Daily Current Affairs With Video Lecture 18 February 2023 [DOWNLOAD PDF]

In Daily current affairs for 18 February 2023, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA,...

Prateek Mattoo
February 18, 2023
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In Daily current affairs for 18 February 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 18 February 2023

Neil Mohan Appointed As New CEO Of Youtube

Neil Mohan Of Indian Origin Has Been Appointed As The New CEO Of Youtube.
He Will Replace Susan Wojcicki, Who Has Been CEO For The Last 9 Years.
Mohan Became The Chief Product Officer Of Youtube In 2015.
He Has Done Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

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The 1^st G20 Culture Group Meet To Be Held In Khajuraho

1^st G20 Culture Group Meeting Will Be Held From 22-25 February 2023 In Khajuraho, M.P Under The Ministry Of Culture.
Theme: Protection And Restitution Of Cultural Heritage.
2^nd And 3^rd Meetings Will Be Held At Bhubaneswar In Odisha And Hampi In Karnataka.

Cabinet Approves Shinku La Tunnel Construction In Ladakh

The Union Cabinet Approved The Construction Of The 4.1-km Shinkun La Tunnel On The Nimu-padam-darcha Road Link To Provide All-weather Connectivity To The Border Areas Of Ladakh.
This Rs 1,681 Crore Tunnel Will Be Completed By December 2025 At A Cost Of Rs 1,681 Crore
Importance Of Shinku La Tunnel :
It Will Provide All-weather Road Connectivity To Ladakh And Will Be The Shortest Route To The Border Areas Of The Union Territory.
It Is Also Very Regarding Strategic And National Security.
It Will Assist In All-round Development Of The Region And Boost Tourism, Health And Education Sectors
About Shinku La Pass:
It Is A Mountain Pass On The Border Of Ladakh (Zanskar Valley) And Himachal Pradesh (Lahaul) To The North Of Rohtang Pass. Under Project Yojkar, Border Roads Organization (BRO) Will Build This Tunnel. The Length Of The Tunnel Will Be 4.1 Km.

UIDAI Launched New AI Chatbot – Aadhaar Mitra

The Unique Identification Authority Of India (UIDAI) Has Recently Launched A Chatbot ‘Aadhaar Mitra’ To Assist People Regarding Queries Related To The Aadhaar Card, PVC Card Order Status, And Complaint Status, Etc.
It Is An Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Based Chatbot.

Vibrant Villages Programme

The Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) Has Been Approved By Union Cabinet For The Financial Years 2022-23 To 2025-26.
This Program Was Announced In The Budget Speech 2022.
It Aims To Improve Infrastructure In Villages Along India’s Border With China.
Infrastructure Development And Creation Of Livelihood Opportunities In 19 Districts And 46 Border Blocks, 4 States And 1 Union Territory Along The Northern Land Border Of The Country.
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh & Arunachal Pradesh Will Improve Infrastructure And Build Many Hubs.

Omorgus Khandesh – A Newly Discovered Indian Beetle

According To Zootaxa, A New Beetle Species Have Been Discovered In India.
The Beetle Is Important For Forensic Science As It Assists In Detecting The Time Of Death Of An Animal Or Human.
Omorgus Khandesh Is Necrophagous And Is Also Called A Keratin Beetle.
Blowflies Are Amongst The First Ones To Arrive In The Early Stages During The Decomposition Of A Body.
The Final Stage Is With The Arrival Of The Keratin Feeders, Thus Their Importance In Forensic Science.

World Hindi Conference In Fiji

The 12^th World Hindi Conference Concluded In Nadi, Fiji.
It Was Held From 15 To 17th February.
Theme: “Hindi – Traditional Knowledge Of Artificial Intelligence.
The Conference Was Inaugurated By External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Along With Fijian Prime Minister Sitwini Rabuka.
1^st World Hindi Conference Was Held In Nagpur In 1975 To Encourage Hindi As A Global Language.
11^th World Hindi Conference Was Held At Port Louis, Mauritius In 2018.
Every Year 14 September Is Observed As Hindi Diwas In India.

Global Tourism Resilience Day – 17 February

The United Nations General Assembly Has Adopted A Resolution From Jamaica To Declare The 1^st ever Global Tourism Resilience Day On 17^th February 2023, In An Effort To Future-proof The Sustainability Of Tourism.
This Move Was Supported By More Than 90 Countries .
It Is A Way To Improve Sustainability After An Ecological Or Environmental Disaster And Offers An Alternative To Sustainable Development, As A Possible Recovery From Tourism Induced Stress.
Tourism Is A Major Source Of Income, Foreign Currency Earnings, Tax Revenue And Employment.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

____ Has Been Appointed As New CEO Of Youtube.
Susan Wojcicki
Neil Mohan
Vishal Agnihotri
None Of The Above

ANSWER: B

Choose The Incorrect Statement
G20 Was Founded In 1999
1^st G20 Culture Group Meeting Will Held In Khajuraho
Brazil Will Host 2024 G20 Summit
Indonesia Hosted 2021 G20 Summit

ANSWER: D

Shinku La Is A Mountain Pass On The Border Of_____
Ladakh & Himachal Pradesh
Jammu And Kashmir & Ladakh
Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand
Jammu And Kashmir & Uttarakhand

ANSWER: A

Which Pass Connects Jammu To Srinagar?
Burzil Pass
Zojila
Pir Panjal
Khardung La

ANSWER: C

Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary Is Located In _______
Odisha
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Kerala

ANSWER: A

Biodiversity Heritage Sites In India Are Conserved Under ___
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
India’s Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Environment Protection Act, 1986
None Of The Above

ANSWER: B

Recently In News, Project ELLORA Is Related To ______
Preserving Languages
Promoting Tourism
Promoting ELLORA Architecture
None Of The Above

ANSWER: A

Recently In News ‘City Finance Rankings’ Was Launched By _____
NITI Aayog
Ministry Of Home Affairs
Ministry Of Finance
Ministry Of Housing And Urban Affairs

ANSWER: D

Kirit Parikh Committee’ Seen In News Is Related To ______
Defence Sector
Cryptocurrency
Gas Pricing
Semiconductor

ANSWER: C

Vainu Bappu Observatory’ Seen In News Is Located In ________
Maharashtra
Punjab
Assam
Tamil Nadu

ANSWER: D

Which Of The Following Country Is Not A Nordic Country?
Sweden
Belgium
Finland
Norway

ANSWER: B

Recently Seen In News, What Is Naegleria Fowleri?
Single-Celled Organism.
Shrub In The Nilgiris
Herbal Plant Found In The Eastern Ghats
Medicinal Plant In the Himalayas

ANSWER: A

‘Windfall Tax Is Related To
Tax Levied On New Startup Companies
Tax Levied On Custom Goods
Tax On Profit Accrued From Unprecedented Events
None Of The Above

ANSWER: C

The Custodian UN Agency For 21 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Indicators Is –
IMF
World bank
UNSCO
FAO

ANSWER: D

Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) Scheme Is Related To ____
Promoting Infrastructure In Villages Along India’s Northern Border
Develop Watershed Management Practices To Assist Farmers Become More Resilient To Climate Change
Sustainable Placements For The Rural Poor Youth
Rurban Clusters Across Rural Areas In India

ANSWER: A

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