1. President inaugurates International Engineering & Technology Fair – 2023
The President Smt. Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the 25th International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF) 2023 in New Delhi on February 16, 2023 . Speaking on the occasion, the President said that this year’s event is not only a celebration of India’s growth story in engineering and manufacturing, but is also a testimony to the nation’s engagement with the best in the world’s advanced technologies.
2. Prime Minister virtually launched Jal Jan Abhiyan in Rajasthan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Jal Jan Abhiyan through virtual medium at Abu Road in Sirohi district of Rajasthan . Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat , film actor Nana Patekar and eminent citizens were present on the occasion. Under the nationwide campaign, people associated with the Brahmakumaris Sansthan and the Ministry of Jal Shakti will conduct an eight-month public awareness campaign to conserve more than five thousand water bodies and create new water bodies across the country . Through the campaign, a target has been fixed to reach 100 million people by organizing 10,000 programmes.
3. Prime Minister inaugurated Aadi Mahotsav at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mega National Tribal Festival, Aadi Mahotsav at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi . inaugurated. Aadi Mahotsav is an attempt to showcase the tribal culture on a national platform. Under this, the spirit of tribal culture, craft, food, commerce and traditional art is celebrated. It is an annual initiative of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This year it is being organized from 16 to 27 February at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. Since the year 2023 is being celebrated as the International Year of Nutritious Cereals, the festival focused on Shree Anna, grown by tribal communities, with attractions such as handicrafts, handlooms, pottery, jewelery etc. Is.
4. India-Fiji sign MoU on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official passports
India and Fiji have signed an MoU on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official passports . Under this agreement, holders of diplomatic and official passports will be able to enter, exit and stay in each other’s territory without visa for a period of 90 days . The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Fijian Prime Minister Sitwini Rabuka and Foreign Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. India and Fiji have started setting up a solar power plant at the State House in Suva. It shows India’s commitment towards climate action.
5. International Solar Alliance and West African Power Pool host 13 African countries in New Delhi to share best practices in solar deployment
International Solar Alliance (ISA) , in association with Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) and West African Power Pool (WAPP) , New Delhi from 14 to 18 February, is hosting delegates from the West African region in India. Sixty participants from thirteen WAPP countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo will be involved in a tour of information sharing and study, which will Throw light on the aspects of energy implementation. The International Solar Alliance is an international organization of 114 member and signatory countries. It works with governments around the world to improve energy access and energy security and promotes solar energy as a sustainable way to achieve a greener future. ISA’s mission is to invest $1 trillion in solar energy by 2030, while reducing the cost of technology and its financing. With the signing and ratification of the ISA Framework Agreement by 15 countries, on 6 December 2017,
6. Neil Mohan of Indian origin becomes the new CEO of YouTube
Neil Mohan of Indian origin has been appointed as the new CEO of YouTube . Prior to this, Neel Mohan was the CPO of YouTube. He has been promoted and given this responsibility. Neil Mohan has been working with Google since 2008. In the year 2013, the company gave him a bonus of Rs 544 crore. He will replace former CEO Susan Diane Wojcicki. Susan has recently resigned from her post. Wojcicki, 54, said she wanted to spend more time with her family.
7. Lt Gen-Retd Kaivalya Trivikram Parnaik sworn in as 20th Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
Lt Gen-Retd Kaivalya Trivikram Parnaik was sworn in as the 20th Governor of Arunachal Pradesh . He was administered the oath of office by Gauhati High Court Justice Nani Tagya at a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan in Itanagar. Chief Minister Pema Khandu , Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Main, Speaker Pasang Dorji Sona and other dignitaries were present at the function.
8. Sikkim, Laxman Prasad Acharya sworn in as the 17th Governor of the state
In Sikkim , Laxman Prasad Acharya was sworn in as the 17th Governor of the state at the Raj Bhavan in Gangtok . He was administered the oath by Sikkim High Court Chief Justice Vishwanath Somadar. The Sikkim Police presented a guard of honor to Shri Acharya on the occasion. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Chief Minister PS Tamang, Ministers, MLAs and officers.
9. Justice Sonia Gokani assumes charge as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court
Justice Sonia Gokani assumed charge as the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court . Governor Acharya Devvrat administered him the oath of office and secrecy at the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar. Sonia Gokani has become the first woman Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court . Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Law Minister Hrishikesh Patel and Supreme Court judge Justice Bela Trivedi were present on the occasion. Chief Justice Gokani is the senior most judge in the Gujarat High Court. She is due to retire on February 25.
