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Top News: 3rd February
- World Wetlands Day 2024 celebrated at Sirpur lake in Indore
- LK Advani to be honoured with Bharat Ratna
- US approved $4B sale of 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones to India
- GHAR (GO Home and Re-Unite) portal launched by NCPCR
- Prashant Ruia, Deloitte CEO among four appointed to US-India forum
1) Blue Economy 2.0
- The overarching goal of the initiative is to harness the potential of oceans, seas, and coastal areas for sustainable development.
- It aims to boost the country’s aquaculture.
- The initiative covers crucial aspects like restoration and adaptation measures, and coastal aquaculture and mariculture with an integrated and multi-sectoral approach.
2) World Cancer Day 2024: 4th January
- World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control.
- The day was born on the 4 February 2000 at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris.
- The Theme of the World Cancer Day 2024 is “Close the care gap: Everyone deserves access to cancer care”.
- The day is celebrated to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention and treatment.
3) International Day of Human Fraternity 2024: 4th February
- International Day of Human Fraternity is observed on February 4 to promote unity and harmony among people.
- It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2020.
- The day marks the signing of the Human Fraternity document in 2019, which emphasized peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.
- The purpose is to encourage cooperation among people of different backgrounds and beliefs.
4) Know about: Sirpur Lake
- Sirpur Lake is located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, and covers an area of 800 acres.
- It was created by the Holkars of Indore State in the early 20th century.
- The lake was restored in the 1980s and 1990s by Bhalu Mondhe and Abhilash Khandekar.
- It was declared a Ramsar site in July 2022, recognizing its importance as a habitat for migratory birds.
5) PM addressed Pali Saansad Khel Mahakumbh
- PM Modi addressed participants at the Pali Saansad Khel Mahakumbh, commending their sporting talents and emphasizing the role of sports in youth and national development.
- PM Modi stressed the transformative power of sports, promoting personal development and steering youth away from vices.
- He highlighted the government’s commitment to youth welfare through increased sports budget.
6) LK Advani to be honoured with Bharat Ratna
- Veteran leader, Shri Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of the nation.
- Advani served as Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 and is a co-founder of Bharatiya Janata Party.
- He is also a member of the RSS.
- He was the longest-serving Minister of Home Affairs from 1998 to 2004.
- He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2025.
7) Stalwart of Hindi and Odia cinema Shri Sadhu Meher passed away
- Adhu Meher was an Indian actor, director, and producer who worked in both Odia and Hindi films.
- He gained prominence in Parallel Cinema in the mid-1980s and won a National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Ankur.
- Meher was conferred with the Padma Sri, India’s fourth highest civilian honor, in 2017.
- He passed away on 2 February 2024 at the age of 84.
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