1.Assam government will launch Project Aarohan
Government of Assam Project Arohan four year consultation programgoing to start. This project will be started to provide guidance to the students and boost their skills. For this project, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Tata Strive CEO Anita Rajan and sought her cooperation on the project. Tata Strive is a skill development program of Tata Trusts. Tata Strive is an initiative of TCIT. It started functioning in the financial year 2017-18 under the original head of Tata Trusts. It was commissioned as a result of the Tata Group’s strategy of ‘Simplification, Synergy and Scale’. The initiative is skilling youth from disadvantaged backgrounds through innovations in technology, methodology and pedagogy. 6.5 lakh people have experienced the benefits of Tata Strive since 2014.
2.World Bank, Government of India sign USD 115 million loan agreement for ‘REWARD’ project
115 million for Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Program (REWARD) by World Bank , Government of India , State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha to help farmers adopt better watershed management practices dollarsdeal has been signed. Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) is one such project which is being implemented in three-four Indian states. Designed as a six-year project, it is one of the largest water management programs in the world. The project is a joint initiative of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development in collaboration with the World Bank.
3.Exercise Eastern Pul-VI at Air Force Station, Jodhpur
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force (RAFO) of Oman are scheduled to participate in a bilateral exercise called Eastern Bridge-VI at Air Force Station Jodhpur from February 21 to 25, 2022 . This is the sixth edition of this exercise . This will provide an opportunity to enhance operational efficiency and interoperability between the two Air Forces. The participation of IAF and RAFO in this exercise will enhance professional interaction, exchange of experiences and operational know-how, besides strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.
4.National Project Status to Upper Bhadra Project
Recently, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has announced that the Upper Bhadra Project has been accorded the status of a National Project by a high-powered committee of the Central Government . This is the first project in Karnataka to get national status . With the grant of National Project status, it will prove to be helpful in transforming the irrigation scenario of Central Karnataka, for which the state will get an amount of Rs 12,500 crore from the Centre . This project will irrigate an area of 2,25,515 hectares through micro-irrigation in the drought-prone districts of Chitradurga, Chikkamagaluru, Davangere and Tumakuru .was launched for the purpose of It will fill 367 tanks under drought prone taluks of the three districts through Chitradurga and Tumakuru branch canals. It has been started to provide permanent irrigation facility in Kharif season. This project is being implemented by Visvesvaraya Jal Nigam Limited which is a major lift irrigation scheme.
5.’Meri Policy Mere Haath’ campaign launched
With the upcoming Kharif season entering the seventh year of implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) , the government has announced a new doorstep crop insurance distribution policy known as ‘ Meri Policy Mere Haath ‘. ‘Meri Policy Mere Haath’ door-step campaign has been launched to make all farmers well informed about their land records, policies and PMFBY claim and grievance redressal process. In the upcoming Kharif season which will start in June, door-to-door campaign will be launched in all the implementing states.
6.’Jan Bhagidari Empowerment’ portal started on a separate server with high bandwidth in J&K
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir , the Government has launched the ‘Jan Bhagidari Empowerment ‘ portal to improve digital services for the general public.started on a different server. The move comes amid concerns regarding slow speeds or bandwidth issues related to this portal. After running this portal on a different server, it started opening much faster, thus improving the experience of using the portal. So far, about 70 thousand people have accessed the portal. It is a one stop interactive and user friendly digital platform. It provides people with detailed information about the nature, location as well as the number of development works being done in their areas. Works can be searched with respect to their location in each block or municipality, village and district. This portal is also known as MNREGA, Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural), Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), It has also been linked to schemes like PM Awas Yojana and PM Gram Sadak Yojana. Users need to click on these links to get quick access to the works being done under these schemes.
7.West Bengal government to build Bhasha Shaheed Barkat Memorial in Murshidabad
West Bengal government will build Bhasha Shaheed Barkat Memorial at Babla village in Murshidabad . Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made this announcement at a function organized on the occasion of International Mother Language Day in Kolkata. The cultural program was organized by the state government at Deshapriya Park in South Kolkata.
8.Sixth Anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Rurban Mission
The 6th anniversary of Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Rurban Mission was celebrated on 21 February . Prime Minister Narendra Modi started this mission on 21 February 2016 . It aims to develop 300 clusters in the country by providing economic, social and physical infrastructure facilities. The Ministry of Rural Development has so far approved 296 clusters under the mission. The mission focuses on cluster based integrated development through spatial planning. Rurban clusters are identified in rural areas of the country showing increasing signs of urbanisation.
