Redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced redemption price for the premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), which was due on February 8, 2022. Key Facts The redemption price was Rs 4,813 per unit. It is around 85% premium from its issue ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Draft National Air Sports Policy 2022

According to Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Gen. Dr. V K Singh, Government has prepared a draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP 2022) for promoting air sports in India. Highlights Government has received the feedback. It is examining the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs

Sri Lanka ‘Unitary Digital Identity framework’

India has agreed to provide a grant to Sri Lanka for implementing a ‘Unitary Digital Identity framework’. Key Points The Unitary Digital Identity Framework is apparently modelled on the Aadhaar card. Sri Lankan government will give priority to the implementation ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Haryana Anti-conversion Bill

The bill is being brought in the state of Haryana to prevent unlawful religious conversions. Haryana is a BJP ruled state. The other BJP ruled states that brought in the bill were UP, HP, MP and Karnataka. Need for the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Odisha Light House Tourism

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is to develop five light houses in the state of Odisha. Four districts have been identified. About the Light Houses The Light Houses are to be built in Public – Private Partnership mode. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Reintroduction of Cheetahs in India

Government of India has planned to bring disease-free, behaviourally sound Cheetahs from abroad in India, as a part of reintroduction plan. What are other qualities that Government is looking for? Government is also looking for Cheetahs, that are not overly ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Tamil Nadu Re-adoption of Anti-NEET Bill

On February 8, 2022, a special Assembly session of Tamil Nadu Assembly re-adopted the anti-NEET Bill. This bill was returned by Governor R N Ravi in January. Highlights Governor’s decision to return this bill was considered confrontational by State Government, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Central Advisory Board of Archaeology

The Central Government is to reconstitute the Central Advisory Board of Archaeology (CABA). Role of CABA The board advises Government of India on matters related to archaeology. It acts a link between universities and Archaeological Survey of India. It promotes ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs