Current Affairs 13 February 2024: UPI in Sri Lanka, Australia won ICC U-19 World Cup and more

Current Affairs: UPI has been jointly launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, IIT BHubhneshwar has collaborated with IREDA for development in the sector of renewable energy and more such current affairs for you to stay updated.  

Sri Lanka and Mauritius jointly inaugurated  UPI services

Unified Payment Interface was launched by the NPCI in 2016. It allows one to make bank account payments via a single mobile application. 

Sumit Nagal won the Chennai Open Tennis Tournament 

India’s top-ranked Sumit Nagal won the fifth challenger title on 11 February.  Nagal defeated Luca Nardi of Italy by 6-1 and 64.    

‘Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra’ foundation laid in Hyderabad

Sangeet Natak Akademi plans to establish one of its own regional centers in Hyderabad. Its foundation has been laid by the former VP Venkaiah Naidu.

IIT Bhubhneshawar collab with IREDA 

To brace innovation in the sector of renewable energy IIT Bhubaneshwar and IREDA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).  

Australia won the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024

Australia defeated India to win the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024. Australia has won the title for the fourth time with a third consecutive win. 

Alexander Stubb will be the next Finland President 

Finland’s former Prime Minister has had a historic win in the state presidential election with 51.6% votes.