Page-19 of Current Affairs - February, 2021

Is Inter-caste marriage a way forward to reduce communal tensions?

The Supreme Court of India in a recent judgement said that, the educated youngsters are showing a way forward to reduce caste and community tensions across India by involving into the Inter-caste marriage. Background Supreme court made this judgment in ..

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All Digital Insurance Policies to be issued via Digilocker app

The Insurance sector regulator Insurance Regulatory Authority of India (IRDAI) has advised all the Insurance companies to issue digital insurance policies using the government’s Digilocker app. Highlights Issuance of the policies through the Digilocker app will result in to better ..

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Vigyan Jyoti Programme

The second phase of Vigyan Jyoti programme was started on February 11, 221. It was started on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Key Facts The Vigyan Jyoti Programme will spread the programme to encourage ..

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India-Japan: MoU on training of Skilled Workers

The Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Raj Kumar Singh, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on February 12, 2021 has said that the Government of India and the Government of Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation ..

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Digital Agriculture: National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGPA)

The National e-governance plan in agriculture (NeGPA) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The scheme was initially launched in the year 2010-11 in 7 States. Recently, this scheme was extended up to March 31, 2021. Key Facts The scheme was launched ..

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What is Breach of Privilege Motion?

Recently, Rahul Gandhi led his party members and others for a 2-minute silence in the light of the death of farmers who lost their life in the ongoing protest by farmers against the firm laws. Following this, the BJP MP ..

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SERB announces Women Excellence Award 2021

The SERB Women Excellence Award was announced on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021. Key Facts Four young women fellows from the National Science Academies have been awarded for excelling in science and engineering. ..

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Indian Astronomers detect huge Optical Flare in Astronomic Object

Indian Astronomers have detected one of the strongest optical flares in one of the oldest astronomical objects that is supermassive black hole or blazar called BL Lacertae. Highlights The analysis of the coming out from the blazar will help in ..

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PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu & Kerala to Inaugurate Several Key Projects

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will visit Tamil Nadu and Kerala on February 14, 2021. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several key projects in both the states. What key projects will be inaugurated? The Prime Minister Modi ..

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Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2021

The Lok Sabha gave has passed the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2021. The bill was passed on February 12, 2021 by voice vote. Background The Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad introduced the bill in the Lok Sabha on February ..

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