Current Affairs 11th February 2016

Important Points : 

• Which animal has been notified as Vermin for a year by MoEF - Wild Boar
• Which country's National Assembly has voted for stripping of nationality for terrorists - France 
• Where did the Marine Museum inaugrated - Marine Aquarium and Regional Centre in Digha
• Name the Veteran director who has passed away - Aurobindo Mukherjee
• Who has revealed Vision Assam 2030 - Assam CM Tarun Gogoi 
• Between whom an agreement on Cyber Defense Cooperation was inked - NATO & EU
• HeyBiz tied up with - Su-Kam Power
• Which island will get electricity from Independence Day 2016 - Elephanta Island
• Who has been named IFPI Global Recording Artist of 2015 - Adele
• Who has took charge of Director of United Nations Information Centre in Buenos Aires - Tamar Hahn of Israel

Details : 

Which animal has been notified as Vermin for a year by MoEF - Wild Boar

Among the important National Current Affairs, On 3rd February 2016, wild pig has been notified as vermin for a period of one year from the date of issue of the notification in Uttarakhand by Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF).

Animals across 13 districts (71 of 79 sub divisions) of Uttarakhand were declared to be vermin.

Which country's National Assembly has voted for stripping of nationality for terrorists - France 

On 9th February 2016, a proposal to amend the Constitution to strip people convicted of terrorist offences of their French nationality was passed by the National Assembly, the Lower House of the bicameral Parliament of France.

On 10th February 2016, a follow-up vote is scheduled in which the lower house is due to reaffirm the vote.

Approval by the upper house of parliament, the Senate is needed to change the constitution and then finally by a three-fifths majority by both houses.

Where did the Marine Museum inaugrated - Marine Aquarium and Regional Centre in Digha

Among the important National Current Affairs, On 3rd February 2016, The Marine Museum was inaugurated at the Marine Aquarium and Regional Centre (MARC) of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Digha, West Bengal.

Features of the Marine Museum

• The museum which is newly created contains Molluscan gallery, Fish gallery and Coral gallery.
• The species include are horse-shoe crabs, molluscs, corals, crabs, prawns, fishes, sea snakes, lobsters, echinoderms etc.

About Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)

• Established on 1st July 1916, ZSI is a premier Indian organisation in zoological research and studies with an aim to promote the survey, exploration and research of the fauna in the region.
• Conservation and Survey Division under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change coordinates the activities of the ZSI.

Name the Veteran director who has passed away - Aurobindo Mukherjee

On 10th February 2016, Acclaimed film director Aurobindo Mukherjee passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal at the age of 97.

He was the director of cult Bengali classics like Nishi Padma, Agniswar and Mouchak.

He was awarded with the President's Award for his first film, Kichhukhon.

Who has revealed Vision Assam 2030 - Assam CM Tarun Gogoi 

Among the important National Current Affairs, On 10th February 2016, to ensure inclusive and sustainable development of the state, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi revealed a draft document, 'Vision Assam-2030: Everything for Everyone-Achieving inclusive and Sustainable Development'. 

'Vision Assam 2030' envisages a transformed future for the people of Assam free from all forms of insecurity, deprivation and inequities.

Between whom an agreement on Cyber Defense Cooperation was inked - NATO & EU

Among the important International Current Affairs, On 10th February 2016, the European Union (EU) and The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) signed an agreement to improve cooperation in cyber defense. 

This agreement will help the two in countering the modern forms of hybrid warfare.

A framework for emergency response teams from the NATO and the EU has been established to exchange information and share best practices.

Cooperation in a number of defense-related fields have been accelerated after Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea, NATO and the EU.

HeyBiz tied up with - Su-Kam Power

Among the important Business Current Affairs, On 9th February 2016, HeyBiz, a sales-marketing-support application for SMEs, announced its association with Su-Kam Power Systems Limited, a power back-up solution provider. 

Features of the tie-up

• As a result of this association, HeyBiz can directly chat and discuss with Su-Kam Experts or local dealers.
• HeyBiz will promote and sell Su-Kam consumer products like power accessories, batteries, UPS, inverters and solar panel to its users.

About HeyBiz

It is a mobile application, which connects both customers and business with real time chat on mobile.

About Su-Kam Power Systems Limited

Power back-up solutions for both domestic as well as industrial markets are provided by the company. It also focuses on eco-friendly energy solutions like solar power.

Which island will get electricity from Independence Day 2016 - Elephanta Island

Among the important National Current Affairs, In second week of February 2016, UNESCO world heritage site, Elephanta Island was in news because it will be completely electrified by Independence Day 2016.

In the year 1987, the island was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site which is a popular tourist destination.

It is situated in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay and is also known as the 'City of Caves'. It contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva.  

Who has been named IFPI Global Recording Artist of 2015 - Adele

Among the important International Current Affairs, On 8th February 2016, Adele was named as the the Global Recording Artist of 2015 across all music formats by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), international music trade body.

She is the third recipient of the IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year award. 

Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift were at the second and third place respectively.

In the year 2014, Taylor Swift received the Global Recording Artist of the Year award.

Do You Know :

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry is a not-for-profit members' organisation registered in Switzerland which represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide.

Who has took charge of Director of United Nations Information Centre in Buenos Aires - Tamar Hahn of Israel

Among the important appointments, On 10th February 2016, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed Tamar Hahn of Israel as the director of the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Buenos Aires that serves Argentina and Uruguay. 

Earlier to this, Hahn was the Regional Adviser for Resource Mobilization and Partnerships at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama City, Panama.