Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2025

Correct Answer :   Manoj Sinha

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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 33rd Police-Public Mela at Gulshan Ground, Jammu 19th Feb 2023.

He commended the Jammu and Kashmir Police Wives Welfare Association (JKPWWA) for carrying out numerous initiatives around the year to address the concerns of the families of martyrs and serving personnel.

LG Manoj Sinha Inaugurated 33rd Police-Public Mela in Jammu :

* The LG while addressing the gathering informed that Jammu and Kashmir Police Wives Welfare Association (JKPWWA) is doing exceptional work in promoting welfare measures for JKP Jawans and their families.

* He also paid tributes to the martyrs of J&K Police who devoted their lives to serving and protecting the nation.

* The LG noted that the nation will be forever grateful to the Bravehearts and their families who made supreme sacrifices for the sovereignty and integrity of the country.

* Later, the LG went around the stalls put up by various Police establishments, Districts, and JKRLM and also interacted with the police families.

About Jammu and Kashmir Police :

* The Jammu and Kashmir Police or JKP is the law enforcement agency of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory). JKP was established in 1873 and has primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation within Jammu and Kashmir in India.

* The first specific Jammu & Kashmir police force came into existence in the year 1873 with one police officer known as Kotwal and 14 Thanedars for Srinagar City. This police force would control crime and take care of law-and-order situations with help of Chowkidars and Harkars, who were paid mandatorily by the residents of Imperial Kashmir Union...

Source : Daily Excelsior

Correct Answer :   RK Singh

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ELECRAMA 2023, World’s largest electrical show by IEEMA, kicked off to an electrifying start following a grand opening at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida on 18th February 2023.

* The event was graced by chief guest Shri RK Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) Power, New & Renewable Energy;

* H.E. Zhemu Soda, Hon’ble Minister of Energy and Power Development, Zimbabwe, Mr.SatishPai, Managing Director, Hindalco Industries;

* Mr. Jean Pascal Tricoire, Global CEO, Schneider Electric, along with Mr.Rohit Pathak, President, IEEMA;

* Mr.Jitendra K Agarwal, Chairman, ELECRAMA 2023;

* Mr. Hamza Arsiwala, President-Elect, IEEMA, Mr. Sunil Singhvi, Vice President, IEEMA, Ms.CharuMathur, Director General, IEEMA and several other dignitaries.


15th edition of ELECRAMA 2023 Key Points :

* ‘Re-imagining the Future: Metamorphosis of the Power Sector in India’ is the focus theme of the Power Pavilion, ELECRAMA 2023.

* It is created as a metaphorical butterfly to demonstrate how India’s power sector has changed.

* It is a tribute to the people, the policies, and the technology that fuel transformation and offers a glimpse of the thriving and dynamic Indian Power Sector that is accelerating the development of the nation with an aim to attain net zero economic leadership in green energy.

* PSUs in the power sector, such as REC, PFC, NTPC, NHPC, PGCIL, SJVN, and THDC India Limited, participated in the Power Pavilion, which is presenting a variety of technologies and activities, including e-mobility, energy transition, green financing, RDSS, smart cities, smart grids, and smart metres.

* Addressing at the event, CMD, REC Vivek Kumar Dewangan commended ELECRAMA 2023‘s organisers for putting on an event that brought together all the manufacturers and players in the whole power sector value chain.

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India Key Points :

* Hon’ble Minister of Power Shri RK Singh inaugurates 15th edition of ELECRAMA 2023

* Close to 1,000 Exhibitors with 3,50,000 Expected Footfalls

* 15,000+ focused b2b meetings

* Business Opportunities in Defence, Railways, Green Buildings, Smart Cities

* Buyers from 75+ Countries and 300+ domestic buyers

* CEOs from smart cities of North-East to share their procurement requirements in the region

* Report on New Energies Equipment Outlook 2030 to be unveiled.

Source : PTI News

Correct Answer :   Jaipur

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The 18th UIC World Security Congress commenced in Jaipur, India, 21st Feb 2023. The 3-day Conference is being jointly organized by the International Union of Railways (UIC), Paris and the Railway Protection Force (RPF).

