Daily Current Affairs (Beepedia) 7th March 2024

RBI, Banking and Economy

• FDI inflows shrink by 21% to $41.31 billion in 2023, shows DPIIT data

SEBI and FINANCIAL AWARENESS

• NPCI joins hands with IISc to conduct joint research on blockchain, AI

NATIONAL

• NLC India Green Energy Limited (NIGEL) Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for 600 MW Solar Power Project

INTERNATIONAL

• USIEF Announces Opening of Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship Applications for Indian Citizens

STATES

• Kerala introduces its first generative AI teacher ‘Iris’

REPORTS AND INDEXES

• India to become upper middle-income nation by 2031, to grow at 6.8%: CRISIL

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

• Ministry of Jal Shakti Signs Agreement with Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore for Establishment of International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED)

DEFENCE

• INS Kiltan and Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir undertake maritime operations under Exercise Samudra Laksamana

EVENTS

• NITI Aayog spearheads ‘National Conference to Accelerate Sustainable Development Goals’ in partnership with Government of Rajasthan, UNDP and UN

AWARDS AND REWARDS

• RK Swamy’s CMD Swamy bags IAA Golden Compass Award

SPORTS

• Khelo India medal winners eligible for government jobs