vibrant Indian community in the US as strong
Daily Current Affairs pillars anchoring the bilateral strategic partnership.
February 2023 Part 21
Important Facts
12 cheetahs arrived and were released into
quarantine enclosures at the Kuno National Park
(KNP), Madhya Pradesh.
12th World Hindi Conference held in Fiji;
12th World Pangolin Day – 18th February 2022
1st G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank
Governors and 2nd G20 Finance & Central Bank
Deputies Meetings from 22nd-25th February 2023
in Bengaluru
1st Sundarban Bird Festival: 145 bird species
spotted in Sundarban Biosphere Reserve
2nd Annual Anthem Awards: UNDP’s “Don’t
Choose Extinction” Campaign wins 2 Anthem
Awards
3.85 LMT wheat stock sold for Rs. 901 Crore in
second e-auction by Food Corporation of India
43rd meeting of the Network Planning Group
(NPG) held
4th Edition of India-Japan Army exercise ‘Dharma
Guardian’ Commenced in Japan
5th edition of Khelo India Youth Games held in
Madhya Pradesh; Maharashtra tops Medal Tally
81% polling recorded in Tripura Assembly
Elections amid violence.
A high quality modern organic testing lab will be
set up in Sikkim to promote organic produce of the
State- Shri Piyush Goyal
A total of 2.26 million tonnes of plastic packaging
has been covered under Extended Producer
Responsibility (EPR) for the year 2022-23
A US Congressional delegation of nine Senators led
by Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer
called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New
Delhi. Mr. Modi welcomed the Congressional
delegation to India and appreciated the consistent
and bipartisan support of the US Congress for
deepening India-US bilateral ties.
Mr Modi also referred to his recent phone call with
US President Joseph Biden and the shared vision of
the two leaders for further elevating India-US
Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership to
address contemporary global challenges.
Mr Modi and the US delegation recognized the
shared democratic values, robust bilateral
cooperation, strong people-to-people ties and the
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Prime Minister also discussed with the US
delegation new opportunities for consolidating the
India-US ties in critical technologies, clean energy
transition, joint development and production, and
trusted and resilient supplies chains.
A US Congressional delegation of nine Senators led
by Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer calls
on Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Activities finalised to be considered for trading of
carbon credits under Article 6.2 mechanism to
facilitate transfer of emerging technologies and
mobilise international finance in India
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance launches ‘Anmol
Suraksha Kawach‘
Aero India 2023: Garuda Aerospace unveils its
Solar-Powered Drone SURAJ
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar calls
upon students and youth to contribute to make
agriculture more profitable and villages more
prosperous.
AICTE and BPRD Jointly Launch KAVACH-2023,
a National Level Hackathon to tackle cyber threats
and provide effective solutions
AICTE launches curriculum for technical courses
in semiconductor design
Air India and Vistara kick off their integration
process.
Akshdeep Singh and Priyanka Goswami win
National Race Walking Championships.
All India Council for Technical Education launches
curriculum designed for B. Tech Electronics VLSI
Design & Technology and Diploma in IC
Manufacturing
All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for
Agricultural and Rural Labourers – January, 2023
Ambassador of India to Nepal Naveen Srivastava
handed over the first tranche of 20 Kidney Dialysis
Machines to the Nepalese Minister for Health
and Population Padam Giri. These 20 are first of
the 200 such machines that are being gifted by
Government of India to Nepal.
An All-time Record Cargo handling at Syama
Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
Arjuna Awardee & Legendary Indian Footballer
Tulsidas Balaram Passed Away
Army Nursing students urged to develop skill and
right attitude to meet the future challenges
Arunachal Pradesh is celebrating its 37th Statehood
Day. The state during the British Colonial Rule and
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until 1972 was named as the North-East Frontier
Agency (NEFA). In 1972, it became a Union
Territory and was named Arunachal Pradesh. It was
granted statehood by the State of Arunachal
Pradesh Act, 1986 and became the 24th state of
India on February 20, 1987. The main statehood
day function of the state will be held at IG Park in
the Capital City Itanagar. President Droupadi
Murmu will grace the celebration. This will be her
maiden visit to Arunachal Pradesh after becoming
the President of India in July 2022.
As part of a military-to-military exchange
program between the Indian Army and
Uzbekistan Army, the fourth edition of biennial
training Exercise DUSTLIK (2023) will be
conducted till 5th March, 2023 in Pithoragarh,
Uttarakhand. The Indian contingent will be
represented by the 14th Battalion, The GARHWAL
RIFLES and part of Western Command in this
bilateral exercise. The Uzbekistan Army will be
represented by troops of the North Western Military
District of Uzbekistan Army. This joint exercise is
aimed at enhancing military capability to undertake
multi-domain operations in a Sub Conventional
scenario under United Nations Mandate.
Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships:
India enters semifinals.
Aussies swept in 90 minutes, India snatch 2nd test,
retain trophy.
Bangladesh announces plans to procure 300 electric
double-decker air-conditioned buses from India.
BCCI announces Indian squads for third and fourth
test match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy and ODI
series.
Boeing launches its 1st Global Support Center in
India at Gurugram
BVR Subrahmanyam has been appointed as the
new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI
Aayog. The appointment Committee of the Cabinet
has approved his appointment for a period of two
years from the date of assumption of the charge of
the post. He will replace Parameswaran Iyer who
has been appointed as Executive Director, World
Bank headquarters, Washington DC, USA.
Cabinet approves construction of Shinku La Tunnel
to provide all-weather connectivity in Ladakh
CCI Approves Acquisition of Certain Equity Share
Capital of LT Foods Limited by SIIC
CCI Clears Acquisition of Certain Assets of
Jaiprakash Associates by Dalmia Cement
CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION INKS AN
AGREEMENT WITH IIT, ROORKEE FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR DAMS
UNDER DRIP SCHEME
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Centre further reduces the reserve price of wheat
upto 31st March, 2023 to check inflation
Chetan Sharma step down as Chief Selector of
Indian cricket team following a TV sting operation.
David Malpass to step down as World Bank
President
David Malpass to step down from the position of
World Bank chief before his five-year term expires.
Death toll in Turkey and Syria climbs to more than
41,000 after devastating earthquakes.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to launch
India’s first virtual shopping, recharge app for
metro.
Delhi metro to launch India's first virtual shopping
app for commuters" enabling them to buy a range
of products and book services while travelling.
Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities today celebrated World Social Justice
Day by helding a conclave at Dr. Amvedkar
International Centre, New Delhi
Department of Fisheries to host Sagar Parikrama
Phase III Program from Gujarat to Maharashtra
Designation of Organisations/individuals as
‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
(UAPA)
Digitisation of longest continuous solar
observations can help explore impact of variations
of the Sun on climate
Divya Kala Mela 2023 starts off at MMRDA
Grounds in BKC, Mumbai
Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of State
inaugurates the National Workshop on Accelerating
Patient Safety in India
EbixCash becomes 1st Entity in India to enable UPI
Transactions for Foreign Nationals
Enthusiastic voting continues across 60 ACs in
Tripura today
EPFO adds 14.93 lakh net members in the month of
December, 2022
Exchange Rate Notification No. 10/2023 - Customs
(N.T.)
Fair Price Shops Dealers can earn Rs.50,000 by
providing additional community services: Centre
FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA confirms US,
Canada, Mexico Automatic Qualification
Finance ministers and central bank chiefs of G-20
nations will meet for first time under India’s
presidency in Bengaluru.
First G20 Digital Economy Working Group
meeting held in Lucknow, UP
First PM GatiShakti NMP Regional Workshop for
Central & Western Zone to be Held in Goa
Food Corporation of India offers 11.72 LMT wheat
via 620 depots in the country in the 3rd e-auction
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Foodgrain production is estimated to be over 3,235
lakh tonnes in agricultural year 2022-23: Second
advance estimates.
G20 Model Meeting” concludes successfully in
New Delhi
Ganga Vilas - World’s longest river cruise - enters
Assam
Ganga Vilas reaches Guwahati
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will be on a two
day visit to India. During his visit, he will hold
discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on
bilateral, regional and global issues. The two
Leaders will also interact with CEOs and business
leaders of both sides. Chancellor Scholz will also
call on President Droupadi Murmu.
This will be Chancellor Scholz’s first visit to India
in his current role. He will be accompanied by
senior officials and a high-powered business
delegation.
Global Sea Level Rose by 4.5 mm per year during
2013-22 period: WMO
Google, Twitter, Meta face tougher EU online
content rules.
Government allows sale of excess tobacco
produced by registered growers and unauthorized
tobacco produced by unregistered growers without
any penalty,on auction platforms in karnataka for
the crop season 2022-23
Government considers phased withdrawal of Army
from hinterlands of Kashmir valley hinterland.
Government reduces reserve price of wheat under
Open Market Sale Scheme to check inflation
Govt Approved 3 major appointments in Army: Lt
Gen MV Suchindra Kumar as new Army Vice
Chief
GST council accepts GoM recommendation for
setting up Appellate Tribunal for dispute redressal
GST Council decides to tax services supplied by
courts and tribunals under the reverse charge
mechanism.
HAL plans for medium-lift choppers to replace
ageing Mi-17s.
HARBINGER 2023 Innovation for Transformation:
RBI announces 2nd Global Hackathon
Harmanpreet Kaur surpasses Rohit Sharma to
become most capped T20I player
HDFC Bank Became 1st Private Sector Bank to
Enable Linking of RuPay Credit Card on UPI;
HDFC Raises Rs 25,000 cr in India’s largest-ever
Bond Issue
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) to provide
maintenance and overhaul support for MQ-9B
drone engines in India.
HP Cabinet Approves Guidelines for Mukhya
Mantri Sukh-Ashray Yojana
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I&B Minister says NDRF Rescue & Relief
operations in the earthquake devastated Turkey
widely lauded worldwide
ICAR felicitates stakeholders for registration of
livestock breeds
IEPFA organises Conference on “Financial
Literacy in Amrit Kaal - Empowering Investors” in
Aizawl, Mizoram
IIT Roorkee & CWC sign MoA for establishing
ICED
In a boost to India’s lunar mission, Chandrayaan-
3 has successfully underwent EMI-EMC (Electro-
Magnetic Interference/ Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility). The EMI-EMC test is conducted
for satellite missions to ensure functionality of the
satellite subsystems in the space environment and
their compatibility with the expected
electromagnetic levels. The Indian Space Research
Organisation, ISRO, said it is a major milestone in
the realization of the satellites.
ISRO announced that the test was conducted
between January 31st and February 2nd at U R Rao
Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. The statement said,
during the Chandrayaan-3 lander EMI/EC test,
Launcher compatibility, Antenna Polarization of all
Radio-Frequency systems, Standalone auto
compatibility tests for orbital and powered descent
mission phases, and Lander & Rover compatibility
tests for post landing mission phase were ensured.
The performance of the systems was satisfactory.
Chandrayaan-3 interplanetary mission has three
major modules: the Propulsion module, Lander
module, and Rover. The mission's complexity calls
for establishing radio-frequency communication
links between the modules.
In a boost to India’s lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3
has Tata Sons owned Air India and Vistara start
Integration Process
In a boost to India’s moon mission, Chandrayaan -
3 successfully underwent Electro-Magnetic
Interference and Electro-Magnetic Compatibility or
EMI-EMC test at U R Rao Satellite Centre,
Bengaluru. The test was conducted between 31st
of January and 2nd of February. The Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) made the
announcement. Chandrayaan-3 interplanetary
mission has three major modules: the Propulsion
module, Lander module, and Rover. Isro said that,
the performance of the systems was satisfactory.
The test is a major milestone in the realisation of
the satellites.
In Bihar, Senior Janata Dal (United) leader
Upendra Kushwaha quit the party and resigned
from all party positions. Mr Kushwaha also
launched a new political party Rashtriya Lok
Janata Dal (RLJD). He has also resigned from
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the post of MLC. Kushwaha said he has taken this
decision after two days of meeting with workers in
Patna. Upendra Kushwaha said barring a few,
everyone in the JDU was expressing concern. Mr
Kushwaha alleged Nitish Kumar did good in
beginning but in the end, the path on which he
started walking is bad for him and Bihar.
In Cricket, India have retained the Border
Gavaskar Trophy for the fourth time in a row after
taking a 2-Nil lead against Australia in the four
match series. As per the rules, if a series is drawn,
the country holding the trophy retains it. The Rohit
Sharma led Team today registered a thumping six-
wicket win over Australia in the second Test at
Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This is the second
time in a row that India have beaten Australia in a
Test match within three days.
