Frank-Walter Steinmeier- Re-elected German President

On February 13, 2022, a special parliamentary assembly re-elected German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a second term of five years. Highlights Steinmeier was endorsed for head of the state, ahead of the elections, by most mainstream political parties. He was ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Force

Union government approved the “Scheme of Modernisation of State Police Forces (MPF) for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. Highlights This is a scheme to modernise and improve police forces across the states and union territories. It will continue for another ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Democracy Index 2021: EIU Latest Report

The Economic Intelligence Unit recently released the Democracy Index Report, 2021. The report described the state of democracy in 165 countries. About the Report The report was prepared based on five parameters. They were functioning of the government, electoral process ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

ISRO PSLV-C52 Launch

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently launched the PSLV – C52 rocket successfully. The rocket carried two small satellites and EOS – 04. The two small satellites were Inspiresat – 1 and INS – 2TD. This is the first ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 14, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 14, 2022 INDIA – Centre approves financial outlay of Rs 26,275 cr for modernisation of police forces from 2021-22 to 2025-26 ECONOMY & CORPORATE – LIC files Draft Red Herring ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Today's News Headlines

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 13, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 13, 2022 INDIA – Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar launches “SMILE” (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) scheme to rehabilitate beggars – Narcotics ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Today's News Headlines

SMILE Scheme

Department of Social Justice & Empowerment launched the “SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” scheme on February 12, 2022, in New Delhi. About SMILE Scheme SMILE is a Central Sector scheme. It is dubbed as Support for ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

New Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University in Kalyana-Karnataka region

According to Transport Minister B Sriramulu, a new Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University has been is being planned in Kalyana-Karnataka region. Key Facts The Skill Development University is being planned for inclusive development of the region. This university will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs