NATIONAL NEWS
PM Modi launches Khelo India Mobile App to promote fitness
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Khelo India Mobile App at the Youth Parliament Festival in New Delhi. Developed by the Sports Authority of India, the App helps create awareness about sports and fitness, especially among youngsters.
- Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore was also present at the launch of the App which has been developed both in Hindi and English.
Commemorative notes to be released to mark Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary
To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a UAE-based company will globally release 12 bank notes of zero value, the first-ever limited edition commemorative series. The first two notes of the 12-part series, with just 5,000 pieces to be printed in each design, will go on sale at select outlets globally and online platforms while the remaining will be released in phases till October 2.
- The special notes have been designed by Dubai-based Indian artist Akbar Saheb who is also the main illustrator for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's book "Mann Ki Baat".
- Each note will feature memorable incidents from the personal and political life of Gandhi as a tribute to his legendary status, said Ramkumar Sarangapani, Numisbing Group founder and President of the International Bank Note Society, Dubai.
Smriti Irani inaugurates Titanwala Museum in Rajasthan's Bagru
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani inaugurated the 'Titanwala Museum' in Bagru that showcases the Chhipa community's hand-block printing. The Union minister was accompanied by Jaipur MP Ramcharan Bohra who requested for setting up of a sewage treatment plant in Bagru.
- She said the proposal of a sewage treatment plant will be considered once it is submitted to the ministry.
Visakhapatnam to host Beach Volleyball World Tour
Visakhapatnam will soon be playing host to the first-ever Federation International De Volleyball (FIVB), a Beach Volleyball World Tour that will be held at RK Beach from February 28 to March 3. The event will be witnessing participation of 56 leading teams; 28 each from the men's and women's categories across the world, informed President of Andhra Pradesh Volleyball Association and Visakhapatnam West MLA Ganababu.
- This was the first time the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has allotted the game to India.
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International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
Assam CM Sonowal launches PRANAM Commission to protect parents of govt employees
Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the PRANAM Commission, a panel set up to look after the issues concerning a Bill brought in for protection of parents of state government employees. The Parents Responsibility and Norms for Accountability and Monitoring (PRANAM) Bill, stated to be the first-of its-kind Bill in the country, is an effort to protect elderly parents of government employees in their times of need.
- As per the Bill, if the PRANAM Commission gets a complaint that parents of a state government employee is being ignored, then 10 or 15 per cent of the employee's salary will be deducted by the government and paid to the parents or differently abled siblings.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Venkaiah Naidu Launched the book ‘Quality, Accreditation & Ranking’ by Dr. H Chaturvedi
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu launched the book titled ‘Quality, Accreditation, and Ranking – A Silent Revolution in the Offing in Indian Higher Education’ edited by Education Promotion Society for India’s (EPSI) Alternate President Dr. H Chaturvedi in New Delhi.
- The book launch function was organized by EPSI, BIMTECH and Bloomsbury Pvt Ltd.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
RBI removes Allahabad Bank, Corporation Bank, Dhanlakshmi Bank from PCA framework
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that Allahabad Bank, Corporation Bank and Dhanlaxmi Bank have been taken out of the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework. The Board for Financial Supervision (BFS) reviewed the performance of banks under PCA and noted that the government has infused fresh capital recently into various banks including some of the banks currently under the PCA framework.
- The release noted that the two banks made the necessary disclosures to the Stock Exchange and after the infusion of capital, the CRAR, CET1, Net NPA and Leverage Ratios are no longer in breach of the PCA thresholds.
Thomas Cook India Group announces acquisition of Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI)
Thomas Cook India Group announced its acquisition of a 51% stake in Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI) at an enterprise value of $40.6 million (Rs 289 crore). Established in 2004, Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging has offices in Singapore, Dubai, Mumbai, Orlando, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
- DEI focuses on imaging solutions for the attractions industry and has a network of over 120 partners. DEI is present at more than 250 venues spanning over 14 countries.
Mukesh Ambani first Indian to join top 10 richest list: Hurun Research
With a net worth of $54 billion, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has broken into the global top 10 richest billionaire list compiled by Hurun Research.
- The Hurun Global Rich List 2019 is topped by Amazon chief Jeff Bezos for the second year in a row, while the senior Ambani is placed 8th with a network of Rs 3.83 trillion. Ambani is the only Asian among the top 10.
SPORTS
Suresh Raina became first Indian to score 8000 runs in T20s
Suresh Raina has become the first Indian batsman to cross 8000 runs in T20 cricket. Raina achieved this feat when he scored 12 runs in Uttar Pradesh’s 77-run victory over Puducherry in what was incidentally his 300th T20.
- He is only the second Indian after MS Dhoni to have played that many matches in the shortest format of the game.
ISSF World Cup: Manu Bhaker, Saurabh Chaudhary win gold in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary clinched the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi. Ranxin Jiang and Bowen Zhang of China won silver while the Republic of Korea pair Minjung Kim and Daehun Park got the bronze.
- Manu and Saurabh combined to shoot a total of 483.4 points in the final.The pair had earlier equalled Qualification World Record and also set a new Qualification World Record Junior by shooting 778 points.
Randeep Hooda wins silver at National Equestrian Championship
Actor Randeep Hooda won the silver medal at the National Equestrian Championship (NEC). On the work front, the "Sarbjit" actor was last seen on screen in "Baaghi 2". He will next be seen in "Dhaka".
Mehtab announces retirement from club football
Not winning the I-League and playing insufficient matches for India are the two regrets veteran midfielder Mehtab Hossain has as he announced that he will retire from club football after this season.
- Mehtab, who plays for Mohun Bagan after plying his trade for arch-rivals East Bengal for almost a decade, announced his decision on the eve of their match against Indian Arrows.
- Mehtab represented Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League (ISL) for the first three seasons before playing for Jamshedpur FC during the last season.
APPOINTMENTS
Muhammadu Buhari Re-elected as Nigerian President
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been re-elected for a second four-year term. The 76-year-old defeated his main rival, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, with a margin of nearly four million votes.
- A former soldier, Mr Buhari led a military regime for 20 months in the 1980s and was first elected president in 2015, becoming the first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent and win the presidency.
- Extra info.:
Nigeria Capital: Abuja
Currency: Nigerian naira
AWARDS
IRCTC Rail Connect, Chhattisgarh's 'Khanij online' win National e-Governance Award
Railway's ticket booking mobile application and the Chhattisgarh government's 'Khanij online' are among 14 such IT projects that have been chosen for this year's National e-Governance Awards. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Rail Connect mobile app was launched in January 2017 to facilitate the booking of train tickets in a faster and easier way and it was later re-designed to enhance its overall booking capacity.
- National e-Governance Awards will be presented by Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh. Another winner of the award is 'Khanij Online', portal of the Mineral Resources Department of the Chhattisgarh government. The core objective of this project is to develop integrated and effective management of mines and minerals systems in the state.
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