Resuming their second innings at the overnight
score of 61 for one on Day 3 this morning, the
visitors were all out for 113, taking an overall lead
of 114 runs and setting India a victory target of 115
runs.
The Hosts overhauled the target, posting 118 runs
with the loss of four wickets. In their first innings
yesterday, India were all out at 262 in reply to
Australia's first innings score of 263.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was adjudged the man
of the match after producing a match-winning
performance. He took overall ten wickets in the
match, seven in second innings alone and bundled
out Australian innings in the first session of the
third day of the match.
India had won the opening Test in Nagpur by an
innings and 132 runs.
In Cricket, India retain Border Gavaskar Trophy,
defeating Australia by six wickets in the second
Test in Delhi.
In cricket, India to take on Ireland in ICC Women's
T20 World Cup at Gqeberha in South Africa.
In Meghalaya, Assembly Elections campaigning is
underway in full swing as leaders of all political
parties are trying to garner support for their party
candidates.
Star campaigners and senior leaders are holding
public meetings, rallies and pocket meetings in
several assembly segments. For BJP several Union
Ministers are hitting the trail during campaigning.
Polling will be held on the 27th of February in all
60 assembly segments.
Addressing a public meeting in Nongthymmai
assembly segment BJP MP Ravi Kishan said BJP
is committed to all round development of the state.
NPP leader and Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma
addressed a rally in Mawsynram where he claimed
that the policies and programmes of party resonates
with value and sentiments of the people of
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Meghalaya. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi took
potshots at NPP and its former allies of MDA
coalition.
In Meghalaya, the high profile Mairang assembly
constituency of Eastern West Khasi Hills district is
witnessing a four-cornered contest this time. This
area is famous as the mother land of great Indian
freedom fighter Tirot Singh who fought against the
British rule and sacrificed his life.
In Nagaland, political leaders and star campaigners
of different parties are aggressively campaigning
for their party candidates. A total of 183 candidates
from 12 political parties are in the fray for the
upcoming State Assembly election.
The counting of votes for assembly polls in
Meghalaya and Nagaland, along with Tripura will
take place on 2nd of March.
In Tripura, voting begins to elect a new 60-Member
Legislative Assembly.
In Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, India set a
target of 156 against Ireland at Gqeberha in South
Africa.
Income Tax Department carries out survey
operations in Delhi & Mumbai
India achieved more than 15 thousand transplants
in a year for the first time in 2022. Health Secretary
Rajesh Bhushan said this while addressing the
gathering during National Organ and Tissue
Transplant Organisation Scientific Dialogue
2023 in Delhi. He said an annual increase of 27 per
cent in transplant has been observed.
India and Fiji sign MoU on visa exemption for
holders of diplomatic and official passports
India and Spain agree to collaborate on digital
infrastructure, climate action and sustainable
development
India and Uzbekistan will hold the fourth edition
of biennial training Exercise DUSTLIK (2023) at
Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand as part of a military-to-
military exchange program. The exercise will
continue till 5th of March. The Indian contingent
will be represented by the 14th Battalion of the
Garhwal Rifles, part of Western Command. The
Uzbekistan Army will be represented by troops of
the North Western Military District.
India clinched two gold medals on the second day
of the ongoing ISSF Shooting World Cup at Cairo
in Egypt.
Indian 10m Air Rifle Mixed team of Narmada
Nithin Raju and Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil and
10m Air Pistol Mixed team of Rhythm Sangwan
and Varun Tomar have bagged the yellow metals.
In the 10m Air Pistol Mixed team event, the pair of
Varun Tomar and Rhythm Sangwan routed Serbian
pair Zorana Arunovic and Damir Mikec 16-10 to
win the gold medal.
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India earmarks 75 per cent of capital procurement
budget for domestic industry
India finalises 13 activities under 3 heads for
trading of carbon credits
India Focussing on 300 Million Ton Annual Steel
Production by 2030 – Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
India gives great importance to technology to
further ‘Ease of Living’ for people : PM
India have retained the Border Gavaskar Trophy
for fourth straight time against Australia as the
hosts have now taken an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the
four match series. If a series is drawn, the country
holding the trophy retains it.
India defeated Australia by 6 wickets in the second
test in New Delhi.
India have set a target of 156 runs for Ireland to
win in their last Group 2 match of the Women's
T20 World Cup 2023 at St George's Park,
Gqeberha, South Africa. India scored 155 runs for
the loss of six wickets in their stipulated 20 overs.
Smriti Mandhana topped scored with 87 runs for
India. For Ireland, the captain Laura Delany took
three wickets. Earlier India won the toss and elected
to bat.
India International Seafood Show concludes in
Kolkata.
India Meteorological Department issued season’s
first heatwave warning in the Konkan and Kutch
areas of Gujarat.
India Myanmar discuss border issues, connectivity
projects in virtual meet
India ranks 47th in OECD’s services trade
restrictiveness index
India ranks 4th among 51 countries in having
quality entrepreneurship ecosystem: GEM NECI
2022/2023 Report
India retains Border Gavaskar Trophy, defeating
Australia by 6 wickets in 2nd Test.
India will take on Ireland in their last Group 2
match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 at St
George's Park, Gqeberha.
After the 11-run loss to England, Team India are in
second spot, with four points from three matches,
behind England which have qualified for the semi-
finals.
India need to improve their net run rate from the
current 0.205. Therefore, The Harmanpreet Kaur-
led side will now need not only a win against
Ireland in its last group match but also a big one to
have any chance of filling up the remaining
semifinal spot from Group 2.
India win two Gold Medals in Shooting at ISSF
World Cup in Egypt.
India’s emphasis is on moving from being just a
consumer of technology to becoming a producer
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and trusted tech player: MoS Shri Rajeev
Chandrasekhar
India’s GDP to Grow at 6.2% in FY24: Morgan
Stanley
India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 achieves
another milestone; Clears key test on functioning of
satellite in space.
India’s Mineral Production Goes up by 10 % in
December 2022
India’s overall exports during April to January
record positive growth of 17.33%.
India’s Russian oil imports surge to a record 1.4
million barrels per day in January.
INDIAN ARMY ISSUES NOTIFICATIONS AS
PER MODIFIED RECRUITING PROCEDURE
Indian Army undertakes Multiple Welfare
Activities under Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh
Indian Army, ADRIN signs MoU to co-develop
niche technology
Indian economy to Grow at 6%: Former Niti Aayog
Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar.
Indian men’s cricket team tops in all three formats
for the first time
Indian Overseas Bank Launched e-BG Facility in
Association with NeSL
Indian Railways & India Posts launch joint parcel
service – Rail Post Gati Shakti Express Cargo
Service
Indian Railways has launched a month long
Intensive Safety Drive from to prevent derailments,
Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD) and other types
of accidents. Senior officers from Railway Board,
Zonal Railways and Divisions have been asked to
go to various sections, maintenance centers and
work sites to carry out thorough review of working
practices to check and enforce safe operational and
maintenance practices. During the drive, emphasis
has been given on observance of signaling aspects
and braking practices by Loco Pilots. Officers have
also been instructed to interact with staff on the
right and wrong practices to understand the
problems being faced by field staff and provide
solutions.
Indian Railways launches month-long Intensive
Safety Drive to prevent derailments and other types
of accidents.
Indian Railways launches Rail Post Gati Shakti
Express Cargo Service to provide logistics for
services sector in country.
Indian Railways launches Rail Post Gati Shakti
Express Cargo Service (Joint Parcel Product of
Railways and India Post)
Indian Railways to observe a month long Intensive
Safety Drive
Indian Railways’ Production Units on fast track to
achieve record production in 2022-23
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Indian team settle for Bronze at Badminton Asia
Mixed Team Championship in Dubai
Indian-Origin Neal Mohan Replaces Susan
Wojcicki as Youtube’s New CEO
Indians spent record Ten Billion dollar on travel
abroad in April to December" last year, more than
any full financuial year.
India-Uzbekistan biennial military training Exercise
DUSTLIK 2023 to begin in Uttarakhand.
India-Uzbekistan biennial military training Exercise
DUSTLIK 2023 begins in Uttarakhand.
INDO JAPAN JOINT TRAINING EXERCISE
“DHARMA GUARDIAN” TO COMMENCE AT
CAMP IMAZU IN SHIGA PROVINCE, JAPAN
Indore hosted 1st Agriculture Deputies Meeting of
AWG under India’s G20 Presidency
Indore’s Solar Plant Project funded by Rs 720 crore
through Green Bonds
INDO-UZBEKISTAN JOINT MILITARY
EXERCISE 'DUSTLIK ' COMMENCES AT
PITHORAGARH (UTTARAKHAND)
INS NIREEKSHAK AWARDED ON-THE-SPOT
CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF UNIT
CITATION FOR DEEP SEA DIVING &
UNDERTAKING SALVAGE OPS UNDER THE
MOST CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES
INS Sumedha Visits Abu Dhabi To Participate In
IDEX And NAVDEX 23
International Childhood Cancer Day 2023 –
February 15
International Union of Railways and Railway
Protection Force come together to organize 18th
World Security Congress
ISRO says that the ‘Chandrayaan-3’ lander has
successfully underwent the key test on functioning
of satellite in space
J&K Govt Approves Rs 30.40 cr ‘Sensor-based
Smart Agriculture’ Project
January 2023: India’s WPI inflation eases to 2-year
low of 4.73%; CPI inflation rises to 3-month high
at 6.52%
Japan’s space agency aborts launch of next-
generation H3 rocket after engines
Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK between India
and Uzbekistan Army commences in Pithoragarh,
Uttarakhand.
Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra has been appointed
as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai Presented
Revenue Surplus Budget with Outlay of Rs 3 lakh
crore
Khelo India Winter Games 2023 held in Gulmarg
in J&K; J&K Tops Medal Tally with 76 medals
Khelo India Women’s Weightlifting and Cycling
events to take place this month
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Khelo India: Indian Army organises Women’s
Snow Cricket tournament.
Kishan Reddy launched: Best Tourism Village
Competition Portal; Global Tourism Investor
Summit 2023 portal & Rural Tourism Portal
Lancet: Immunity acquired from Covid infection
provides protection against most severe outcomes
of illness.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet brings new liquor policy,
orders closure all bars.
Manipur hosts B20 Conference for delegates from
23 nations in Imphal
Manipur students’ 5-day exposure tour to
Maharashtra flagged off
Mastercard & ACCESS announce FPO
empowerment programmes in Assam
MEA launched ‘mPassport Police App’ to Fast
Track Passport Verification Process
Meticulous planning, exhaustive reviews, CAPF in
all PSs help in ensuring largely violence-free, fair,
accessible and inclusive elections to Tripura
Assembly, 2023
Ministry of Textiles’ flagship event ‘Technotex
2023: Envisioning Indian Technical Textiles@
2047’, to be held from 22nd to 24th February 2023
in Mumbai
MOC clears financial assistance towards foreign
training and competitions for multiple athletes
More than 18 lakh new workers added under ESI
Scheme in the month of December 2022
More than 46,000 people have been killed in the
earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria
MoS Jitendra Singh launches Capacity Building
Programme for Senior Scientists
MoYAS, NIPER Hyderabad and FSSAI Signed
Tripartite MoU to Address Doping Problem in
Sports
Nari Shakti’: Indian Navy’s all-women car
expedition sets off from NWM to cover 2,300 km
over 12 Days
National level Hackathon ‘KAVACH-2023’
launched to advance India’s cyber-preparedness.
Nepal celebrated Democracy Day on February 19.
Nepal plane crash: Human error suspected behind
the mishap.
NMDC signs Collaborative Research Agreement
with CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar
NMDC Wins Five Awards at the Governance Now
9th PSU Awards
North India's first Nuclear Plant is coming up in
Haryana in the town of Gorakhpur, which is about
150 km north of the national capital of New Delh,
says Dr. Jitendra Singh
North Korea confirms ICBM test, warns of more
powerful steps against rival’’.
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North Korea confirms test of Hwasong-15
intercontinental ballistic missile
Northern India’s first nuclear plant to come up in
Haryana’s Gorakhpur
NSDC & HDFC Life Collaborate to Boost
Entrepreneurial Skills Among Youth in Insurance
Sector
NSE & CME Group inks pact for Rupee-
Denominated WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas
Contracts
OECD STRI Index: India Ranked 47; Japan and
UK gained 1st two Spots
One Year of India-UAE Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement commemorated at Dubai.
Oversight Committee clears contingent of 27
wrestlers to participate in 2nd Ranking Series
P.V. Sindhu and H.S. Prannoy won singles matches
as India beat Malaysia and entered quarterfinals of
Asia mixed team badminton championships.
Pakistan government introduces bill to raise Rs 170
billion in taxes
Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal announces
Retirement from All Forms of Cricket
Paytm Payments Bank becomes the first in India to
launch UPI LITE feature
Paytm Payments Bank enables UPI LITE to
promote small value transactions
PFRDA introduces T+2 settlement for partial
withdrawal for NPS subscribers; from the earlier
T+4 settlement.
Philips Domestic Appliances globally renamed as
Versuni
PM addresses Economic Times Global Business
Summit in Delhi
PM addresses Gorakhpur Saanasad Khel
Mahakumbh via video conferencing
PM addresses launch of ‘Jal-Jan Abhiyan’ via video
message
PM addresses Uttarakhand Rozgar Mela via video
message
PM attends Chintan Shivir organized by DoPT
PM Compliments staff at Bandipur Tiger Reserve
for saving electrocuted elephant
PM condoles demise of noted Yakshagana
playback singer, Shri Balipa Narayana Bhagawatha
PM condoles the passing away of former Governor,
Shri OP Kohli
PM condoles untimely demise of Shri Nandamuri
Taraka Ratna
PM congratulates to the people of Rewa, Madhya
Pradesh for the upcoming airport
PM congratulates Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva
Puraskar awardees
PM expresses happiness over change in the lives of
the people of Neerasagar due to Jal Jeevan Mission
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PM extends best wishes to people of Arunachal
Pradesh on their Statehood Day
PM GatiShakti Regional Workshop for Central and
Western Zone Held in Goa
PM GatiShakti Regional Workshop for Western
and Central Zone held in Goa
PM greets people of Mizoram on their Statehood
Day
PM greets people on Maha Shivratri
PM hails efforts to make Atmanirbhar Bharat in
energy sector
PM hails landmark of 10 crore tele-consultations on
eSanjeevani app
PM inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav at Major Dhyan
Chand National Stadium in Delhi
PM inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav at Major Dhyan
Chand National Stadium in Delhi
PM interacts with NDRF personnel involved in
‘Operation Dost’ in Türkiye and Syria
PM lauds the efforts for preserving the Sparrows
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Jal Jan Abhiyan in
Sirohi district of Rajasthan
PM pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on
his Jayanti
PM praises the passion of a traveller for travel and
pride towards Vande Bharat
PM shares pictures of Kashi on Maha Shivratri
PM to address Economic Times Global Business
Summit on 17th February
PM welcomes new batch of 12 cheetahs in Kuno
National Park
PM’s address at Economic Times Global Business
Summit 2023 in New Delhi
PM’s address at Uttarakhand Rozgar Mela
PM’s speech at inauguration of "Aadi Mahotsav" at
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New
Delhi
PM’s video message at Gorakhpur Saanasad Khel
Mahakumbh
PM’s video message at launch of ‘Jal-Jan Abhiyan’
by Brahma Kumaris
PMC & TGBL partners to set up India’s 1st Solid
Waste to Hydrogen plant in Pune
PM's interaction with NDRF personnel involved in
‘Operation Dost’ in Türkiye and Syria
Politics must unify people to build a better society:
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
President Droupadi Murmu has said that the North
Eastern states are playing a crucial role in giving a
new direction to the development of the nation. The
President said this while attending the 37th
statehood day celebration of Arunachal Pradesh
in Itanagar.
The President said that in the age of technology we
should move forward keeping in mind the idea of
technology for social justice.
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The President said that development of any society
cannot be inclusive without the development of
women.
The President earlier laid foundation stones of two
infrastructure projects including the 40 Km Double
Lane Road between Donyi Polo Airport &
Naharlagun Railway Station. She also launched
two animation films on Indigenous Folk Stories
from Arunachal Pradesh.
The President is on a two-day visit to the state. She
will address the Members of the State Legislative
Assembly during a Special Session of the House in
the Assembly Hall ow.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates
International Engineering and Technology Fair
2023
President Droupadi Murmu says development of
any society cannot be inclusive without
development of women; Attends 37th Statehood
day of Arunachal Pradesh in Itanagar.
President Droupadi Murmu to embark on a two-day
visit to Arunachal Pradesh; To grace Statehood Day
celebrations.
President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day
visit to Arunachal Pradesh. The President will
grace the 37th Statehood Day celebrations of
Arunachal Pradesh and attend a civic reception to
be hosted in her honour by the State Government at
Itanagar. She will address a special session of the
Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to the
Ukrainian capital Kyiv, his first visit to Ukraine
since its conflict with Russia began almost a year
ago. His visit was shrouded in secrecy until.
President Biden met his Ukrainian counterpart
Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. He also met the First
Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska. In a joint
media briefing, alongside his Ukrainian counterpart
from St Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral in
central Kyiv, the US President commended
Ukraine's courage during the conflict with Russia.
Earlier, the US President said, Washington will
provide Kyiv with a new military aid package
worth 500 million dollars that would be announced.
Ahead of a press conference, President Biden held
talks with President Zelensky
President of India graces Mahashivaratri
celebrations at Isha Yoga Center Coimbatore
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE 37TH
STATEHOOD DAY CELEBRATIONS OF
ARUNACHAL PRADESH AND ATTENDS
CIVIC RECEPTION HOSTED IN HER HONOUR
BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL
PRADESH
President of India inaugurates International
Engineering and Technology Fair 2023
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President of India to visit Arunachal Pradesh from
February 20 to 21
President of India to visit Tamil Nadu from
February 18 to 19
Prime minister Modi urged government employees
to break silos and "Redress grievances with human
touch."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Singapore
counterpart, Lee Hsien Loong will witness the
launch of cross-border connectivity between the
Unified Payments Interface of India and
PayNow of Singapore through video conferencing.
The launch will be done by RBI Governor
Shaktikanta Das and Ravi Menon, Managing
Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore. The
linkage of these two payment systems will enable
residents of both countries in faster and cost-
efficient transfer of cross-border remittances.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's
quick response to the earthquake hit Turkiye and
Syria has attracted attention of the whole
world. The Prime Minister said that it is a
reflection of the preparedness of the country's
rescue and relief teams. Mr Modi was interacting
with personnel involved under Operation Dost in
Türkiye and Syria. Mr Modi said that India
recognises the whole world as one family as
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' is its culture.
During the interaction, Prime Minister Modi termed
the efforts of the entire team involved in rescue
and relief measures under Operation Dost
as exemplary.
The PM added that Operation Dost is an example of
India’s dedication to humanity and its commitment
to stand by nations in distress. He stated that India
has always been the first responder to any calamity
in any part of the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says Operation Dost
in Turkiye and Syria is an example of Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam; Interacts with NDRF personnel
involved in rescue operation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the
mega National Tribal Festival – Aadi Mahotsav.
Prime Ministers of India and Singapore to witness
the launch of Real-time Payment Systems Linkage
between the two countries on 21st February
Qatar lifts ban on frozen seafood from India
Qatar lifts its temporary ban on the import of frozen
seafood from India.
Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav being held at Azad
Maidan in Mumbai celebrates the spirit of ‘Ek
Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’
RBI Appointed Vikramaditya Singh Khichi as a
Member of the Advisory Committee on RCL
RBI Granted in-principle Approval to 32 Existing
PAs, 19 New PAs to Operate as Online PA
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RBI introduced FCRA related Transaction Code in
NEFT, RTGS Systems
RBI issues draft guidelines for minimum capital
requirements for market risk
RBI Issues Final Guidelines On Interest Rate Risk
in Banking Book
Recommendations of 49th GST Council Meeting
Renault-Nissan Alliance to Invest Rs. 5,300 Crore
Over 5 Years, Signs MoU with TN Govt
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces 2nd global
hackathon- HARBINGER 2023.
Resolution introduced in US Senate that reaffirms
Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India
RINL celebrates 41st Formation Day with Tree
plantation drive and other programs
SAI, Pritam Siwach teams win big on opening day
of 2nd Khelo India women's hockey league U-21
Saurashtra defeated Bengal by 9 wickets at Eden
Gardens in Kolkata to lift the Ranji Trophy title
for the second time in their history. Bengal, who
resumed their second innings at the overnight score
of 169 for 4, were bundled out for 241, handing
Saurashtra a mere 12 runs target to win the final.
The visitors overhauled the target, scoring 14 for
the loss of one wicket in 2.4 overs.
Saurashtra lift Ranji Trophy title, thrashing Bengal
by nine wickets in Kolkata.
Saurashtra lifts Ranji Trophy title after defeating
Bengal by 9 wickets.
SBI launched new term deposit scheme Amrit
Kalash with 7.6% interest rate for Senior Citizens
Scientists discovered a New Beetle Species
‘Omorgus Khandesh’ in India
Scientists have reported that the Antarctic Ocean
area covered by ice has shrunk to a record low. It
exposes the thicker ice shelves buttressing
Antarctica's ground ice sheet to waves and warmer
temperatures.
The National Snow and Ice Data Center in the
United States said Antarctica's sea ice fell to 1.91
million square kilometres this week, the lowest
extent since records began in 1979.
The previous all-time low was set last year.
Scientists have reported that the Antarctic Ocean
area covered by ice has shrunk to a record low due
to warmer temperatures. The National Snow and
Ice Data Center in the United States said
Antarctica's sea ice fell to 1.91 million square
kilometres this week, the lowest extent since
records began in 1979.
The Antarctic cycle undergoes significant annual
variations during its summers of thawing and
winters of freezing. Melting of the sea ice is
problematic because it helps accelerate global
warming.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigns
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Season's first heatwave alert issued already, for
Kutch, Konkan regions."
SEBI Introduces IOD for filing IPO papers in
XBRL format
SemiconIndia Conference’of Electronics
Manufacturing Supply Chain Ecosystem’ was
inaugurated.
Several irregularities found during survey at BBC:
I-T department.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates ‘SemiconIndia
Conference of Electronics Manufacturing Supply
Chain Ecosystem’
Shri Bhupender Yadav announces a financial
assistance model through CPCB for capital subsidy
for setting up of pelleting or briquetting plants for
different ex-situ projects
Shri Bhupender Yadav announces setting up of new
Hospitals at Belagavi (Karnataka), Shamshabad
(Telangana), Baramati (Maharashtra), Kishangarh,
Ajmer (Rajasthan), Balasore (Odisha), Kurnool
(Andhra Pradesh) and Greater N...
Shri Bhupender Yadav announces the translocation
of twelve Cheetahs from South Africa to India
Shri Bhupender Yadav inaugurates New Building
of Directorate Insurance Medical Services at
Panchkula ,lays Foundation Stone of three doctors
ESI Dispensaries at Rai and Barhi, Haryana
Shri Bhupender Yadav releases Twelve cheetahs
from South Africa at Kuno National Park
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches Learning -
Teaching Material for Foundational Stage as
envisaged under National Education Policy 2020
Shri G. Kishan Reddy launches ‘Best Tourism
Village Competition Portal’, Global Tourism
Investor Summit 2023 Portal and Rural Tourism
Portal in New Delhi today
Shri G. Kishan Reddy presents Ustad Bismillah
Khan Yuva Puraskar 2019, 2020 and 2021 to102
artists (including three joint awards) of India who
have made a mark as young talents in their
respective fields of performing ar...
Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Chief Coordinator G-
20 calls upon the civil servants to focus on
improving the lives of people
Shri Nitin Gadkari lays Foundation Stone of the
world's largest and unique Divyang Park -
Anubhuti Inclusive Park in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Shri Parshottam Rupala launches Sagar Parikrama
Phase-III from Hazira Port in Gujarat
South Africa commences joint military exercise
with Russia-China.
South Africa Translocates 12 Cheetah to India in a
Cooperation Agreement on 17 February 2023
South Korea has said that a North Korean food
crisis appears to be worsening.
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Spain Parliament passes a new law allowing gender
self-determination
Stage II of GRAP invoked to avoid further
deterioration of air quality in Delhi NCR
Steel Minister emphasises the importance of
adopting new and innovative technologies as well
as increased teamwork in order to accelerate the
steel sector.
Students and youth should contribute to make
Agriculture more remunerative and make villages
more prosperous – Shri Tomar
Study: Underwater noise emissions pose threat to
marine life’
Supreme Court rejects government’s sealed cover
suggestions in Adani case
Supreme Court to set up panel on investor
protection regime.
Tata Steel completes 1st Multi-Modal Shipment of
TMT Bars from West Bengal to Tripura
Tata Steel signs MoU with CBRI for Sustainable
Mining Solutions
The 12th World Hindi Conference concluded this
morning in Nadi, Fiji.
The 49th meeting of the GST Council will be held
in New Delhi, to be chaired by Finance Minister.
The 4th edition of joint military exercise
‘DUSTLIK’ between the Indian Army and
Uzbekistan Army commenced in Pithoragarh
Uttarakhand. The Defence Ministry said, 45
Soldiers each from Uzbekistan and Indian Army are
participating in this exercise. The exercise is aimed
at promoting positive relations between both the
armies. The Indian Army contingent comprises
troops from an Infantry Battalion from the Garhwal
Rifles Regiment.
The 14 day long joint exercise will focus on joint
counter-terrorist operations in mountainous and
semi-urban scenario under UN mandate.
The 4th edition of joint military exercise, ‘EX
DHARMA GUARDIAN’, between India and Japan
begins.
The BCCI has announced the squads for the
remaining two Test matches and the three match
ODI series against Australia. The test squad
remained the same, except for one little change.
The BCCI has sacked KL Rahul as the vice-
captain of the Test team following his below-par
run over past one year.
The BCCI has not named any vice-captain for the
last Two Test matches. Indian pacer Jasprit
Bumrah, who was doubtful for the Test series
against Australia, has not been named in the Indian
squad for the third and fourth matches of the high-
profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The birth centenary celebrations of freedom fighter
and founder of ‘Lokmat’ Shri Jawaharlal Ji Darda
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The Campaigning has intensified for Assembly
elections in Nagaland. The state will go to polls
on 27the February. Leaders and star campaigners
of different political parties are aggressively
campaigning for their party candidates. A galaxy of
BJP central leaders are arriving to attend different
rallies across Nagaland.
The first G20 meeting of Finance Ministers and
Central Bank Governors under the Indian
Presidency will be held from 24th of February in
Bengaluru, Karnataka. Secretary in Department of
Economic Affairs in the Finance Ministry, Ajay
Seth said, the two-day meeting will witness the
participation of Finance Ministers and Central Bank
Governors of the G20 members, invitee members
and heads of International Organisations. Seventy
two delegations will attend the meeting.
The government of Bangladesh has announced its
plans to procure 300 electric double-decker air-
conditioned buses from India. Bangladesh is among
the most climate vulnerable countries in the world.
The country has been taking several steps to reduce
carbon emission and protect the environment in line
with its national goals and international
commitments.
Bangladesh announced plans for procurement of
electric buses from India. Bangladesh Road
Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader in
a meeting with India’s deputy High Commissioner
in Bangladesh Dr. Binoy George announced that
Bangladesh will procure 300 double decker electric
AC buses from India. The minister also requested
India to initially deliver 100 electric buses within
this year for Dhaka and Chattogram cities. The
government of Bangladesh is working on the policy
for electric motor vehicle registration and
operation. It is expected to be sent for Cabinet
approval this month.
The Indian Embassy in Beijing and consulates in
Guangzhou and Shanghai are celebrating
International Year of Millets (IYOM) 2023 with
great enthusiasm. As part of IYOM 2023
celebrations, the Indian Embassy in Beijing
collaborated with Indian restaurants - ‘Taj
Pavilion’ and ‘Dastaan’ to launch a millet food
week. The food week got underway to a wonderful
start as both the Indian restaurants displayed their
culinary skill through innovative millet dishes. The
menu was a full millet course in both the
restaurants and the response from the old and new
customers both was extremely encouraging.
On the occasion, both Beijing restaurants in
collaboration with the embassy displayed
information on International Year of Millets in the
form of standees, millet competition posters etc. A
variety of millets samples were also displayed at
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the restaurants.
Indian Embassy in Beijing has lined up several
events for the promotion of IYOM 2023 which
includes a round table discussion on the
International Year of Millets 2023 with the
participation of Food and Agriculture Organization
Representative to China among other dignitaries.
The last team of National Disaster Response
Force, NDRF has returned to India after
completing the rescue operation in earthquake hit
Turkiye under Operation Dost. External Affairs
Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in a tweet
said three teams of NDRF personnel and dog
squads extended assistance to the earthquake
affected Türkiye. The teams executed search,
rescue and relief operations including life detection
in 35 worksites of Nurdağı and Antakya of Turkiye.
The last team of National Disaster Response
Force, NDRF has returned to India after
completing the rescue operation in earthquake-hit
Turkiye under Operation Dost. External Affairs
Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in a tweet
said, three teams of NDRF personnel and dog
squads extended assistance to earthquake affected
Nurdağı and Antakya regions of Türkiye.
The rich culture of Himachal will reach to every
nook and corner of the world through Doordarshan
: Anurag Thakur
The Tourism Ministry will organise 1st Global
Tourism Investors’ Summit from the 17th to 19th
of May.
There is a need to provide quality education to all
in rural areas, says Union Minister Shri
Dharmendra Pradhan
Third phase of Sagar Parikrama aimed to resolve
fishermen issues to begin in Gujarat.
Three-day National Workshop on Localization of
(LSDGs) in Panchayats begins in Bhubaneswar
tomorrow
Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Shoichiro
Toyoda Passed Away
TRAI issues Directions to Access Providers to stop
misuse of Headers and Message Templates, and to
curb unauthorized promotions using Telecom
Resources
TRAI releases its recommendations on ‘Rating of
Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity’
TRAI reviews quality of Telecom Services with
Telecom Service Providers
Twelve cheetahs from South Africa to arrive at
Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
Two-day Global Tech Summit to begin in
Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
UAE and India launch the UAE Chapter of the
Business Council to Boost Bilateral Trade &
Investment.
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UDIAI launches new AI/ML Chatbot “Aadhaar
Mitra” to Address Aadhaar-Related Queries
Union Agriculture Minister chairs the National
Conference on Agriculture for Zaid Campaign-
2023
Union Cabinet Approvals: February 15, 2023
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will
attend a post budget discussion in Jaipur,
Rajasthan. During the meeting, Ms. Sitharaman will
interact with various stakeholders. She will also
address a press conference.
Union Health Minister, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
hails the “eSanjeevani” landmark milestone of
providing telemedicine services to more than 10
Crore patients
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation,
Shri Amit Shah attends the 76th Raising Day
celebrations of Delhi Police as Chief Guest in New
Delhi today
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation,
Shri Amit Shah attended the valedictory function of
the two-day Cooperative Maha Conclave organized
by Dainik Sakal Group as the Chief Guest at Pune,
Maharashtra today
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation,
Shri Amit Shah attended the birth centenary
celebrations of freedom fighter and founder of
'Lokmat' Shri Jawaharlal Ji Darda and completion
of 50 years of 'Lokmat Nagpur E...
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation,
Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the first phase of 'Shiv
Srishti' theme park based on the life of Shivaji
Maharaj, at Pune, Maharashtra today
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh proposes
"PPP+PPP" model in collaborations for sustainable
StarUps; Underscores the importance of taking up
programs that engage the industry upward
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, world is
celebrating India’s business today and is
acknowledging that this is the golden era of India
under Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches training
programme for Science Administrators in
Hyderabad; Also launches iGOT Modules
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, civil
servants’ capacity building to involve latest
Geospatial technology
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and
Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender
Yadav visits Vulture Conservation and Breeding
Centre , Pinjore
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises Narayan Rane inaugurated the
National Seminar cum Exhibition on “Scope for
Growth and Development of MSMEs” in
Kankavali, in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.
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Mr Rane appealed to youths to become job givers
rather than job seekers. He said, with active
participation from all stakeholders, the MSME
Sector can become vibrant and the engine of
growth for Indian economy.
Union Minister for Rural Development, Shri Giriraj
Singh today asserted that the target of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi to have 10 Crore SHG
members will be achieved by 2024
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy Presented Ustad
Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2019, 2020 and
2021 to102 Artists of India
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the
government is constantly working for the
betterment of the agriculture sector. He asked the
students and youth to contribute to make agriculture
more profitable and make villages more prosperous.
The Minister was addressing the fourth convocation
ceremony of Post Graduate Diploma in Agri
Business Management of Chaudhary Charan Singh
National Institute of Agricultural Marketing in
Jaipur.
Mr. Tomar said that the government has
continuously encouraged startups. In the year 2014,
there were overall 32 startups, which have now
increased to more than 10,000. He said, the
number of startups in the agriculture sector alone
has now crossed two thousand.
The Minister said that due to the untiring hard work
of scientists and farmers and farmer-friendly
policies of the government, unprecedented progress
has been made in the agriculture sector. He said, the
world has a lot of expectations regarding food
grains from India, which it is fulfilling and will
continue to do in the future. On this occasion, the
Minister also inaugurated the Agri Innovation and
Incubation Centre.
Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman will
attend a post-budget discussion in Jaipur. During
the meeting, she will interact with various
stakeholders, including representatives of industry
associations, MSME bodies, startups and bankers.
She will also address a press conference.
The Finance Minister started this special outreach
programme from Mumbai on 4th February. She
held post-Budget discussions with various
stakeholders in Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar and
other cities. The objective of this outreach
programme is to gather feedback from the industry
and other stakeholders on Budget provisions and
their implementation.
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry
and Dairying Parshottam Rupala launched the third
phase of Sagar Parikrama from Hazira port in
Surat, Gujarat. The initiative is aimed at addressing
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the issues of the fishermen community. The three-
day journey will culminate in Mumbai. The main
objectives of Sagar Parikrama are to disseminate
information of various fisheries related schemes
and programs being implemented by the
government, promoting responsible fisheries,
protecting marine ecosystems, and demonstrating
solidarity with all fisher folk and concerned
stakeholders.
The Union Minister said, Sagar Parikrama is a
platform to establish direct communication with all
the stakeholders of the fisheries sector. He said,
considering the importance of fisheries sector in
rural and marine economy, the government has
accorded top priority for the development of the
fisheries sector. He said, the exports of the
fisheries and allied sector have increased to 57
thousand crore rupees.
Union Minister of Rural Development &
Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh says the Ministry
is exploring the idea of creating a Women SHG
(Self Help Group) Bank to fund the innovative
ideas and products of Didis to financ...
Union Minister of Rural Development &
Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh challenges
Senior Congress leader Shri Rahul Gandhi to
debate on MGNREGA, both in terms of fund
allocations and Assets Creations during the 2004-
14...
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala unveils third
phase of Sagar Parikrama from Hazira Port in
Gujarat, aimed at resolving fishermen's issues.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal asks entrepreneurs to
focus on world class quality for success
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
organizes NOTTO Scientific Dialogue 2023
Unique non-cytotoxic nanocomposite coatings
developed to prevent post-surgical infections
US plans new Russia export controls and sanctions
on key industries.
US President Joe Biden makes a surprise trip to
Kyiv, Ukraine.
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2019, 2020
and 2021 have been awarded to102 artists.
Velocity launches India’s first ChatGPT-powered
AI chatbot ‘Lexi’
Vice President arrives in Gujarat and attends Rann
Utsav,
Vice President arrives in Gujarat on two-day tour;
attends Rann Utsav today
VISIT OF JAPANESE NAVAL SHIPS TO
KOCHI
WB Finance Minister Presents Rs. 3,39,162 Crore
Budget for 2023-2024
We will spare no efforts to make life easier for the
people of Ladakh: PM
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WEO Update: IMF Projects India’s Growth in 2023
at 6.1%; Global growth in 2023 at 2.9%
West Bengal state government announces its state
budget for the year 2023-24; broadens welfare
schemes.
With Nagaland also set to go to polls on February
27, several political leaders and star campaigners of
different parties are aggressively campaigning for
their partys' candidates. A galaxy of leaders are
reaching the state to address rallies. Senior BJP
leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah
addressed a public rally. Assam Chief Minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed several election
rallies in the State. Nagaland Congress chief K.
Therie addressed a public meeting in Dimapur.
Women’s T20 World Cup: India beat West Indies
by 6 wickets.
World Bank Report: COVID-19 Damaged
Cognitive Development, Lifetime Earnings of an
Entire Generation
World Pangolin Day : Over 1,000 pangolins
poached and trafficked in India in past five years
World’s highest weather station rebuilt on Mount
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