Today's Current Affairs 11th February 2023

INTERNATIONAL

World Government Summit 2023 to begin on February 13 in Dubai.

The World Government Summit 2023 is set to begin on February 13th in Dubai. The Summit will be held under the theme of “Shaping Future Governments”. It will bring together global thought leaders, global experts, and decision makers to share and contribute to the development of tools, policies, and models that will be critical in shaping future governments.

NATIONAL

PM Narendra Modi To Visit Bengaluru On Feb 13 To Inaugurate 14th Edition Of Aero India 2023.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit poll-bound Karnataka again on Feburary 13 (Monday). to inaugurate 14th edition of Aero India 2023 at Air Force Station in Bengaluru. Aero India 2023, the biennial air show and aviation exhibition, will be held from 13-17 February. Hailed as Asia's largest air show, the Aero India show is organised by the Defence Ministry.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Dawoodi Bohra community’s Arabic Academy in Mumbai.

“I’m not here as Prime Minister, but as part of the family. Visiting you is like visiting my family. Please don’t refer to me as PM or CM. I’m your family member,” he said while addressing the community members.

G20 International Food Festival begins in Delhi.

The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) is organizing the G20 food festival which aims at people to enjoy the delicacies of member countries and guest countries. Delhi's civic body has invited 29 countries to participate in the G20 food festival. An NDMC official said that the focus will be on unique Indian cuisines and it will create awareness of various international cuisines and knowledge about nutritional health and food preparation.

SPORTS

3rd edition of Khelo India National Winter Games begins at Gulmarg.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stated that Khelo India National Winter Games in Gulmarg will bolster the sporting culture in Jammu and Kashmir, and congratulated the athletes participating in the event.

IND vs AUS 1st Test India Beat Australia By An Innings And 132 Runs.

Rohit Sharma’s men have outplayed the Australians by innings and 132 runs in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur. The Kangaroos lost 10 wickets in a single session,  Indian bowlers bowled out Australia for 91 runs. With this win, India are 1-0 ahead in the series.

Ravindra Jadeja Fined, For Applying Cream On Finger In 1st Test Vs Australia.

India's spinner Ravindra Jadeja has been fined 25 percent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Test against Australia in Nagpur on Thursday . He applied some cream without umpire’s consent.

Women's T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet Fit To Play Against Pakistan; Smriti Doubtful Injured .

On the eve of India's opening match in the Women's T20 World Cup against Pakistan, batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar on Saturday said that captain Harmanpreet Kaur is fit to play in Sunday's highly-anticipated game. At the same time, Kanitkar also mentioned that vice-captain and left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana is 'most likely' going to miss out on India's tournament opener due to a finger injury which is not related to fracture.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

It is observed on 11 February to recognize the role of women and girls in science, not only as beneficiaries but also as agents of change. Therefore, the day focuses on achieving full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Also, to achieve gender equality and empowerment of women and girls.

World Day of Sick.

Every year on February 11th, World Day of the Sick offers a way for the Catholic Church to come together and pray for those who are suffering from sickness. It’s also a day to remember the caregivers and hospital chaplains who look after those who are ill.

World Unani Day.

World Unani Day is observed on February 11 every year to mark the birth anniversary of “Hakim Ajmal Khan”, an eminent Indian Unani physician. The first Unani Day was celebrated in 2017 at the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM), Hyderabad. The main objective is to spread the awareness in masses and action about healthcare delivery through the Unani system of medicine worldwide through its preventive and curative philosophy.