current affairs 18 february 2021

1.In Big Atmanirbhar Bharat Push, Amazon To Begin Electronic Devices Manufacturing In India

In a massive development in giving the manufacturing sector an Atmanirbhar push, E-Commerce and technology giant Amazon has decided to begin Electronic Devices manufacturing in India
Amazon is committed to partner with the Indian government to advance the vision of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. We have pledged to invest US $1 billion to digitize 10 million small and medium businesses, help Indian businesses sell worldwide thereby enabling US $10B in cumulative exports

The dictionary has been brought out by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), an autonomous institute under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The third edition of the ISL Dictionary contains a total of 10,000 terms of everyday use, academic terms, legal and administrative terms, medical, technical and agricultural terms
The dictionary also contains regional signs used in different parts of the country

Dr Thangjam Dhabali Singh was honoured with the ‘Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays’ decoration, in recognition of his contribution in promoting mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and India.

Pratik Waikar stole the limelight as Pahadi Billas overpowered Panthers 31-25 in a thrilling final to win the KKFI 2021 Super League Kho Kho Tournament

The Prime Minister lauded the Mission for instilling meaningfulness, peace, health and spiritual wellbeing among the people. He also praised the Mission for popularizing yoga. The Prime Minister said in today’s fast and stressful life when the world is fighting lifestyle related diseases and pandemic, Sahaj Marg, Heartfulness and Yoga are like a beacon of hope for the world
Headsquares of Ram Chandra Mission are located in Hyderbad