1.India announces expansion of INSACOG network to neighboring countries to fight against COVID-19
Recently, India expanded its “ SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) network ” to neighboring countries to fight against COVID-19 .announced to do. INSACOG is a network of laboratories for genomic sequencing and monitoring. India will also work towards the implementation of the “TRIPS exemption”, which it co-sponsored with South Africa to diversify its local manufacturing into regional markets. As part of India’s development aid package amid the pandemic, it has conducted 17 training modules for around 60 countries that focus on the entire spectrum of COVID management. India has supplied more than 162 million vaccine doses to 97 countries and 2 UN organizations. It also includes humanitarian aid to Myanmar and Afghanistan. India is also collaborating with Quad Partners for the delivery of supplements in the Indo-Pacific region in 2022.
2.Biennial Medaram Tribal Fair begins in Mulugu district of Telangana
The biennial Medaram Tribal Fair in Mulugu district of Telangana has started from 16 February. Medaram Jatara, the second largest festival in the country after the Kumbh Mela, is celebrated for four days bythe second largest Koya tribe of Telangana. This festivalis considered to be the largest tribal fair in Asia . This fair is held every two years in Medaram village for four days. Medaram villageis about 250 kms from Hyderabad . It is believed that Goddess Sammakka and Saralamma fought against the oppression of the Kakatiya rulers on this occasion.The battle is remembered. Over one crore people are expected to gather in the village to celebrate the valor of Sammakka and Saralamma, the symbol of the protector of the tribal community. The state government has declared this festival as a state festival . It will conclude on February 19. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India has sanctioned Rs 2.26 crore for the Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival in Telangana. Medaram Jatara is the second largest fair in India after Kumbh Mela. In 1998 it was declared a state festival.
3.Finance Minister Sitaraman attended the G20 Group of Finance Ministers and Governors of Major Banks chaired by Indonesia
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman participated in the meeting of finance ministers and governors of major banks of the G-20 group , chaired by Indonesia , through virtual medium . In the first session, the Finance Minister spoke on the global economic outlook and their risks including inflation, supply disruptions and new forms of the coronavirus. He has called for early supply and equitable distribution of anti-Covid vaccines to help combat the pandemic. The 17th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the G-20 countries will be held in Bali , Indonesia in November this year .
4.SEED Scheme launched by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Recently the ‘Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)’ has been launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the economic empowerment of DNTs. Ambedkar International Center , New DelhiIt has been started for the welfare of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities (DNTs) in India. The total outlay of the scheme for a period of 5 years from the year 2021-22 to the year 2025-26 is about 200 crores. The scheme will be implemented through a portal, which has been developed by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. This portal consists of two modules: The first module will be for the registration of the applicant for his family, income, Aadhar and bank details, occupation, caste certificate etc. The second module consists of planning components. DNTs are the most neglected, marginalized and economically and socially disadvantaged communities. They have been living a life of poverty for generations. Historically they never had the right to own any private land or house. These tribes used forests and grazing lands for residential sites and for their livelihood.
5.LAHDC launches “Kunsayom Scheme” for Persons with Disabilities
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council ( LAHDC ), Leh has launched Kunsnyoms scheme for persons with disabilities . Kunsayom means equal for all, fair for all, purpose inclusive and accessible LadakhIs. Under the new scheme, Leh Hill Council is providing assistive devices, technology to the needy people at 90 percent subsidy. Launching the new scheme, Mr. Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Councilor and Chairman, LAHDC Leh and his Executive Councilors have launched 28 tri scooters, battery operated wheelchairs, walking aids and essentials for special needs of individuals. Other assistance provided. After becoming a union territory, economically empowered with adequate allocation of budget, hill councils in Ladakh are using the funds for welfare schemes.
6.India ranks third in the 9th US Green Building Council
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has released the 9th annual ranking of the top 10 countries outside the United States (US) for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in 2021, with India at the third position with 146 projects.Is. It tops China with 1,077 LEED projects certified in 2021, followed by Canada with 205 projects. The ranking highlights countries and regions outside the US that are doing well in healthy, sustainable and resilient building design, construction and operation. As India becomes home to 146 more LEED licensed buildings and places in 2021, this represents an area of 2,818,436.08 gross square meters (GSM). This marks an increase of almost 10% in the LEED licensed area in India from 2020 despite the ongoing pandemic, India’s total works under LEED are 1,649 buildings with a total of 46.2 million gross square meters.
7.IAS officer Vineet Joshi appointed as the chairman of CBSE
IAS Vineet Joshi has been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) . He replaces IAS Manoj Ahuja, who has been appointed as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Shri Joshi, a 1992 batch IAS officer of Manipur cadre, is Additional Secretary in the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education. He is also the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA). In 2010 also he got the responsibility of CBSE President.
8.Karnataka government bans religious dress in educational institutions
Karnataka government bans any religious dress in educational institutionsA circular has been issued to According to the February 10 order of the High Court, the circular has banned the carrying of saffron shawls, scarves, hijabs, religious flags or other such items in the classroom. This rule will also be applicable in residential schools run by Minorities Welfare Department and Waqf Board. A three-member bench of the Karnataka High Court headed by the Chief Justice, in its interim order, had said that the state government and all other stakeholders should reopen educational institutions and allow students to return to classes. The bench had also said that till the consideration of all the petitions, all students, irrespective of their religion or belief, should be prevented from carrying saffron shawls, scarves, hijabs or religious flags to classes.
9.Sonowal inaugurates first water taxi service in Mumbai
Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first of its kind water taxi service in Mumbai . Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was also present on the occasion . The water taxi will run between Domestic Cruise Terminal in South Mumbai and Belapur Jetty in Navi Mumbai . From this, the respective places can be reached in 45 minutes. Earlier it used to take one and a half hours. Seven speed boats are employed in the water taxi service. The service also includes a Catamaran type of boat that can carry 56 passengers at a time.
10.The first consignment of steel to be sent from Haldia to Pandu port in Assam was flagged off yesterday
Union Minister for Shipping, Waterways and AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the first batch of steel to be shipped from Haldia to Pandu port in Assam by sea on the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBP route) . One thousand 798 metric tonnes of finished steel has been sent through this consignment. The Government envisages leveraging inland waterways and synergies between ports through a robust multimodal logistics chain. Several infrastructure projects have been taken up on the Brahmaputra river through the Inland Waterways Authority of India . These include National Waterway-1 and India-Bangladesh Protocol Route – NW-2 .
11.Indian Embassy sets up round the clock control room for Indian citizens in Ukraine
The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a round the clock control room to provide information and assistance in view of the current situation in Ukraine . The toll free number is 1800118797 Other numbers are 91-11-23012113, 91-11-23014104 and 91-11-23017905. Fax number is 91-11-23088124 For assistance and information can also be mailed to situationroom@mea.gov.in.
12.Supreme Court quashes High Court’s order banning 75 percent quota in private sector jobs for residents of Haryana
The Supreme Court quashed the order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court staying the Haryana government ‘s law to set 75 percent quota for private sector jobs for residents of Haryana.Is. The High Court had on February 3 put an interim stay on this law. Justice L. Nageswara Rao and Justice Pamighanatam Sri Narasimha directed the Haryana government not to take punitive action against the employers. The top court has said that it does not intend to deal with the matter on its merits and will request the high court to expedite the disposal of the case but it should not take more than four weeks. This order of the Supreme Court has come on an appeal challenging the order of stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the Haryana government’s law.
13.Union Minister Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stone of 51 National Highway projects in Vijayawada
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone of 51 National Highway projects of 1,380 km length in Vijayawada , Andhra Pradesh at a cost of Rs 21,559 crore . Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region G. Kishan Reddy were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Gadkari said that better road connectivity in the coastal region will boost tourism, generate employment opportunities for urban and rural youth and play a vital role in bringing prosperity to the people of Andhra Pradesh. Shri Gadkari said that construction of ROBs under Setu Bharatam will facilitate seamless movement, ensure safety of passengers, save time and fuel and also reduce pollution.
14.Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs presided over the ‘Beneficiary-Self’ initiative of the Ministry
Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs , presided over a virtual dialogue under ‘ Beneficiaries Se Rubaru ‘. During the interaction session, Shri Joshi interacted with the people of Assam, Jharkhand and Kerala who were benefited by the scheme. After getting a pucca house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana , inquired about the experiences of change in their lives and getting their rights. Shri Kuldeep Narayan, Joint Secretary and Mission Director, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)-PMAY-U also participated in the session. As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav , ‘Beneficiary Se Baru’ has been planned. This program has been launched to monitor the progress of projects under the Mission by interacting directly with the beneficiaries.
15.MoU signed between Ministry of Tourism and Alliance Air Aviation Limited on Cooperation for Promotion and Marketing of Domestic Indian Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding with M/s Alliance Air Aviation Limited (AAAL) in New Delhi on February 17, 2022 to promote tourism across the country . The Ministry of Tourism endeavors to establish India as a preferred tourist destination in the tourism producing markets, while M/s Alliance Air Aviation Limited plays an important role in promoting tourism in India through its wide domestic network. The MoU has been signed in order to achieve the common goal of joint domestic promotion and to consider the need for synergy in the activities of the Ministry of Tourism and Alliance Air Aviation Limited in the tourism markets.
16.Book Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War by Samuel Moyen released
A new book titled Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War by Samuel Moyen was released. Samuel Moyen is Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School and Professor of History at Yale University. This provocative book argues about the endless wars waged by the United States in the past including the Vietnam War (1955–1975) , the Korean War (1950–1953) , World War II (1939–1945) , etc. cannot represent. The book sheds light on the strategy of the United States of America (USA) on fighting wars and how armed warfare was transformed from an imperfect tool for resolving disputes to an integral part of the modern situation.
17.SEBI makes voluntary the requirement to separate the roles of Chairman and MD/CEO
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) board has earlier made a provision to separate the roles of Chairman and MD/CEO as ‘ voluntary ‘ against ‘ mandatory ‘.have decided to do. The market regulator had in June 2017 constituted a committee on Corporate Governance under Uday Kotak to take recommendations on further enhancing the corporate governance norms of listed companies. Among the recommendations of the committee was to separate the roles of chairman and MD/CEO of listed companies. It was proposed to provide for a better and more balanced governance structure by enabling more effective and objective supervision of management. The SEBI board in its meeting in March 2018 approved the proposal of the top 500-listed entities. The compliance deadline was later extended by two years in January 2020.
18.Yes Bank launches ‘Agri Infinity’ program
Private sector lender, Yes Bank has launched an ‘ Agri Infinity ‘ for digital financing solutions in the food and agriculture sector ecosystem by mentoring entrepreneurial ventures in this sector.’ The program has started. Agri-fintech start-ups working on financial innovations in the food and agriculture value chain are eligible to apply under this program and can work with Yes Bank for digital solutions. Through this initiative, a select group of startups will not only get mentorship for experiential co-development by experienced bankers, but will also get access to Yes Bank’s digital banking infrastructure and network, collaborative to pilot innovative solutions Opportunities and fundraising advice will also be available. Those involved in genesis, farmer on-boarding, farmer KYC, credit scoring, risk assessment, monitoring and mitigation, disbursement and recovery solutions and cash management system can apply.
19.SIDBI launches ‘Waste to Wealth Creation’ program
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched ‘ Waste to Wealth Creation ‘ program for women in Sunderbans , West Bengal . In this, women will make jewelery and showpieces from fish scales . SIDBI will provide benefits to 50 women earning indirect revenue from alternative livelihoods. Under this programme, later, these women are expected to become a trainer to replicate and disseminate the knowledge among other candidates. It is a part of SIDBI’s mission Swavalamban which aims at helping artisans become sustainable.
20.World Health Organization launches Quit Tobacco app
The World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region (SEAR) has launched the Quit Tobacco App . This application helps people to quit tobacco in all forms including non-smoking and other innovative products. The app was developed by Regional Director, WHO-SEAR, Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh .Launched during WHO’s year-long ‘Commit to Quit’ campaign, the latest tobacco control initiative by the WHO South-East Asia Region. The first of its kind by WHO, and the first app to target all types of tobacco, helps users identify triggers, set goals, manage cravings and stay focused to quit tobacco. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the world and kills about 8 million people each year. It claims the lives of 1.6 million people in the WHO South-East Asia region which is one of the largest producers and consumers of tobacco products.
21.RailTel wins ICAI Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
RailTel has received ICAI Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the year 2020-21 in the category of Public Sector Institutions.have received. The company was declared the winner in the “plaque” category. Financial reporting involves the preparation and presentation of financial information. Effective financial reporting plays a vital role in accelerating the economic development of the country as the information provided through annual reports enables the management and other concerned stakeholders to take various effective business, investment, regulatory decisions. The award was given by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the premier accounting body that has been conducting an annual competition for these awards since 1958. The award has been instituted with the objective of promoting better standards in the preparation and presentation of information in financial statements.
22.Paisabazaar and RBL Bank tie up to offer ‘Paisa on Demand’ credit card
Paisabazaar.com, a digital platform for consumer credit, has partnered with RBL Bank Ltd. to offer ‘Paisa on Demand (PoD)’ , a credit card that is exclusively from Paisabazaar will be available on the platform. Manufacture products that provide integrated services for large underserved areas across India. This is the third product under Paisabazaar’s neo-debt strategy.
23.Saubhagya Yojana: Rajasthan tops in Solar Electrification Scheme
Under the Saubhagya scheme , Rajasthan has the maximum number of households electrified through a solar-based standalone system. The hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir had zero beneficiaries under the initiative. Under the Saubhagya scheme, 2.817 crore households were electrified till March 31 last year, in which 4.16 lakh households were electrified through solar-based standalone systems. Under the Saubhagya scheme, 1,23,682 households were electrified through solar-based standalone systems in Rajasthan, followed by Chhattisgarh (65,373), Uttar Pradesh (53,234), Assam (50,754), Bihar (39,100), Maharashtra (30,538). ), Odisha (13,735), Madhya Pradesh (12,651), Power Minister RK Singh told the Lok Sabha.
