India’s first indigenous green hydrogen inland waterway ship was launched in Tamil Nadu by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The vessel, designed and developed by Cochin Shipyard, has seating space for 50 passengers and marks Chidambaranar Port as the country’s first green hydrogen hub port.
Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, became the first Indian to receive an honorary knighthood from Britain’s King Charles III. This prestigious honor was awarded to Mittal for strengthening trade relations between the UK and India.
Lucknow Super Giants appointed Nicholas Pooran as its vice-captain for IPL 2024. Pooran, a Trinidadian cricketer known for his performances in T20 cricket, was handed the vice-captain’s jersey number 29 by team captain KL Rahul.
The Union Cabinet approved Rs 75,000 crore for the ‘PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’, which aims to provide 300 units of free electricity to one crore families. The scheme, announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the interim budget of 2024-25, promotes rooftop solar systems.
Renu Sood Karnad, director at HDFC Bank, was appointed as the chairman and independent director of PayU Payments Pvt Ltd. The fintech company is the financial arm of the global consumer internet group Prosus.
Peru declared a health emergency due to a surge in dengue fever cases. The South American country imposed a health emergency in 20 of its 25 regions to address the growing public health concern.
What’s Current Affairs/ GK Updates for Date 29th February 2024?
Current Affairs/ GK Updates 2024 :आज 29th February 2024 का करंट अफेयर्स/जीके अपडेट्स क्या हैं?
– पहला हिजरी सवंर्द हाईड्रोजन इनलैंड वॉटरवे जहाज इन तमिलनाडु में लॉन्च किया गया था।
– ब्रिटेन के किंग चार्ल्स तिसरा ने सुनील भारत मिट्टल को सम्मानन नाइथुड की अवार्ड दी।
– लखनऊ सुपर जायंट्स ने अपने उप-कप्तान के रूप में निकोलस पूरन को आईपीएल २०२४ से पहले नियुक्त किया।
– ‘पीएम-सूर्य घर मुफ्त बिजली योजना’ के लिए ७५,००० करोड़ रुपये की मंजूरी दी गई है।
– पेयू पेमेंट्स प्राइवेट लिमिटेड के अध्यक्ष और स्वतंत्र निदेशक के रूप में रेनु सूद कर्नाड नियुक्त हुए हैं।
– पेरू ने हाल ही में डेंगू बुखार के बढ़ते मामलों के कारण एक स्वास्थ्य आपातकाल घोषित किया है।
FAQ’s for Current Affairs/ GK Updates on Date : 29th February 2024
1. Where was India’s first indigenous green hydrogen inland waterway ship launched?
2. Who was awarded honorary knighthood by Britain’s King Charles III?
3. Who has been appointed as the vice-captain of Lucknow Super Giants before IPL 2024?
4. How many crores of rupees have been approved for ‘PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’?
5. Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Independent Director of PayU Payments Private Limited?
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