Daily Current Affairs With Video Lecture 02 March 2023 [DOWNLOAD PDF]

Prateek Mattoo
March 2, 2023
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In Daily current affairs for 02 March 2023, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT, TA, Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force, Women Military Police, INET, MNS, ACC exams, SCO, PCSL, CAPF, and SSB interviews, and direct entries for Army, Navy, and Air Force like SSC Tech, TGC, JAG, NCC, TES, 10+2 Cadet. Download a PDF file about current events at the end of this article.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 02 March 2023

India’s UPI Soon To Extend To UAE, Mauritius, Indonesia

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Is Short To Be linked To Comparable Networks In Indonesia, Mauritius, And The United Arab Emirates (UAE).
India Has Already Initiated With Singapore’s Paynow Regarding Cross-border Connection For Real-time Digital Payments.
The Indian Diaspora Will Soon Be Able To Quickly And Cheaply Deal Across International Borders By Scanning QR Codes.
To Facilitate Quicker Services Between The Two Countries, Singapore’s Paynow Network And India’s UPI Were Connected.
Individuals In Both Countries Can Transfer Money Quickly By Scanning A QR Code Or By Just Using The Mobile Number linked To Their Bank Accounts.
UPI Was Founded By The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), & Established By The Reserve Bank Of India And The Indian Banks Association.

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Centre Approved Renaming of Aurangabad & Osmanabad

CM Eknath Shinde Confirmed That Aurangabad City Will Be Renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, And Osmanabad City Will Be Called Dharashiv.
The Ministry Of Home Affairs Approved The Proposal To Rename Aurangabad And Osmanabad After A Year.

India Is Facing Wheat Crisis

India Is Not Likely To Relieve Restrictions On Wheat Exports.
Agricultural Scientists Have Recommended Additional Irrigation For Rabi Crops Due To The Unprecedented Heat In The February Month.
Grain Stocks In India Fell To 106 Million Tonnes In 2022 After A 2.5% Cut In Output Due To Heatwaves.
India Will Not Lift Its Ban On Wheat Exports For The Time Being And The Government Will Have A Sufficient Amount Of State-owned Emergency Reserves As Required Under The Rules On April 1.
It Was A Reminder Of Last Year’s Unusual Temperature In March And Its Impact On Wheat.
About Wheat of India
It Is The 2^nd Most Important Cereal Crop In India After Rice, The Staple Food Crop In The North And North-western Part Of India.
It Is A Heat Sensitive Crop.
Temperature: Between 10-15°C (Sowing Time) And 21-26°C (Ripening And Harvesting).
Required Rainfall: About 75-100 Cm.
Top Wheat Producing States: Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan,

India Receives GSMA Government Leadership Awards 2023

The Global System For Mobile Association (GSMA) Has Presented The Government Leadership Award 2023 To India For Implementing Best Practices In Telecom Policy And Regulation Organised By The Mobile World Congress In Barcelona.
India’s 5G Roll-out Is One Of The Fastest In The World.
The GSMA, Which Represents Over 750 Mobile Operators And 400 Companies In The Telecom Sector, Recognizes One Country Every Year.
India’s Several Initiatives Like PM Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal, Streamlining Of Right Of Way (ROW), Spectrum Reforms, Satellite Reforms, License Reforms Etc.

World Civil Defence Day: 1 March

It Is Observed On 1^st March To Raise Awareness About The Importance Of Civil Defence Measures In Protecting People And Their Property From Natural Disasters, Accidents, And Other Emergencies.
It also Recognises The Contribution Of Civil Defence Personnel.
World Civil Defence Day 2023 Theme: “Uniting The World’s Leading Specialists For The Safety And Security Of Future Generations”.
World Civil Defence Day Was 1^st Celebrated In The Year 1990 By The International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO).

Rajesh Malhotra: New Principal Director General Of PIB

The Union Government Has Appointed Rajesh Malhotra, A Senior Officer Of The ‘Indian Information Service’, As The Principal Director General Of The ‘Press Information Bureau’.
He Replaced Satyendra Prakash, Who Was Holding The Post Since August 2022 And Retired On February 28.
He Is Now The Chief Spokesperson Of The Government Of India.
He Served As The Head Of The Media And Communications Division Of The Ministries Of Finance And Corporate Affairs.
He Was Associated With The Election Commission In In-charge Of Media And Communication (1996-2017).

Bola Tinubu was Elected As The New President Of Nigeria

The Ruling Party’s Candidate In The Presidential Election, Bola Tinubu, Has Been Elected As The Country’s New President.
He Belongs To the All Progressive Congress Party.
Main Opponents Atiku Abubakar And Peter Obi Are Likely To Challenge The Decision Again In Court Regarding Re-election.
About Nigeria:
Currency: Nigerian naira
President: Muhammadu Buhari
Capital: Abuja

Women-20 Inception Meeting Held In Sambhaji Nagar

The Women-20 Inception Meeting Was Held At Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), To Discuss The Improvement In The Status & Condition Of Women Across The World During India’s G20 Presidency.
It Was Inaugurated By Women And Child Development Minister Smriti Zubin Irani
Theme: ‘The Pursuit Of Gender Equality, Equity And Dignity For Women-led Development’.
The Main Objective Of The Meeting Is To Promote Gender Equality And Economic Empowerment Of Women.
It Was Established In 2015 During The Presidency Of Turkey.
Priority Areas Of The W20
- Enhancing Participation Of Women In the Entrepreneurship Sector
- Grassroots Women Leadership
- Bridging The Gender Digital Divide
- Education And Skill Development And Women As Change Makers
- Taking Climate Resilience Action For Girls

REVIEW QUESTIONS

UPI System Was Developed By ________
RBI
Indian Bank Association
NPCI
SBI

ANSWER: C

UPI System Was Launched In _________
2016
2015
2018
2014

ANSWER: A

Which Of The Following Is The New Name Of Aurangabad?
Chhatrapati Shivajinagar
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Balajinagar
Bajiraonagar

ANSWER: B

Which Of The Following Is The New Name Of Osmanabad?
Ramjinagar
Dara Sikoh Nagar
Osmanagar
Dharashiv

ANSWER: D

Which Country Is The Largest Exporter Of Wheat?
Russia
China
India
USA

ANSWER: A

Which Country Is The Largest Producer Of Wheat?
USA
Bangladesh
China
India

ANSWER: C

____ Is The Top Wheat Producing State In India
Punjab
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
West Bengal

ANSWER: B

Gatishakti Sanchar Portal Was Launched By _______
Ministry Of Law & Justice
Ministry Of Railways
Ministry Of Finance
Ministry of Communications

ANSWER: D

GSMA Stands For _____
Global System For Mobile Association
Global System For Mobile Academy
Global System For Mass Association
Geosynchronous System For Mobile Association

ANSWER: A

World Civil Defence Day Is Observed On _____
28 February
1 March
22 February
2 March

ANSWER: B

What Is The Theme Of World Civil Defence Day 2023
Right Of Civilians
Defence For Life
Safety And Security For Civilians
Uniting The World’s Leading Specialists For The Safety And Security Of Future Generations

ANSWER: