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DAILY DOSE 2ND FEB CURRENT AFFAIRS

DAILY DOSE 2ND FEB CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) G20 Science 20 Inception Meeting held in Puducherry

  • The science 20 Inception Meeting was held on 30 January 2023 at Puducherry.
  • Indian National Science Academy (INSA) President Dr. Ashutosh Sharma was the country’s chair of the deliberations.
  • It was focussed on scientific and technological aspects that would help the growth of nations.
  • The theme of the meeting is “disruptive science for innovative and sustainable development”

 

2) Union Budget 2023: PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman (PM VIKAS) announced

  • PM VIKAS is a package of assistance for traditional artisans and craftspeople.
  • The scheme will enable them to improve the quality, scale and reach of their products, integrating them with the MSME value chain.
  • Components of scheme include financial support, skill training, knowledge of modern digital techniques, promotion, market linkage, digital payments, and social security.

 

3) Union Budget 2023: ‘Saptarishi, 7 priorities of the budget announced

  • Budget adopted following 7 priorities.
  • They complement each other and act as
  • ‘Saptarishi’ guiding us through the Amrit Kaal.
  • They are supposed to guide the country toward a better future and handle challenges it is currently experiencing.
  • Inclusive Development
  • Reaching the Last Mile
  • Infrastructure and Investment
  • Unleashing the Potential
  • Green Growth
  • Youth Power
  • Financial Sector

 

4) Union Budget 2023: Govt. to set up Agriculture Accelerator Fund

  • In Union Budget, govt. announced that it will set up an Agriculture Accelerator Fund to encourage agri- startups by young entrepreneurs in rural areas.
  • Fund will aim at bringing innovative and affordable solutions for challenges faced by farmers.
  • It will also bring in modern technologies to transform agricultural practices, increase productivity and profitability.

 

5) Union Budget 2023: Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission announced

  • It was announced in Union Budget that a Mission to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia by 2047 will be launched.
  • It will entail awareness creation, universal screening of 7 crore people in the age group of 0-40 years in affected tribal areas.
  • It will also perform counselling of people through collaborative efforts of central ministries and state governments.

 

6) Union Budget 2023: Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission announced

  • This mission aims to provide basic necessities such as housing, water, roads, telecom, education, and health in areas inhabited by PVTGs.
  • Particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) are the most vulnerable and backward tribes among Scheduled Tribes.
  • An amount of 15,000 cr will be made available to implement the Mission in next 3 years under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes.

 

7) Union Budget 2023: Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)

  • announced that it will set up an Rs.10000 crore per year UIDF, to be used for creating infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
  • It would be established through the use of priority sector lending shortfall.
  • It will be managed by National Housing Bank.
  • States will be encouraged to leverage resources from grants of 15th Finance Commission, as well as existing scheme.

 

8) World Interfaith Harmony Week begins on 1 Feb 2023

  • World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February (1-7), after United Nations General Assembly designation in 2010.
  • The week was started by HM King Abdullah II and HRH Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad of Jordan.
  • These celebrations focus on creating mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue to promote harmony between people regardless of their faith.

 

 

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