Title Title Daily Current Affairs Capsule 22nd February 2021

Title
Daily Current Affairs Capsule
            Title 2021
     22nd February

Russian Scientists have detected the first case of transmission of Avian Flu to humans

Russia has said that its scientists have detected the first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of Avian Flu to
humans and ed the World Health Organization in this regard.

      The head of Russia's health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor, Anna Popova said that information about the
       world's first case of transmission of the Avian Flu (H5N8) to humans has already been sent to the World
       Health Organization.
      Highly contagious strain H5N8 is lethal for birds but it has never been reported before to have spread to
       humans.

India sends COVID-19 vaccine to Mongolia

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, India has sent 13 boxes of COVID-19 vaccine to Mongolia.

   The vaccine was sent from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai to
       Mongolia.
      25 nations across the world have already received Made in India vaccines and 49 more countries will be
       supplied in the coming days, ranging from Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean to Africa, South-
       East Asia and the Pacific Islands.
      Mongolia Capital: Ulaanbaatar
      President: Khaltmaagiin Battulga
      Currency: Mongolian tögrög

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 26th Hunar Haat in Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 26th edition of ‘Hunar Haat’ in New Delhi.

      Hunar Haat brings together indigenous artisans and craftsmen from across the country.
      Hunar Haat not only gives a common platform to the traditional artisans and craftsmen but is also an
       expression of the country's rich culture and tradition.
      The Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising the Hunar Haat on the theme of Vocal for Local.
      People will get a feel of the strength of the country’s Unity in Diversity at the Hunar Haat.

Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0 launched to expand immunization coverage across the country

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0, (IMI
3.0) to expand immunization coverage across the country.

      It will have two rounds starting from the 22nd of this month and the 22nd of March this year.
      The IMI 3.0 is aimed at reaching the unreached population with all the available vaccines under Universal
       Immunisation Programme and thereby accelerate the full immunization and complete immunization
       coverage of children and pregnant women.
      The focus of the Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0 will be the children and pregnant women who have
       missed their vaccine doses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
      The present campaign will target achieving 90 percent Full Immunization Coverage in all districts of the
       country.

Online four day Toy Fair to begin on Feb 27 in MP

In Madhya Pradesh, online four-day Toy Fair will begin on 27th February.

      It will include artists from all over the country making unique toys and creations, many artists and
       organizations from Madhya Pradesh are also participating in this unique event.
      In a landmark initiative toward Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Government of India presents 'The India Toy Fair
       2021'.

Prakash Javadekar inaugurates Atal Paryavaran Bhavan in Lakshadweep

Union Minister for Forests, Environment, Climate Change and Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar's
four day visit to Lakshadweep is in progress.

   He inaugurated Lakshadweep forest department's headquarters, Atal Paryavaran Bhavan.
      The central minister promised that the comprehensive development of the country will be realised by
       ensuring nature's security as desired by the people.

Novak Djokovic wins his 9th Australian Open title

In Tennis, Defending Champion Novak Djokovic has won his ninth Australian Open title, beating Daniil
Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 in a one-sided final at Melbourne Park.

      Victory takes Djokovic’s grand slam singles tally to 18 - just two behind Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
      Earlier, in Men's doubles, ninth-seeded Croat -Slovak pair Ivan Dodig and Filip Polasek won the title.
      They defeated defending champion and fifth-seeded pair British Joe Salisbury and American Rajeev
       Ram 6-3, 6-4.
      This was their first Grand Slam as a team.

Karnataka to host second Khelo India University Games this year

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that the second Khelo India University Games will be hosted
by Karnataka.

   The largest University games in the country scheduled later this year will be held in Bengaluru in
       partnership with the Association of Indian Universities.
      Over 4,000 sportsmen under the age of 25 will compete with an opportunity to be selected for the national
       teams.
      The first edition of University games was held in Bhubaneswar last year.
      In the second edition of the games, Yogasana and Mallakhamb have been added.

Sri Lanka Fast Bowler Dhammika Prasad quits international cricket

The Sri Lanka fast bowler Dhammika Prasad has announced his retirement from international cricket with
immediate effect.

      The 37-year-old played 25 Tests and 24 ODIs and a single T20I taking a total of 107 wickets for Sri Lanka.
      He played his lone T20 International against Australia in 2011.

Home Minister releases book 'Rashtra Pratham - 82 varshon ki Swarnim Gatha'

Home Minister Amit Shah released a book 'Rashtra Pratham - 82 varshon ki Swarnim Gatha' in New Delhi.

      The book chronicles the glorious history of CRPF since its raising in 1939 and it has detailed and
       thoroughly researched account of CRPF's journey, challenges, successes, and sacrifices.
      The book which has the glorious history of CRPF and valour of CRPF Jawans will inspire the jawans of
       the force and people at large.