Page-6 of Current Affairs - February, 2021
New Alpine Plant Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
A group of scientists of three institutes have discovered a new species of alpine plant in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The details were published in Biodiversitas: Journal of Biological Diversity. About the New Alpine Plant Species The new ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Rajasthan Government Presents First Paperless Budget
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, led Congress government presented its third state budget and the first paperless budget on February 24, 2021 in the state assembly. The Chief minister holds the finance portfolio and he finalised the budget ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Two Years of PM KISAN Scheme- Highlights
The flagship scheme of the central government, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN) has completed its two years on February 24, 2021. Highlights The PM-KISAN Scheme was formally launched by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on February 24, 2019. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
DAC approves Acquisition Proposals of Three Armed Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the acquisition of 118 Arjun Mark 1A tanks on February 23, 2021. Highlights The approval was given for the Indian Army at a cost of ₹6,000 crores. This move will be a boost ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Indian activist gets U.S’ International Anti-corruption Champions Award
An Indian social activist, Anjali Bhardwaj, who works on issues of transparency and accountability has been selected for the “United State International Anti-Corruption Champions Award” along with the other 11 anti-corruption champions. These names were announced by Joe Biden administration. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Draft National Migrant Labour Policy
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) recently published its draft national policy on migrant labours. Highlights The policy was prepared in association with the working subgroup of officials and members of civil society. This draft policy is inspired ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Japan Appoints Loneliness Minister to Check Suicide Rate
Japan has appointed the first ever Minister for Loneliness amid the increasing suicide rates in Japan. Key Points Suicide rates in Japan has increased for the first time in 11 years in the current COVID-19 pandemic situation. Japan has appointed ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
National Urban Digital Mission Launched
The Central government has launched the ‘National Urban Digital Mission’ on February 23, 2021. Highlights The National Urban Digital Mission was launched by the Union Housing & Urban Affairs Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri and Minister of Electronics & IT, Ravi ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Current Affairs – February 24, 2021 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 24, 2021 INDIA Congress government in Puducherry falls The Congress government in Puducherry fell on February 22, 2021 after Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy resigned ahead of the confidence vote. On ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Current Affairs – February 23, 2021 [Daily News Digest]
GKToday provides daily summary of important Current Affairs Topics selected from National and International News. Here is the list of articles covered under Current Affairs February 23, 2021. Operational Guidelines for integration of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with NPCDCS The Union ..