CURRENT GK
1.Maldives Supreme Court canceled its earlier decision to release opposition leaders :-
The Supreme Court of Maldives has canceled its earlier decision to release nine opposition leaders. Only a few hours before the fresh verdict was exposed, the police had arrested the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and another judge. The remaining three judges of the Supreme Court issued the statement and said that in view of President’s concern, the court has canceled its earlier decision. Apart from this, the decision to keep the Supreme Court separate from the purview of the judicial services commission has also been canceled. On the other hand, the President of the Maldives has said that the court had made the government inactive through many of its orders.
2.External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who arrived in Saudi Arabia on a three-day visit, in the cultural festival ‘Jan Dhariyah’ :-
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj ,the prestigious National Heritage and Cultural Festival in Saudi Arabia ‘ Jndriyah ‘ would include. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj also addressed the Indian community settled in Saudi Arabia and has been discussing the growing relations between the two countries over the past few years. The Indian community is Saudi Arabia’s largest expatriate group. Smt. Swaraj urged the migrants to visit the Jan Dhariya festival and look at the Indian pavilion. He said that besides the heritage and cultural tradition of India, he will also see the modern image of India.
3.Successful test of ballistic missile Agni-1 with low-range nuclear capability :-
India has successfully test- based ballistic missile Agni- 1 , a low-level nuclear capability . The missile capable of covering more than seven hundred kilometers is left from the testing area near Odisha coast. Defense officials said that the ground-to-ground missile has been prepared in the country itself. This excellent missile was released from a mobile launcher from the integrated testing area of Dr. Abdul Kalam Island. Officials said that the test was successful in full and during this time all the mission’s goals were achieved. The 15- meter long fire- 1 missile has a thousand kilograms of payload capacity of about 12 tonnes and is capable of carrying nuclear war materials. This missile has already been included in the Armed Forces.
4.26 terrorists killed in Afghanistan, big air strikes in Afghanistan :-
At least 26 terrorists got stuck in an air strike on the Taliban in the south-eastern Ghajini province of Afghanistan . Provincial Governor Spokesman Mohammad Arif Noori confirmed the death statistics and said that 20 air strikesMore terrorists have also been injured. Although no statement has yet been made on behalf of the Taliban on this. Significantly, Ghajini is involved in violence-affected provinces in the south-eastern part of the country. Fresh air raids were part of the ongoing operations against the Taliban and other terrorist organizations. The presence of terrorists in Afghanistan is a matter of concern for many countries of the world. This is the biggest challenge in the fight against terrorism globally. In neighboring Pakistan, Pakistan is also targetting the whole world about terrorist activities in Afghanistan. He is accused of terrorizing and training terrorists. US President Donald Trump has reprimanded Pakistan on many occasions, saying that on one hand he continues to commit commitment to the fight against terrorism and on the other hand terrorists are on the other side.
5.Special Representative for Jammu and Kashmir, Central Government visited Boundary Poonch District :-
Special Representative for Jammu and Kashmir of the Central Government, Dineshwar Sharma visited the border Poonch district. During this, he talked to the representatives of various sections of the society, including the people living near the Line of Control. There has been tension due to the ceasefire violation of Pakistan in this area for the past several months. Shri Sharma also listened to people’s problems and complaints.
6.Lord Guwahati will inaugurate the 88th Maha-Mastakabhishek Festival, President Kovind :-
President Ramnath Kovind today will commence the 88th Maha-Mastakabhishek festival of Lord Bahubali in Shravanabelagola in Hassan district of Karnataka. Mahamastakabhishek occurs once in twelve years. This place is the main pilgrimage site of the Jain community. Lakhs of pilgrims come here for worship every year. Here is a 57-foot statue of Lord Bahubali, built with the same stone. Mahamastakabhishek festival will run till February 26.
7.UK and US call on all countries to increase pressure on North Korea :-
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Terreza May urged all responsible nations to increase pressure on North Korea so that they start walking on the path of disarmament. The White House said that both the leaders spoke on the phone. During this time, I told Trump about his recent visit to China. It was said that between the two leaders there was a consensus that all responsible countries should increase pressure on North Korea unless it increases on the path of disarmament.
8.Destruction, of a devastating earthquake, Taiwan :-
At least two people were killed and 219 people were injured in the tremendous earthquake that hit Taiwan’s coastal city of Huilain. Taiwanese President Sai Ing Wen toured the affected areas this morning and reviewed the relief and rescue operations. A statement issued by the government said that about 150 people have been missing since the earthquake. Earthquake intensity 6 on the Richter scale. 4 measured Relief and rescue workers are trying to evacuate people trapped in the rubble. It is believed that a large number of people can be buried under debris. Several buildings, including a military hospital, have collapsed in the earthquake. The Hullin population is close to one lakh. Due to the earthquake, water supply in about 40 thousand houses and 600 households has been disrupted. According to a statement issued by the President’s Office, the President has asked the Cabinet and related Ministries to expedite the disaster relief work. The US Geological Survey Department said that the center of the earthquake was one kilometer below the ground.
