Daily Current Affairs  – 21 February 2023

In Context Recently, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways laid the Foundation Stone of the world’s largest and unique Divyang Park – Anubhuti Inclusive Park in Nagpur, Maharashtra. About Anubhuti Inclusive Park is being built for disabled children and general citizens in the Pardi campus of Nagpur. The objective is to convey the […]

News Recently, the fourth edition of Exercise DUSTLIK between India and Uzbekistan commenced at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. The Indian army contingent is represented by the GARHWAL RIFLES. Exercise DUSTLIK DUSTLIK is a biennial training exercise held between the armies of India and Uzbekistan. It aims at enhancing military capability to undertake multi-domain operations in a […]

In News New Research suggests that the gut microbiome plays an important role in relieving symptoms of  autism spectrum disorders. What are Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) ‘Autism spectrum disorder’ (ASD) is the term for a group of neurodevelopmental disorders where children exhibit  impaired social interactions, lack verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and display restricted and […]

In News Former IAS officer BVR Subrahmanyam was appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog by the government. About NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog NITI Aayog was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on 1 January 2015.  Functions: As the apex think tank of India’s government, NITI Aayog provides […]

In News Genetically modified trees have been planted in the United States for the first time in a low-lying tract of southern Georgia’s pine belt. About The poplars have been genetically engineered to grow wood faster while absorbing more carbon dioxide from the air. Living Carbon, the San Francisco-based biotechnology company is behind the modified […]

In News  Recently, the third meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism was held in New Delhi. Key Takeaways Both sides strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. The two sides reviewed threats posed by terrorist groups globally and in their respective countries and regions. Deliberations on steps needed […]

In News China has continued to assert claims to a wide swath of the South China Sea for a decade. Dispute of the South China Sea  Location of South China Sea: It is bounded on the northeast by the Taiwan Strait (by which it is connected to the East China Sea), on the east by […]

In News Shiv Jayanti also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti was observed on February 19th, 2023. This year will mark the 393rd birth anniversary of the great leader.  About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj About: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is one of the most revered rulers in India and is credited to have founded the Maratha Empire […]

In News According to a new study, around 15 million people across the world face the risk of sudden and deadly flooding from Glacial lakes. What are Glacial Lakes? A glacial lake is a body of water that originates from a glacier. It typically forms at the foot of a glacier but may form on, […]