Page-10 of Current Affairs - February, 2022

RBI’s Caution against Carpooling app ‘sRide’

February 23, 2022

On February 23, 2022, the Reserve bank of India (RBI) cautioned public against carpooling app sRide. Why RBI caution against sRide App? RBI caution against sRide App, stating that this firm was operating a semi-closed pre-paid instrument, without receiving authorization ..

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Rural Connectivity GIS Data

February 23, 2022

On February 22, 2022, the Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched rural connectivity GIS data in public domain. Key Facts The GIS data in public domain will facilitate broader use by start-ups, governments, academia, and civil society to ..

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JPMorgan’s Lounge in the Metaverse

February 23, 2022

The first bank to set up shop in the metaverse is JP Morgan. A lounge in Decentraland, a blockchain-based community has been set up by the largest bank in the United States. Overview: Users can create virtual avatars and rooms, ..

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NITI Aayog on Green Financing

February 23, 2022

According to NITI Aayog, there is a need for more financial instruments to provide a boost to clean mobility in India, particularly shared mobility, while keeping its focus on finance methods that are widely acceptable, applicable, and sustainable. Overview: NITI ..

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Russia-Ukraine Crisis- Recent News

February 23, 2022

On February 23, 2022, Australia became the latest country to announce sanctions against Russia. Highlights Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled new measures countering “aggression by Russia against Ukraine.” At the first place, Australia will enact travel bans as well as ..

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RBI Sell/Buy Swap Auction

February 23, 2022

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced to undertake a “sell/buy swap auction” of USD 5 billion in March, 2022. Highlights The Sell/Buy Swap Auction will help in levelling the liquidity of rupee in the light of expected behemoth IPO ..

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Continuation of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship

February 23, 2022

The continuation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) has been approved by the Ministry of Education (MoE) has approved) till 2025-26 with minimum changes in the eligibility criteria like increasing the income ceiling from the present Rs 1.5 lakh ..

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25th Meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council

February 23, 2022

In the city of Mumbai, the Financial Stability and Development Council’s (FSDC) 25th meeting was held. This meeting was held under the chair of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Overview: The council discussed the different mandates of the FSDC as well ..

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Evidence of First Ear Surgery

February 23, 2022

A group of archaeologists have found 5,300-year-old skull in a Spanish tomb, that shows possibly the oldest evidence of ear surgery. Highlights Several cut marks are visible in the skull across the left ear canal. This implies that, surgery may ..

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J&K Women Safety Squad

February 23, 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir Police recently started Two women safety squad in Srinagar city. Each squad will comprise of 5 Lady Police officers or personnel each. Both the squads will be headed by Inspector Khalida Parveen. What is the purpose ..

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