24.Appointed Geeta Mittal as the chairperson of the committee of administrators to govern the TTFI
The Delhi High Court has appointed former Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Gita Mittal as the chairman of the Committee of Administrators that will run the Table Tennis Federation of India ( TTFI ). The court ordered that all communication on behalf of TTFI with any sportsperson or international sports bodies would now be through the Committee of Administrators only and the incumbent office bearers would no longer be entitled to discharge any functions. The office bearers will assist the committee of administrators as and when requested and the chairperson and two members will be given a monthly honorarium of Rs 3 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively.
25.BoB to acquire Union Bank’s stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance
Bank of Baroda will acquire Union Bank of India ‘s 21% stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company . It is a joint venture between Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India and Carmel Point Investments. At present, BoB holds 44% in IFIC, Carmel Point Investments India 26% and UBI 30%. This acquisition is in pursuance of a ‘Right of First Offer’ made by UBI to sell its 21% stake in IndiaFirst Life to existing shareholders of IndiaFirst Life.
26.’TriSb92′ molecule can inactivate coronavirus spike protein: Study
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have developed a molecule that can inactivate the coronavirus spike protein . It also provides effective short-term protection against coronavirus. Cell culture and animal studies on the TriSb92 molecule show that it protects against coronavirus infection for at least eight hours, including in high-risk cases. Unlike vaccine protection, the effect of TriSb92 begins soon after its use. TriSb92 is administered nasally.
27.Keegan Pietersen and Heather Knight for January’s ICC Players of the Month
South African Test sensation Keegan Pietersen and England women’s team captain Heather Knight have been named ICC Player of the Month for January 2022.Chosen. In the men’s category, South African batsman Keegan Pietersen was a sensation during the home Test series against India. He ended the series as the highest run-scorer with 276 runs and was named Player of the Series. For the women’s award, England captain Knight defeated Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu and West Indies star Deandra Dottin to become the ICC Player of the Month for January 2022. Knight captained England in the one-off Ashes Test against Australia in Canberra and finished as the highest run-scorer.
28.Guru Ravidas Jayanti celebrated across the country
Guru Ravidas Jayanti was celebrated on February 16, 2022 to commemorate the birthday of Guru Ravidas . This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in North India especially in Punjab . The day marks the birthday of Indian poet-saint Ravidas and is celebrated on Magha Purnima . Guru Ravidas or Bhagat Ravidas was a renowned saint who is remembered for his contribution to the Bhakti movement . He was a contemporary of Sant Kabir . Guru Ravidas was born in the village of Sir Govardhanpur , Uttar Pradesh .Happened in. He was a human rights advocate and progressive thinker who spread the message of equality through his poems and teachings based on spirituality. His written verses are included in the Sikh scripture ” Guru Granth Sahib “. He is considered the founder of Ravidasiya religion . Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of Magha month according to the Hindu calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, this festival falls in the month of February.
29.Dr. Michiaki Takahashi
Google has made a doodle in honor of Dr. Michiyaki Takahashi . Significantly, Dr. Takahashi developed the first vaccine against chickenpox . This life-saving vaccine from Dr. Takahashi, which has been used for years in more than 80 countries, has been given to millions of children around the world as an effective way to prevent chickenpox disease. Michiyaki Takahashi was born in the year 1928 in Osaka, Japan . In 1974 heA vaccine was first developed against chickenpox. Takahashi’s son also had chickenpox, which prompted him to use his abilities to combat the highly contagious disease. They began culturing the live but weakened chickenpox virus in animal and human tissue, and within five years of development, it was ready for clinical trials. Therefore, in 1974, Takahashi developed the first vaccine targeting the varicella virus that causes chickenpox, which proved to be extremely effective. Michiyaki Takahashi died on December 23, 2013.
30.International Child Cancer Day 2022
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) every year on 15th February .It is celebrated as a day to raise awareness about the evil that is happening on this issue and the ways to deal with it. The day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer and to express support for children and adolescents living with cancer, survivors and their families. The most common types of childhood cancers include leukemia, brain cancer, lymphoma, solid tumors, such as neuroblastoma, Wilms’ tumor, and bone tumors. The day promotes a growing appreciation and deeper understanding of the issues and challenges related to childhood cancer and the impact it affects children/teenagers with cancer, survivors, their families and society as a whole. It also highlights the need for more equitable and better access to treatment and care for all children with cancer everywhere.
