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Current Affairs<\/strong> is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That\u2019s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 17 February 2023<\/strong>, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National\/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, here is the Top News of the Day for 17 February 2023 to help you prepare the Latest Current Affairs part. After reading this section, you can successfully attempt Current Affairs Quiz<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Affairs for Competitive Exam \u2013 17 February 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shinku La Tunnel construction is approved by the Union Cabinet<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Shinku La Tunnel construction is approved by the Union Cabinet<\/strong>: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for the construction of the 4.1-km Shinkun La tunnel on the Nimu-Padam-Darcha road link to provide all-weather connectivity to the border areas of Ladakh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Providing details of the cabinet decision, Union minister Anurag Thakur said the tunnel will be completed by December 2025 at a cost of Rs 1,681 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reason: To provide all-weather connectivity in Ladakh region. The tunnel will lead to the development of the region and boost the tourism, Health, and education sectors. The length of the tunnel will be 4.1 km. An approach will also be built by December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Cabinet Committee on Security approved the Shinku La tunnel for Ladakh area which will provide all-weather connectivity to the Ladakh region with the entire country,\u201d the minister said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis (project) is also very important as far as the security and safety of the country is concerned\u2026. It will also help in the movement of our security forces in that region,\u201d Thakur said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAMSPay receives RBI nod to operate as payment aggregator<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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CAMSPay receives RBI nod to operate as payment aggregator:<\/strong> CAMSPay has received in-principle approval from RBI to operate as a payment aggregator. It is a part of Chennai-based Computer Age Management Services (CAMS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CAMSPAy, a payment platform specialising in solving banking and finance services sector\u2019s payment challenges has been supporting mutual fund investors, insurance policy holders and loan borrowers for over a decade in enabling them to move from paper-based mandate process to offering digital payment solutions.  CAMSPay, has received in-principle authorisation from Reserve Bank of India to operate as a \u2018Payment Aggregator,\u201d a bank statement said here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to receive the in-principle authorisation to operate as a payment aggregator to create a much more robust and inclusive digital payment stack for the chosen merchant segments that we operate in, delivering a variety of acceptance options,\u201d CAMSPay CEO Vasanth Jeyapaul said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India and Spain agree to collaborate on digital infrastructure<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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India and Spain agree to collaborate on digital infrastructure:<\/strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Spanish PM Pedro S\u00e1nchez and both leaders agreed to collaborate on issues such as digital infrastructure, climate action, clean energy transition and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO) in a statement said that the leaders discussed a number of bilateral and international issues of mutual interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They reviewed ongoing bilateral initiatives and expressed satisfaction at the recent high-level exchanges and growing cooperation in defence, economic and commercial sectors. They also agreed to collaborate on issues such as digital infrastructure, climate action, clean energy transition, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM Modi briefed his Spanish counterpart on India\u2019s priorities for the G-20 Presidency oriented towards working to promote oneness based on the theme of Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam (One Earth, One Family, One Future). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPrime Minister S\u00e1nchez extended full support to India\u2019s initiatives under its G-20 Presidency,\u201d according to the PMO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spain Capital: Madrid<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indian Overseas Bank launches electronic bank guarantee scheme<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Indian Overseas Bank launches electronic bank guarantee scheme: <\/strong>Public sector Indian Overseas Bank has launched the facility of issuance of e-BG (Electronic Bank Guarantee) scheme in association with the National e-Governance Services Ltd, the bank said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

e-BG: An instrument issued by the bank in which the bank agrees to guarantee a particular sum in the event that the applicant fails to fulfill an action\/performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is a paperless mode with digital stamping and digital signature. Real-time issuance would make it available for the beneficiary instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur bank is one of the pioneer in launching the Bank Guarantee through digital mode. As on date only few banks have the facility of issuance of e-BG,\u201d Indian Overseas Bank said in a statement here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the path to achieve vision mission statement 2021-2026 to provide best banking solutions through digital experience for customer delight, the bank has introduced and implemented the electronic-bank guarantee scheme, it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kantara\u2019s Rishab Shetty wins \u2018Most Promising Actor Award\u2019 at DPIFF 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Kantara\u2019s Rishab Shetty wins \u2018Most Promising Actor Award\u2019 at DPIFF 2023:<\/strong> Kantara star Rishab Shetty adds another feather to his cap. The actor has been honoured with the Most Promising Actor Award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award 2023, Times of India reported. The award has been given to the actor for his stellar performance in the Kannada film last year. Kantara was not only praised by critics but also emerged as one of the biggest pan-India blockbusters of 2022, receiving much love from fans. Rishab Shetty is an Indian actor and filmmaker primarily working in Kannada cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The film recently completed 100 days of its release. On the occasion, Rishab announced Kantara 2. Rishab shared that what the audience has seen for now is actually part 2 and therefore what will be released next is Kantara\u2019s prequel. Dropping hint about the release date, the actor also revealed that the film is likely to hit theatres in 2024. DPIFF was founded in 2012 and established in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DPIFF CEO: Abhishek Mishra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar to be new Vice Chief of Army<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar to be new Vice Chief of Army: <\/strong>The current Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen B S Raju will assume command as Commander of the South Western Army, Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar has been chosen as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff.  Lt Gen Kumar has been promoted as Army Commander and appointed as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff. He is serving as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) in the Army Headquarters at present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A graduate of the National Defense Academy in Khadakwasla, Lt. Gen. Kumar. In June 1985, he was given a commission into the 1 Assam Regiment. He has commanded the 59 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, an Infantry Brigade, and an Infantry Division on the Line of Control. Lt Gen Kumar has also commanded the highly active White Knight Corps. He has held the posts of Additional Director General Military Intelligence and Director General Military Intelligence at the Army headquarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Important Appointments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 14 Corps, situated in Leh and responsible for maintaining security along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the Ladakh sector, has been given Lt Gen Rashim Bali as its commander. Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, the current commander of the 14 Corps, will become the new Chief of Staff of Udhampur headquartered Northern Command. Lt Gen NSR Subramani, currently the Chief of Staff at the headquarters of the Northern Command in Udhampur, has been promoted to the rank of Army Commander and appointed as the next Central Army Commander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notably: Lt Gen Kumar, Lt Gen Raju and Lt Gen Subramani will assume their new responsibilities on March 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n