Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 7 February 2023, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.
Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 7 February 2022
PM Modi Inaugurated India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru
PM Modi Inaugurated India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru: India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the goal of showcasing India’s growing strength as a leader in the energy transformation. From February 6 to 8, 2023, Bengaluru will host the IEW. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, and CM Basavaraj Bommai also felicitated the event.
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PM Modi Inaugurated India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru- Key Points
- PM Modi launched E20 fuel — a blend of 20 percent ethanol with petrol and dedicated Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s helicopter factory in Tumakuru to the nation.
- Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) will introduce E20 fuel at 84 of their retail locations throughout 11 Indian States and Union Territories. The government aims to achieve a complete 20 percent blending of ethanol by 2025. In this line, OMCs are setting up 2G-3G ethanol plants that will facilitate the progress.
- The Indian Oil Corporation’s twin-cooktop model of the solar cooking system was also unveiled by the Prime Minister (IOC).
- To create mass awareness of clean fuels, PM Modi also flagged off Green Mobility Rally to be flagged off. The rally will witness the participation of vehicles running on green energy sources and will help create public awareness for green fuels.
Yaya Tso to be Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site
Yaya Tso to be Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site: Yaya Tso, a lovely lake located at an elevation of 4,820 metres that is regarded as a bird sanctuary, has been proposed as Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site (BHS). The Biodiversity Management Committee, the panchayat of Chumathang village, along with SECURE Himalaya Project recently resolved to declare Yaya Tso as Ladakh’s first BHS under the Biological Diversity Act.
The resolution was signed after multiple rounds of consultations between the village stakeholders and SECURE Himalaya project to declare the high-altitude lake and its catchment as a biodiversity heritage site.
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About the project:
Further, the project will facilitate the official notification of the BHS after taking the application up with the Ladakh Biodiversity Council.SECURE Himalaya has also proposed to subsequently develop a management plan for the BHS and pilot interventions to support conservation of this lake, they said.
They added that Yaya Tso is one of Ladakh’s most beautiful lakes, and the proposed Yaya Tso site will comprise a roughly 60 square kilometre area, which will also cover the lake’s watershed. The lake could be reached from Mahe monastery on the way to Tsomoriri lake after driving up to the nunnery and then crossing a small mountain pass.
PM Modi Dedicates HAL Helicopter Factory to the Nation in Tumakuru
PM Modi Dedicates HAL Helicopter Factory to the Nation in Tumakuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the HAL Helicopter Factory to the nation in Tumakuru. He also lay the cornerstone for two Jal Jeevan Mission projects in Tiptur and Chikkanayakanahalli in Tumakuru, as well as the Tumakuru Industrial Township. The Prime Minister took a walkthrough of the Helicopter Facility and Structure Hangar and unveiled the Light Utility Helicopter.
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The Prime Minister informed that Karnataka is a land of saints and sages that have always strengthened the Indian traditions of spirituality, knowledge, and scientific values. He also highlighted the special significance of Tumkuru and the contributions of Siddaganga Mutt. He informed me that the heritage of Anna, Akshara, and Ashray left behind by Pujya Shivkumar Swamy is being carried forward by Shri Siddalinga Swamy.
PM Modi Dedicates HAL Helicopter Factory to the Nation in Tumakuru
The Prime Minister informed that many projects worth hundreds of crores, related to employment opportunities for the youth, ease of life of the rural community and women, strengthening of the armed forces and the concept of Made in India are being dedicated or foundation stones are being laid. The Prime Minister praised the young of Karnataka for their talent and innovation, noting that goods like drones and Tejas fighter planes demonstrate the manufacturing sector’s strength.
The Prime Minister asserted and illustrated the point through the HAL project dedicated for which the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone in 2016 with a pledge for reducing foreign dependence on defense needs. The Prime Minister expressed delight that hundreds of arms and defense equipment are being manufactured in India which are being used by the armed forces.
The Prime Minister emphasized that with the spirit of ‘Nation First’ success is assured. He talked about revamping and reforms in the working of the public sector enterprises as well as opening up opportunities for the private sector. The Prime Minister referred to the recent propaganda to target the government in the name of HAL and noted that falsehood, no matter how big, frequent, or high, is always defeated in the face of truth. The Prime Minister informed that the Industrial township is a huge gift to Tumakuru after the Food Park and HAL which will help in developing Tumakuru as a big industrial center of the country.
First Youth20 Inception Meeting 2023 Begins in Guwahati
First Youth20 Inception Meeting 2023 Begins in Guwahati: The first Youth20 (Y20) Inception Meeting 2023 under G20 began in Guwahati. Briefing the media ahead of the meeting Meeta Rajivlochan, Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs informed that Youth20 deliberations hope to reach out to youth and consult with them for their ideas for a better future.
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Kalyan Chakravarthy, Principal Secretary of the Government of Assam, said that the Assam Government, along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, had taken up several initiatives to make the youth aware about Y20 and involve them in the process of nation building. He said that as part of the Y20 activities, 46 seminars, 24 workshops, 36 cruises and 44 debates would be organized. Around 4,000 schools will participate in the activities.
Meeta Rajivlochan highlighted the Five themes of Y20 that is to be discussed in the three-day event, which are, Future of Work, Industry 4.0, Innovation and 21st century; Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making Sustainability as a Way of Life; Peace Building and Reconciliation: Ushering in an Era of No War; Shared Future: Youth in Democracy and Governance; Health, Wellbeing & Sports: Agenda for Youth.
First Youth20 Inception Meeting 2023 Begins in Guwahati- Key Points
Meeta Rajivlochan also said that on February 8th, Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, will hold a “Youth conversation” with Y20 delegates before releasing a white paper on various themes. She noted that speakers will be discussing a very relevant topic to the Northeast which is Peacebuilding and Reconciliation. She said that there is a history of insurgency in the Northeast and this theme is very relevant to the people of Assam and the entire North East.
At the panel discussion, two surrendered insurgents of ULFA and NDFB will also participate in the panel discussion. Kalyan Chakravarthy, Principal Secretary of Government of Assam informed that the state government along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs had taken up several initiatives to make the youth aware of Y20 and involve them in the process of nation-building. He stated that approximately 36 Assamese educational institutions took part in the seminars, debates, workshops, and quiz competitions held in relation to the five Y20 themes. He further informed that around 4000 schools participated in the Y20 activities.
ISRO plans to develop astronaut training module with IIT Madras
ISRO plans to develop astronaut training module with IIT Madras: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO): A training programme for the Indian Spaceflight Programme will be created by ISRO and IIT Madras using augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality (AR, VR, MR). ISRO aims to utilise the advanced technologies created at the newly-established eXperiential Technology Innovation Centre (XTIC) at IIT Madras to promote Research and Development (R&D) in the domain of Extended Reality.
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A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed recently between ISRO and IIT Madras for collaboration on the application of Extended Reality (XR) and other technologies in the Indian Human Spaceflight Program.
About the project:
- Building virtual models and simulations of human physiology and space systems is a critical component of the project because they will help researchers better understand how the human body reacts to and adjusts to extended spaceflight, such as a journey to the moon. Other aspects of the project include visualizing and optimizing the design and architecture of space-faring equipment, such as the interiors of a mission’s crew module.
- The project will also tap into XTIC’s network of industry and startup associations, in order to attract interest in building applications and solutions using XR technologies.
- XR, to be sure, includes an amalgamation of AR, VR and MR solutions to simulate a physical object. Using XR technologies can help manufacturers and researchers visualize how an object would work in the physical reality, before it is built and applied. Such solutions have been used in various fields, such as healthcare, aviation and other fields, where reaching a real-world usage space (such as oil fields, in mid-air flights, or in between critical surgeries) is difficult.
- To create such platforms, companies typically develop a highly accurate digital replica of a product or an environment, typically called a ‘digital twin’, and use it to assess and validate products.
National Ice Hockey Championship: ITBP wins 3rd consecutive time
National Ice Hockey Championship 2023: The men’s national ice hockey championship for the 12th edition, held in Leh, Ladakh, by the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI), was won by the central ice hockey squad of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The ITBP team defeated the Ladakh Scouts by a score of 1-0 at the final. The Force from the mountains have won this prestigious national ice hockey championship three times in a row.
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Top teams of the country participated in this national tournament organized at the Ice Hockey Rink in Ladakh which is located in one of the highest altitude regions of the world. The ITBP is a pioneer in the adventure sports in the country and possesses an unparalleled record of mountaineering and allied sports in the country.
The ITBP is a pioneer when it comes to adventure sports in the country as they possess an unparalleled record of mountaineering and allied sports in the country. The ITBP, which was established in 1962, keeps watch over the Himalayas’ high-altitude borders in treacherous terrain and climatic conditions.
Dr Peggy Mohan bags ‘Mathrubhumi Book of The Year’ award
‘Mathrubhumi Book of The Year’ award: At the fourth annual Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters, author Dr. Peggy Mohan won “Mathrubhumi Book of The Year” (MBIFL 2023). Her book ‘Wanderers, Kings and Merchants,’ portraying evolution of language as the outcome of migrations, won the award that carries Rs two lakh as cash prize and a sculpture. Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah presented the award to Mohan at the valedictory ceremony of the four-day MBIFL 2023.
