Today's Current Affairs 14h February 2023

INTERNATIONAL

World's Biggest Aircraft Deal Between Air India And Airbus Shows Strengthening India-France Ties: PM Modi .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron launched the Air India-Airbus partnership via video conference on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi said the deal reflected the strengthening relations between India and France. "This important deal reflects the deepening ties between India and France, as well as the successes and aspirations of India's civil aviation sector. Whether it is the issue of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, or global food security and health security, India and France together are making a positive contribution," PM Modi said.

Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand, Declares State Of Emergency As Massive Storm Causes Floods, Landslides.

New Zealand declared a national state of emergency on Tuesday. The decision comes after cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread flooding, landslides, and huge ocean swells, as reported by the news agency Reuters. This has happened only for the third time in its history. The cyclone has forced people to evacuate and some people are left stranded on rooftops.

Marburg Disease Outbreak

The World Health Organization recently confirmed the Marburg disease outbreak in Equatorial Guinea. Patients suffering from the disease experience diarrhoea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Also, there is bleeding in severe cases. An e-bola-related virus is causing the disease. The Spread of the disease is epidemic; meaning the disease is widespread

Rishi Sunak Promises To Do 'Whatever It Takes' To Defend UK From 'Spy' Balloons.

According to the BBC, Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak said that his government will do "whatever it takes" to keep the country safe from spy balloons. He added that a "quick reaction alert force" of RAF Typhoon jets was on stand-by 24/7 to "police our airspace" The issue of the ‘spy’ balloon seems to have become a matter of international concern with now the United Kingdom putting the military on alert to review the security after the US shot down a series of flying objects recently.

NATIONAL 

RBI’s financial literacy week starts form 13 to 17 February, 2023.

RBI’s ‘Financial Literacy Week’ started on 13th and will last till February 17, 2023. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been conducting this every year since 2016 to propagate financial education messages on a particular theme among members of public across the country. Last year, RBI observed ‘financial literacy week’ from February 14 to February 18, 2022. The central bank held an event to propagate financial education messages on the theme of “Go Digital Go Secure”.

The theme selected for 2023 year’S FLW is “Good Financial Behaviour - Your Saviour” which will be observed between February 13 and 17, 2023.

Mumbai ranks second most polluted city in the world according to Swiss air tracking index IQAir.

Mumbai was the second most polluted city in the world between January 29 and February 8, according to the Swiss air tracking index IQAir (a real-time worldwide air quality monitor).

Strict Anti-Copying Law comes into force in Uttarakhand.

The country’s strictest Anti-Copying Law has come into force in Uttarakhand. Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh has approved the Uttarakhand Competitive Examination (Measures for Prevention and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Ordinance 2023. In view of this, the Anti-Copying Law is being described as the biggest anti-copying law in the country. This comes after the UKPSC paper leak which led to cancellation of exam for around 1.4 lakh government job aspirants.

TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav Festival.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate  the national Aadi Mahotsav on 16th February, 2023 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. This was announced at a media briefing by the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda in New Delhi. Ministers of State for Tribal Affairs, Ms Renuka Saruta was also present on the occasion.

Mumbaikars gear up to ride on India’s first double-decker AC electric bus.

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport, also known as 'BEST', inducted India’s first air-conditioned double decker bus into its fleet on Monday. The agency has placed an order of 200 such unique electric double-decker air-conditioned buses with manufacturers 'Switch’.

SPORTS

Eoin Morgan, England's World Cup-winning captain, announces retirement from all forms of cricket.

England's Cricket World Cup-winning captain called time on his international career in June 2022. Eoin Morgan, who led England to their first-ever ICC Men's Cricket World Cup title in 2019, has announced his retirement from professional cricket with immediate effect.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Book Giving Day.

International Book Giving Day, celebrated every year on February 14, is a day to do exactly what the day says — give books. This special holiday is celebrated by book lovers all over the world. It is a day to share your love of books with someone — especially children — who might not have access to as many books as you do. It’s not a coincidence that International Book Giving Day falls on the same day as Valentine’s Day — it is a day of love after all. International Book Giving Day is about two things — a love of books and a love for fellow human beings.

Black Day : India

As on February 14, 2019, a terror attack was carried out in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir by a suicide bomber resulting in the death of 40 CRPF personnel in Pulwama.