10. Kavach 2023, a national level hackathon launched to boost India’s cyber preparedness
Kavach 2023, a national level hackathon to boost India’s cyber preparedness, began in New Delhi . It aims to find innovative and technological solutions to meet the challenges of cyber security and cybercrime in the 21st century . The hackathon has been jointly organized by the Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Education, Bureau of Police Research and Development and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.
11. Ministry of Tourism to organize first Global Tourism Investment Summit in New Delhi
To know about the opportunities available in the tourism and hospitality sector in the country , the Ministry of Tourism will organize the first Global Tourism Investment Summit in New Delhi from May 17 to 19 . The conference will provide information about investment possibilities in hotels, restaurants, adventure destinations and eco-tourism, yachting and other areas related to tourism.
12. Indian Institute of Science and Center for Brain Research signed an MoU with Pratiksha Trust
The Indian Institute of Science and the Center for Brain Research have signed an MoU with the Pratiksha Trust . Under this agreement, four hundred and fifty crore rupees will be spent on research, innovation and deep science in the next ten years. In this, assistance will also be provided for research on diseases related to old age. The Center for Brain Research at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore was established in 2014 by eminent social workers and philanthropists Krish Gopalakrishnan and Sudha Gopalakrishnan. The modern building of the center was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June 2022. Diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and vesicular dementia are treated in this center.
13. World Bank chief David Malpass announced to step down from the post even before the completion of his term
The head of the World Bank , David Malpass , has announced his decision to step down even before the completion of his five-year term. Mr Malpass was appointed in 2019. According to media reports, there have been calls for Mr Malpass’s resignation or removal from his post in the last few months. Climate activists have called for his removal, citing his approach to the climate crisis.
14. Huge hike in fuel prices in Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan has wildly increased the prices of fuel . Earlier, the government introduced the Finance Supplementary Bill 2023. Petrol price was increased by Rs 22, 20 paise to Rs 272 per litre. The price of high speed diesel was increased by Rs 17.20 per liter to Rs 280 while that of kerosene was increased by Rs 12.90 to Rs 202.73 per litre. The Federal Board of Revenue of Pakistan has increased the sales tax rate from Rs 17 to Rs 18. This will generate an additional Rs 115 billion in revenue.
15. Asia’s biggest seafood show India International Seafood Show to be held in Kolkata
The India International Seafood Show, Asia’s largest seafood product event, will conclude in Kolkata . The three-day event has been organized by the Marine Products Export Development Authority in collaboration with the Marine Products Exporters Association. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel inaugurated the event. Speaking on the occasion, he said that India has set a target of $14 billion marine product exports by the year 2025. In this year’s Union Budget, the government has announced a scheme named Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Saha-Yojana and has earmarked an amount of six thousand crore rupees for it.
16. Joint military exercise between India and Japan begins at Camp Imazu in Japan
Exercise Dharma Guardian , the fourth joint military exercise between India and Japan , will begin at Camp Imazu in Shiga Prefecture, Japan . This exercise will continue till the second of March 2023. This annual training program with Japan is crucial and important keeping in view the challenges faced by both the countries in view of the present global situation. The exercise involves platoon level joint training on operations in jungle and semi-urban or urban areas.
17. Indian Railways launches Rail Dak Gati Shakti Express cargo service
Indian Railways has launched Rail Dak Gati Shakti Express Cargo Service for timely delivery of goods to the service sector . This service has been launched in partnership with Indian Railways and Indian Post. The Indian Postal Department will receive the customers’ consignments and deliver them to the railway stations, from where they will be delivered to their destinations. This service will be available from Delhi to Kolkata, Bangalore to Guwahati, Surat to Muzaffarpur and Hyderabad to Hazrat Nizamuddin. According to the Ministry of Railways, such services will be available for a total of 15 areas in the first phase.
18. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah attends the 76th Raising Day celebrations of Delhi Police in New Delhi as the Chief Guest
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah attended the 76th Raising Day celebrations of Delhi Police as the Chief Guest in New Delhi . On this occasion, the Union Home Minister inaugurated the completely online facility of passport verification and also dedicated the mobile forensic vehicles inducted to the Delhi Police to the public. Along with this, the Home Minister also inaugurated the academic complex of National Forensic Science University (NFSU) Delhi Campus . The Foundation Day of Delhi Police is celebrated on 16 February. The Delhi Police comes under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. In all other states of India, the police are under the state governments. in 1948 On February 16, DW Mehra was appointed as the first chief of the Delhi Police after it was separated from the Punjab Police. That’s why every year 16 February is celebrated as Delhi Police Foundation Day.
19. Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone of Rewa Airport
Civil Aviation and Steel Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia along with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone of Rewa Airport in Madhya Pradesh. Rewa airfield has a runway of 1400 meters with a small building spread over 150 square meters and 61.95 acres of land. It was owned by the state government of Madhya Pradesh. The state government has handed over the existing airport to the Airport Authority of India for renovation as well as creation of facilities required for operation of 19-seater aircraft.
20. The first meeting of the Culture Working Group of G-20 will be held in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh from 22 to 25 February 2023
The Ministry of Culture is organizing the first meeting of the Culture Working Group (CWG) from 22 to 25 February 2023 at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh . Khajuraho is an ancient city known for its grand temples and elaborate sculptures. Known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Khajuraho Group of Monuments was built by the Chandela dynasty between 950-1050 AD. As a part of this meeting, an exhibition titled “Re(a)Dress: Return of Treasures” will be held at the Maharaja Chhatrasal Convention Center (MCCC), which will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Shivraj Chouhan and Minister of Culture, Tourism and North-East Area Development Minister Mr. Kishan Reddy.
21. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated Nano Urea liquid plants of IFFCO at Amla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated Nano Urea Liquid plants of Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO – IFFCO) at Amla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh . Shri Dilip Sanghani, President, Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO – IFFCO) and Shri Balveer Singh, Vice President, IFFCO and General Manager & CEO, IFFCO Dr. Uday Shankar Awasthi and Phulpur MP Smt. Keshari Devi during the inauguration ceremony. was present.
22. Outbreak of Marburg virus disease confirmed in Guinea
An outbreak of Marburg virus disease has been confirmed in equatorial Guinea in central Africa . According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Marburg virus disease is highly contagious and causes hemorrhagic fever. It begins suddenly with high fever, severe headache and worrying malaise. Out of every 100 people who get infected with this virus, 88 are likely to die. The virus is transmitted from fruit bats to people and to other humans through direct contact with bodily fluids, surfaces and materials of infected people. Marburg was first identified as a rare virus in 1967 after simultaneous disease outbreaks in laboratories in Germany and Belgrade, Serbia.
23. Mammoth cloud seen over Nebraska, USA
Recently a cluster of clouds which appear like bubbles from below were seen hovering over Nebraska , USA as moist warm air that rises and cools condenses as water droplets at a specific temperature It happens. This usually happens at certain altitudes and the bottom of the cloud appears like a bubble. Opaque clouds are formed due to water droplets. However, under certain conditions, cloud pockets can form, consisting of large drops of water or ice that evaporate into the clear air. These pockets can form in turbulent air near a thunderstorm. Due to this, Mammatus Clouds are visible.
24. A new beetle species named Omorgus khandesh was discovered
A new beetle species named Omorgus khandesh has been discovered in India . This cricket/beetle is important for forensic science as it helps in ascertaining the time of death of an animal or a human being. It is necrophagous (eats the flesh of dead or decaying animals) and is therefore called a keratin beetle . Also called This new species belongs to the Trogidae group. With the discovery of this new species, now the total number of existing species of this group in India has increased to 14. Beetles in this group are sometimes called hide beetles because they hide and cover their bodies under the soil. They are not photogenic, are usually black or brown in color and are dirty. They can be identified by their rugged appearance, the appearance of short thick hairs all over the body.
25. Reserve Bank of India announces second global hackathon “Agdoot 2023”
Reserve Bank launches its second Global Hackathon with the theme ‘ Inclusive Digital Services ‘ – ‘ Pioneer 2023 – Innovation for Change’‘ announced. The registration for the hackathon will start from February 22, 2023. It had received 363 proposals submitted by teams from within India and from 22 other countries including the US, UK, Sweden, Singapore, Philippines and Israel. Fintechs are invited to develop solutions that have the potential to make digital financial services accessible to persons with disabilities, facilitate efficient compliance, expand the reach of central bank digital currencies, and enhance the scalability of blockchains. RBI said, being a part of “Pioneer 2023”, participants get an opportunity to get mentored by industry experts and showcase their innovative solutions before an eminent jury and win exciting prizes in each category.
