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PM Modi signs an accord of buying 70 HTT-40 Aircraft for the Indian Air Force, expected to meet the deficit of aircraft required for the training of newly appointed pilots. The Cabinet Committee on Security further announced the acquisition of 3 Cadet Training Ships which will fulfil the training needs of the Navy.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pm-modi-approves-deployment-of-70-htt40-aircraft-for-indian-air-force-1677747968-1

Vice Admiral Dinesh L Tripathi is now serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command. Earlier, his role was of the Chief of Personnel and DGNO at Naval Headquarters. Read more about his naval career here.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/dinesh-k-tripathi-takes-charge-of-military-leader-of-western-naval-command-1677660404-1

On February 27, 2023, the NASA Agency selected the former Lead Scientist Dr Nicola Fox for the prestigious position of Associate Administrator for the Science Department. Earlier she headed NASA’s Heliophysics Division. She is the first woman to be chosen for the role. Know more about this genius woman here. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/dr-nicola-fox-assumes-the-position-of-science-head-at-nasa-1677654174-1

UIDAI launches a new security mechanism to validate the genuineness of the fingerprint. The AI-based fingerprint feature will be helpful in various sectors of Banking, Finance, Telecom and Governmental departments. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/uidai-initiative-of-upgraded-fingerprint-mechanism-for-aadhar-card-1677573057-1

Argentina's World Cup-winning Captain Lionel Messi has been titled the “Best FIFA Men’s Player” at the recently held Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony. The event was organized on February 28, 2023, in Paris. He defeats his Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Teammate Kylian Mbappe along with Real Madrid Captain Karim Benzema for the prestigious trophy. Get the winners list here. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/lionel-messi-bagged-fifa-mens-player-award-2022-in-paris-1677567379-1

In the final round of the ICC Women’s World T20 match, Australia creates history by achieving the target of 157 for victory while South Africa was restricted to 137 for six. The Australian team defeats the South African cricketers with their extraordinary skills and won the 6th title at the event organised in Newlands on February 26. Know the key highlights here.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/australia-strikes-south-africa-and-wins-6th-t20-world-cup-1677495362-1

For this week, Jagran Josh is presenting the top 10 questions and answers including World Bank's Presidency, Sagar Parikrama, Best International Film, etc.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/weekly-current-affairs-quiz-20-february-26-february-2023-1677432307-1

Weekly Current Affairs: Check the top 10 latest current affairs of this week only at Jagran Josh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-10-weekly-current-affairs-19-february-to-25-february-2023-1677337781-1

The film “RRR” has won Best International Film Award along with other trophies at the Hollywood Critics Association 2023 event. The Oscar-nominated song ‘Naatu Naatu’ also received great honour and global recognition. Know how Director SS Rajamouli expressed gratitude.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/movie-rrr-got-5-major-awards-at-hollywood-critics-association-awards-2023-1677323330-1

India has abstained from all three votes at the UN General Assembly on the Ukraine crisis. Russia invaded Ukraine territory on February 24, 2022. On this anniversary of the invasion, a resolution has been proposed that demands Russia step out from Ukraine. Check the key highlights of the resolution. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-among-32-countries-abstains-from-voting-in-un-general-assembly-1677227540-1

White House nominates Indian-origin Ajay Banga for the position of the President of the World Bank organization. He is a graduate of Economics from DU’s St. Stephen's College and has served as the CEO of Mastercard. Know more about his exclusive journey.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/biden-nominates-former-mastercard-ceo-ajay-banga-to-head-world-bank-1677221832-1

A 6.8 magnitude of earthquake occurs in Tajikistan today morning at 5:37 am. The U.S. Geological survey shows that the epicentre was  Gorno-Badakhshan eastern region on the Afghanistan-China border, which is about 67 km from Murghob town in the country. Know the full report here. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/6-8-magnitude-earthquake-hits-eastern-tajikistan-1677135923-1

The Seattle city council issues regulatory orders to ban casteism prevailing across the city. The city creates history by taking the movie for the first time in the US. This anti-discrimination movement in Seattle got negative reviews from some Hindu Americans who argue that such legislation defames a specific community. Know the origin of the caste system and more.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/seattle-becomes-first-us-city-to-outlaw-caste-discrimination-after-the-council-vote-1677050452-1

NITI Aayog has announced his next CEO as Parameswaran Iyer is relocated to World Bank. While Iyer will be replacing Haryana cadre IAS officer Rajesh Khullar, BVR Subrahmanyam has been appointed as the new head of the NITI Aayog organization. Read more about the responsibilities of the new CEO.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/bvr-subrahmanyam-appointed-as-niti-aayog-ceo-1676962052-1

Kannada filmmaker SK Bhagawan’s demise news leaves the film industry in shock. He passes away at 89 today’s morning in Bengaluru. He directed versatile blockbuster films throughout his career. The Chief Minister of Karnataka state offers his sincerest condolences on the Twitter handle. Find more details in the article below.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/kannada-film-director-sk-bhagawan-dies-at-89-1676881145-1

The Bollywood celebrity Ayushmann Khurrana has been selected as the national ambassador of the social welfare agency, UNICEF India. He was made UNICEF’s Celebrity Advocate in September 2020 and since then he has worked visionarily for the required cause. Know what shaped him as an emerging voice of the nation.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/unicef-india-welcomes-ayushmann-khurrana-as-national-ambassador-1676875851-1

Weekly Current Affairs 2023: Check the top 10 latest current affairs of this week only at Jagran Josh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-10-weekly-current-affairs-13-february-to-19-february-2023-1676815519-1

The Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh recently announces the first nuclear power plant to be built in Haryana, Northern India. The Department of Atomic Energy has also given its approval to begin joint ventures with PSUs. You can have a look at the full details of this construction project given here.   source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/north-indias-first-nuclear-plant-to-come-up-in-haryanas-fatehabad-district-1676805333-1

An Indian Origin Neal Mohan supersedes YouTube's current head, Susan Wojcicki. Susan was the CEO since the year 2014 and recently announced her step down from this role. Stanford Graduate Neal Mohan served as YouTube’s chief product officer. Read all about his life and new role as CEO.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/youtube-appoints-neal-mohan-as-its-new-ceo-1676617794-1

India recently launched its first AI-based chatbot named Lexi powered by ChatGPT which is a complex computer machine. The chatbot has been invented by the financial technology firm Velocity. Also, it is integrated into their in-house analytics tool. Look at the interesting facts, configuration and benefits of this tech-driven Chatbot given in the article below.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/first-chatgpt-powered-chatbot-lexi-launched-in-india-1676531607-1