The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) received the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) for the Indian Army from Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh during the ongoing Aero India 2021 at Air Force Station Yehalanka, Bengaluru on February 05, 2021. Read More