26. RBI cancels registration of two entities for regulatory defaults
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that it has canceled the registration of Pune -based Kudos Finance & Investments and Mumbai- based Credit Gate . With the cancellation of Certificate of Registration (CoR), the two NBFCs should not carry on the business of any non-banking financial institution, the Reserve Bank said in a statement. The Certificate of Registration (CoR) of both the NBFCs has been canceled due to violation of RBI guidelines on Outsourcing and Fair Practices Code in their digital lending operations done through third party apps, which were deemed to be detrimental to public interest Was.
27. Smriti Mandhana becomes costliest player of WPL
India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana has become the costliest player in the ongoing players auction for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) . Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bought him for Rs 3.4 crore . A total of 448 players were included in the auction, out of which 87 players were bought by the franchises. 30 foreign players were also included in this. Ashley Gardner (Australia) was at number two in the list of expensive players. He was bought by Gujarat Giants for Rs 3.20 crore. Natalie Sciver is at number three . He was bought by Mumbai Indians for 3.20 crores. India’s all-rounder Deepti Sharma is at number four. UP Warriors to Deepti Included in his team for Rs 2.60 crore. Jemima Rodrigues was at number five. He was included in their team by Delhi Capitals for 2.20 crores.
28. RCB appoints Sania Mirza to mentor women’s team in WPL
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has been appointed as the mentor of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in the Women’s Premier League . RCB Women will start the WPL against Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium on the second day of the tournament, March 5. RCB confirmed this through their official Twitter handle. Sania Mirza’s illustrious career spanning 20 years spanned 6 Grand Slams and 43 WTA titles. Of the six Grand Slam titles Sania has won, three are mixed doubles trophies with Mahesh Bhupathi (2009 Australian Open, 2012 French Open) and Brazilian Bruno Soares (2014 US Open).
29. Hyundai Motors India ropes in two more women cricketers as ambassadors
Hyundai Motor India Limited has signed two more women cricketers namely Yastika Bhatia and Renuka Singh Thakur to its roster of brand ambassadors . Bhatia and Thakur will be joined by Smriti Mandhana , Shefali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues . The company recognizes these women as rising sporting stars and they will be the catalysts in this 2023 women’s cricket calendar. For this, it has announced the next edition of its ‘The Drive Within’ campaign with five women cricketers.
30. FIFA confirms participation of USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026 World Cup
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted by three countries for the first time. For the first time, 48 teams will participate in this World Cup and it will be organized in 16 cities of America, Canada and Mexico . At the same time, the teams of America, Mexico and Canada will automatically qualify for this World Cup. Three countries have won the right to host the World Cup in a united North American bid. FIFA has given information about this by issuing a statement.
31. Tripartite MoU signed between Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, NIPER Hyderabad and FSSAI to combat doping in sports
Continuing the fight against doping in sports , the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports , Government of India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad (NIPER Hyderabad) have established nutritional supplement testing capacity in India . To create awareness, provide information and create awareness about the risks associated with the use of nutritional supplements, enhance research opportunities in clean sports and anti-doping domains, and provide safe and dope-free nutritional supplement options to sportspersons A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to This MoU will encourage best practices in marketing and distribution of nutritional supplements in India. It will also educate athletes about harmful components present in nutritional supplements that can affect their long-term performance.
32. International Children’s Cancer Day: 15 February
Every year, 15th February is celebrated as International Children’s Cancer Day (ICCD) to raise awareness about the menace of this issue and ways to tackle it. The day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, survivors and their families.
33. Veteran actor Javed Khan Amrohi passed away
Veteran actor Javed Khan Amrohi, who won hearts with his powerful performances in superhit films like ‘ Chak De India ‘, ‘ Andaz Apna Apna ‘ and ‘ Lagaan ‘ , passed away. He was 70 years old. He died due to lung failure. Javed Khan Amrohi had worked in more than 150 films. Javed Khan also received the Best Supporting Actor Award for his brilliant role in the film ‘Lagaan’.
