Page-12 of Current Affairs - February, 2022

Eastern Bridge-VI Air Exercise

February 23, 2022

Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) are taking part in a bilateral exercise names “Eastern Bridge- VI”, in a bid to bolster operational efficiency through interoperability. Key Points The Eastern Bridge- VI Air Exercise is started ..

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IIT Roorkee’s ‘KISAN’ Mobile App

February 23, 2022

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has launched a mobile app named ‘KISAN’ for the farmers. Through this app, agro-meteorological advisory services will be provided to the farmers. Overview: A farmer’s awareness program was organized by IIT Roorkee ..

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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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