Correct Answer :   Bhagat Singh Koshyari

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Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Saturday(11th Feb 2023) inaugurated the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav- 2023 (RSM) at Azad Maidan, Churchgate in Mumbai.

* The Governor said that Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav conveys the enduring message of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, which signifies that despite the numerous diversities in language and cultural expressions, India is united and one.

* The Governor said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heralding a renaissance of Indian culture. He cited the institution of the International Day of Yoga as an example of the world taking note of our rich culture and tradition.

* Union culture and tourism minister Mr. G Kishan Reddy, who also presided over the function, said that around 1000 artists will perform during the Mahotsav.

* He added that taking inspiration from Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, the Mahotsav is being held to promote national integration through celebration of India's diversity in the form of art and culture and to transmit our rich culture from one generation to another.

* Mr. Reddy also announced that a special tourist train will be inaugurated in the name of Babasaheb Ambedkar Circuit on 14th April. It will visit five prominent places associated with the life of the Father of the Indian Constitution.

* The Mahotsav is organized by the Ministry every year in different states of India. The nine-day event will go on till 19th February.

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   Jammu & Kashmir

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The Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority on Saturday (11th February 2023) organized first National Lok Adalat of the calendar year 2023 throughout the Union Territory.

* During the day-long National Lok Adalat, out of a total number of 88,723 cases taken up by 142 Benches at various courts across the UT, 75,250 Cases were disposed off and an amount of Rs. 45,05,14,697/- was awarded as compensation/settlement amount in Motor Accident Claims, civil, criminal, labour disputes, Electricity and Water Bills cases, Land Acquisition, Family matters, cheque dishonour and Bank Recovery cases.

* Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority, Amit Gupta said that this was the first National Lok Adalat and in all four Lok Adalats will be organized during the year. The second National Lok Adalat is scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023..

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   Ashwini Vaishnaw

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The Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated AMRITPEX 2023 - National Philatelic Exhibition, here 11th Feb 2023.

This five day Mahakumbh of Stamps (11th to 15th February, 2023) in Hall 05, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, is being organized as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations.

The Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan, Secretary, Department of Posts, Shri Vineet Pandey, Director General Postal Services, Shri Alok Sharma and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Devusinh Chauhan said that AMRITPEX is the national platform to highlight and display the 5000 years old rich history and culture of this great nation. He also said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, the trustworthy network of India Post has been revamped for doorstep delivery of financial services.

The opening ceremony of AMRITPEX 2023 was attended by a large number of school students and philatelists from all parts of the country. The exhibition displays more than 20,000 exhibits under 13 competitive categories and invitees. A special section on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav has also been included with encouraging participation by youth and budding philatelists.

AMRITPEX 2023 has a number of workshops, panel discussions and cultural programs highlighting the culture and heritage of India. Interested citizens can be part of these events and explore the story of India through stamps. The exhibition for the first time in India has a number of technology artifacts like Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality..

Source : PIB

Correct Answer :   10th February

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The National Deworming Day is observed on February 10 every year. It is an initiative taken by the Government of India to deworm all the children across the nation in the age group of 1 to 19. Worms are parasites, which live in human intestines for food and survival. The worms consume nutrients meant for the human body and cause blood loss, poor nutrition and stunt growth.

National Deworming Day 2023 History : In February 2015, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India launched the National Deworming Day as part of National Health Mission in 11 states/Union Territory, including Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Tripura.

With an aim to intensify efforts towards soil-transmitted helminths (STH)  control among children in India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has decided to observe National Deworming Day on February 10, 2016 in all 36 States/ UTs of the country.

The National Deworming Day will be followed by a mop-up day (MUD) on February 15, 2016 with the intent of deworming children who missed the dose on February 10.

National Deworming Day 2023 Significance : National Deworming Day is a day when all children (both enrolled and unenrolled) between the ages of 1 to  19 can receive treatment for intestinal worms from teachers at all government and government-aided schools and from Anganwadi Workers annually.

Worm infections interfere with the health, nutrition and education of children. Worms can cause anemia and malnourishment, which has negative effects on mental and physical development. Malnourished and anemic children are often underweight and have stunted growth. Children with heavy infections are often too sick or too tired to concentrate at school or attend school at all...

Source : Zeebiz

Correct Answer :   11th February

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The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed every year on February 11.

* The United Nation to promote the full and equal access and participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

Theme : The 8th International Day of Women and Girls in Science and the theme is IDEAS (Innovate, Demonstrate, Elevate, Advance, Sustain).

Aim : To build a bridge between the international community and women in science by linking their knowledge and expertise and its applications in a systematic, critical way for the 2030 agenda and its 17 global goals.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science History : Over the past two decades, women have been more likely to receive an undergraduate degree than their male counterparts.

* Despite this overall accomplishment, women earn degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at half the rate of men.

* This variance caught the attention of the United Nations and, in 2015, they proclaimed February 11 of each year to be observed as International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

* Women’s ability to enter STEM fields offers them a wider variety of employment opportunities with higher pay than what is found in many other fields. The demand for STEM skills around the world continues to grow and it is up to us to ensure women and girls do not miss out.

* This day allows us to recognize the role women and girls already play in science, promote the idea of STEM careers to future generations of women, and educate men on their role in encouraging and mentoring women and girls in schools and the workplace to pursue their technical and scientific passions..

Source : Indian Express, National Today

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh

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The Uttar Pradesh government has finally launched (9th February 2023) the portal for creation of 'Family ID - One Family One Identity', to identify families as a unit for implementing the 'one job per family' proposal.

* According to a state government spokesman, all such families that are not eligible for the National Food Security Scheme will be able to avail the ID, while the ration card ID of the families having it, will be considered as their family ID.

* A unique identity will be issued to each family under the One Family One Identity scheme, thereby establishing a live comprehensive database of family units of the state.

* The database will be helpful in better management of beneficiary schemes, timely targeting, transparent operation, giving 100 percent benefit of the scheme to eligible people, and simplification of government facilities for the general public.

* Based on the integrated database obtained through Parivar ID, families deprived of employment can be identified, and suitable employment opportunities made available to them on priority.

* At present, about 3.59 crore families and 14.92 crore people living in Uttar Pradesh are getting the benefit of the National Food Security Scheme.

* The ration card number of these families will serve as ‘family ID’. Families not covered by the National Food Security Scheme, who are not eligible for ration cards, will be provided with the Family ID through the Family ID portal.

* This portal was developed to provide a 12-digit unique family ID to those families which were not ration card holders....

Source : Zeebiz

Correct Answer :   8 February 2023

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Legendary American pop composer, songwriter, and pianist, Burt Bacharach, passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday (8 February 2023). He was 94.

* Bacharach died of natural causes, according to his publicist, Tina Brausman.

* The veteran musician was known for creating some unforgettable melodies like 'Walk on By,' 'Do You Know the Way to San Jose,' 'I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,' 'Alfie' and 'I Say a Little Prayer' among many others.

* Bacharach had won several accolades, including eight Grammys and three Oscars. Besides, he had also received two Golden Globes and a lifetime achievement prize. Bacharach penned nine number-one songs and nearly 50 Top 100 singles.

* Over the course of his long career, Bacharach collaborated with several stars, including Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, and Tom Jones. He had also collaborated with the White Stripes and gone on tour with Marlene Dietrich.

* The 94-year-old musician is survived by his wife Jane and three children. His fourth child, Nikki, predeceased him.

Born : 12 May 1928, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Died : 8 February 2023, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Source : The Quint

Correct Answer :   Mumbai

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Mumbai campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Arabic Academy, located in Andheri’s Marol (Mumbai) on Friday (10th February 2023) evening.

Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the 53rd al-Dai al-Mutlaq and head of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, will be present to welcome the Prime Minister for the programme.

This will be the fourth campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Arabic Academy (also known as Jamea). It is the premier educational institute of the Dawoodi Bohra community.

First established over two centuries ago in Surat, Gujarat, in 1810, Jamea seeks to prepare young Dawoodi Bohra men and women for leadership positions within society, global citizens dedicated to serving others and committed to acting in accordance with the values, principles, and ideals imparted to them over the course of their education.

In 1983, the Karachi campus was inaugurated by Pakistani president Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq. Jamea’s third campus was inaugurated in Nairobi in 2017 by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta...

Source : Indian Express

Correct Answer :   Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister "Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu" laid the foundation stone of a five-storey building of Himachal Niketan at Dwarka in New Delhi 8th Feb 2023.

* The building, being built at a cost of Rs 57.72 crore, would provide accommodation for students and visitors from the state.
 
* “Besides the existing Himachal Bhawan and Himachal Sadan, the "Himachal Niketan" will be the third alternative for people visiting the National Capital for various purposes”.

* Besides two VIP rooms, there would be 36 rooms for students and 40 general suites.

* There would also be three-room type dormitories for staff.

* It would also have a facility to park around 53 vehicles and 87 two-wheelers in the basement.

* The Himachal Niketan will consist of 81 rooms in total.

Source : Tribune India

Correct Answer :   55th

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India has jumped to the 55th position from 112th place in the ranking of oversight capability of global aviation Safety.

* According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), after the final report India's safety oversight capability ranking has climbed from 112 to 55.

* The ICAO had last month (January 2023) audited the DGCA to check its effective implementation  (EI) of critical safety elements.

* The ICAO undertakes audit of all the contracting states under this programme. “It may be noted that this ranking is dynamic and is contingent upon the outcomes of various Audits undertaken by ICAO",

* Under its Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach, an ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) was undertaken in India from November 9 to 16, 2022.

* According to the statement, as the scope of the mission did not include the areas of AIG and ANS, the updated overall EI of 85.65 per cent is calculated based on the latest USOAP results on record for these two areas.

(AIG) is Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation, and (ANS) is Air Navigation Services..

Source : Dailypioneer