Page-36 of Current Affairs - February, 2022

Deloitte Women in Boardroom report

February 9, 2022

The Women in the Boardroom report was recently released by Deloitte Global. This is the seventh edition of the report. According to the report, women hold only 17.1% board seats in India. However, this has increased. In 2014, it was ..

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EU Chip Production Plan

February 9, 2022

On January 8, 2022, the European Union announced a USD 48 billion plan, in a bid to become a major semiconductor producer. Key Points The Chip production plan seeks to curb its dependency on Asian markets for component powering everything ..

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NITI Aayog: SAMRIDH initiative

February 9, 2022

Sustainable Access to Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of Healthcare (SAMRIDH) initiative was announced by ‘Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog in association with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). About SAMRIDH Initiative This new partnership will ..

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Increase in pollution levels in Mumbai

February 9, 2022

Since February 6, 2022, Mumbai has witness high levels of pollution, with its air quality index (AQI) reading reached above 300 frequently. Highlights On February 6, AQI in Mumbai reached to 316, followed by 318 on February 7 and 320 ..

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‘Writing with Fire’ Documentary

February 9, 2022

Indian documentary Writing with Fire, has been nominated at the 94th Academy Awards in ‘Best Documentary Feature Category’. Key Points The documentary is directed by filmmakers Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh. It has been nominated alongside Ascension, Flee, Attica, and ..

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Parliamentary Committee Report on MGNREGA

February 9, 2022

Parliamentary Committee recently recommended to increase in guaranteed days of work from 100 to 150 under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), after observing that, MGNREGA is a last fall-back option for many people in rural areas. ..

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Avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh

February 9, 2022

On February 6, 2022, seven Indian army personnel were killed in an Avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh. These army personnel were a part of the patrol team. The Indian Army has launched “Search and Rescue” operations. Avalanches The Indian Army troops ..

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White Cheeked Macaque

February 9, 2022

The scientists recently found white cheeked macaque in Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery adds a new species to the mammal list of India. The White Cheeked macaque was first discovered in southeastern Tibet. About White Cheeked Macaque These macaques are different ..

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