1.Two new Ramsar sites added in India
The Government of India has recently added two new Ramsar sites . These sites were added on World Wetlands Day . World Wetlands Day is celebrated all over the world on 2 February . Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Khijadia Bird Sanctuary in Gujarathas been added to this list. These are the 48th and 49th Ramsar sites of India. Earlier the 47th Ramsar site was Haiderpur Wetland in Uttar Pradesh. Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest natural flood plain wetland in India. A floodplain is a wetland, that part of a river valley that periodically fills with water. This sanctuary is situated in the west of Gorakhpur. It is a breeding ground for resident birds and a staging site for a number of migratory birds. Khijadia Bird Sanctuary It is located in Jamnagar, Gujarat. More than 300 migratory birds visit this sanctuary. It consists of freshwater marshlands, freshwater lakes and saltwater marshlands. It is fed by the Ruparel River. It also has creeks that support mangroves. It is situated in the Gulf of Kutch region. There are 52 tiger reserves in India. With two new Ramsar sites, There are now 49 Ramsar sites in India. Also, there are two Blue Tag Beaches in India.
2.India Press Freedom Report, 2021 released
The India Press Freedom Report, 2021 was recently released by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group . According to this report, 13 media houses and newspapers were targeted in the country, 108 journalists were attacked and 6 journalists were killed . Most journalist attacks in Jammu and Kashmirhappened in Journalists faced more than 25 attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. In second place was Uttar Pradesh with 23 strikes. UP is followed by Madhya Pradesh (16), Tripura (15), Delhi (8), Bihar (6), Assam (5), Haryana (4) and Maharashtra (4), Goa (3), Manipur (3), Karnataka (2), West Bengal (2), Tamil Nadu (2), Andhra Pradesh (1), Kerala (1), Chhattisgarh (1). Most of the attacks took place in Jammu and Kashmir. Tripura, on the other hand, saw the maximum number of attacks by non-state elements. Eight women journalists faced summons, FIR and arrest. 24 journalists were physically assaulted, disrupted, threatened and harassed for doing their jobs. 44 FIRs were registered against journalists in 2021. Of these, 21 were registered under section 153 of the IPC.
3.Government of India announces ‘One Nation One Registration’ scheme
During the budget presentation , the Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched the ‘ One Nation One Registration ‘ scheme . This will make it easier to do business and improve living conditions. This scheme will bring uniform registration process across the country. Where the registration is being done, whether it is land registration or vehicle registration or any other registration, the same process will be followed across the country. Registration can be done anywhere in the country. There will be no state constraint. It will adopt 3C formula. It focuses on Central of Records, Convenience of Records and Collection of Records . A 14-digit unique number will be allotted to the land. This number is called “ Aadhaar number of land“Will be called. To implement this scheme, the government will link the National Generic Document Registration System with the ‘One Nation One Registration’ scheme. DILRMP stands for Digital India Land Record Modernization Program . Under this programme, the Government of India has so far digitized 90% of the land records in the country. This has been achieved in 24 states. It was launched as the National Land Records Modernization Program in 2008. Recently the Modi government has changed its name to DILRMP.
4.Central Government set up National Land Monetization Corporation
According to the Economic Survey , the central government has set up a “ National Land Monetization Corporation ” to fasttrack the monetization of land and non-core assets of public sector entities.) is established. So far, CPSEs have referred 3,400 acres of land and other non-core assets for monetization. MTNL, BSNL, BEML, BPCL, HMT Ltd, B&R and Instrumentation Ltd. etc. CPSEs have referred land. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced setting up of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in the Budget for 2021-22, as the skills required to take the responsibility of management and monetization of non-core assets in the government would be limited. Is. This SPV was established to monetize land and non-core assets in an efficient and prudent manner, in accordance with international best practices.
5.Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi takes over as Director General, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology
Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi took over as the Director General of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) . The institute is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , Government of India. Prior to joining NIELIT, Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi was working as Professor at Delhi Technological University (DTU), New Delhi. At DTU, he also worked as the Director of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Coordinator of Intellectual Property Rights Cell.
