Page-26 of Current Affairs - February, 2022

Philippines’ stance on RCEP

February 12, 2022

Philippines Senate has postponed the ratification of RCEP after Farmers and other civil society groups in the country took cue from India’s decision to stay out of RCEP. Highlights Philippines also expressed strong reservations against mega trade deal signed by ..

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US Bill to bar Forced Arbitration in Sexual Assault Cases

February 12, 2022

On February 10, 2022, the US Congress passed a legislation ending forced arbitration in sexual assault and harassment disputes at workplaces. Provisions of the Bill The Bill seeks to allow survivors to sue their abusers in public court, even if ..

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Target for Renewable Energy in Agriculture Sector

February 12, 2022

Central government has set the target to replace diesel with renewable energy in agricultural sector by 2024. Key Points This target was set in line with Government’s commitment of increasing the share of non-fossil fuels by 2030 and becoming a net zero emitter by ..

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High Ambition Coalition on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

February 12, 2022

On February 11, 2022, last day of One Ocean Summit, declaration on “High Ambition Coalition (HAC) on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ)” was introduced. Key Points The One Ocean Summit was organised under the leadership of French President. Negotiators from ..

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India-Australia Early Harvest Agreement

February 12, 2022

India and Australia have set up an aggressive 30-day timeline for finalising early harvest agreement (EHA), before finalising a full-fledged free trade agreement between both. Highlights Education will be the centre stage of negotiation. countries would look at mutual recognition of educational ..

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Indian Airports in ACI- Voice of Customer Recognition 2021

February 12, 2022

Seven AAI airports have been selected for “Voice of Customer Recognition” under the “World Voice of Customer Initiative” of Airports Council International (ACI). Key Facts AAI airports namely, Chennai, Goa, Kolkata, Patna, Pune, Chandigarh, and Bhubaneswar participated in ACI-ASQ (Airport ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 12, 2022

February 12, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 12, 2022 INDIA – Chairman of Supreme Court panel on Char Dham project Ravi Chopra resigns – Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog & UNDP India launch Community Innovator Fellowship – ..

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NASA: MUSE and HelioSwarm Projects

February 11, 2022

On February 10, 2022, NASA selected two science missions namely, Multi-slit Solar Explorer (MUSE) and HelioSwarm, for improving our understanding on dynamics of the Sun, constantly changing space environment and Sun-Earth connection. Key Points Both the mission will provide deeper insights ..

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GDP Deflator Forecast for FY23

February 11, 2022

On February 10, 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that, for 2022-23, Centre’s gross domestic product (GDP) deflator projection is 3 to 3.5 per cent. Key Facts Government’s own real GDP growth projection for fiscal year 2022-23 is in the range of 7.6-8.1 per ..

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Russia- Belarus Military Drills

February 11, 2022

Russia and Belarus started joint military exercises near Belarusian border with Ukraine on February 10, 2022. Key Facts Military exercises started as a part of 10 days of drills. These exercises are seen as a significant element in Kremlin’s menacing posture towards ..

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