Current Affairs Quiz: February 13, 2022

The book titled “India-Africa Relations: Changing Horizons” written by Rajiv Bhatia has been launched recently.

French virologist Luc Montagnier, who won a Nobel Prize for his part in discovering the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS, has died.

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha launched a QR code-based mechanism for certification and labelling of handmade carpets of the union territory.

After four days of delay, SpaceX has finally launched Italys Earth-observation satellite. A two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket topped with the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation FM2 (CSG-2) satellite lifted off from Floridas Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Indias dashing keeper-batter Rishabh Pant won top Test batting prize for his series-winning knock of 89 against Australia in Brisbane last year while New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was adjudged Captain of the Year at the 15th Annual ESPNcricinfo awards. The Test bowling award went to Kyle Jamieson for his 5 for 31, which helped New Zealand become the first World Test champions. England fast bowler Ollie Robinson was named Debutant of the Year for his 37 wickets at 21.16 in eight Tests, which made him Englands second highest wicket-taker in Tests in 2021.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said seven airports that participated in the ACI-ASQ survey in 2021 have been chosen for Voice of Customer Recognition under Airports Council International (ACI) Worlds Voice of the Customer initiative. These Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports to be named under the scheme are: Chennai, Kolkata, Goa, Pune, Patna, Bhubaneswar & Chandigarh, the ministry said.

N Chandrasekaran reappointed Tata Sons Chairman for another 5 years

With a view to reaching out to farmers to its agritech platform, Krishi Network has roped in film actor Pankaj Tripathi as a brand ambassador.

Junior World No 1 Tasnim Mir notched a three-game win over Yulia Yosephine Susanto of Indonesia in the final to claim the womens singles title at the Iran Fajr International Challenge.

Capital markets regulator SEBI has restructured its advisory committee on Investor Protection and Education Fund (IPEF). The eight-member committee will now be chaired by G Mahalingam, former Whole Time Member of SEBI.The panel was earlier headed by Abraham Koshy, former professor of IIM-Ahmedabad.

Paytm, which got listed in bourses in November last year, continues to lead digital payments with over 45 per cent penetration in Fintech, reveals a Comscore report.

HDFC Ergo General Insurance announced its partnership with Visa to offer curated insurance covers for Visas Platinum cardholders for select public sector banks.

Paisabazaar.com, a digital platform for consumer credit, has tied up with RBL Bank to offer Paisa on Demand (PoD), a credit card.

Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that five lakh crore rupees will be invested in the road infrastructure sector of Bihar in the next five years.

Maharashtras Health Minister Rajesh Tope announced that “Hope Express” will be launched in the state to prevent cancer. This is the first such machine in India.

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar launched the Central Sector Scheme “SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. SMILE includes two sub-schemes – Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons and Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of engaged in the act of Begging.

Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the ministry has allocated sufficient funds to the National Institute of Siddha to enhance infrastructure including an increase in the strength of doctors and research facilities. Mr. Sonowal said in 2020-21, over 47 crore rupees were allocated.