US Resolution on Ukraine crisis

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Gujarat New Biotechnology policy

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Asia’s largest Bio-CNG plant

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

India’s UPI Platform in Nepal

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Munich Security Conference

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

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

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Fintech Open Hackathon

On February 17, 2022, the leading digital payments platform PhonePe announced that, NITI Aayog will host the first ever ‘Fintech Open Hackathon’ by collaborating with it. Key Facts The first-ever open-to-all hackathon will be organised with the aim of showcasing path-breaking solutions ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

New India Literacy Programme

The Government of India approved the New India Literacy Programme scheme for the fiscal years 2022-2027 that will cover all areas of adult education and match with the national education policy 2020. Overview: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs