Page-19 of Current Affairs - February, 2022

Brazil Floods and Mudslides

February 18, 2022

Death toll from mudslides and floods in colonial-era city of Petropolis in Brazil increased to 117 on February 17, 2022 and was expected to increase further because of heavy rains in the country in almost a century. Key Points City ..

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NAAC Guidelines on Accreditation

February 18, 2022

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) recently relaxed the eligibility criteria for accreditation of higher educational institutions. Key Points University Grants Commission (UGC) is likely to address a webinar on new guidelines soon. These guidelines had been communicated to colleges ..

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Study on Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR)

February 18, 2022

Recently, researchers traced the tectonic evolution of “Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR)” which is a geodynamic feature in western Indian Ocean. Key Facts The tectonic evolution can help in reconstruct the original Gondwanaland fracture. This feature led to present-day configuration of ..

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G20 Sustainable Financing Scheme

February 18, 2022

Central Bank Governors and G20 Finance Ministers are looking for a sustainable long-term international financial solution with the help of strengthening the global resilience in the event of future pandemics and closing gaps in health systems between countries. Overview The ..

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US Resolution on Ukraine crisis

February 18, 2022

On February 17, 2022, The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to show its support for an independent Ukraine. Key facts Senate also condemn Russian military aggression toward its neighbour, amid emergence of fresh fears of a possible invasion which in turn could ..

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Gujarat New Biotechnology policy

February 18, 2022

On February 17, 2022, Government of Gujarat unveiled new Biotechnology Policy, that offers up to 25 per cent financial support on capital investments in the biotechnology sector. About the New Biotechnology Policy Operative period of the new biotechnology policy will ..

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Asia’s largest Bio-CNG plant

February 18, 2022

On February 19, 2022, Asia’s largest Bio-CNG plant will virtually be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Indore. Highlights Indore is considered as one of the cleanest cities India. With the inauguration of bio-CNG plant, it will set another ..

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India’s UPI Platform in Nepal

February 18, 2022

The first country to adopt India’s UPI system will be Nepal which will be critical in modernising the neighbouring country’s digital economy. Overview: To deliver the services in Nepal, NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), NPCI’s international arm, has partnered with ..

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Munich Security Conference

February 18, 2022

Since 1963, the Munich Security Conference has been held in Munich, Germany, as an annual conference on international security policy. Münchner Konferenz für Sicherheitspolitik and Wehrkundetagung were the previous names for the conference. It is the largest meeting of its ..

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Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review – Update (February, 2022)

February 18, 2022

On the basis of several efforts taken by the government in Budget 2022-23, the Indian economy is expected to grow at the fastest rate among the large nations, according to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review. Overview: Agriculture will boost ..

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