#Latest Current Affairs 27th February 2019 28 February 2019

Opposition allegations baseless on ‘politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces’: BJP: BJP hit back at the opposition for its joint statement that it was politicising the sacrifices of armed forces, saying the allegations were “baseless” and such remarks are being used by the Pakistani media to show that Indian parties are not united in the fight against terror.

Event on Clean Ganga Campaign: The Namami Gange mission got a big boost with hefty contributions to the fund for ensuring the holy river flows free and clean. Oil PSU IOCL contributed 34 crore rupees and Union Ministers Arun Jaitley, dharmendra pradhan, mos arjun ram meghwal and MP hema malini contributed 1 lakh rupees. Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari also informed all gathered that the next 13 months will see all projects related to Clean Ganga campaign being completed.

PM confers National Youth Parliament Festival, 2019 awards: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today give away the National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 awards in New Delhi. In his Mann Ki Baat address in December 2017, PM Modi had shared his idea of organising Youth Parliaments for young people in every district of the country.

EAM Sushma Swaraj: terrorism is a threat to humanity: Counter-terrorism dominated the agenda of the 16th Foreign Ministers Meeting of Russia, India & China.

HM chairs high level security meet in Delhi: Home Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired a high level security meeting in New Delhi.

Pak Attempt to Hit Indian Military Installations Foiled: The day after India’s non-military pre-emptive strike in Pakistan’s Balakote against Jaish’s terror infrastructure saw Pakistan carrying out an unprovoked act of aggression against India by targeting its military installations. The attempt was foiled but the exchange that followed led to the downing of a Pakistan fighter jet. India also lost a Mig 21 with one of its pilots missing in action..India has strongly protested Pakistan’s misadventure warning it in no uncertain terms to cease & desist. It has also told Pakistan to return the captured pilot safe and sound..here’s a detailed report.

PM confers National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 awards: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches ‘Khelo India App’; Addressing the Youth Parliament Festival 2019 in New Delhi, PM says, today’s youth is capable of dealing with challenges; Says, the youth is ready for multi-tasking.

World must prevent Pakistan from fomenting terror: EAM Sushma Swaraj:External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj exposes nexus between Pakistan and terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed in terror strikes against India at the meeting of Foreign Ministers of Russia, India, and China in Wuzhen; Says, India decided to take pre-emptive action, in the light of continuing refusal of Pakistan to acknowledge and act against terror groups on its territory.

Jammu & Kashmir: Two Jaish terrorist killed in Shopian: Two Jaish e Mohammad terrorist killed in encounter between security forces and terrorists in  Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, security forces cordon off the area.

United India backs air strikes; PM Modi says country is in safe hands: India salutes bravery of its air warriors for destroying the biggest terror camp of Jaish E Mohammad across the border; all political parties strongly back government on the strike; Prime Minister Narendra Modi says country is in the safe hands.

PM Modi unveils ‘Astounding’ 800-kg Bhagavad Gita: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a giant Bhagavad Gita, running into 670 pages and weighing 800 kg, at the ISKCON temple in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Nepal’s Tourism and Culture Minister and 6 others died in Helicopter crash: Nepal’s Tourism and Aviation Minister Rabindra Adhikari and six others died in a helicopter crash in Taplejung district on Wednesday.

U.S. wants U.N. Security Council vote this week on Venezuela aid: The United States will ask the United Nations Security Council to vote this week on a draft resolution demanding that humanitarian aid be allowed into Venezuela.

Pakistan isolated world over on its continued support to terrorism: Pakistan totally isolated world over on its continued support to terrorism; in a strong message, US. asks Pakistan to take meaningful action against terror on its soil; France issues statement backing India’s right to take action against terrorists across the border

Muhammadu Buhari re-elected Nigerian President: Muhammadu Buhari was re-elected Nigeria’s President, results showed Tuesday, after a delayed poll that angered voters and led to claims of rigging and collusion.

U.S. House votes to block Trump’s border emergency declaration: The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to revoke Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to build a wall on the border with Mexico, handing the President a stinging rebuke on his signature issue.

North Korea’s state media reports leader Kim Jong Un’s arrival at Hanoi: North Korea’s state media released photographs of its leader Kim Jong Un arriving at Hanoi ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Farmers benefitting from Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme: Due to UP govt’s readiness..the farmers of the state have immensely benefitted from Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.

The consumer market is expected to grow at 12 percent annually: The consumer market is expected to grow at 12 percent annually over the next decade and touch Rs 335 lakh crore, says a report.

RBI Removes 2 big banks from weak-bank watch list: The RBI has lifted lending curbs on two more public sector banks, Allahabad Bank and Corporation Bank, by removing them from its weak-bank watch list.

AgustaWestland: Rajiv Saxena moves court to become approver: Dubai-based businessman Rajiv Saxena on Wednesday moved an application in a Delhi court seeking to become an approver in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case.

RBI removes Allahabad Bank, Corporation Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank from PCA: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken off Allahabad Bank, Corporation Bank and Dhanlaxmi Bank from the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework allowing them to resume their normal lending activities.

Australia beat India by 7 wkts to win T20I series: Glenn Maxwell struck an unbeaten hundred as Australia beat India by seven wickets to win clinch the T20 International series by 2-0 margin in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Salah can become fastest player to score 50 league goals for one club: Premier League leaders Liverpool must showcase their title credentials on Wednesday night, with in-form Watford making the trip to Anfield.

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Whenever Real Madrid and Barcelona meet on the field, it’s considered a big day in the world of soccer. The two fierce rivals will play twice this week, first on Wednesday and then again on Saturday at Santiago Bernabeu.

2nd T20: India eye series-saving win over Australia: India to take on Australia in the second T20 match at Bengaluru today, Australia won the thrilling first match at Vishakhapatnam.

Ayushman Bharat working effectively in Surat: Shyam Singh Bhai, who lives in Sonagadh, Surat was suffering from tuberculosis.