Current Affairs Quiz - February, 2023

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India’s first “frozen-lake marathon” is going to be organised at Pangong Tso lake in the union territory of Ladakh.
This event will be held at an altitude of 13,862 feet and cover a distance of 21 kilometers. The marathon will start at Lukung and end at Maan village. The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) will oversee the event. This marathon is called the ‘Last Run’ to highlight the issue of climate change.

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The Indian government announced that retail inflation increased to 6.52% in January from 5.72% in December 2022, mainly due to the rise in food prices.
Retail inflation is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Reserve Bank of India’s household survey on inflation expectations forecasts that retail inflation will remain elevated in the next year due to a general increase in prices across different sectors.

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Hericium erinaceus, also known as lion’s mane mushroom, is an edible mushroom found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Researchers have recently identified a new active compound in the lion’s mane mushroom. This compound is found to be capable of boosting nerve growth and enhancing the memory capacity. This may have a potential to counter Alzheimer’s disease.

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), along with the Navy, started training for crew module recovery when it splashes down in the sea after re-entering the atmosphere.
This training was done as a part of preparation for its first human spaceflight (Gaganyaan). The training aims to finalise the standard operating procedure for the recovery of the crew members as soon as possible. The trials commenced at the water survival test facility of the Navy in Kochi.

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The Rajasthan state Forest Department has proposed to construct a zoo inside Keoladeo National Park, a World Heritage Site popularly known as Bharatpur bird sanctuary.
The Wetland Ex-Situ Conservation Establishment (WESCE) aims to display a range of wetland species, including rhinos, water buffaloes, crocs, dolphins and exotic species. AFD, an arm of the French government, has agreed to fund up to Rs 1,200 crore over eight years. Experts raise questions about the zoo coming up in a significant habitat for migratory birds.

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World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease in Equatorial Guinea
As per WHO, the virus which causes hemorrhagic fever, is similar to the ‘Ebola’ virus and is highly infectious, with a fatality ratio of up to 88%.

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The 22nd edition of the Rang Bharat Mahotsav, an international theatre festival, is being organized in New Delhi by the National School of Drama.
The festival will showcase 33 plays in New Delhi and 47 plays in nine other major cities, which include Jammu, Bhopal, Guwahati, Ranchi, Nasik, Rajahmundry, Kevadia, Jaipur, and Srinagar. The festival will also feature various related events such as book launches, national and international seminars, and master-classes by theatre experts.

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The International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is observed across the global level on February 15. This day commemorate the establishment of the Childhood Cancer International, which is a federation of child cancer support groups from across the world.
This international federation was founded in the year 1994. The objective of the ICCD is to bring global awareness about children with cancer. It also seeks to provide assistance for them. “Better Survival” is the slogan for this 3-year initiative of International Childhood Cancer Day campaign.

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The Digital Services Act was approved by the European Union in 2022 to update the bloc’s legal framework on illegal content, transparent advertising and disinformation on intermediaries and harmonize similar national laws in the EU.
Tech giants like Google, Twitter and Meta are facing stricter rules under the Digital Services Act. This Act categorizes those companies having more than 45 million users as very large online platforms. They are subject to obligations under the law like risk management and external and independent auditing.

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The series of G-20 tech and business events will begin with the two-day Global Tech Summit (GTS), which is set to begin in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
The GTS may bring many persons from the technology, pharma and agriculture industries to discuss the latest trends and advancements. Nearly 1,000 delegates from more than 25 countries will participate.