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The author, who is also a linguist and was born in Trinidad, immigrated to India and worked as a professor of Language Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University and Jamia Millia University, New Delhi. She received her PhD in linguistics from the University of Michigan, USA.
About the MBIFL 2023
MBIFL 2023, also known as ‘Ka’ in Malayalam, featured Nobel and Booker Prize winners and Jnanpith awardees and others among over 400 names in creative fields. As Mathrubhumi commemorates its centennial year, the fourth MBIFL, with the theme “Shadows of history, Lights of the future,” returns at a suitable time. At this time, this festival becomes a contemplative platform to examine a journey emerging from the shadows and reaching the light. The award includes a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh, a plaque and a citation.
Indian Railways Launches WhatsApp Food Delivery Facility ‘Zoop’
Indian Railways Launches WhatsApp Food Delivery Facility ‘Zoop’: Passengers traveling in Indian Railways can now order food online through WhatsApp while undertaking a journey by using their PNR number. This comes as a step further towards making e-catering services more customer-centric in Indian Railways. The Indian Railways recently launched WhatsApp Communication to allow train passengers to place food orders through online caterers.
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Indian Railways Launches WhatsApp Food Delivery Facility ‘Zoop’- Key Points
- The Indian Railways initially planned a two-stage implementation of e-catering services through WhatsApp Communication.
- The consumer purchasing an e-ticket will receive a message from the business WhatsApp number encouraging them to choose e-catering services by visiting the website www.ecatering.irctc.co.in.
- The customers will be able to book meals of their choice with this option from the restaurant of their choice available at stations enroute directly through the e-catering website of IRCTC.
- The customers may or may not need to download the app.
- The next phase of the service will enable the customer’s WhatsApp number to function as an interactive, two-way communication platform. An AI power chatbot will handle all queries about e-catering services for the passengers and will also book meals for them.
- WhatsApp Communication gas has been implemented for e-catering services on selected trains based on customer feedback and suggestions.
- Approximately 50,000 meals are served in a day to customers through IRCTC e-catering services enabled through its website.
India’s Unemployment Rate declined to four-month low at 7.14% in January
India’s Unemployment Rate declined to four-month low at 7.14% in January: According to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India’s unemployment rate decreased to 7.14% in January from 8.30% the previous month. This was the lowest level in four months. The urban unemployment rate declined to 8.55% in January from 10.09% in the previous month, while the rural unemployment rate slipped to 6.48% from 7.44%, the data showed.
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Unemployment Rate in States:
Jammu & Kashmir had the highest unemployment rate among the states at 21.8%, followed closely by Haryana at 21.7% and Rajasthan at 21.1%. Joblessness in Delhi in January was at 16.7%, Goa at 16.2%, Assam at 16.1% and Tripura at 16%, the data added.
On the other hand, as per the data unemployment was the lowest in states such as Chhattisgarh at 0.5% followed by Odisha at 1.5%, Tamil Nadu at 1.8% and Madhya Pradesh at 1.9%.
Budget 2023-24: Focus is on Job Creation:
Agritech, education, tourism, infrastructure, healthcare, financial services, and MSME sectors were also the focus of Budget 2023, suggesting that the unemployment rate may continue to decline in the coming months. It is safe to say that employment has improved over the last few quarters, however, there still have a long way to go given each year in absolute terms we have added nearly 20 million to the workforce making the gap wider day by day.
Nasa’s all-electric X-57 plane is preparing to fly
NASA’s “all-electric” plane X-57 is set to take off: The US space agency NASA’s X-57 “all-electric” plane is about to take off. The aircraft is totally propelled by electricity and has 14 propellers along its wings. Recently, NASA’s X-57 Maxwell performed successful thermal testing of its cruise motor controllers. Because it confirms the design, usability, and level of craftsmanship of aviation controllers, thermal testing is crucial. The controllers have temperature-sensitive parts and must be able to withstand extreme conditions during flight.
About the NASA’s “all-electric” plane X-57
The X-57 uses lithium batteries to run electric motors for its propellers. The aircraft’s motors are powered by the energy that is stored in the lithium-ion batteries through the cruise motor controllers. However, compared to jet fuel, lithium-ion batteries have 50 times less energy.The controllers use silicon carbide transistors to deliver 98% efficiency during high-power take-off and cruise, meaning they do not generate excessive heat and can be cooled off by the air flowing through the motor. With a range of about 160 km and a flight time of about one hour, the X-57 is not expected to lead to a replacement technology for long-haul flying. Instead, short-hop flights with ten or so passengers are a good and potentially possible target for early, battery-powered flights.
