Library:Tata Institute of Social Sciences,Guwahati: Current Affairs-February 16, 2023

Thursday, February 16, 2023

In Tripura, voting begins to elect a new 60-Member Legislative Assembly.
India and Spain agree to collaborate on digital infrastructure, climate action and sustainable development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the mega National Tribal Festival – Aadi Mahotsav.
Cabinet approves construction of Shinku La Tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity in Ladakh
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Jal Jan Abhiyan in Sirohi district of Rajasthan
India earmarks 75 per cent of capital procurement budget for domestic industry
Two-day Global Tech Summit to begin in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) to provide maintenance and overhaul support for MQ-9B drone engines in India.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces 2nd global hackathon- HARBINGER 2023.
West Bengal state government announces its state budget for the year 2023-24; broadens welfare schemes.
Foodgrain production is estimated to be over 3,235 lakh tonnes in agricultural year 2022-23: Second advance estimates.

Death toll in Turkey and Syria climbs to more than 41,000 after devastating earthquakes.
South Korea has said that a North Korean food crisis appears to be worsening.
Pakistan government introduces bill to raise Rs 170 billion in taxes