Page-9 of Current Affairs - February, 2022

Khaibar-buster Missile

February 24, 2022

On February 9, 2022, Iran unveiled a new missile called “Khaibar Buster Missile”, which is capable of hitting nearby US bases and Israel. About Khaibar-Buster Khaibar-buster is a reference to Jewish castle, which is overrun by Muslim warriors led by ..

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India’s Aid to Afghanistan

February 24, 2022

On February 22, 2022, India sent first tranche of 2,500 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan, loaded in 50 trucks. Key Points First convoy would hand over the consignment to World Food Programme (WFP) at Jalalabad in Afghanistan. Wheat assistance ..

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Nord Stream 2

February 24, 2022

The Nord Stream 2 is a 1,200-km pipeline that extends, through the Baltic Sea, from Ust-Luga in Russia to Greifswald in Germany. This pipeline will be carrying 55 billion cubic meters of gas annually. In the year 2015, the decision ..

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Angadia System

February 24, 2022

Recently, an FIR was registered against three Mumbai Police officials for allegedly threatening Angadias and extorting money from them. Before this, Angadias shop in Mulund was looted by robbers. What is Angadia system? Angadia system is a century-old parallel banking system in India. ..

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J&K Delimitation Commission- Extension of Term

February 24, 2022

The Central Government, for the second time, has extended Jammu & Kashmir Delimitation Commission’s term. This commission was given the task of redrawing the Union Territories’ assembly constituencies. Overview: The term of this commission has been extended for two months ..

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Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians

February 24, 2022

On February 22, 2022, Professor Neena Gupta, conferred the Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians 2021. Key Points Neena Gupta is a mathematician from Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata. She conferred the award for her outstanding work in affine algebraic geometry ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 24, 2022

February 24, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 24, 2022 INDIA – Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya releases reports of Institute for Competitiveness (affiliated to Harvard Business School) on India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme – ..

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Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAYG) Dashboard

February 23, 2022

On February 22, 2022, Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Shri Giriraj Singh launched the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin Dashboard. Key Points This dashboard will help in stringent monitoring of the scheme. It will be used by Stakeholders ..

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Eastern Bridge-VI Air Exercise

February 23, 2022

Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) are taking part in a bilateral exercise names “Eastern Bridge- VI”, in a bid to bolster operational efficiency through interoperability. Key Points The Eastern Bridge- VI Air Exercise is started ..

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IIT Roorkee’s ‘KISAN’ Mobile App

February 23, 2022

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has launched a mobile app named ‘KISAN’ for the farmers. Through this app, agro-meteorological advisory services will be provided to the farmers. Overview: A farmer’s awareness program was organized by IIT Roorkee ..

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