Correct Answer :   February 11

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World Unani Day is observed on February 11 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of social reformer and renowned Unani scholar Hakim Ajmal Khan, widely regarded as the pioneer of Unani medicine in India.

Hakim Ajmal Khan, who was born on February 11, 1868, was an educator, a Unani physician, and the founder of scientific study in the Unani system of medicine.

The day commemorates Hakim Ajmal Khan’s contribution to the growth of Unani medicine in India and throughout the world. World Unani Day honours the illustrious scholar while raising public awareness of the use of Unani remedies in healthcare.

World Unani Day 2023 Theme : On February 10 and 11, the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, Ministry of AYUSH, will host an international conference on Unani medicine in a hybrid virtual mode with the theme “Unani Medicine for Public Health."

World Unani Day History and Significance :  The establishment of the Unani medical system in India was significantly shaped by Hakim Ajmal Khan. He had a keen interest in the growth and advancement of the Unani system of medicine and established three significant institutions, including the Central College in Delhi, the Hindustani Dawakhana, and the Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College, also known as Tibbia College, located in Karol Bagh, Delhi.

These institutions promoted the study and practice in the area and prevented the extinction of the Unani System of Medicine in India. The Ministry of AYUSH, in 2017 announced that his birthday to be World Unani Day in honour of his efforts.

In 2017, Hyderabad’s Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine celebrated the first World Unani Day (CRIUM). The celebration featured a CCRUM (Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine) Awards ceremony and a two-day National Seminar on Skin Diseases and Cosmetology in Unani Medicine.

The concept of AYUSH awards in several categories for the Unani system of medicine was also launched in 2018 by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM). Researchers and specialists join together through conferences held on World Unani Day to encourage the general public to also opt for Unani medicine and guide them towards good health...

Source : News18

Correct Answer :   12 States and 1 Union Territorie (13)

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President of India Droupadi Murmu appointed 13 new Governors while accepting the resignations of Bhagat Singh Koshyari as Governor of Maharashtra and of Radha Krishnan Mathur as Lt. Governor of Ladakh on 12 February 2023.

Following is the complete list of new governors who have been appointed. These appointments will take effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices :

The fresh appointments :

Correct Answer :   Nikos Christodoulides

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In Cyprus, former Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides to be the country's next president. Mr. Christodoulides won the tight vote over seasoned diplomat Andreas Mavroyiannis 12th Feruary 2023.

* According to the official results, Mr. Christodoulides' led with nearly 52 percent of the votes, meanwhile, Mr. Mavroyiannis scored 48 percent votes.

* Major issues of concern for voters have been the cost of living crisis, irregular immigration and the Cyprus dispute involving the Turkish-occupied north of the island.

* Mr. Christodoulides was expelled from the ruling DISY party after announcing his candidacy and ran as an independent.

* In the first round of voting last week, he was in the lead with 32.04 percent of the vote.

* He was appointed government spokesman in 2014 and foreign minister in 2018. Mr. Christodoulides has the support of the Democratic Party, the Movement for Social Democracy and the Democratic Alignment...

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   Ramesh Bais

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President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignations of Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Lt. Governor of Ladakh Radha Krishnan Mathur.

Now, Governor of Jharkhand "Ramesh Bais" will be the new Governor of Maharashtra.

Other appointments (Governor) :

Arunachal Pradesh : Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik (Retired)

Sikkim : Lakshman Prasad Acharya

Jharkhand : C.P. Radhakrishnan

Himachal Pradesh : Shiv Pratap Shukla

Assam : Gulab Chand Kataria

Andhra Pradesh : Justice (Retd.) S. Abdul Nazeer

Ladakh : Brigadier (Dr.) B.D. Mishra..

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   New Delhi

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India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023 has been approved at the third ASEAN Digital Ministers meeting in New Delhi on 10th February 2023.

Theme : The theme of “Synergy Towards a Sustainable Digital Future”.

AIM : To strengthen the India-ASEAN relations in the field of Information and Communication Technologies.

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology said the work plan includes capacity building and knowledge sharing in emerging areas in the field of Information and Communication Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security. ..

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh

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The G20 EMPOWER meeting held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh from 11th to 12th February 2023 welcomed women leaders from G20 nations, guest countries, international organisations and the private sector.

* G20 EMPOWER Theme : The theme of the meeting was “Empowering Women to Lead across Sectors: Role of Digital Skilling and Future Skills”.

* The G20 EMPOWER 2023 focussed the shift from women’s development to women-led development.

* Union Minister for Women and Child Welfare Smriti Zubin Irani mentioned the government's stand on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and efforts made for Women empowerment at the grassroot levels.

* Indevar Pandey, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, in his welcome address, stated that in the 21st century, global growth will come from the countries of the South, with India having the potential to demonstrate the leadership of the Global South by showcasing women's leadership and innovation.

* A light and sound show was organised for the delegates and guests. An exhibition was held alongside the event to showcase the work of women-led micro-enterprises, women artisans and craftspersons from various Indian states...

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   Uttarakhand

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The country's strictest Anti-Copying Law has come into force in Uttarakhand. Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh has approved the Uttarakhand Competitive Examination (Measures for Prevention and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Ordinance 2023 Friday(10th February 2023).

Raj Bhavan has taken this step within 24 hours. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thanked Governor for approving the proposal.

Under this Anti-Copying Law, a provision to impose a fine of 10 crores rupees along with life imprisonment or 10 years in jail for the copycat mafia.  Apart from this, there is also a provision to attach the property of the copying mafia...

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   Alkesh Kumar Sharma

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The Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma has said that Digital Skilling, Up-skilling and Re-skilling are critical to maintain and expand persons’ capabilities and employability to participate in rapidly changing economy.

Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma inaugurating the lead event of G20, the 1st International Conference on Communication, Electronics and Digital Technologies – NICE-DT 2023 and Digital Skilling organized by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), here 11th February 2023.

The Chairman, NCVET, Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Additional Secretary, MeitY, Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, Director AI, SHS UNESCO, Dr. M. Squicciarini, Director General NIELIT, Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

The Secretary, MeitY in his inaugural address said that advancing Digital Economy needs both future ready workforce and digital ready masses (citizens).

He congratulated NIELIT for registering tremendous growth in the capacity building and skilling. He added that NIELIT through its high end training & skilling programs is stepping towards the achievement of generating quality manpower in line with the themes of the Trillion-dollar digital economy.

He also highlighted the greater digital connectivity so as to connect with the last habitat of this country. He congratulated NIELIT for training around 8 million candidates in the last ten years.

The Chairman, NCVET, Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi in his address stressed upon adoption of best practices and creation of replicable model in digital skilling and technologies. He appreciated the journey of NIELIT in skilling and capacity building ranging from certificate, diploma, UG, PG and Doctorate level..

Source : PIB

Correct Answer :   Droupadi Murmu

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President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu. She was speaking on the occasion of inauguration of the 2nd Indian Rice Congress at ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack on Saturday (February 11, 2023).

* The President said that though India is the leading consumer and exporter of rice today, the situation was different when the nation became free. In those days, we were dependent on imports to meet our food requirements, and often the nation lived what was called a ship-to-mouth existence.

* If the nation could overcome that dependency and has become the largest exporter, a lot of credit goes to the National Rice Research Institute. The institute has contributed immensely to India’s food security and also in improving farmers’ lives.

* The President said that as rice forms the bedrock of our food security, we must consider its nutritional aspects too. Large sections of low-income groups depend on rice, which is often the only source of daily nutrition for them. Therefore, delivering protein, vitamins and essential micronutrients through rice can help combat malnutrition.

* She was happy to note that ICAR-NRRI has developed India’s first high protein rice, called CR Dhan 310 and NRRI has also released a high-zinc rice variety, called CR Dhan 315.

* She said that development of such bio-fortified varieties is an ideal example of science in the service of society. More and more of such efforts would be needed to support the increasing population amid a changing climate. She expressed confidence that India’s scientific community would rise to the challenge...

Source : PIB

Correct Answer :   3rd Edition

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Third(3rd) edition of the Khelo India National Winter Games has begun at famous tourist destination Gulmarg in Kashmir on friday (10th Feb 2023).

* The mega event open, Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur said that Khelo India is a vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote sports amongst the Youth of the country.

* The Union Minister while addressing the gathering lauded the capabilities and talent of the Youth of Jammu and Kashmir.

* He assured that centre would leave no stone unturned in providing every possible assistance to create and develop sports culture in the Union Territory.

* The Union Minister said that the Youth of J&K is full of potential who are now busy in shaping their future using sports as a platform. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha who was present on the occasion stressed the need to develop "Gulmarg" as a Centre of Excellence for Winter Sports.

* The sports budget of Jammu and Kashmir is enormous as compared to other states and union territories of the country.

* The mega event will continue for next four days wherein more than 1500 athletes from across the country are taking part in eleven different sports categories...

Source : AIR