Current affairs 12 February 2024

UPI and RuPay services to launch in Sri Lanka and Mauritius.

• Prime Minister Modi, President Wickremesinghe, and Prime Minister Jugnauth to witness virtual launch on February 12, 2024.
• UPI services for Indian and Sri Lankan/Mauritian travelers and RuPay card services for Mauritius to enhance digital connectivity.
• India's leadership in Fintech innovation and Digital Public Infrastructure shared with partner countries for mutual benefit.

UP implements semiconductor policy for first time in country.

• State Government's Initiatives Highlighted with Formation of Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) between Kanpur and Jhansi.
• Uttar Pradesh has enacted a dedicated Semiconductor Policy, eliciting keen interest and multiple proposals.
• FDI soars in the State from Rs 200 Cr in 22 Years from 1996 to 2017 to Rs 2,300 Cr in 2017-2023.

Adani Ports secured top position for climate actions.

• Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd has secured the top position for its climate actions and environmental performance in assessments done by four global rating agencies.
• The assessments were done by CDP, S&P, Sustainalytics, and Moody's.
• In 2023, company excelled leading in environmental stewardship per CDP Climate Assessment & ranked 1st in S&P Global CSA among 324 transport firms.

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JSW Group inks MoU to set up first mega-scale integrated EV.

• JSW Group signed a MoU with the Odisha govt. for the establishment of an Integrated Electric Vehicles and EV Battery Manufacturing Project in Cuttack and Paradeep.
• The ambitious project, with an investment of Rs 40,000 crore, will help create over 10,000 jobs.
• Sajjan Jindal: Chairman, of JSW Group.
• Odisha is poised to achieve One Trillion Dollar economy.

"Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra" to be inaugurated in Hyderabad.

• The Regional Centre of Sangeet Natak Akademi Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra will be inaugurated by former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Union Tourism and Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy.
• Along with the inauguration of the South India Cultural Centre, the foundation stone for the 'Bharat Kala Mandapam' auditorium will also be laid.