Current Affairs - State

India Energy Week 2024, the largest energy expo in India, is scheduled to be held in Goa from February 6 to 9, 2024. The event, inaugurated by the Prime Minister, aims to drive India's energy transition goals and is supported by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India.

Uttarakhand Police, under the leadership of Director General Abhinav Kumar, introduced self-balancing electric scooters for smart patrols in Haridwar. Donated by Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, these eco-friendly vehicles aim to revolutionize law enforcement strategies, especially in crowd management, ensuring safety in narrow and crowded areas.

Karnataka has initiated the Digital Detox Initiative, aiming to foster a healthier digital ecosystem and create a responsible gaming environment in response to the adverse effects of excessive online gaming on public health.

The 'Sadak Surakhya Force' (SSF) has been launched in Punjab, covering a vast 5,500 km stretch of national and state highways, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This initiative aims to enhance road safety, prevent accidents, and swiftly assist accident victims.

The NCCF launched the 'Bharat Dal' brand in Tamil Nadu, utilizing 50 mobile vans to sell pulses directly to customers at subsidized prices. The initiative aims to stabilize prices and curb food inflation, with plans to expand to 100 mobile outlets and include items like atta, rice, and moong dal.