Today's Current Affairs 13h February 2023

INTERNATIONAL

Anil Kapoor And Aditya Roy Kapur Feature On John le Carre's Novel The Night Manager.

Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur have featured on the cover of the new edition of British-Irish author John le Carre's novel 'The Night Manager', on which their upcoming eponymous streaming show is based. This is the first time ever that an Indian show has featured on an international bestseller.

Russia's Rosoboronexport To Offer New Joint Venture Defence Projects To India.

Not just the US, Russia is also vying to grab its share of the ‘Make In India’ pie by offering a raft of projects under this programme of the Narendra Modi government, according to Russia’s state-owned Rosoboronexport. Rosoboronexport, a permanent exhibitor at Aero India, is the organiser of Russia’s collective display at the Aero India 2023 at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.

NATIONAL

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till March 13 After Oppn Demand Over Adani Issue.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the Opposition comes to Parliament with the motive of not letting dialogues happen peacefully after Rajya Sabha was adjourned following a ruckus by the Opposition over the Adani issue. "The opposition leaders didn’t let the Rajya Sabha function smoothly. It is indirectly a disrespect of the Chair. Many members were passing comments.The opposition comes to the parliament with the motive of not letting dialogues happen peacefully.

Delhi to have India's first National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre.

The first National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre is in the process of development in New Delhi. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has awarded the contract, for the design and construction of the facility, to GA Infra Private Limited. The National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre will be an essential facility and act as a hub of resources for the metro’s growth story.

AMRITPEX 2023 Inaugurated by Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

The Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated AMRITPEX 2023 – National Philatelic Exhibition. This five-day Mahakumbh of Stamps is being celebrated from 11th February to 15th February 2023 and is being organized as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations. The Minister of State for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan, Secretary, Department of Posts, Vineet Pandey, Director General Postal Services, Alok Sharma, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

SPORTS

WPL 2023 Auction: RCB Ropes In Smriti Mandhana For Huge Rs 3.40 Cr

India’s explosive left-hander batter Smriti Mandhana entered the auction with a Base price of 50 lakhs. Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Mumbai Indians were the two teams who went in to rope her. Bangalore won the bid and got Mandhana for a whopping amount of 340 Lakhs. also ,

Mumbai Indians Bags Harmanpreet Kaur For 1.80 Crore.

FIFA Club World Cup Final: Real Madrid beat Al Hilal to win record fifth Club World Cup.

Real Madrid has won the Club World Cup for a record-extending fifth time after beating Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal 5-3 in the final in Rabat, Morocco. Vinícius Júnior scored twice and assisted Karim Benzema to lead Real Madrid to its record-extending eighth Club World Cup title by beating Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal 5-3. Madrid last won the tournament in 2018. It also lifted the trophy in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Madrid also won three Intercontinental Cups in 1960, 1998 and 2002 — a match between European and South American champions, which merged with the Club World Cup in 2005.

WPL 2023: Check The Top 5 Most Expensive Players At The Auction.

1. Smriti Mandhana - 3.60 Crore by Royal Challengers Bangalore
2. Ashleigh Gardner - 3.20 Crore by Gujarat Giants
3. Natalie Sciver - 3.20 Crore by Mumbai Indians
4. Deepti Sharma - 2.60 Crore by Delhi Capitals
5. Jemimah Rodrigues - 2.20 Crore by the Delhi Capitals

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Saudi Arabia To Send Its First Woman Astronaut Into Space In Second Quarter Of 2023.

This is the latest attempt by the kingdom to change its ultra-conservative image. The official Saudi Press Agency announced on Sunday that Rayyana Barnawi and fellow Saudi male astronaut Ali Al-Qarni will embark on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) "during the second quarter of 2023.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Appasaheb Dharmadhikari awarded with Maharashtra Bhushan award.

The state government of Maharashtra has announced that renowned social worker, preacher and reformer Dattatreya alias Appasaheb Dharmadikari will be honoured with Maharashtra Bhushan award for the year 2022. The Maharashtra Bhushan award comprises a medal, a citation and Rs 25 lakh, which will be conferred to Appasaheb at a function later in the year. Appasaheb was honoured with Padmashri in 2017.

IMPORTANT DAYS

National Women's Day: India  /  Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary.

Every year 13 February is celebrated as National Women's Day only in India. But, very few people know why Women's Day is celebrated on February 13. As on this day prominent freedom fighter and poetess Sarojini Naidu was born. She is also known as the 'Nightingale of India' because of her poems. Sarojini Naidu played an active role in the Indian National Movement for the independence of the country.

World Radio Day.

World Radio Day is observed on 13 February every year to remember the special power of Radio which brings people together and provides vital information. It touches the lives of people across the world. In 2023, the theme for World Radio Day is “Radio and Peace” which aims to focus on the importance of independent radio to foster peace and prevent conflict.

 International Epilepsy Day

International Epilepsy Day, is observed each year on the 2nd Monday of February   International Epilepsy Day is an annual event organized by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) to raise awareness about epilepsy and its impact on individuals, families and communities around the world.