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National
BEL inks MoU with ADA for advanced medium combat aircraft programme
Bharat Electronics signed an MoU with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), DRDO, for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft is a 5th generation, multi-role, all-weather fighter aircraft designed with high survivability and stealth capability.
APEDA, Ministry of Commerce signed MoU with Lulu Group in Dubai
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dubai, with Lulu Hypermarket LLC for the promotion of millets in GCC countries on February 21, 2023.
The MoU will help in facilitate promotional activities for millet products and allow the country to display millets and their value-added products, ready-to-eat products in international retail chains sourced from FPOs/FPCs/SC/ST/Women entrepreneurs/Start-ups/new entrepreneurs, and so on.
ICAR develops a new variety of wheat called HD-3385
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) developed a new wheat variety called HD-3385 which can overcome the challenges arising out due to changes in weather patterns and rising heat levels.
India and Seychelles signed an agreement on Maritime Cooperation
The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region of India and RCOC (Regional Coordination Operations Centre), Seychelles signed a Memorandum of Understanding on maritime cooperation, aimed at improving maritime safety on the SAGAR initiative – Security and Growth for All in the Indian Ocean Region.
International
Seattle bans caste discrimination
Seattle has banned caste-based discrimination and becomes the first city in the US to bring in legislation. the legislation was Introduced in the Seattle City Council by member Kshama Sawant and was passed with a 6-1 vote. the new legislation prohibits “businesses from discriminating based on caste with respect to hiring, tenure, promotion, workplace conditions or wages.”
State
Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates National Horticulture Fair at IIHR, Bengaluru
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the four-day National Horticulture Fair on Innovative Horticulture for self-reliance. the fair will showcase the latest technologies developed by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru.
Taj Mahotsav 2023
Taj Mahotsav 2023 in Agra was started on 18th February and will continue till 27th February 2023. In 2022, the theme of the Taj Mahotsav was ‘Aazadi ke Amrit Mahotsav sang, Taj ke rang’. The Tourism Ministry of Uttar Pradesh hosts a 10-day carnival Taj Mahotsav with zeal every year in Agra to improve India’s tourism for both local and foreign visitors.
Taj Mahotsav 2023 Date
| Event | Taj Mahotsav 2023 |
| Taj Mahotsav 2023 Date | 18th February to 27th February 2023 |
| Day | Saturday to Monday |
| Taj Mahotsav 2023 Theme | ‘Aazadi ke Amrit Mahotsav sang, Taj ke rang’ |
| Venue | Shilpgram, Agra |
| Ticket price for kids below 5 years | No entry ticket required |
| Ticket price for Adult | Rs.40/- (tentative) |
| Ticket price for students | Rs 500 for the group of 100 children along with 2 teachers (tentative) |
| Ticket price for Foreigners | Free |
Appointment
Aam Aadmi Party’s Shelly Oberoi wins Delhi Mayor elections
Aam Aadmi Party’s Shelly Oberoi won the Delhi Mayor elections and beat the nominated candidate of BJP Rekha Gupta. Shelly Oberoi received 150 votes while Rekha Gupta got 116 seats. The AAP had received 134 seats and BJP received 104 seats and Congress received 9 seats in the MCD polls.
Dmitry Dmitruk was appointed as the foreign coach of India men and women’s national boxing teams
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has appointed Veteran boxing coach Dmitry Dmitruk as India’s foreign coach on a two-year contract. prior to this, he served as the high-performance coach in Ireland for the last 12 years. Dmitruk was known for his work with the Irish national team and its youth teams in the past.
Awards
13th India Digital Awards (IDA)
The 13th India Digital Awards (IDA) ceremony was held which was instituted by the jury of the prestigious India Digital Awards (IDA) on February 21, 2023. The awards were presented in 57 categories, recognizing, 360 degrees, the brightest and the best, individuals as well as enterprises, in India’s digital ecosystem.
Sports
ISSF Shooting World Cup 2023
India won 3 gold medals and 2 bronze medals and is in first position in the 2023 Shooting World Cup, held in Cairo, Egypt. India’s Rudrankksh Patil beat Germany’s Maximilian Ulbricht to obtain the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event.
International Open Para Athletics 2023
The International Open Para Athletics Championships will be conducted in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates from February 20-22, 2023. more than 350 athletes from 26 countries will participate in the event.
Important Days
World Encephalitis Day 2023
Every year, World Encephalitis Day is observed on the 22nd of February since 2013 and has been organized by the Encephalitis Society from the United Kingdom. World Encephalitis Day theme 2023 is “Shine a light on encephalitis”.
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