National

100% FDI in Space sector

• Government has allowed 100% FDI in space sector to realise the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• FDI up to 100% under the Automatic route will be allowed for the manufacturing of components and systems or sub-systems for satellites, ground segments, and user segments.

International

India and Greece

• India and Greece have agreed to double their bilateral trade by the year 2030.
• Both the countries deliberated on range of issues and expressed their commitment to enhance cooperation in the field of space, pharma, shipping, communication, defence, agriculture and maritime, and air connectivity.

Defence

MTEX-24

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated MTEX-24.
• It showcases the latest advancements in naval technology like shipbuilding, communication systems, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy solutions developed by the Indian industry.

Sports

Asian Track Cycling Championship

• In the Asian Track Cycling Championship, India created history by clinching Gold in the Junior Women's Team Sprint Event at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi.

Person in News

Fali S Nariman

• Eminent constitutional jurist Fali S Nariman passed away in New Delhi.

Jacintha Kalyan

• Karnataka State Cricket Association’s Jacintha Kalyan has become India’s first woman curator.

Lalchand Rajput

• Former India cricketer Lalchand Rajput was named the head coach of UAE’s men’s cricket team.

Dr Naveen Kumar

• Dr Naveen Kumar has been appointed as the Director of the Indian Council of Medical Research- National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV).

Miscellaneous

WHO's Global Initiative on Digital Health

• Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya virtually addressed the public launch event of the World Health Organization’s Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH).
• GIDH is a WHO managed network which was unanimously adopted by all G20 countries, invited countries and international organizations.

Elbow Replacement Surgery

• AIIMS Delhi and the IIT Delhi have collaborated to revolutionize Elbow Replacement Surgery for patients suffering from stiff elbow joints and limited mobility.
• Elbow replacement surgery is a crucial procedure for individuals experiencing debilitating conditions such as stiffness and immobility in the elbow joint.

Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana

• Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana under Skill India Mission in Sambalpur, Odisha.

iCreate, Microsoft signs MoU

• International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology (iCreate), Microsoft signed an MoU facilitated by the Ministry of Electronics & IT to boost AI startups in India.

National Management Day

• All India Management Association (AIMA) observes its Foundation Day and National Management Day on 21st February every year.
• Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, addressed the 68th Foundation Day of AIMA and 18th National Management Day.