Page-26 of Current Affairs - February, 2022

First National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC)

February 17, 2022

Following the 26/11 terrorist attack, India has been consistently trying to augment the nation’s maritime security. In regard to this, the government has appointed Vice Admiral (retd) G Ashok Kumar as the nation’s first national maritime security coordinator with the ..

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DefExpo 2022

February 17, 2022

The DefExpo 2022 is scheduled to be held from March 10 to March 13, 2022. Key Points DefExpo exhibition is India’s biennial marquee event for defence manufacturing industry. It has received confirmation from more than 900 exhibitors. Final number is ..

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Pasuvula Panduga Cattle Festival

February 17, 2022

Pasuvula Panduga is a cattle festival that is observed annually during Kanuma (3rd day of the Sankranthi Festival), to appease the gods for improving and protecting livestock. This festival is held in the Rangampet village of Andhra Pradesh.  Around 30 ..

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SC on Tribunal Appointments

February 17, 2022

On February 16, 2022, Supreme Court rued the knee jerk actions in filling up vacant posts in tribunals, stating that, bureaucracy has been taking up this issue lightly. Highlights A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana has been ..

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AAR Ruling: GST on Guest Lectures

February 17, 2022

The Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) of the Karnataka bench has ruled that 18 percent GST will be levied on the income that is earned from providing guest lectures. Overview: The petitioner contacted the AAR to obtain clarification as to ..

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India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

February 17, 2022

On February 18, 2022, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to firm up a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), during a virtual summit. Highlights Virtual Summit will be held between Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed ..

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Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022

February 17, 2022

Central government has proposed a law to empowers it to fix maximum selling price of fertilizers and control its quality and distribution. Key Points Department of Fertilizers has asked comments on the draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022, from ..

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What is ‘TriSb92’ Molecule?

February 17, 2022

Researchers from University of Helsinki have developed a molecule, that can inactivate the coronavirus spike protein. It also offers effective short-term protection against the coronavirus. About TriSb92 Molecule Cell cultures and animal studies on TriSb92 molecule shows that, it protects ..

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