Tuesday, February 11, 2020

THE HINDU NEWSPAPER IMPORTANT ARTICLES 11.02.2020

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FRONT PAGE

Supreme Court upholds changes to SC/ST atrocities law

‘Review court can refer questions to larger Bench’

NATIONAL

Four Indian pilots begin astronaut training in Russia

Child rights body’s directive draws flak

U.S. nod for air defence system sale to India

No shortage of funds for Siachen: Army sources

OPINION

Liberty at the government’s whim

Facing up to realities

A mix Indian health care can do without

Prepared for the coronavirus

The calumny against Gandhi

Safeguarding the delta

Reservation as right

Banking Companies Act struck down

BUSSINESS

MF assets rise to record highs in Jan.

CRR exemption for retail, MSME loans for 5 years

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Overview of SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Clerical Cadre Recruitment 2020

Daily Current Affairs, 10th February 2020

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1) World Pulses Day observed globally on 10 February

•World Pulses Day proclaimed on February 10 of each year since 2019. World Pulses Day is a designated United Nations global event to recognize the importance of pulses (chickpeas, dry beans, lentils, dry peas and lupins among others) as a global food.

•World Pulses Day is a recognition of the decisive role that pulses can play in achieving the comprehensive, far-reaching and people-centred set of universal and transformative goals and targets of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a plan of action that seeks to strengthen universal peace.

2) Hunar Haat inaugurated in Indore, Madhya Pradesh

•Governor of Madhya Pradesh Lalji Tandon has inaugurated Hunar Haat in Indore. Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was also present on this occasion. Hunar Haat is being organized till 16th February 2020. Governor stated that India is a country of diversity with every region having different art, culture, language, costumes. This Unity in Diversity is the identity of India. Every corner of the country has a legacy of arts/crafts.

•The Governor further added that the Ministry of Minority Affairs is doing a historic task of preserving and promoting the magnificent heritage of the skilled people of every corner of the country and providing them national and international market.

•The Hunar Haat has proved to be Mega Mission of economic empowerment of needy master artisans & craftsmen. Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the Minority communities. The Hunar Haat is organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

3) Uttar Pradesh Govt to launch internship scheme for school college students

•Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath has announced an internship scheme for the tenth, 12th and graduate students of the state to brighten employment prospects. Addressing a job fair organized by the Department of Labour and Employment Exchange in Gorakhpur, Yogi Adityanath stated that the state government will bring the internship scheme this year itself.

•Under the scheme, these students will be linked to various technical institutes and industries. During the internship of a period of six months or a year, each participating youth will be given 2500 rupees as honorarium every month. Out of this, rupees 1500 will be given by the Central Government and 1000 rupees by the State Government.

4) 5th Dhaka Art Summit inaugurated in Bangladesh

•The 5th edition of Dhaka Art Summit was inaugurated in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This summit was inaugurated by State Minister for Cultural Affairs of Bangladesh KM Khalid. More than 500 artists, sculptors, architects and art professionals from various countries are participating in the Summit.

•The Summit will also feature live events, panel discussions and puppet shows among other things. This year’s programmes also include a special exhibition on the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to pay tribute to Bangabandhu on the occasion of his birth centenary. Dhaka Art Summit is the premier art festival of Bangladesh.

5) India ranks 40th in Global Intellectual Property Index 2020

•India has been ranked 40th out of 53 countries on a global intellectual property index 2020. India was placed at 36th position among 50 countries in 2019. India’s score, however, increased from 36.04 per cent (16.22 out of 45) in 2019 to 38.46 per cent (19.23 out of 50) in 2020, a 2.42 per cent jump in an absolute score.

•The US, UK, Sweden, France and Germany remained the top five economies on the intellectual property index in 2019 retaining their spots from the last year. The index was released as part of the annual report prepared by the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of the US Chambers of Commerce.

6) Ladakh Scouts wins Khelo India Ice Hockey Championship

•The Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre (LSRC) Red won the first Men’s section Khelo India Ice Hockey tournament 2020. They defeated Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) team 3-2 in a nail-biting thriller final match. 13 teams participated in the Khelo India Ice Hockey Championship.

•Khelo India is an initiative taken by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to aware people about the importance of sports and fitness. The ultimate goal of the program is to develop India as a sporting nation and to promote sports in the country.

Oscars Award 2020 winners: Full List of Winners

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The 2020 Oscars Awards has announced. it’s time to honour the movies of last year (2019) and the people directors, actors, writers, editors, and many more, who created them. The 92nd chapter of Hollywood’s most prestigious annual awards shows, overseen by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

Check the Category winners Here-

Best Picture- Parasite, Kwak Sin Ae and Bong Joon Ho, Producers
Actor in a Leading Role- Joaquin Phoenix, Joker
Actress in a Leading Role- Renee Zellweger, Judy
Best sound mixing- 1917
Best sound editing- Ford v Ferrari
Best supporting actress- Laura Dern for Marriage Story
Documentary short feature- Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)
Documentary feature- American Factory
Best costume design- Jacqueline Durran, Little Women
Best production design- Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
Live-action short film- The Neighbors’ Window
Best adapted screenplay- Taika Waititi, Jojo Rabbit
Best original screenplay- Bong Joon-ho, Parasite
Animated short film- Hair Love
Animated feature film- Toy Story 4
Best supporting actor- Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
Best Music (Original Score)- Joker, Hildur Guonadottir
Best Short Film (Animated)- Hair Love
Best Directing Film- Parasite, Bong Joon Ho
Best Cinematography- 1917, Roger Deakins
Best Writing (Original Screenplay)- Parasite
Best Music (Original Song)- “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman
Visual Effects- 1917
Makeup and Hairstyling- Bombshell

The HINDU Notes – 10th February 2020

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📰 India-Bangladesh rail link to be ready by 2021

Agartala-Akhaura line work under way

•The landmark rail line to connect the northeastern region with Bangladesh will be ready by the end of 2021, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.

•Mr. Singh said the completion of the line between Agartala in Tripura and Akhaura in Bangladesh would pave the way for the first train to run from the northeastern region to Bangladesh on the eve of the 75th anniversary of India’s independence in 2022.

•The line between Agartala and Akhaura would be completed before the end of next year, he said.

•Briefing journalists about some of the upcoming projects in the region, Mr. Singh, Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), said his Ministry would bear the cost of the 5.46-km track on the Indian side, and the cost of the 10.6-km track on the Bangladesh side was being borne by the Ministry of External Affairs.

•The link will connect Gangasagar in Bangladesh to Nischintapur in India and from there to Agartala.

Land handed over

•Mr. Singh said land had been bought and handed over to the executing agencies in both countries, and Rs. 580 crore had been sanctioned for the work on the Indian side. The soil condition on the Indian side is soft, therefore the latest technology was being used. Around 600 skilled workers were working round the clock to complete the work.

•The train to Bangladesh will be one of the most glorious achievements of recent years, he said.

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