9.President Ram Nath Kovind reviews Indian Naval Fleet in Visakhapatnam
President Ram Nath Kovind , Supreme Commander of the three Services , inspected the Indian Naval Fleet in Visakhapatnam . The event was organized by the Navy and the Eastern Naval Command . For the third time a fleet review program has been organized on the Visakhapatnam coast. After a 21-gun salute and a ceremonial guard of honour, the President boarded the indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sumitra , which is designated as the President’s Yacht . Significantly, INS Sumitra played a significant role in Operation Rahat. These include non-combat rescue operations in war-torn Yemen in March 2015. President’s shipSixty ships including INS Tarangini, INS Jyoti and INS Sudarshini were reviewed. The review of the Navy’s fleet has a special significance on the occasion of celebrating the 75th anniversary of Independence in the country. Fleet review has already been conducted eleven times in the country. These include two International Fleet Reviews.
10.DCGI approves emergency use of covid vaccine Corbevax for 12-18 year olds
The Drugs Controller General of India-DCGI has approved the emergency use of covid vaccine Corbevax for children aged 12 to 18 years . The vaccine has been developed by Hyderabad – based pharmaceutical company Biological E Ltd. It is the country’s first indigenously developed receptor binding domain protein sub-unit COVID vaccine. Earlier, the vaccine had received emergency use approval for the adult population in December last year. The second dose of Corbevax vaccine will be given intramuscularly at an interval of 28 days. It can be kept at a temperature of 2 to 8 °C. India now has two vaccines for Kovid for children.
11.Ministry of External Affairs to organize a three-day craft festival in New Delhi
The Ministry of External Affairs will organize a Shilp Mahotsav conference in New Delhi from 23rd to 25th through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, ICCR as part of the Amrit Mahotsav week of Azadi. Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe , President, ICCR said that India has a rich artisan culture and this needs to be showcased to the international community. He said that the festival would be based on crafts, culture, community and climate in which 22 artisan groups from 11 states would participate.
12.India showcases export potential of organic and horticultural products at Expo2020 Dubai
India Pavilion at Expo2020 Dubai to showcase the potential of India’s organic agriculture and horticulture products in the global market , as part of the ongoing ‘ Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods’ fortnight on ” Indian Organic and Horticultural Sectors – Elevating the Value Chain ” ” Hosted a seminar on the topic.
13.Deliveries of MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopter to India will start very soon
According to defense officials, the first batch of three MH-60R multi-role helicopters is likely to arrive in India by July 2022 . The Indian Navy had ordered MH-60R multi-role helicopters from the US . Six Kamov Ka-31 Early Warning HelicoptersGetting ready to buy. In July 2021, three helicopters were sent to the Indian Navy in the US. They are currently being used for training Indian pilots in Pensacola, San Diego and Florida. This is going to be the first significant helicopter of the Indian Navy to be deployed on ships in decades. According to the Indian Navy, these helicopters will be equipped with several India-specific equipment and weapons. The MH-60R helicopters will replace the Sea King 42/42A helicopters, which were removed from service in the 1990s. These helicopters will operate from frontline ships and aircraft carriers.
14.Taj Mahotsav 2022 will be organized in March
Taj Mahotsav 2022 will be organized from March 20 to March 29, 2022 . It is a 10-day cultural festival held every year in Agra . It is the most famous arts, crafts, food and culture festival, held between winter and spring. Earlier it was scheduled to be held from February 18 to February 27. The theme of Taj Mahotsav 2022 is ‘Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav Ke Sang, Taj Ke Rang’. The Taj Mahotsav started in 1992. It is organized with an aim to encourage the innovative works of craftsmen and help them to showcase their various skills.
15.UNEP releases report “Noise, Blazes and Mismatches: Emerging Issues of Environmental Concern”
The Frontiers Report is released by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) . The name of this latest report is “ Noise, Blazes and Mismatches: Emerging Issues of Environmental Concern” Is. The report, released before the United Nations Environment Assembly, focuses on growing public health problems that are disrupting natural life cycles and causing environmental impacts around the world. The UNEP Frontiers report raises awareness of the growing environmental challenges. The report draws attention to various environmental challenges that are emerging with the potential to wreak global or regional havoc. The issues raised in this report are now on a small scale, but have the potential to develop into global concerns with significant impacts on people’s livelihoods and the environment.
