3 February 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 3rd February
Important Current Affairs 3rd February 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 3rd February including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 3rd February 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 3rd February – National News
1. PM took part in the EknaamAkhanda Kirtan for World Peace led by Krishnaguru.
◉ Through video conferencing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Peace at Barpeta in Assam.
◉ The Prime Minister also spoke to Krishnaguru Sevashram’s followers.
◉ In 1974, Paramguru Krishnaguru Ishwar founded the Krishnaguru Sevashram in the Assamese village of Nasatra.
◉ He is the ninth descendant of Srimanta Sankardeva’s renowned Vaishnavite saint Mahavaishnab Manohardeva.
2. Haifa Port was purchased by Adani Group for $1.2 billion.
◉ For USD 1.2 billion, The Adani Group purchased the vital Israeli port of Haifa.
◉ In the presence of Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani inked the agreement.
◉ The Haifa Port is the main port for shipping tourist cruise ships and the second largest port in Israel for shipping containers.
◉ Additionally, the Adani group will develop land at the port to alter the Haifa skyline.
◉ The company stated in July of last year that it had paid $1.15 billion to purchase Haifa Port from a local partner named Gadot.
3. Reliance announced cooperation with Maliban Biscuits of Sri Lanka.
◉ A strategic alliance with Maliban Biscuit Limited, a company situated in Sri Lanka, was announced by Reliance Consumer Products Limited, a fully-owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited.
◉ The agreement was made in order to provide Indian consumers with a variety of domestic and international consumer brands and product options that offer superior value propositions and great quality.
◉ A pioneering biscuit producer with a household name in Sri Lanka, Maliban has been well-known for its line of high-quality goods for the past 70 years.
The business has increased the market reach of its products and now exports to more than 35 nations on 5 continents.
4. Launch of G20 Cybersecurity Exercise & Drill by MeitY Secretary
◉ Inaugurating the G20 Cyber Security Exercise and Drill for more than 400 domestic and international participants was Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and ◉ Information Technology (MeitY). India is currently holding the G20 chair.
◉ In a hybrid manner, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) carried out the cyber security exercise and practice (Physical and Virtual).
◉ On the topic of “Synergy to fight Global Cyber Crisis,” the first Table Top Exercise for Board and Top Management concentrated on Crisis Management & Crisis Communication.
5. Patanjali Foods and the Nagaland government collaborated on palm oil production.
◉ In order to promote and expand the area used for palm oil cultivation and processing, the Nagaland government and Patanjali Foods Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
◉ Under the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm, the MoU was signed for Nagaland’s Zone-II (Mokokchung, Longleng, and Mon districts) (NMEO-OP).
◉ The oil palm growers in the state of Nagaland and the surrounding area will benefit greatly from it.
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Banking
6. NIA introduced the “Pay As You Drive” auto insurance program.
◉ Pay As You Drive (PAYD) insurance for vehicles has been introduced by New India Assurance.
◉ It is a complete automobile insurance plan, and the cost of the premiums depends on how often the car is used.
◉ The policy consists of two parts: own-damage coverage and third-party coverage.
◉ This policy included extra protections, coverage beyond the distance cap, and discounts on renewals.
◉ The basic own damage premium will receive the discount.
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7. Equatorial Guinea has nominated Manuela Roka Botey as its first female prime minister.
◉ The first female prime minister of Equatorial Guinea is Manuela Roka Botey, who was nominated by Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the president of the nation.
◉ Francisco Pascual Obama Asue, a former premier who had held the seat since 2016, was replaced by her.
◉ She joined the administration in 2020 and held the position of minister of education before this.
◉ In November 2022, President Teodoro Obiang won reelection for a sixth term.
Awards
8. Former British Prime Minister Manmohan Singh received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
◉ Dr. Manmohan Singh, a former prime minister of India, received a Lifetime Achievement Honor from the India-UK Achievers Honours in London.
◉ He received recognition for his contributions to political and economic life.
◉ The National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK gave it to him in New Delhi.
Sports
9. Anish Giri, a Dutch athlete, won the 2023 Tata Steel Masters.
◉ Anish Giri, a Dutch player who finished second in Wijk aan Zee five times, has won the Tata Steel Masters for 2023.
◉ The 85th iteration of the yearly chess competition held in Wijk aan Zee is titled the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023.
◉ The top two players in the FIDE World Ranking, Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren were among the 14 players in the Masters’ division.
Important day
10. It’s World Wetlands Day on February 2.
◉ Every year on February 2, people all across the world observe World Wetlands Day.
◉ The Ramsar Convention (formally the Convention on Wetlands) established World Wetlands Day in 1971 to raise awareness of the value of wetlands and the need to protect them.
◉ Since the Convention on Wetlands was adopted on that date in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, it was decided to honor this day on February 2.
◉ Theme 2023: It’s Time to Restore Wetlands
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