India’s first e-waste eco-park

On February 24, 2022, the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, announced that Delhi will get India’s first e-waste eco-park. Key Points First electronic-waste eco-friendly park will be set up in Delhi, to handle the increasing e-waste. Dismantling, Re-cycling, Re-furbishing and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Elevation of Union Law Secretary as HC Judge

In October 2019, Anoop Kumar Mendiratta became the first serving judge to be appointed as Union Law Secretary, among 60 candidates. On February 25, 2022, he became the first Union Law Secretary to be appointed as a judge in High ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

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

Dayananda Saraswati

Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti 2022 is being celebrated on February 26, 2022. When was he born? Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was born on February 12, 1824. According to traditional Hindu calendar, he was born on the Dashami Tithi of Phalguna Krishna ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Dharma Guardian Exercise

Dharma Guardian is the name of an Indo-Japan Joint Military Exercise that began in 2018. This exercise takes place between both countries’ armies. Overview: This exercise with Japan is significant and crucial in the matters of security challenges that are ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

First Plant-Derived COVID Vaccine

The first country in the world that has authorized the use of a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine is Canada. The two-dose vaccine of Medicago can be given to adults who are aged between 18 to 64, but little data is available ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

India’s FDI Inflow in April-Dec 2021

According to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), during April-December 2021, India’s Foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows contracted by 16 percent to USD 43.17 billion. Overview: During the same time period the previous ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Russia-Ukraine Invasion- Impact on India

On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine, which was termed as “full-scale invasion” by Ukrainian foreign minister. Highlights US President Joe Biden called this move of Russia “an unprovoked and unjustified attack”. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

IATA Pay Platform

On February 24, 2022, Global banking group Standard Chartered announced its partnership with International Air Transport Association (IATA) to launch a payment platform for airline industry in India. Key Facts In addition to existing payment options like credit cards, IATA Pay will be a ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs