Title Title Daily Current Affairs Capsule 16th February 2021

Title
Daily Current Affairs Capsule
            Title 2021
     16th February

Indian Navy gets third Scorpene submarine, to be commissioned as INS Karanj

The Indian Navy got its third Scorpene submarine, which will be commissioned as INS Karanj, of Project P-75
in Mumbai.

      With the delivery of Karanj, India further cemented its position as a submarine building nation.
      MDL, one of the India's leading shipyards with the capacity and the capability to meet the requirements
       and aspirations of the Indian Navy, has delivered three Scorpene submarines named Khanderi, Kalvari
       and now Karanj.
      The fourth submarine, Vela, launched on May 6 2019, has commenced sea trials, the fifth submarine
       Vagir, was launched on November 12, 2020 and has commenced harbour sea trials whilst the sixth
       submarine is presently in an advanced stage of outfitting.
      All the six submarines are being constructed under Project 75.

Home Minister Amit Shah extends greetings on 74th foundation day of Delhi Police

Home Minister Amit Shah has extended his greetings to all the police personnel and their families on the 74th
foundation day of Delhi Police.

      The Delhi Police (DP) is the law enforcement agency for the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT).
      Delhi Police comes under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India.

Mexico receives shipment of 870,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from India

Mexico received a shipment of 870,000 doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine from India.

      The country prepares to prioritize older people in the next phase of its vaccination campaign.
      Mexico, which has one of the world's highest coronavirus death tolls, started vaccinating healthcare
       workers in December but struggled to hit its targets amid global shortages and delays of Pfizer's vaccine.
      President: Andrés Manuel López Obrador
      Capital: Mexico City
      National language: Spanish
      Currency: Mexican peso

Tribal painter Bhuri Bai of MP invited as Chief Guest at Foundation Day celebrations of Bharat Bhavan

The tribal painter Bhuri Bai of Madhya Pradesh was invited as the Chief Guest at the Foundation Day celebrations
of Bharat Bhavan.

      When the construction of this building started, she used to work here as a labourer on a daily wage of Rs
       six. She never expected that she would become the Chief Guest in this Bharat Bhavan.

   Bhuri Bai, also awarded Padma Shri, is a Master of Tribal Painting Art.
      Bharat Bhavan is an autonomous multi-arts complex and museum in Bhopal

Byculla zoo in Mumbai reopens after almost a year

Almost a year after shutting its gates for visitors due to COVID-19 pandemic, Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan
and Zoo, popularly known as Byculla zoo, in Mumbai reopened.

      The zoo, which houses a variety of animals ranging from deer and monkeys to elephants and a
       hippopotamus besides birds, was closed to the public on 15th of March last year.
      The BMC It has appealed to senior citizens, pregnant women and children under the age of five years to
       avoid visiting the zoo.
      It is the oldest public garden in Mumbai. After Indian independence it was Named after Jijamata, the
       mother of Shivaji, the first Maratha emperor.

UP govt starts training programme for aspirants of various competitive exams under 'Abhyudaya Yojana'

In Uttar Pradesh, the State Government has started a training programme for aspirants of various competitive
examinations under 'Abhyudaya Yojana'.

      Under the scheme, free of cost training will be provided to the candidates who are preparing for various
       competitive examinations.
      More than five lakh candidates have done their registration and 50 thousand aspirants have been selected
       for training in the first phase.
      Under the Abhyuday Coaching Scheme candidates will get high-level guidance regarding examination
       and interview by skilled mentors including IAS, IPS, IFS, PCS, PPS and other state-level officers.

   Retired officers would also be called for the training of aspirants for better management.

Mamata Banerjee launches scheme to provide meal at Rs 5 to poor people

Ahead of the assembly election in the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee virtually launched the
'Maa' scheme under which her government would provide a meal at a nominal cost of Rs 5 to poor people.

      They will get a platter of rice, dal, a vegetable and egg curry for Rs 5, adding that the state government
       will bear a subsidy of Rs 15 per plate.
      Self-help groups will operate the kitchens from 1 pm to 3 pm every day and such kitchens will be set up
       everywhere in the state gradually.

RBI constitutes eight-member expert panel for strengthening Urban Co-operative Banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted an eight-member expert committee on Primary (Urban) Co-
operative Banks (UCBs) to examine issues and suggest a road map for strengthening the sector.

      The committee will be chaired by the former RBI Deputy Governor N. S. Vishwanathan.
      The committee will assess the regulatory measures taken by the RBI and other authorities in respect of
       UCBs and their impact over the last five years to identify key constraints and enablers in fulfillment of
       their socio-economic objective.

   It will also suggest effective measures for faster rehabilitation and resolution of UCBs and assess potential
       for consolidation in the sector

ISA announces Dr Ajay Mathur as its new Director-General

International Solar Alliance (ISA) has announced Dr. Ajay Mathur as its new Director General following his
election at the first special assembly of ISA members.

      A coalition of 73 member countries, ISA was established in 2015 to accelerate the demand for and use of
       safe, sustainable, and affordable solar energy for all.
      Dr Mathur replaces Mr Upendra Tripathy, who has served as Director General since the inception of the
       ISA.

Meghna Pant Pens her new novel ‘The Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Good News’

The award-winning writer, journalist and speaker Meghna Pant has come up with her new novel titled ‘The
Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Good News’.

      The book has been published by the Penguin Random House India and will be released in April 2021.
      The book is about a small-town woman, Ladoo, who scandalizes her conservative family when she decides
       to use a sperm donor to have a baby while continuing to look for Mr Right.
      This book takes a humorous and light approach to address an important issue, relevant to every woman in
       the world, without being belligerent or pedantic.