February Current Affairs 2020

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DateDayTheme 2020
02 FebruaryWorld Wetlands DayWetlands and Biodiveristy
04 FebruaryWorld Cancer DayI am and I Will
06 FebruaryInternational day of zero Tolerance to female genital MutatilationUnleashing Youth power
10 FebruaryWorld Pulses DayPlant proteins for a sustainable future
11 FebruaryInternational day of women and Girls in ScienceInvestment in women and Girls in science of inclusive Green growth
13 FebruaryWorld Radio DayRadio and Diversity
13 FebruaryNational women's day in India
15 FebruaryWorld Pangolin Day
(Third Saturday of February)
19 February%th soil card day
20 FebruaryWorld day of social justiceClosing the inequalities gap to achieve Social Justice
21 FebruaryInternational Mother Language DayLanguages without borders
22 FebruaryWorld Thinking dayLiving Threads
24 FebruaryCentral Eccise day
27 FebruaryIndia's First Protein Day#ProteinMeinKyaHai
27 FebruaryWorld NGO Day
28 FebruaryNational Science DayWomen in Science
29 FebruaryRare Disease DayRare is Many. Rare is Strong. Rare is Proud
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Indian Railway has started AI based ASKDISHA chatbot

ASKDISHA chatbot

The Indian Railways has started the Hindi Version of Artificial Intelligence-based chatbot called “ASKDISHA”. The hindi version has been started to further enhance the customer services rendered and to further strengthen the services of the chatbot.

Sunil Gurbaxani approved as new CEO and MD of Dhanlaxmi Bank

Dhanlaxmi Bank

The appointment of Sunil Gurbaxani as managing director and CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank has been appointed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The appointment  has been made for a period of three years. Gurbaxani is presently working with Axis Bank.

SEBI allows the use of regulatory sandbox by market players

SEBI

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has permitted the use of regulatory sandbox by the market players on select customers. SEBI will also grant limited registration for such testing purposes.

New Delhi manages the International Judicial Conference

International Judicial Conference

New Delhi hosts the International Judicial Conference which was addressed by PM Modi. The conference was organized with the theme of “Gender Just World”. The topic of the one-day conference is “Judiciary and The Changing World”.

FC Goa has become 1st club from India to qualify for AFC Champions League

FC Goa

FC Goa has become the first Indian club to qualify for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League group stage. FC Goa clinched the top spot in the Indian Super League (ISL 2019-20) standings, ending as the league’s table-topper after beating Jamshedpur FC 5-0 in an Indian Super League match.

D Gukesh grabs 34th Cannes Open in France

D Gukesh

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh defeated Harutyun Bargseghyan of France to win the 34th Cannes Open in France. Siva Mahadevan of India steps on the 10th place with six points.

Rajlaxmi Singh Deo has been again elected as president of Rowing Federation of India

Rajlaxmi Singh Deo

Rajlaxmi Singh Deo has been re-elected as the president of the Rowing Federation of India (RFI). The presidential elections of the Rowing Federation of India were carried out under the observation of Indian Olympic Association (IOA)’s K Govindraj.

Birla Estates has started “LIDEA” on WhatsApp for its customers

Birla Estates

An interactive AI Powered ChatBot solution “LIDEA” has been introduced by Birla Estates for its customers. “LIDEA” will enable the users to access authentic information of the projects which can be used for the evaluation of the residential developments of Birla Estates.

Dr. Niti Kumar to be respected with SERB Women Excellence Award-2020

Dr. Niti Kumar

Dr Niti Kumar, a Senior Scientist from Division of Molecular Parasitology and Immunology, CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow will be respected with the SERB Women Excellence Award-2020.

Manoj Kumar respected by World Book of Records, London

Manoj Kumar

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar has been respected by the World Book of Records, London with the WBR Golden Era of Bollywood. He has been respected for being a legendary actor and for his contribution to Indian cinema.