6.Announcement to launch RAMP program with an estimated cost of Rs.6,000 crore
In the Union Budget 2022-23 , the Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has announced to launch the RAMP program with an estimated cost of Rs.6,000 crore . The RAMP program will be implemented for a period of 5 years. RAMP stands for Raising and Accelerating MSME PerformanceThere is a recovery program that aims to improve the condition of MSMEs in India. The MSME sector has been badly affected by the lock down due to the COVID pandemic. It will increase the productivity of MSMEs by providing better access to finance. Also, it will revive the sector by increasing the competitiveness in the MSMEs sector. 40% of MSMEs in India do not have access to finance. MSMEs are the backbone of the Indian economy. They contribute 40% to the country’s exports and 30% of the GDP. This will present a solution to the liquidity problem. Presently the lenders are concerned about the repayment of loan by the borrowers which is limiting and reducing the flow of credit to the MSME sector. This program will reduce the risk of lending by non-banking financial institutions and banks. This will strengthen the small finance banks. This will increase the financing capacity of market oriented channels. It will also boost the refinance facilities of the Government of India. Presently only 8% of MSMEs are provided loans.
7.Andhra Pradesh launches CLAP campaign
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched the “ Clean Andhra Pradesh ( CLAP ) – Jagannath Swachh Sankalp Programme ” on October 2, 2021 .) is introduced. The government has launched the CLAP program for cleaning rural areas, improving sanitary conditions and waste management with public participation. Under this campaign, rural households are advised not to dump garbage on the roads and instead hand it over to the garbage collector. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had flagged off 4,097 garbage collection vehicles to start this campaign. As of November 2021, garbage collection from rural households was 22%. By January 2022 it had reached 61.50%. Many gram panchayat officials are already sharing pictures of garbage free village roads and streets. The Gram Panchayat will achieve all the targets under the CLAP programme, which includes 100% rural household waste collection.
8.Chhattisgarh has become the 35th state in the country to implement One Nation One Ration Card.
Chhattisgarh has become the 35th state in the country to implement One Nation One Ration Card . Migrant beneficiaries will be able to get food grains at a cheaper rate from any ration shop in the country under the National Food Security Act. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has said that 96.8 percent population of 35 states and union territories has been covered under the One Nation One Ration Card scheme. The Ministry said that the One Nation One Ration Card scheme was implemented in August 2019 .
9.Interim ban on provision of 75 percent reservation in jobs to residents of Haryana in private sector
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has given an interim stay on the provision of 75 per cent reservation in jobs to residents of Haryana in the private sector . The state government had enacted the ‘ Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act 2020 ‘ Act, which was notified on November 6 last year and was to come into force on January 15, 2022, this year to give reservation to the residents of Haryana. The Faridabad Industries Association had filed a petition in the court against the Act. This act is applicable to jobs paying maximum gross monthly salary or salary of Rs.30 thousand. Under this, the violation of any provision is considered a punishable offense.
10.Maharashtra ranks first in the list of new startups and unicorns
Maharashtra ranks first in the list of new startups and unicorns in the recently presented Economic Survey 2021-22 . In Maharashtra, 11 thousand three hundred eight out of 14 thousand startups were started during this financial year. Of the 44 companies that got unicorn startups, 11 are in Maharashtra.
11.Mithali Raj reaches second place in the ranking of batsmen in one-day women’s cricket
Mithali Raj has reached the second position in the ranking of batsmen in one-day women’s cricket . International Cricket Council-I.C.C. Has released this ranking before the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 . Mithali Raj has total 738 marks. Australia ‘s Alyssa Haley is in the first place with 750 points. Apart from Mithali, Indian team opener Smriti Mandhana is in the top 10 players in the rankings. They are at the sixth position with 710 points. Mandhana was recently awarded the ICC title for her excellent performance in all formats . Was awarded the Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2021 . Jodhpur , Rajasthan on December 03, 1982Born in Mumbai, Mithali Raj started her international career in the year 1999 at the age of 16. Mithali Raj is also the first female player to score a double century in a Test cricket match. Mithali Raj is the first Indian woman player to have scored 2,000 or more runs in T20 International cricket .
12.First voyage of fifth Scorpene submarine ‘Vagir’
The fifth submarine of Project 75, Yard 11879 in the Indian Navy ‘s Kalvari class , commenced its sea trial voyage on February 1, 2022. The submarine was launched from Kanhoji Angre Wet Basin of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in November 2020 . After commissioning, this submarine will be named Vagir . Despite the COVID pandemic, MDL has ‘delivered’ two submarines of Project-75 in the year 2021 and commencement of sea trials of the fifth submarine is an important milestone. The submarine will now undergo intensive tests of all its systems at sea, including propulsion systems, weapons and sensors. After the completion of these trials, the submarine is scheduled to be handed over to the Indian Navy in the year 2022.
13.PM E-VIDYA SCHEME
The PM e-Vidya Yojana program has been started by the Central Government to conduct the academic year being affected due to the outbreak of Kovid-19 in a planned manner . Digital education system will be promoted in the country through Pradhan Mantri E-Vidya Yojana program, under which community radio, educational channels, e-coursesProvision has been made to start. Under which work will be done to educate students through 200 TV channels from 12 to one in one class one TV channel program. Which will be for class 1 to class 12. This scheme has been started by the central government under its special economic package. The main objective of the scheme is to promote e-learning and digital learning education program for the students in the country.
14.SpaceX launches Italy’s Earth-observing satellite
On February 1, 2022, SpaceX launched Italy’s Earth-observing satellite, Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation FM2 (CSG-2) . It was launched from a station in Florida , USA . Constellation of Small Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation (COSMO)-CSG-2, COSMO-SkyMed (CSK)The satellite has a follow-up mission. The satellite will monitor the Earth and provide data for risk management, forest and environmental protection, cartography, natural resource exploration, defense and protection, land management, food and agriculture management and marine surveillance. The system consists of two satellites, which are designed to observe the Earth using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). The SkyMed Second Generation (CSG) satellite is developed by the Italian Ministry of Defense and the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Scientific Research.
15.Security of Indian trains to be enhanced through Railways’ Kavach technology
During the budget presentation, the Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the security of Indian trains will be enhanced through Kavach technology . Rs 1,37,000 crore was allocated to the Railways . The government is about to start 400 Vande Bharat trains along with Kavach technology . The government will also launch a “One Station One Product” scheme to help local businesses . It is an anti-collision technology . It has been developed indigenously. It is SIL4 certifiedIs. This technology will help India achieve its goal of zero accidents. As soon as this technology detects another train in the same track within a certain distance, this technology will stop the train. The Railways has got Rs 20,000 crore more than the last budget.
16.Government of India will launch e-passport
Government of India will launch e-passport by 2022-23 . This will help in enhancing the convenience of the citizens. This was announced by the Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman during the budget presentation. A tiny silicon chip in an e-passportit occurs. It is embedded within the jacket of the passport. The memory of this chip is 64 KB. This chip holds the personal information of the holder. It also includes his signature. This chip can store 30 visits. In later stages, the passport will contain the photograph of the holder and his/her biometric data. These passports have thick front and back cover. The e-passport should contain the same information as a traditional passport. E-passports are currently used in 120 countries. This includes Germany, America, UK. All these three countries have biometric e-passport systems. That is, only through fingerprint or retinal identification, the person’s passport is verified.
17.Declaration of setting up of Desh-stack e-portal
On February 1, 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget 2022 speech announced the setting up of “ Desh-stack e-portal ”. The announcement of setting up a country-stack online skilling platform and the budget’s overall focus on skilling is drawing appreciation from the industry, as stakeholders are highlighting the bridging of the skill gap in the job market. DESH stands for “ Digital Ecosystem for Skilling and Livelihood ”” Is. This portal will be launched to empower citizens for skilling or re-skilling through online training. It will also provide API-based trusted skilling credentials, discovery layers and payments to find entrepreneurial opportunities and relevant jobs. The portal will be tailored to the needs of the industry and will help improve and strengthen the education and skills ecosystem in India.
18.Women fighter pilots will be inducted permanently in the Indian Air Force (IAF)
On February 1, 2022, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced the government’s decision to convert the pilot scheme to induct women as fighter pilots into a permanent one . The pilot scheme to allow women to fly fighter aircraft in the Indian Air Force (IAF) was launched six years ago in 2015 . Since the implementation of the pilot scheme in 2016, 16 women have been commissioned as fighter pilots. Now, the Defense Ministry has approved to make this scheme permanent. The move was announced at a time when new doors have opened up for women in the armed forces. Indian NavyThe plan is to provide women with opportunities to serve in warships alongside their male counterparts. Indian Army has also allowed women to fly helicopters. They are now eligible for permanent commission. In addition, the National Defense Academy is set to induct the first batch of women cadets in June 2022. In October 2021, the Supreme Court had announced to open the doors of this academy to women.
