Daily Current Affairs 6th February 2023: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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Honours & Awards
1. Ricky Kej Clinches His Third Grammy with ‘Divine Tides’
- Ricky Kej, a renowned figure in Indian music, achieved his third Grammy win for the “Divine Tides” album, bagging the accolade for the best new age album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. This triumph was in collaboration with Stewart Copeland, the iconic drummer from the British rock ensemble, The Police. Other standout achievements include Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” receiving Record of the Year, “Harry’s House” by Harry Styles crowned as Album of the Year, and “Just Like That” hailed as Song of the Year.
National News
2. Azad Engineering Emerges as India’s Forefront Supplier for Nuclear Turbine Parts
- Based in Hyderabad, Azad Engineering Private Limited, celebrated for its precision engineering, has garnered recognition as the pioneer Indian enterprise entrusted to supply pivotal nuclear turbine components. The initial consignment of these vital components is earmarked for turbines undergoing assembly in Belfort, France. Further strengthening this association, Azad Engineering and General Electric (GE) Steam Power have ratified an extensive contract for providing nuclear turbine parts.
3. Bengaluru Sets the Stage for the India Energy Week
- The revered Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, flagged off the India Energy Week in Bengaluru, planned from February 6th to 8th, 2023. Orchestrated to engage in an exhaustive debate on the multifaceted aspects of energy transformation, this summit anticipates a confluence of representatives from both traditional and nascent energy domains, government dignitaries, and academicians. An impressive congregation of 30,000 attendees, 1,000 exhibitors, and 500 distinguished speakers is projected. A highlight of PM Modi’s participation entails an elite dialogue with global energy tycoons and inaugurating myriad green energy projects.
4. Kerala’s Visionary Step towards Green Hydrogen Hubs
- Endowed with a budgetary allocation of Rs 200 crore, Kerala is venturing into the realm of green hydrogen by laying the foundation for centers in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi in the forthcoming two years. This financial commitment is directed towards surmounting feasibility gaps, bestowing grants, and equity, thus facilitating the establishment of hubs equipped with a 150 MW Electrolyser and storage provisions. Delving into green hydrogen, it pertains to hydrogen sourced through the process of water electrolysis. Kerala, helmed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, has Thiruvananthapuram as its capital.
Obituaries
5. Pervez Musharraf: Commemorating the Former Pakistani President
- Pervez Musharraf, the stalwart who presided over Pakistan from 1999 to 2008, breathed his last at 79 in Dubai. His tenure was not devoid of controversies. He was embroiled, albeit without conviction, in the assassination plots against ex-PM Benazir Bhutto and the Red Mosque cleric. In 2014, accusations were directed towards him for the unconstitutional abrogation of the Constitution in 2007. By December 2019, a specialized court decreed a capital punishment verdict on charges of high treason.
Agreements
6. Tri-nation Pact: India, France, and UAE Forge Ahead in Defense and Energy Spheres
- Marking a monumental stride, India, France, and the UAE have ratified a trilateral pact, propelling collaborations in the defense, nuclear energy, and technological sectors. Diplomats representing these nations convened telephonically to draft a strategic blueprint for this collaboration, envisioning the formation and implementation of joint ventures within the energy sphere, while intensifying defense interactions.
Banking & Finance
7. Reliance Retail Takes the Lead in Implementing Digital Rupee Transactions
- Reliance Retail has carved a niche as the pioneering Indian retail entity to integrate the Central Bank Digital Currency, famously termed the Digital Rupee. This groundbreaking payment mechanism was launched at a store in Mumbai, in collaboration with Innoviti Technologies, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. The Reserve Bank of India unveiled the Digital Rupee on December 1, 2022, initially restricting its functionality to select cities, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Bhubaneswar.
