22nd February 2023
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Global Tourism Resilience Day observed on 17th February.
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution from Jamaica to declare the first-ever Global Tourism Resilience Day on 17th February 2023, in an effort to future-proof the sustainability of tourism. The move to mark the day annually was supported by more than 90 countries. The UNGA invites everyone to observe February 17 as a day to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable tourism, in accordance with local, regional and national priorities and through education, activities and events. The first Global Tourism Resilience Conference will be held in Jamaica on February 15, culminating on Global Tourism Resilience Day.
When is the first Global Tourism Resilience Day observed?
Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar to be new Vice Chief of Army.
Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar has been named as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff, while incumbent Lt Gen B S Raju will take charge as South Western Army Commander. Lt Gen Kumar has been promoted as Army Commander and appointed as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff. He is serving as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) in the Army Headquarters at present.
Who is the current Chief of Army Staff?
Indian Overseas Bank Launched Electronic Bank Guarantee Scheme.
- The main features of the e-BG are completely paperless mode with digital stamping and digital signature.
- Real-time issuance of e-BG would make it available for the beneficiary instantly leading to timesaving which in turn would fast-track all the business purposes for which it is issued.
- The Indian Overseas bank is one of the pioneers in launching the Bank Guarantee through digital mode. As of date only a few banks have the facility of issuance of e-BG.
- Following the path to achieving the vision mission statement 2021-2026 to provide the best banking solutions through digital experience for customer delight.
- The bank has introduced and implemented the electronic-bank guarantee scheme.
Which bank recenly launched an electronic bank guarantee scheme?
Ladakh to host India’s First Frozen-Lake Marathon at Pangong Tso.
The Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh will host the first-ever frozen lake marathon on 20th February 2023, at an altitude of roughly 13,862 feet. The first-ever frozen lake marathon which is of 21-kilometer is India’s first of its kind. The marathon will occur at a height of 13,862 feet and it will be the first of its kind to ever take place in the globe at this altitude.
Where will India’s First Frozen Lake Marathon be hosted?
UIDAI Launched New AI Chatbot Aadhaar Mitra in India.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has recently launched a chatbot to help people get an answer to their queries related to the Aadhaar card. It is called “Aadhaar Mitra”. The Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-a based chatbot can answer queries related to Aadhaar enrolment number, PVC Card order status, and complaint status, among other things. It is available in both English and Hindi languages.
After every answer given by Aadhaar Chatbot, there is a Thumbs Up/Thumbs down icon below every chat response. Also, after the end of the session, on closing the window resident can provide a star rating (on a scale of 1 to 5.
The ______ has recently launched a chatbot to help people get an answer to their queries related to the Aadhaar card.
PM Modi Virtually Inaugurated Jal Jan Abhiyan in Rajasthan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Jal Jan Abhiyan virtually on Abu Road in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan. PM Modi noted that the 21st-century world is realizing the seriousness of limited water resources on earth and pointed out that water security is a huge question for India due to its large population. He informed that in the Amrit Kaal, India is looking towards the water as the future.
PM Modi Virtually Inaugurated Jal Jan Abhiyan in which state?
India, Fiji Ink MoU on visa exemption for diplomatic, official passport holders.
India and Fiji have signed a pact to exempt visas for holders of diplomatic and official passports. As of now, India has diplomatic and official passport holders’ visa exemption pacts with 59 other countries as per the PassportIndia.gov.in website.
India signed MoU with which country on visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders?
India and Spain agreed to cooperate in digital infra, climate action, clean energy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez and both leaders agreed to collaborate on issues such as digital infrastructure, climate action, clean energy transition and sustainable development. Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in a statement said that the leaders discussed a number of bilateral and international issues of mutual interest.
India and _____ agreed to cooperate in digital infra, climate action, and clean energy.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Unveiled Bust of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Fiji.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar unveiled Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s bust in India House in Suva and interacted with a large gathering of members of the diaspora community. S. Jaishankar informed that he was privileged to unveil a bust of Sardar Patel at the India House in Suva, Fiji. His vision of a united, stronger nation remains an inspiration for all Indians.
Addressing the Indian Diaspora in Fiji, Jaishankar stated that the Indian community has achieved its milestones and is today an enormous asset to India, the country where they live, and to the world.