The proceedings started with the welcome address by Mr. Sanjay Chander, Director General, Railway Protection Force, India who is also the Chairman, Security Platform of the UIC.

During the welcome address, he mentioned about the importance of the Congress and the relevance of theme - “Railway Security Strategy: Responses and Vision for Future”.

The World Security Congress is a globally recognized security platform that brings together representatives from member Railway Organizations, delegates of UIC, policy makers, senior law-enforcement officials from State Polices and Railway Protection Force to discuss the current security challenges and deliberate on innovative solutions in the Railway Sector.

About UIC : The UIC (Union International Des Chemins) or International Union of Railways established in 1922 is headquartered in Paris.

It is the worldwide professional association representing the railway sector for research, development & promotion of rail transport.

Members are invited to take a proactive role in the UIC working groups and assemblies where the railways’ position on regional/worldwide issues is shaped. Active participation in the working groups is a unique opportunity to voice opinions and benefit from the weight of the railway sector at a coordinated worldwide level.

The Security Platform of UIC is empowered to develop and formulate analysis and policy positions on behalf of the global rail sector in matters relating to security of persons, property and installations...

Source : PIB

Correct Answer :   Delhi

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The Delhi government has announced a ban on bike taxis with immediate effect. The decision will affect cab aggregators such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido, which are popular in the city.

In the national capital stating that it was a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which would make aggregators liable for a fine of ₹1 lakh.

The move will also affect many customers that rely on two-wheelers via Ola, Uber, and Rapido amid surging fares of cabs. Many also prefer this affordable mode of transport since bikes are more mobile in Delhi's traffic.

Reason for ban on Ola, Rapido, Uber Bike Service :

* In contravention of the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988, it has come to our attention that two-wheelers with a Non-Transport (Private) registration mark or number are being used to transport people for hire or reward.

* The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 is broken when two-wheelers are used for business purposes.

* Following the Delhi Transport Department’s directive, hefty fines have been imposed on persons using two-wheelers as taxis.

Fine for the violation of law :

* The penalty for the apps might be as much as Rs 1 lakh.

* A first offence might result in a fine of Rs 5,000, while a second offence could result in a fine of Rs 10,000 and up to a year in jail.

* In addition, a Supreme Court committee will decide to suspend the driver’s licence for a minimum of three months..

Source : India Today

Correct Answer :   Reserve Bank of India

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Vikramaditya Singh Khichi to a panel to advise the administrator of debt-ridden Reliance Capital (RCap).

* Khichi, former executive director of Bank of Baroda, has been appointed to Reliance Capital’s advisory committee following the resignation of Srinivasan Varadarajan from the panel.

* The RBI on December 7, 2021, constituted an advisory committee to advise the administrator in the operations of the financial service providers during the corporate insolvency resolution process of RCap.

* RCap was planning to challenge the verdict of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that ruled Torrent Investment as the highest bidder for the firm in the Supreme Court.

* Consequent upon the resignation of Shri Srinivasan Varadarajan from the Advisory Committee with effect from February 17, 2023, it has been decided to appoint Shri Vikramaditya Singh Khichi as a member of the Advisory Committee with immediate effect..

Source : Money Control

Correct Answer :   Vivek Ramaswamy

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Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has launched his 2024 presidential bid.

* He is the second Indian-American to enter the Republican presidential primary.

Correct Answer :   Singapore

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong inaugurated the virtual launch of cross-border connectivity between the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and PayNow in Singapore on February 21, 2023.

* The facility was jointly launched by Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das and Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore Ravi Menon on 21st Feb 2023.

* Terming this launch a gift for the residents of both the countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, this will add a new chapter in fintech connectivity. He said, now people can transfer money with their mobile phones in a cost effective, swift and faster manner.

* Highlighting India's growth in the digital and fintech space, the Prime Minister said, Digital India has facilitated Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business in the country. He said, this has also helped in improving governance and public service delivery mechanisms.

* He said, money was transferred directly in the bank accounts of the citizens during the Covid pandemic. He said, India has become a leading country in the digital payment sector now and UPI has emerged as the favourite payment option in the country. He said, over 7 thousand 400 crore UPI transactions worth 126 lakh crore rupees were made during the past year (2022)...

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   February 21

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Every year, International Mother Language Day is observed on February 21 to highlight the cultural and linguistic diversity in the country.

UNESCO recognised the importance of this day at the General Assembly in 1999. The idea behind this day is to focus on the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable communities all over the map.

It is a part of the peace mandate to try and maintain the cultural and linguistic variations that developed the act of tolerance and respect for other individuals.

International Mother Language Day 2023 Theme : This year (2023) marks the 24th edition of International Mother Language Day. The theme focuses on ‘multilingual education - a necessity to transform education.’

International Mother Language Day History : Bangladesh is the first country to initiate the celebration of International Mother Language Day, which was accepted at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference. Later, the day has been commemorated worldwide since 2000.UNESCO gave high signs of the global extinction of languages. As a result, UNESCO decided to celebrate this day as a day to understand the value of the mother tongue.

International Mother Language Day 2023 Significance : Linguistic diversity is in peril. There is a significant reduction in the number of languages over the years. Some have already become extinct. Worldwide, 40 percent of the population lacks access to education in the language that they speak. Yet, there is a rise in the requirement for the necessity of multilingual education, particularly in early childhood education. This will further boost commitments to better public life growth..

Source : India Today

Correct Answer :   20th Feb 2023

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Former Gujarat Governor and Rajya Sabha MP "Om Prakash Kohli" passed away after a brief illness in Noida on Monday (20th Feb 2023). He was 87 years old.

* Kohli, a former president of the party’s Delhi unit, was unwell for the past two to three months. His last rites will be performed at the Nigam Bodh Ghat on Tuesday (21st Feb 2023).

* Kohli was the 19th Governor of Gujarat between 2014 and 2019 during the term of chief ministers Anandiben Patel and Vijay Rupani.

* He also held the additional charge as Governor of Madhya Pradesh from 2016 to 2018 until Anandiben succeeded him. He also held the additional charge as the Goa governor for three weeks in 2014.

* Kohli entered the political arena in January 1991 and took over as the president of the Delhi BJP. He held the post for three terms and represented Delhi in Rajya Sabha. He was a member of the BJP’s national executive.

* “Late Om Prakash Kohliji’s simplicity and dedication to the country will always be remembered,” stated Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat.

* Kohli was a lecturer at Hansraj College and Deshbandhu College in Delhi..

Born : 9 August 1935 Delhi, British India.

Died : 20 February 2023 (aged 87)

Source : Indian Express

Correct Answer :   Ministry of Rural Development

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The Ministry of Rural Development and Meesho signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday (16th Feb 2023) to drive digital inclusion of all women registered under State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) and enable them to sell online, according to a statement.

* The partnership will give impetus to Meesho’s ongoing efforts to onboard rural women entrepreneurs in various states and enable them to launch and grow their businesses online.

* Over the last few months, Meesho has tied up with several government-run self-help groups (SHGs), such as Sanjeevini – Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Mission and UMEED – Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission.

* Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh informed that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge, there were 2.35 crore SHG members, but with a focused approach to empower rural poor women in the last 9 years, the number of SHG members has expanded to more than 9 crores and will touch 10 crores by 2024.

* The agreement was signed in the presence of Giriraj Singh as well as the secretary, Rural Development, Shailesh Kumar Singh, Additional Secretary Charanjit Singh, and Meesho co-founder and chief technology officer Sanjeev Barnwal.

* The minister informed that the cumulative loan to SHGs was about Rs 80,000 crore before 2014 and now the bank linkage has crossed over 6.25 lakh crore in the last 9 years, with an NPA of just 2.08 percent.

* The minister noted that each woman beneficiary must save at least Rs 1 lakh per annum through the sale of local products, which is the vision of the prime minister.

* He also expressed confidence that within a few years, he will be able to achieve the target of 10 lacks ‘lakhpati didis’ and added that the day is not far away when “some of the lakhpati didis will become crorepati didi”.

* The minister informed that the rural development ministry has been undertaking several efforts in supporting businesses run by rural SHG women engaged in producing food products, handicrafts, and hand-loom, etc...

Source : The Print