NEWS 25-02-2024. News For 26th-Feb (Monday) NATIONAL 1. India is set to establish two multi-billion dollar semiconductor plants. The two projects include an $8 billion proposal submitted by Israel-based Tower Semiconductors and the other from Tata Group. 2. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's longest cable-stayed bridge, Sudarshan Setu, in Gujarat's Dwarka. INTERNATIONAL 1. Turkey successfully conducted maiden test flight of its first fifth-generation aircraft, KAAN on 21st Feb. 2. India & UAE have launched "Bharat Mart" trade hub. It is a new retail, warehousing, and logistics center in Dubai, aiming to facilitate trade between the two countries. SPORTS 1. Former Pakistani cricket captain Babar Azam broke T20 record by becoming the fastest player to reach 10,000 runs in Twenty20 cricket, showcasing his exceptional batting skills. DEFENCE 1. India approved acquisition of over 200 BrahMos Extended Range (ER) supersonic cruise missiles for Navy. 2. Exercise Dosti-16 a trilateral exercise between India , Sri Lanka and Maldives was concluded at Male ,Maldives. 3.India is developing a laser weapon called DURGA-2, which uses focused beams of light to neutralize threats like drones, missiles, and even fighter jets. < < Back