Page-27 of Current Affairs - February, 2022

New Rules for Kids on Two-wheelers

February 17, 2022

The Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified a new set of rules according to which children under the age of 4 must wear a helmet and safety vest when riding a two-wheeled vehicle. Overview: According to the ..

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Extension of INSACOG Network to neighbour countries

February 17, 2022

Recently, India announced to extend its “SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) network” to neighbour countries, to fight against Covid-19. Key Facts INSACOG is a network of laboratories for genomic sequencing and surveillance. India will also work for the implementation of “TRIPS ..

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India’s Advice to Citizens to leave Ukraine

February 17, 2022

Recently, India advised its citizen, including students, to leave Ukraine temporarily, amid increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Highlights India has also advised to avoid non-essential travel to and within the country. In January 2022, Indian envoy at UN put ..

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Secretariat for 2023 G20 summit

February 17, 2022

Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved setting up of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures. G20 Secretariat The G20 Secretariat will be responsible for implementing overall policy decisions and arrangements needed to steer India’s forthcoming Presidency ..

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Fintech Open Month

February 17, 2022

Fintech Open Month started on February 7, 2022. It is a first-of-its-kind initiative that brings together the Fintech professionals & enthusiasts, regulators, industry leaders, start-up community, and developers on a common platform. Key Points On this common platform, professions, leaders ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 17, 2022

February 17, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 17, 2022 INDIA – Government approves ‘New India Literacy Programme, a new scheme of Adult Education for FYs 2022-27”; term “Adult Education” to be replaced with “Education For All” – ..

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Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs

February 16, 2022

Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar is scheduled to launch the “Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)” on February 16, 2022. Highlights Scheme will be launched for the welfare of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities ..

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First-Ever Quadruple Asteroid

February 16, 2022

Astronomers discovered a third moon orbiting the main-belt asteroid (130) Elektra. This is the first quadruple asteroid ever found. Key Facts Elektra is a large main-belt asteroid. It was first discovered by Litchfield Observatory astronomer Christian Peters on February 17, 1873. ..

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