Khaibar-buster Missile

On February 9, 2022, Iran unveiled a new missile called “Khaibar Buster Missile”, which is capable of hitting nearby US bases and Israel. About Khaibar-Buster Khaibar-buster is a reference to Jewish castle, which is overrun by Muslim warriors led by ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

India’s Aid to Afghanistan

On February 22, 2022, India sent first tranche of 2,500 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan, loaded in 50 trucks. Key Points First convoy would hand over the consignment to World Food Programme (WFP) at Jalalabad in Afghanistan. Wheat assistance ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Nord Stream 2

The Nord Stream 2 is a 1,200-km pipeline that extends, through the Baltic Sea, from Ust-Luga in Russia to Greifswald in Germany. This pipeline will be carrying 55 billion cubic meters of gas annually. In the year 2015, the decision ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Angadia System

Recently, an FIR was registered against three Mumbai Police officials for allegedly threatening Angadias and extorting money from them. Before this, Angadias shop in Mulund was looted by robbers. What is Angadia system? Angadia system is a century-old parallel banking system in India. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

J&K Delimitation Commission- Extension of Term

The Central Government, for the second time, has extended Jammu & Kashmir Delimitation Commission’s term. This commission was given the task of redrawing the Union Territories’ assembly constituencies. Overview: The term of this commission has been extended for two months ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians

On February 22, 2022, Professor Neena Gupta, conferred the Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians 2021. Key Points Neena Gupta is a mathematician from Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata. She conferred the award for her outstanding work in affine algebraic geometry ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 24, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 24, 2022 INDIA – Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya releases reports of Institute for Competitiveness (affiliated to Harvard Business School) on India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme – ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAYG) Dashboard

On February 22, 2022, Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Shri Giriraj Singh launched the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin Dashboard. Key Points This dashboard will help in stringent monitoring of the scheme. It will be used by Stakeholders ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs