India Current Affairs February 2021

28th February:

• Court acquits Indian held for alleged assassination plot against Sri Lankan President.
• Thailand make it six wins in a row to claim ICC women’s Asia qualifier 2021.
• China expresses ‘deep concern’ over India-Pakistan conflict.
• Turkey’s Erdogan meets with Kushner to discuss Mideast peace.
• Turkey launches ‘largest navy drill in its history’.
• India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies.

27th February:

• Pernia: Philppines open to Chinese money to finance growth development.
• Israel ex minister sentenced to 11 years for spying for Iran.
• Afghanistan launches new export route to India through Iran.
• Sanath Jayasuriya, former Sri Lankan captin, banned from cricket for two years for anti-corruption code breach.
• President Ram Nath Kovind Presents Gandhi Peace Prize.

26th February:

• Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif resigns.
• Dr Tayyaba Zafa stargazer who lands up in Antarctica.
• Indian Air Force (IAF) strikes Terrorist camps in three provisions of Pakistan.
• Bihar becomes the 1st state to deploy dog squad to check liquor smuggling.
• Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad inaugurated VIVID 2021.
• PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates India’s First National War Memorial Near India Gate.

25th February:

• SpaceX launched Israels first moon lander Beresheet from Florida.
• Saudi Arabia appoints first female ambassador to United States.
• M.P. launched Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana.
• Landmine blast kills 24 civilians in Syria.
• Suspected Bangladesh plan hijacker shot dead.
• Rashid Khan takes four in four balls as Afghanistan win final T20 against Irland.

24th February:

• Central Excise Day Celebrated Today.
• PM Modi inaugurated Virtual Experiential Museum in Varanasi.
• President approved Ordinance to make instant Triple Talaq illegal.
• Sudan’s Omar Al Bashir declares state of emergency for one year.
• FO sets up Crisis Management Cell in Pulwama aftermath.
• Sri Lanka Stun South Africa to Seal historic series win.

23rd February:

• Iran: 40 years after the revolution.
• IOC suspends India form hosting Olympic qualfying events.
• Iran announces three day navy drill from Gulf to India Ocean.
• Abe becomes prime minister with fourth longest total tenure of Japan.
• Financial Action Task Force condemns Pulwama attack keeps Pakistan on Grey list.
• US President Trump signed order to create US space force.

22nd February:

• Bangladesh Fire: Blaze kills dozens in Dhaka historic district.
• Japan’s Hayabusa 2 successfully touches down on Ryugu asteroid.
• Chris Gayle breaks Shahid Afridi record for the most sixe in International.
• Law ministry launched Nyaya Bandhu, a tele law mobile application.
• PM Modi unveiled bust of Mahatma Gandhi in South Korea.

21st February:

• International Mother Language Day Celebrated today.
• NAB arrests Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani.
• House launches probe of US nuclear plan in Saudi Arabia.
• Pakistani prisoner beaten to death inside India’s Jaipur Central Jail.
• ICC bans UAE-based coach Irfan Ansari for 10 years.

20th February:

• Maldives ex president Abdulla Yameen arrested for money laundering.
• India’s squad for the first shooting World Cup of 2021 in Delhi.
• Seven wounded in Mardan toy bomb explosion.
• Karl Laferfeld iconic Chanel fashion designer dies.
• PM Modi inaugurated Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre of BHU.
• Cabinet approved the new National Electronics Policy.

19th February:

• President Alvi confers Nishan e Pakistan on Saudi Crown Prince.
• India Hosts First Yoga on a Pole World Championships in Mumbai.
• New round of US China trade talks to kick off in Washington today.
• First Israeli private lunar mission set to be launched.
• IOC signed deal worth USD 1.5 billion with USA.
• Rajnath Singh Launches Pan-India Number 112 For Women Safety.

18th February:

• Saudi Arabia signs $20bn in deals with Pakistan.
• Sri Lanka vs South Africa: Sri Lanka won by 1 wickets 2nd test.
• PSL telecast suspended in India in wake of Pulwama terror attack.
• Lebanon appoints Arab worlds first female interior minister.
• Indian Air Force to display firepower in Pokharan, Rajasthan.
• Qatar aims to build $20 billion sport sector ahead of world Cup.

17th February:

• World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 Held At New Delhi.
• Lifeline Rivers of Punjab should inhale to support breathing life around it.
• William Barr sworn in as US Attorney General.
• Best-selling British Author ‘Andrea Levy’ passed away.
• Macedonia officially changes name to North Macedonia.
• President to present Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony.

16th February:

• India withdraws Most Favoured Nation status for Pakistan.
• Slovenia MP resign for stealing sandwich.
• Air India Resumes Flights to Iraq after 30 years gap.
• William Barr was sworn in as US Attorney General.
• Lebanon Parliament approves new government.
• Trump to nominate Satterfield ambassador to Turkey.

15th February:

• Rajasthan Backward Classes Amendment Bill 2021 Passed.
• 44 Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir’s Pulwama car bomb attack.
• Adnan Ghani appointed ZTBL president.
• Iran wins ICJ bid to recover funds frozen in US.
• PSL 4: Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars: IU win by 5 wickets.
• 150 Death anniversary of Mirza Ghalib being observed today.

14th February:

• NBWL approved the 99.82 percent projects in forests.
• Centre to set up a national law university in Uttarakhand.
• Russias Medvedev clinched Sofia Open Title.
• Rajasthan Assembly approved 5% quota for Gujjars.
• PSL 4 Opening Ceremony held in Dubai today.
• Government of Pakistan appoints Arif Usmani as NBP President.

13th February:

• INational Women’s Day Celebrated today.
• PM Narendra Modi Presented Swachh Shakti 2021 Awards.
• Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2021.
• Crown Prince visit: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to sign $20 billion agreements.
• Earthquake measuring 4.5 hits Andaman Islands.
• Ankiti to be first Indian woman founder-CEO of unicorn.

12th February:

• India’s National Productivity Day is celebrated today.
• India and Norway signed a letter of Intent for Marine Pollution Initiative.
• Ruchira Kamboj was appointed as the Ambassador of India to Bhutan.
• The first batch of 4 Boeing heavy-lift helicopters arrive in India from the US.
• Pakistan women seal historic ODI series win over Windies.
• 17 killed as massive fire breaks out at hotel in Delhi’s Karol Bagh.

11th February:

• Abu Dhabi includes Hindi as third official court language.
• International Day Of Women And Girls In Science today.
• Informal sector workers can join PMSYM pension scheme.
• Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launches mega tourism projects in ancient area of Al-Ula.
• Millions to mark 40th anniversary of Iranian revolution.
• Turkey Urges China to End Mass Detention of Muslims.
• Erdogan breaks ground for Istanbul’s iconic Atatürk Cultural Center.

10th February:

• National Deworming Day Celebrations today.
• PM Modi Launches Development Works in Arunachal Pradesh.
• The International Paralympics Committee (IPC) lifts Russia’s doping ban.
• Oscar-nominated British Actor Albert Finney Passes Away.
• Macedonia signed an accord to join as a new member of NATO military alliance.
• Smriti Irani Launches India Size Project in Mumbai.
• India Pavilion Inaugurated At 69th Berlin International Film Festival.

9th February:

• USFDA approved Laurus Labs HIV drug.
• India ropes in space technology to track border management.
• HC quashes one year ban imposed on ads.
• Textiles Ministry organizes mega silk event in New Delhi Today.
• New Zealand v India: Rohit Sharma becomes record T20 run-scorer.
• China to sell its first and only aircraft carrier to Pakistan.

8th February:

• Trump nominates official to oversee America’s spy satellites.
• Russia wants Turkey to do more to clear fighters in Syria’s Idlib.
• Asia LPG 2021 Summit Held In New Delhi.
• Smriti Irani launches India Size project in Mumbai
• UNESCO organised Second Edition of the India Heritage Walk in partnership with Sahapedia.
• India And Germany Join Hands On Water And Waste Management.

7th February:

• Sanjiv Ranjan appointed as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Colombia.
• Air India CMD Pradeep Singh Kharola appointed Civil Aviation secretary.
• Strict security ahead of Aleem Khan’s appearance at court.
• Union Minister Smriti Irani launches India Size project in Mumbai.
• AYUSH Minister inaugurated Conference of State AYUSH Ministers in New Delhi.
• Pakistan signs $10 bn gas pipeline agreement with Russia.

6th February:

• Russia to make 2 types of new missiles.
• Union Government notifies Rules to allow women to work in mines.
  World heritage centre to be set up at Mayapur in West Bengal.
• Isro’s Gsat-31 launched from French Guiana to replace dying Insat-4CR sat.
• Erdogan: Turkey-Greece disputes can be resolved peacefully.
• P V Bharathi Appointed As CEO Of Corporation Bank.

5th February:

• Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia to sign defence deal Feb 14.
• Pakistani photographer, director Madiha Aijaz passes away.
• Man sentenced to death in India over ‘gruesome’ child rape.
• UK approves Vijay Mallya extradition to India.
• Relief for India as UK keeps distance from Pakistan minister.
• ISRO set to launch GSAT 31 from French Guiana.

4th February:

• International World Cancer Day celebrated today.
• Padma Shri R.B.Patil passed away.
• P.V.Bharathi appointed as the MD and CEO of Corporation Bank.
• Taliban to meet Afghan Opposition leaders in Moscow.
• P.S.Krishnan is to receive K.Veeramani Award.
• Bihar approved approved a draft Bill on providing 10% quota to the EWS.

3rd February:

• PM inaugurates first-ever university in Ladakh.
• Visually challenged voters to get braille voter slips.
• Industrialist K Mahesh passes away.
• NASA’s Hubble finds a dwarf galaxy in our cosmic neighborhood.
• Indus River Dolphin declared Punjab’s State aquatic animal.

2nd February:

• Ministry of Home Affairs extended the ban on SIMI.
• Yes Bank senior group president Pralay Mondal resigns.
• DAC Approves Indigenous Construction of 6 Submarines Worth Rs 40000 cr.
• Saudi Arabia is Joining CPEC Matters.
• Pakistani educator wins Cambridge University award for ‘World’s Most Dedicated Teacher’ .
• PM Praises Citizenship Bill As He Launches BJP’s Poll Campaign In Bengal.

1st February:

• Punit Goenka re-elected as new BARC India chairman.
• RBI lifted its curb on 3 banks under PCA framework.
• Ajai Kumar is appointed as the interim CEO of Yes Bank.
• Australian air strike may have killed Iraqi civilians, officials say.
• Erdogan unveils manifesto for local elections.
• Malaysia’s company to invest $100m annually in Pakistan.