19.Government of India announces battery swapping policy for electric vehicles
On February 1, 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the budget speech of 2022, ” Battery swapping policy for EVs “.announced. Battery swapping policy for electric vehicles was announced to scale, promote and use electric vehicles in India. This policy will be brought to set up battery stations on a large scale. Interoperability standards will also be prepared for this. With this policy, private companies will be encouraged to develop innovative and sustainable models for Battery as a Service. This will help increase efficiency in the electric vehicle ecosystem. This move will accelerate the development of electric vehicle in the coming years. Electric vehicle companies have welcomed the decision. Introduction of battery swap policy and energy and battery as a service (energy & Battery as a service) will help develop charging infrastructure and increase the use of electric vehicles in public transport. This will pave the way for companies to venture into the battery swapping business. In addition, the adoption of electric vehicles will accelerate as well as create awareness among citizens. This policy will benefit the entire segment i.e. E2W, e-cars, E3W and Buses.
20.70 Years of Queen Elizabeth’s Reign
On February 6, 2022, Queen Elizabeth of England completed 70 years of rule . She is 95 years old . The Queen officially ascended the throne on 8 February 1952 . His father George VI died on February 6, 1952. He inherited the throne at the age of 25. If the Queen still holds the throne until June 12, 2022, she will be King Bhumibol of Thailand .Will break the record set by Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated in Commonwealth countries. It has 54 member states. Most of them are former territories of the British. India is also its member. Other members are Canada, Australia, Pakistan, Canada, Bangladesh etc. The two longest known rulers of the world are Louis XIV of France and King Bhumibol of Thailand. Louis was called the “Sun King”. He ruled France in the 17th century. He ruled for 72 years between 1643 and 1715. Louis ascended the throne at the age of four. Bhumibol ruled Thailand under the name of Rama IX. He ruled between 1946 and 2016. He died at the age of 88.
21.Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award
Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra conferred withprestigious Laureus World Games Awardshas been nominated for. Neeraj, who won India’s first gold medal in athletics at the Olympics, has been nominated along with five others for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award. The other five players are Australian Open runner-up Daniel Medvedev, British tennis star Emma Radukanu, Barcelona Football Club and Spanish football player Pedri, Venezuelan athlete Yulimar Rojas and Australian swimmer Ariane Titmus. 24-year-old Neeraj is the third Indian player to be nominated for the award. Female wrestler Vinesh Phogat was nominated in the year 2019, while cricket star Sachin Tendulkar was honored with the Laureus Sporting Moment Award for the year 2000-2020.
22.Government increased the allocation of Khelo India scheme by 48 percent in the budget of 2022-23
The government has increased the allocation of Khelo India scheme by 48 percent in the budget of 2022-23 . Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for continuing the Khelo India scheme for the next five years . Khelo India Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportsThe main central scheme of the Its objective is to achieve excellence in sports while promoting sports culture in the country. It involves the development of playgrounds and community training, the promotion of community sports, and the creation of a strong sports competition framework at the school and university levels. The primary objective of the scheme is to provide a platform at the national level for the sportspersons to showcase their talent and identify them for grooming and providing financial assistance.
23.China made one of its soldiers injured in Galvan Valley as Olympic torch bearer
India will not attend the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. The Ministry of External Affairs has given this information in a tweet. The Chinese government has given an Olympic torch bearer to one of its soldiers injured in a clash with Indian soldiers in Galvan Valley.has made. Taking a tough stand on this, India has decided to do diplomatic boycott. The Ministry of External Affairs has told that China is trying to give political color to these games, due to which the Indian team will not attend the opening and closing ceremony. The Beijing Winter Olympics will be held from February 4 to 20. The Russian President, the Prime Minister of Pakistan and five Presidents from Central Asia will arrive in China for the inauguration of the Winter Olympics. The US, UK, Canada and Australia have announced a “diplomatic boycott” of the Games in China’s Xinjiang province over alleged human rights violations. The Winter Olympics are the major competition of sports that are played on ice. It is held every four years and is attended by participants from all over the world. ice skating, ice hockey, Skiing and figure skating are some of the popular sports played in winter sports. The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France in the year 1924.
24.Government is implementing Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Welfare Fund scheme for sportspersons
Youth Program and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that the government is implementing Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Welfare Fund scheme for sportspersons . In this scheme, there is a provision of financial assistance for medical treatment, purchase of sports equipment, participation in national and international events to outstanding sportspersons. Financial assistance is provided to eligible sportspersons on the basis of applications from this fund. Financial assistance of more than Rs 2 crore 54 lakh has been given to 78 players and former players and coaches from April 2020 to January this year.
