Daily GK Current Affairs viable of 18th February 2022

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Daily GK Current Affairs News viable of 18th February 2022. – Here is the Regular current affairs viable of 18th February 2022 covering the following news headlines: New India Literacy Programme, FAITH 2035, Cope South 22, Caravan Park, Shah Rukh Khan, Twitter Inc.

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Here current affairs have been categorized which is as follows:

International News
National News
States News
Banking News
Awards News
Sports News
Obituaries News

International News

US-Bangladesh to conduct joint air exercise ‘Cope South 22’

The air forces of Bangladesh and the United States will conduct a joint tactical airlift exercise ‘Cop South 22’. The six-day exercise is sponsored by the Pacific Air Force (PACAF).
The bilateral exercise will be conducted at Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Kurmitola Cantonment, Dhaka; and Operations Location-Alpha, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
The goals of the bilateral Strategic Airlift Exercise, sponsored by the Pacific Air Force, include improving interoperability with the Bangladesh Air Force and supporting Bangladesh’s long-term modernization efforts to maintain regional stability.
The exercise aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries through strategic airlift sorties and subject-matter expert exchanges.

National News

FAITH releases India tourism vision document 2035

Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) has released the FAITH 2035 vision document containing goals and an execution path for making Indian tourism preferred and loved by the world by the year 2035.
The vision document has been launched commemorating the 75th year of Indian independence. It aims to position tourism as a ‘Social-Economic Job and Infrastructure creator for India’ as well as ‘to be a role model for creating Sustainable and Inclusive Ecosystem’.
FAITH is the policy federation of all the national associations representing the complete tourism, travel and hospitality industry of India. It aims to position tourism as a ‘Social-Economic Job and Infrastructure creator for India’ as well as ‘to be a role model for creating Sustainable and Inclusive Ecosystem’.

States News

Water Taxi Service Flagged Off In Mumbai

The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal virtually flagged off the ‘most awaited’ water taxi for the citizens of Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The water taxi services will start from the Domestic Cruise Terminal (DCT) and will also connect places near Nerul, Belapur, Elephanta Island and JNPT. The service promises comfortable, stress-free travel, saves time and promotes eco-friendly transportation.”
The Ministry also informed that the newly constructed Belapur Jetty, costing Rs. Under the Sagarmala scheme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Rs 8.37 crore was funded in a 50-50 model. “The new ferries will enable movement of ships to places like Bhaucha, Dhaka, Mandwa, Elephanta and Karanja.

Kerala’s first Caravan Park to come up in Vagamon

Kerala’s first caravan park is all set to come up at Vagamon, a beautiful hill station located in Idukki district. Under the new caravan tourism policy of the state government, the park will be opened for the passengers.
Caravan tourism was introduced by the state tourism department as a safe means of vacationing at a time when people were unable to step out or travel due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Tourist Caravan will have all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay such as sofa-cum-bed, kitchenette with fridge and microwave oven, dining table, toilet cubicle, partition behind the driver, air-conditioner, internet connectivity, audio-video facilities, Charging system and GPS.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

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Kerala Capital: Thiruvananthapuram;
Kerala Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan;
Kerala Chief Minister: Pinarayi Vijayan.

Banking News

JPMorgan becomes first bank to enter the metaverse

JPMorgan has become the first bank in the world to set up shop in the metaverse. America’s largest bank has opened a lounge in the blockchain-based world of Decentraland.
Users can create their own virtual avatars, create virtual spaces and roam around in lounges named ‘Onyx Lounge’ after the suite of Ethereum-based services. The lounge also features a digital image of the bank’s CEO, Jamie Dimon.
The Metaverse is a virtual universe where users can perform a variety of activities through their avatar such as socializing, shopping or even attending events.
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets are becoming more pocket-friendly, and the two technologies together have contributed to a significantly better user experience.

Awards News

Karnataka Bank bags three banking tech awards

Karnataka Bank has bagged three awards at the 17th Annual Banking Technology Conference and Awards: 2020-21 Next-Gen Banking instituted by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).
The bank has won awards under the categories: Technology Bank of the Year; Best Fintech Adoption; and Best Use of AI/ML and Data Analytics – all runners-up.
With this focus on technology and digital transformation, the Bank strives to emerge as the ‘Digital Bank of the Future’ while maintaining its core values and identity built on over 98 years of purposeful banking history.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Karnataka Bank Founded: 18 February 1924;
Karnataka Bank Headquarters: Mangaluru, Karnataka;
Karnataka Bank MD & CEO: Mahabaleshwara M. S.

Sports News

Chelsea wins 2021 FIFA Club World Cup Champions

English club, Chelsea defeated Brazilian club Palmeiras 2-1 to win the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup final. Chelsea have won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time. The deciding goal was scored by Kai Havertz with 3 minutes of extra time.
Kai Havertz’s non-stop penalty in the 117th minute secured a place in the final of the Club World Cup. The final was held at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Since Roman Abramovich’s take over the club in 2003, Chelsea have housed a slew of major trophies: the Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Community Shield.
Chelsea have become the third English team to win the Club World Cup after Manchester United and Liverpool.

Haryana Men’s & Kerala Women’s Team wins Senior National Volleyball Championship

In the Senior National Volleyball Championship 2021-22, Haryana team defeated Indian Railways 3-0 to win the men’s title.
Similarly, in the women’s section, Kerala team defeated Indian Railways 3-1 to win the trophy.
The 70th Senior National Volleyball (Men and Women) Championship 2021-22 was held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar.
Achyuta Samant, founder of KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology) and KISS (Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences) participated in the event and handed over trophies to the winners.

Obituaries News

Noted Kannada writer and poet Chennaveera Kanavi passes away

Renowned Kannada poet and writer Channaveera Kanavi has passed away. He was 93 years old. He was often referred to as ‘Samanvay Kavi’ (poet of reconciliation). Kanvi received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1981 for her work Jeeva Dhvani (Poetry).
Born on June 18, 1928 in Hombal village of Gadag district (then undivided Dharwad district) to a teacher Sakreppa ‘master’ and Parvathamma, the then principal at Sri Kanavi Karnataka College, V.K. Jnanpith Award winner Gokak.
He joined the publication wing of Karnataka University as Secretary. He served the University for 31 years and retired in 1983 as the Director of the Publications Wing.

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