Today's Current Affairs 9th February 2023

INTERNATIONAL

Operation Dost, - India’s massive humanitarian aid for Turkey-Syria earthquake.

The Turkey-Syria earthquake led to the collapse of over 11,000 buildings and structures across both countries, while the rescue operations to help those who are stuck in the rubble are difficult due to the onslaught of the biting cold and sub-zero temperatures in several areas.

In an effort to help those hit by the earthquake, the Indian government is extending a hand of friendship to both countries in the form of massive humanitarian aid, with multiple jets flying off to the countries carrying relief material.

Australia Orders Review Into Chinese-Made Cameras In Defence Offices Amid Security Fears.          

Amid the US-China spy balloon row, the Australian government on Thursday said that it will examine surveillance technology used in offices of the defence department, following reports that Chinese-made cameras installed there posed a security risk.

Singapore To Discard COVID-19 Border Safety Measures, Will Take Its Disease Alert To 'Lowest

Singapore will scrap all COVID-19 border safety measures from next Monday when the country steps down its disease alert to its lowest level. This is due to the improving pandemic situation globally and the low impact of imported cases on Singapore's healthcare capacity said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday. Singapore will also step down its disease alert to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic started three years ago, with face masks no longer mandatory on local public transport as well as at some healthcare and residential care settings from Monday.

Legendary Songwriter Burt Bacharach Dies At The Age Of 94.

US media reported on Thursday that legendary American pop songwriter Burt Bacharach, whose prodigious work created a chart-topping soundtrack for the 1960s and 1970s, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 94.

NATIONAL

Urban-20 City Sherpas' Meeting Under G20 Begins In Ahmedabad.

A two-day Urban-20 City Sherpas' meet that aims to focus on promoting solidarity among cities to find common solutions that are in sync with the overall objectives of the G20 began here on Feb  - Thursday.

Tamil Nadu To Expand Free Brseakfast Scheme For Primary School Students In April.

While Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had informed the state Legislative Assembly that the free breakfast scheme was a major success and that the government was keen to expand it. The government sources told IANS that the scheme would be expanded catering to more schools in April 2023.

Rajasthan: Large Quantity Of Explosives Found In Dausa Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit.             

One person has been arrested after large quantities of explosives were found in Rajasthan’s Dausa district ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit on February 12.   

Taking stock of the security preparations ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit, Dausa Police arrested the accused who was allegedly transporting the explosives near Khan Bhankari Road in the district.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Twitter Suffers Massive Outage, Users Get Message They Have Exceeded Daily Tweet Limit     

Twitter suffered a massive outage where its users were unable to tweet, send direct messages and use other features. This was the largest outage ever that Twitter has suffered.             

"Twitter may not be working as expected for some of you. Sorry for the trouble. We're aware and working to get this fixed," Twitter's support account tweeted.

SPORTS

Ind vs Aus: Suryakumar Yadav Makes Debut In First Test Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy.  

India’s Mr 360, Suryakumar Yadav has made his Test debut for India in the first test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Talented wicketkeeper/batter KS Bharat to got the Test cap. With Surya making his way into the playing XI, the Punjab-based batter Shubman Gill missed out.

Border Gavaskar Trophy will start on February 9 in Nagpur.

The latest edition of the Border Gavaskar Trophy will kick start on February 9 in Nagpur. While Team India aim to retain the trophy after a historic win in Down Under, Australia will look to win their first Test series in India since 2004-05. Instituted in 1996 and named after legendary batters Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar, the Border Gavaskar Trophy has had its moments of glory, where history was rewritten, records were shattered, and careers were molded

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Mrf’s Mammen Gets Atma Lifetime Achievement Award.

MRF Ltd. Chairman and Managing Director K.M. Mammen was presented the ATMA Lifetime Achievement Award by Maruti Suzuki India MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi at the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) Annual Conclave 2023 in New Delhi. It is noted that Mammen has been at the helm of every landmark achievement that has brought MRF to the milestone of over INR 19,000 crore turnover and in its ranking, of being amongst one of the top tyre companies in the world.... Read more at: https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/mrfs-mammen-gets-atma-lifetime-achievement-award.