17th February 2024 Daily Current Affairs
National Affairs
1. PM Modi laid foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh.
- Mr Modi will also unveil the model of Shri Kalki Dham Temple.
- Shri Kalki Dham is being constructed by Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust whose chairman is Acharya Pramod Krishnam.
- Prime Minister also launched 14,000 projects worth over Rs 10 lakh crore, as part of the UP Global Investors Summit 2023.
International Affairs
2. Financial Procedures Ordinance approved in Nepal
- The House of Representatives of Nepal passed the Financial Procedures and Financial Liability (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2080 by a majority.
- On the recommendation of the government, President Ramchandra Paudel promulgated the Financial Procedures and Financial Liability (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2080.
- The Ordinance opened the door for the government to submit the principles and priorities of the budget before the parliament within the last week of February.
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3. PM Modi virtually inaugurated 4th edition of Khelo India University Games
- PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 4th edition of Khelo India University Games – 2023, Ashtalakshmi at Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati.
- The focal point is for the development of all the eight Northeastern states which were neglected earlier and during these 10 years there is no allegation of any type of corruption against this government.
- Assam’s music sensation Angarag Mahanta, popularly known as Pabon is all set to grace the opening ceremony.