Daily Current Affairs: 8 February 2023 | Gkseries
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 8 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 – 8 February 2022
Centre Notifies Appointment Of 5 Judges To Supreme Court of India, Working Strength Rises To 32
Centre Notifies Appointment Of 5 Judges To Supreme Court of India, Working Strength Rises To 32: Five new Supreme Court judges were appointed, as announced by the Union administration. The Supreme Court will now have 32 judges following their appointments. Currently, the Supreme Court of India has a sanctioned strength of thirty-four Judges and is presently functioning with twenty-seven Judges.
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Now there remain only two vacancies at the Supreme Court, which could be filled in the coming days if SC Collegium’s January 31 proposal to elevate Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Aravind Kumar as SC judges, is accepted by the president.
The 5 newly-appointed judges are:
- Justice Pankaj Mithal, the chief justice of Rajasthan High Court
- Justice Sanjay Karol, the chief justice of Patna High Court
- Justice PV Sanjay Kumar, the chief justice of Manipur High Court
- Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, a judge of Patna High Court
- Justice Manoj Misra, a judge of Allahabad High Court
Timeline of These Appointment:
- The Supreme Court Collegium suggested these justices be elevated on December 13.The notification came a day after the Supreme Court had pulled up the Union government for delaying the appointments. The Attorney General N Venkataramani had promised that the nominations would be processed quickly, thus the court had allowed the Centre 10 days to do so.
- In the past few months, the Collegium has been releasing more information in public about its rationale for recommending judges, names pending with the government and inputs of intelligence agencies on judicial appointments.
- On January 24, Union law minister Kiren Rijiju said that the releasing of certain portions of sensitive reports of the Intelligence Bureau and the Research and Analysis Wing was a “matter of grave concern”.
- Traditionally, discussions that took place during collegium meetings were not recorded or released in any form, and only the names of the recommended candidates were released in the public domain
Attorney General of India: R Venkataramani
FORTUNE(R) Magazine: TCS named to World’s Most Admired Companies List
FORTUNE® magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies: The list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, published by FORTUNE® magazine, includes Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Regarded as a barometer of corporate reputation, the list is based on a survey of business executives, directors and analysts around the globe. Companies are assessed using factors including innovation, social responsibility, management calibre, global competitiveness, personnel management, and product/service qualities. TCS partners with some of the world’s largest corporations in their innovation, growth, and transformation initiatives. Its sector-leading growth over the past ten years has been a result of proactive investment in additional capabilities, proactive reskilling of its personnel, and the introduction of newer services, solutions, products, and platforms.
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About the TCS
- TCS has invested heavily in research and innovation, taking up promising themes in each industry to envisage and design innovative solutions. Over 6,500 committed researchers and inventors work for the company, and they have been awarded 2,694 patents. TCS’ global network of Pace Port™ co-innovation and advanced research centers based in New York, Pittsburgh, Toronto, Amsterdam, and Tokyo, help customers drive innovation at speed and scale.
- TCS’ employee-friendly workplace practices and continued investments in building up talent across the organization through professional development initiatives and digital skills programs, have made it a top employer globally and an industry benchmark for talent retention.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- TCS CEO: Rajesh Gopinathan (10 Feb 2013–);
- TCS Headquarters: Mumbai;
- TCS Founders: Faquir Chand Kohli, J. R. D. Tata;
- TCS Founded: 1 April 1968
A “Golden Book Awards” 2023 announced: Check the list of winners
“Golden Book Awards” 2023 announced: The 2023 winner of the “Golden Book Awards” has been revealed. The best book in literature is honoured and recognised at this important occasion. The nominees include a wide range of literary genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and children’s literature. India saw the publication of more than 75,000 books. The awards are judged by a panel of literary experts, like Dr Kailash Pinjani (President Indian Authors Association), Dr Deepak Parbat (Founder of Superfast Author) & Murali Sundaram (Founder of TLC), who choose the winners based on factors such as originality, creativity, and impact on the literary world.
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The winners of Golden Book Awards 2023:
- J.K Rowling – Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore
- Gaur Gopal Das – Energize Your Mind: A Monk’s Guide To Mindful Living
- Deepak Chopra – The Seven Spiritual Law Of Success: A Practical Guide To Achieving Your Dreams
- Kamlesh Patel – The Wisdom Bridge: Nine Principles To A Life That Echoes In The Hearts Of Your Loved Ones
- Jeff Kinney – Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode
- Ashneer Grover – Doglapan: The Hard Truth About Life And Start-Ups
- Ruskin Bond – How To Live Your Life
- Namita Thapar – The Dolphin And The Shark: Stories On Entrepreneurship
- Sneh Desai, Sunil Tulsiani & Brian Tracy – Ultimate Secrets To Wealth
- Raj Shamani – Build, Don’t Talk – Things You Wish You Were Taught In School
- Bhupendra Singh Raathore – The Magic Of Thinking Rich
- Deepak Bajaj – Network Marketing In 60 Minutes
- Deepti Naval – A Country Called Childhood: A Memoir
- Smita Goswamy – Family Run To Family Led
- Subadra Ilan – An Enticing Career
- Aadya Dube – Always Be Unique
- Navin Reuben Dawson – Chimaera
- Rajeev Kumar Dubey – Urvi
- Dr Soumendra Nath Bandyopadhyay – The Mysteries Of The Universe-Where Fact Is More Interesting Than Fiction
- Ankush Pare – Secret to overcome stammering and becoming an effective speaker
- Parag Pandya – Padagha ( Japanese Version – Bussokusekika )
- Moasenla R. Jamir – Foreign Engine In Flight – A Light Of Passage In Poems
- Gowri Venket – Superstar Of My Life – Saibaba
- Dr Sreeveni V – Self-Worth As Your First Impression – Signature Of Your Expression
- Ashutosh Madhukar Marathe – The Extra In Ordinary
- Dr K. Sreekumar – Buddhavelicham
- Rakhi Kapoor – Now You Breathe – Overcoming Toxic Relationships And Abuse
- Chandrima Chowdhury – The Tales Of The Uncommon Commons
- Dr P. Madhurima Reddy – The Awakening
- Aashish Patidar Property Shastra – A Vedic Guide To Buy The Right Property
- S. Ilanchezhiyan – 10x Ceo To The Board Joy To Yoy
- Kiran Sidde – Vidyarthi-Betal
- Osama Regaah – Travel And Thoughts
About the Golden Book Awards
Wings Publication International, which has operations in many nations and supports literature and up-and-coming authors everywhere, is the sponsor of the Golden Book Awards. Wings Publication supports entrepreneurs, coaches, trainers & consultants to establish authority and thought leadership in form of the book. They are constantly seeking new ways to build your brand and showcase your expertise. One often overlooked opportunity for doing so is by writing a book.
A new book titled ‘The Best of Satyajit Ray’ offers a glimpse to Satyajit Ray’s
A new book titled ‘The Best of Satyajit Ray’ offers a glimpse to Satyajit Ray’s: A two-volume box set, ‘The Best of Satyajit Ray’ published by Penguin Random House India, is not only a treat for Ray enthusiasts but also a collector’s editionThe great filmmaker and polymath Satyajit Ray’s fiction and non-fiction writings can be found in a new collection. The book set picks from the ever-popular adventures of Ray’s enduring creation, the professional sleuth, Feluda, to the chronicles of Professor Shonku, his short stories as well as writings on filmmaking, and his thoughts on world and Indian cinema.
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About the Satyajit Ray
With movies like “Pather Panchali” (Song of the Little Road, 1955), which established his place as a significant film director and won him countless prizes, Ray (1921-1992) was one of the most renowned directors in the history of cinema. A recipient of 36 National Film Awards, the filmmaker was also honoured by several national and international awards, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Bhushan, and the Bharat Ratna. He was presented with the Honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in 1992.
VP Nandakumar, Manappuram Finance gets Hurun India award
VP Nandakumar, Manappuram Finance gets Hurun India award: VP Nandakumar, managing director and chief executive officer of Manappuram Finance Ltd, received the Hurun India Award for his outstanding contributions to business. He received The Hurun Industry Achievement Award 2022 from top Hurun India officials at a function held in Mumbai. The previous winners of this award included Adi Godrej, chairman of the Godrej Group, Cyrus S. Poonawalla, managing director of Serum Institute of India Ltd, Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys Ltd, and Sanjiv Goenka of the RPG Group.
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V.K. Mathews, founder and executive chairman, IBS Software, has been conferred the Hurun Industry Achievement Award 2022. At a Mumbai-based event, Mr. Mathews received the award. Mr Mathews was nominated for the award on the basis of the research made by the Hurun global team.
Kerala to Setup Green Hydrogen Hubs Over Next 2 Years
Kerala to Setup Green Hydrogen Hubs Over Next 2 Years: The development of green hydrogen centres in Trivandrum and Kochi will cost Rs 200 crore, according to a scheme unveiled by the Keralan government. Kerala aims to become a 100 percent renewable energy-dependent state by 2040 and a net carbon-neutral state by 2050. The state has a favorable atmosphere for the production of green hydrogen.
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Kerala to Setup Green Hydrogen Hubs Over Next 2 Years – Key Points
- Green hydrogen which is produced using renewable energy will play an important role in eco-friendly development as hydrogen fuel can be used in long-haul vehicles and ships to reduce carbon emissions to great extent.
- The Minister also informed that a new Energy Park will be set up to utilize the possibilities of power generation from renewable sources.
- Rs 10 crore has been been aside for an industrial park that will produce EV batteries and related equipment.An electric vehicle (EV) industrial park will be developed with the support of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
- A consortium, including TTPL, VSSC, C-DAC, and TrEST, has been formed in the State for electric vehicle-related activities.
- By July 2023, the TrEST park-sponsored EV drive train testing lab will be up and running.
Raphael Varane announced his retirement from international football
Raphael Varane announced his retirement from international football: Raphael Varane, a defender for France who spent ten years playing for Les Bleus and won the World Cup in 2018 and finished as runner-up four years later, has announced his retirement from international football. The 29-year-old, who has 93 caps after making his debut in 2013, also helped Didier Deschamps’s side win the UEFA Nations League in the 2020-21 season.
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Varane made his debut for France in a March 2013 match against Georgia. He remained a starter for Les Bleus all the way up till their 4-2 victory over Croatia in the 2022 World Cup final. He has been a reliable option for Didier Deschamps over recent years, but is ready to focus solely on events at Manchester United.
At the under-18, under-20, and under-21 levels, Varane represented France. He was part of France’s FIFA World Cup squad in 2014, when he was nominated for the Best Young Player award, in 2018, when he played every minute of every game as France went on to win the competition, and in 2022, when France finished as runners-up. After 93 caps and 5 goals, he declared his retirement from international football in 2023.
CM Yogi inaugurates VFS Global’s visa centre in Lucknow
CM Yogi inaugurates VFS Global’s visa centre in Lucknow: The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri. Yogi Adityanath launched a new global gateway for the state with the inauguration of the first VFS Global Joint Visa Application Centre (JVAC) and the VFS Global Academy in Lucknow on 04, February 2023.
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Aim: To enable citizens of the state to complete the formalities related to the visa application process for 10 countries with ease.
10 Countries: Austria, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Estonia, Hungary, Portugal, Germany, Italy, and Saudi Arabia.
VFS Global (Visa Facilitation Services Global) was launched in Mumbai in 2001.
This spacious and comfortable facility equipped with modern amenities and services will have the capacity of processing approximately 1.2 lakh applications a year and will be of immense benefit to the citizens of Uttar Pradesh, who till now had to travel to other cities like New Delhi to submit their visa applications. Spread across 24,000 sq.ft, the JVAC would cater to travellers bound to Austria, The Netherlands, The Czech Republic, Switzerland, Estonia, Hungary, Portugal, Germany, Italy and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located strategically on the 1st floor of the Interstate Bus Terminal, Alambagh (Shalimar Gateway Mall), the centre provides unparalleled accessibility to travellers using the inter-state bus service from the remote parts of Uttar Pradesh. It is also a short drive away from the Lucknow railway station, airport and a walk away from the Alambaug metro station.
About VFS Global
VFS Global is the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions. VFS Global is majority-owned by funds managed by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
VFS Global HQ: Dubai, UAE
Australia’s Aaron Finch announces retirement from International Cricket
Australia’s Aaron Finch announces retirement from International Cricket: Australian men’s T20 captain Aaron Finch on Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he was honoured to play with some of the best in the game.
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A destructive opening batter at his peak, Finch’s position has been under a cloud since Australia failed to make the knockout stage of last year’s T20 World Cup at home. It was not immediately clear who would replace Victoria-born batter, who has captained the team in 76 of the 103 T20 internationals he has played since debuting against England in 2011. He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in 2013 and his Test debut against Pakistan in 2018. Earlier, the opening batsman had announced retirement from the 50-over format in September 2022.
He retires as Australia’s leading run-getter in the format, having scored 3120 runs at an average of 34.28. “Realising that I won’t be playing on until the next T20 World Cup in 2024, now is the right moment to step down and give the team time to plan and build towards that event,” he said. The 36-year-old captained Australia to its maiden T20 World Cup victory in Dubai in 2021.
Reliance Jio and GSMA unveil Digital Skills Program in India
Digital Skills Program in India by Reliance Jio and GSMA: A national effort for digital skills has been presented by Reliance Jio and GSMA. This collaborative effort intends to provide rural women and people from low-income groups with training based on their specific needs.
What is the Digital Skill Initiative by Reliance Jio and GSMA?
- As part of this initiative, the GSMA and Jio teams worked together to pinpoint current digital skill gaps and develop need-based, India-specific training toolkits for these abilities.
- Following in-depth user input and field research, the toolkits were created. During the trial phase, more than 1,000 rural men and women from Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh took part and contributed to the improvement of the digital training toolkits.
- With a focus on women and underrepresented groups, the campaign is presently being implemented in 10 states.
- Through its extensive network and support from self-help organizations, Reliance Foundation will assist with the deployment.