16.SBI, PNB, BOB, UBI, Canara Bank and BoM buy stake in IDRCL
State Bank of India (SBI) , Punjab National Bank (PNB) , Bank of Baroda (BOB) , Union Bank of India (UBI) , Canara Bank and Bank of Maharashtra (BOM) have launched India Debt Resolution Company Ltd. Ltd – IDRCL) has announced its membership in the shares. Public sector banks (PSBs) and public FIs will hold a maximum stake of 49% in IDRCL, while the remaining stake will be held by private sector lenders. NARCLis incorporated under the Companies Act, and public sector banks will hold 51 per cent stake in NARCL. Bharat Debt Resolution Company Limited (IDRCL) and National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) have been set up by banks and financial institutions to consolidate and take over the existing stressed debt in the banking/financial system and then transfer the assets to alternative investment funds. managed and disposed of.
17.Mizoram University- MZU One of the reputed Central Universities in the North Eastern Region
Mizoram University- MZU is one of the reputed Central Universities in the North Eastern Region. In the last 20 years, there has been considerable progress in the infrastructure and level of education at MZU. It has been ranked among the top hundred universities in the country with an ‘A’ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council . There are 8 schools run under MZU and 33 departments for UG, PG, M Phil and PhD programmes.
18.India tops the world T20 cricket rankings again after six years
India has again topped the world T20 cricket rankings after six years . India achieved this feat after winning the three-match series against the West Indies by three zeroes in Kolkata . The Indian team has removed England from the top position. The last time India achieved the top spot was in the year 2016 under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni . After Dhoni, Rohit Sharma is the second captain under whose leadership the Indian team has reached the top.
19.Bihar’s Sakibul Ghani becomes first player to hit triple ton on first-class debut
Bihar ‘s Sakibul Ghani became the first player in the history of the game to score a triple century on his first-class debut . He scored 341 runs in 405 balls with the help of 56 fours and two sixes in the Plate Group Ranji Trophy against Mizoram at Jadavpur University Campus Ground, Jadavpur, Bengal. Ghani has previously played List A cricket, scoring 377 runs in 14 matches including a century. He has scored 192 runs in 11 domestic T20s.
20.Table tennis player Manika Batra joins adidas as brand ambassador
Table tennis player, Manika Batra was named as the brand ambassador of Adidas . This partnership focuses on empowering women to make their dreams come true, encouraging women to break barriers and increasing their participation in sports. With this alliance, the duo aims to promote credibility and inclusivity in the sport, furthering the aspirations of up-and-coming women sportspersons across the country.
21.India’s 16-year-old Praggnanandha beat chess world champion Carlsen of Norway in the eighth round of the AirThings Masters tournament
16-year-old Praggnanandhaa of India made a big upset by defeating world chess champion Carlsen of Norway in the eighth round of the AirThings Masters tournament . In the online rapid chess competition, Pragyanandada performed brilliantly and registered a victory over Carlsen. Pragyanananda is the youngest player in this tournament .
22.International Mother Language Day
Every year 21 February is celebrated as International Mother Language Day . The primary objective of organizing this day is to spread linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism throughout the world. In the year 1952 , UNESCO had declared 21 February as International Mother Language Day in the year 1999 in memory of the youth who were martyred during the movement to maintain the existence of their mother tongue. The United Nations organized International Mother Language Day for the first time in the year 2000 . This year’s theme is ‘ Using Technology for Multilingual Education: Challenges and Opportunities ‘.
23.Eminent Gandhian social reformer and freedom fighter Shakuntala Choudhary passed away
Eminent Gandhian social reformer and freedom fighter Shakuntala Choudhary passed away in Guwahati, Assam . She was one hundred and two years old. She was a resident of Kamrup in Assam. He worked for the betterment of the villagers, especially women and children . She was popularly known as Shakuntala Baidev . The Government of India had announced to honor him with the Padma Shri this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over his demise.
24.Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister Mekapati Gowtham Reddy passes away
Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister Mekapati Gowtham Reddy passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana . He was 50 years old and had returned after attending an exhibition in Dubai. Sri Reddy was elected twice from the Atmakur assembly constituency in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has paid tribute on his death .
