Page-20 of Current Affairs - February, 2021
Defence Minister launches e-Chhawani Portal
The Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, has launched the e-Chhawani portal on February 16, 2021. E-Chhawani Project With the launch of this portal, the residents of Cantonment areas can now register their complaints with respect to the civic issues. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
India-Myanmar: Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
The Union External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar recently said that the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is in the final stages however, the project was delayed because of various challenges. Highlights The external affairs minister further said that the Sittwe ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala: First Woman to lead WTO
The Nigerian economist Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has been appointed as the head the World Trade Organization. She has become the first woman to take this position. She has also become the first African to hold this charge amid rising protectionism. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
UP: Foundation Stone for Maharaja Suheldev Memorial to be laid down
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stone of the Maharaja Suheldev Memorial on February 16, 2021. Apart from that, the foundation stone for the development work of Chittaura Lake in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh will ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Rajasthan Prison Rules, 1951- Recent Amendments
The Rajasthan government has amended the Rajasthan Prison Rules, 1951 recently. The move was aimed to do away with the caste-based assignment of labour. Highlights The state government has made three changes in these rules. These amendments were made following ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Government to set up Intelligence Unit to tackle Frauds
The Union telecom ministry has decided to set up an intelligence unit and a consumer protection system. These systems will be set up in the effort to tackle the threats associated with the pesky calls. It would also help in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
RBI Data on Bank Credit and Deposits
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently released its data on the Bank Credit and Deposits. Key findings The data shows that, the Bank credit grew by 5.93 per cent which now accounts for Rupees 5 lakh crore for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Kochi Water Metro project: First Route Inaugurated
The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has inaugurated the first route and terminal buildings of Kochi Water Metro. Key facts This project connects the islands across the city with the help of state-of-the-art boats. The metro route ranges from ..