Daily Current Affairs- 27 February

Today's Current Affairs 27th February 2023

INTERNATIONAL

India ranked 42 in 55 countries om the International IP Index.

India has ranked 42nd among 55 leading global economies on the International IP Index released by the U.S. Chambers of Commerce. The United States ranks first in the 2023 index, followed by the UK and France According to the report, India’s size and economic influence is growing on the world stage. India is poised to become a leader for emerging markets seeking to transform their economies through IP-driven innovation.

NATIONAL

PM Modi Releases 13th Installment; Rs 16,000 Crore Transferred To Farmers’ Account.

PM Narendra Modi on Monday released the 13th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana and said Rs 16,000 crore has been transferred to tge personal accounts of the beneficiary farmers. “Under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, in one click, 16000 crore rupees have been deposited in the accounts of crores of farmers,” PM Modi said.

Youth 20 India Summit Hosted by Maharaja Sayajirao University, Gujarat.

The Youth 20 India Summit will be held at the Maharaja Sayajirao University Vadodara in Gujarat which was attended by more than 600 delegates from 62 countries. The international conference of The Youth 20 India Summit was inaugurated by Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat.  The Youth 20 India Summit is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India to mark the celebration of India’s G20 Presidency, the focus would be on ‘Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making sustainability a Way of Life’.

SPORTS

Daniil Medvedev win Qatar Open title.

Daniil Medvedev won the Qatar Open in his professional tennis debut by defeating Andy Murray 6-4, 6-4, in the final game between two former No. 1s. In every set, Medvedev converted quick beginnings. In the first, he got to 4-1, and in the second, he got to 3-1.

Aussie Legend To Lead Gujarat Giants In Inaugural WPL, Sneh Rana Named Vice-Captain.

Gujarat Giants, Monday, announced ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 winner Beth Mooney as their captain for inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL 2023), ESPNCricinfo reported. Mooney leading the Giants in WPL 2023 also marks her reunion with ex-Aussie star Rachael Haynes, the head coach of franchise Gujarat Giants. Also, India's star all-rounder Sneh Rana has been selected as the vice-captain.

The BEST FIFA Football Awards 2022 Winners: Lionel Messi Adjudged Best Men's Player, Alexia Putellas Bags Best Women's Player Prize.

Paris Saint-Germain forward and Argentina captain Lionel Messi was adjudged the Best Men's Player at The Best FIFA Awards announced in Paris on Sunday night. Messi beat other finalists Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe to get the coveted prize. The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon d'Or Winner produced several memorable performances during Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning campaign in Qatar last year. The other big individual award was the BEST FIFA Women's Player recognition which went to Alexia Putellas, the Spainish forward. She beat England's Beth Mead and United States' Alex Morgan to get the honour. Putellas had also bagged the prize last year.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Receives Sportstar's 'Best State for the Promotion of Sports’ Award.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik received the ‘Best State for the Promotion of Sports’ Award at an event in Mumbai on Monday. The award was conferred on the state at the 2023 Sportstar Aces 2023 Awards hosted by The Hindu group.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Jupiter and Venus are destined to come together in a rare conjunction.

Days after the Moon joined the party with Venus and Jupiter, dazzling stargazers across the world, the two planets are set to come closest to each other. The biggest planet in the solar system, Jupiter, and Earth’s mysterious twin are set to form a rare conjunction in the skies across the world on March 1.

Nokia changes its logo to mark the start of a new era.

Nokia is ditching the blue color and it's replacing it with whatever is more appropriate given the situation, meaning no specific color scheme is assigned. Lundmark said that Nokia is no longer just a smartphone company, but a "business technology company".

IMPORTANT DAYS

Marathi Language Day

Marathi Language Day is celebrated on February '27th' every year across the Indian states of Maharashtra. This day is regulated by the State Government. It is celebrated on Birthday of eminent Marathi Senior poet Kusumagraj

World NGO Day.

World NGO Day is observed every year on February 27. N.G.O. is an acronym for non-governmental organization. World NGO Day is a day set aside to recognize, celebrate and honor the fundamental contributions and profound impact that these independent organizations have had on the world. N.G.O.s are nonprofit organizations and although they’re a modern phenomenon, their history spans back hundreds of years. Their influence continues to grow and make positive changes where needed in today’s world.

International Polar Bear Day.

International Polar Bear Day on February 27 raises awareness on the issues facing polar bears and the ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint. Climate change is a huge threat to polar bears’ existence and it’s up to us to take action and protect their future.

Dominican Republic Independence Day.

Dominican Republic Independence Day is celebrated every year on February 27. The first celebration was observed in 1844 and it has been almost two centuries since. The Dominican Republic was under Haitian rule for 22 years before the independence war finally set them free. The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west.