Page-22 of Current Affairs - February, 2021
Commercial Jute Seed Distribution Scheme launched
The Union Textile Minister, Smriti Irani, has launched the commercial Jute seed distribution scheme on February 15, 2021. Key Facts The Commercial Jute Seed Distribution Scheme was launched in the backdrop of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
India-Syria: India Gifted 2000 Metric Tonnes of Rice to Syria
The Indian government has gifted 2000 metric tonnes of rice to Syria in a bid to strengthen the food security with the middle east countries. Highlights A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs highlights that the first consignment of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Odisha Government to set up ‘COVID-19 Warrior Memorial’
The Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha has announced recently to established a COVID-19 Warrior Memorial in Bhubaneshwar. Key Facts The memorial will be set to recognize and honour the sacrifice and services provided by the COVID-19 warriors. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Kerala to set up Mini Museums
Kerala, which is home to India’s biggest art event called Kochi-Muziris Biennale, is now aspiring to become a museum hub in the country. Highlights In that context, Dr Venu V who is the Additional Chief Secretary, Kerala and manage the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
World Bank report: “Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian Society”
The World Bank recently published its report titled “Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian Society”. This report was released by Union transport minister, Nitin Gadkari, on February 13, 2021. The report mentions the disproportionate impact of a ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
West Bengal: 11th Edition of ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav’ inaugurated
The Governor of West Bengal, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, inaugurated the 11th edition of ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav’ on February 14, 2021. Key Facts The event was inaugurated in the presence of Minister of State (I/C) for Culture and Tourism, Shri Prahlad ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Climate Change: Italy gets Green Super Ministry
The Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, has put the climate change at the centre of his plans to run Italy. He has created a super ministry to ensure a transition to green energy drives recovery in the country. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
FASTag compulsory at all Toll Plazas from February 15, 2021
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) recently issued orders to make FASTag compulsory at all toll plazas in effect from February 15, 2021 all across India. Highlights This decision was taken to promote fee payment using the digital ..