Daily GK Update: 13th February 2023

Sports

Wu Yibing (23) has become the first Chinese man to win an ATP Tour title at the Dallas Open 2023.
He defeated John Isner (United States) by 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/3), and 7-6 (14/12).
He also becomes the second man from China to break into the top 100 of the ATP rankings.
While the duo of Jamie Murray (United Kingdom) and Michael Venus (New Zealand) won the doubles title at the same event
Dallas Open: Men's ATP indoor hard-court tennis tournament, organized in Dallas, Texas

Defense

The 14th edition of the Aero India show was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in Bengaluru (Karnataka) on 13th February 2023.
2023 Theme: The Runway to a Billion Opportunities
Purpose: To showcase indigenous defense equipment, technologies, and fighter aircraft
It also aimed to promote indigenous production and export of air platforms to attract foreign investment.
The event is participated by 98 foreign countries and MoUs worth Rs. 75,000 crore are expected to be signed

Banking & Finance

Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has launched its own private cloud platform, 'MAHABANK NAKSHATRA', to strengthen its digital infrastructure at the 88th Business Commencement Day.
Aim: To facilitate the High-Performance Cloud Capabilities for Digital Infrastructure and hosting applications of the Bank.
The bank has also launched a portal named Suvidha.
Suvidha is an automated Decease Claim Settlement System (DCSS).
- Aim: To simplify the deceased claim settlement process

Important Dates

World Radio Day is observed annually on 13 February to spread awareness of the importance of radio and how it has helped people to stay updated with the news.
The 12th edition of World Radio Day (2023) theme is 'Radio and Peace'.
The focus of the theme: On the rapid changes and advancements in the technology of radio
February 13 was chosen as World Radio Day as it was the day of the establishment of the United Nations Radio in 1946.

Banking & Finance

The Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced that it will acquire 100% equity shares of Sonata Finance (SFPL) for Rs 537 crore.
Sonata Finance is a non-banking finance company, which is engaged in microfinance.
Impact: This acquisition will provide Kotak Mahindra Bank access to 502 branches across the ten states.
The SFPL will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the bank after receiving regulatory and other approvals.
MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank: Uday Kotak

State Affairs

The Uttar Pradesh government has finally launched the portal for the Family ID - 'One Family One Identity'.
Aim: To identify families as a unit for implementing the 'one job per family' proposal.
A unique identity will be issued to each family under the One Family One Identity scheme.
It will establish a live comprehensive database of family units of the state.
This database will be helpful in better management of beneficiary schemes and transparent operation.

Summits & Conferences

The Annual Meeting of Members of the River Cities Alliance (RCA) "DHARA" is being organized in Pune from 13th - 14th February 2023.
DHARA: Driving Holistic Action for Urban Rivers
The annual meeting of the members of RCA is being organized by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA).
The event has strong synergies with the Urban20 (U20) initiative under the ambit of India’s G20 Presidency.

Important Dates

International Epilepsy Day is celebrated on the second Monday of February every year, and this year (2023), this day falls on the 13th of February.
Aim: to spread awareness of the Epilepsy disease
The celebrations are to focus on “STIGMA” which means fear or feeling adverse reactions.
Epilepsy is a nervous disorder that affects brain activity.
This day is observed by the World Health Organization(WHO) and other countries.

Honours & Awards

Union HM Amit Shah will present the President’s Colour Award to Haryana Police on February 14 for their outstanding service to the nation.
The state police will be bestowed with the prestigious President’s Colour Award during a ceremonial function at the Haryana Police Academy, Madhuban in Karnal.
The “President’s Colour” is bestowed on any armed forces or a police unit, in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the Nation, both in peace and in war.

Sports

Real Madrid has won the Club World Cup 2023 for a record-extending fifth time in the final held in the Abdellah stadium, Rabat, Morocco.
Real Madrid has defeated Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal by 5-3.
Vinícius Júnior (Brazillian) scored twice and assisted Karim Benzema to lead Real Madrid.
Real Madrid last won the tournament in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Madrid also won three Intercontinental Cups in 1960, 1998, and 2002.