Page-7 of Current Affairs - February, 2023

Haryana Budget 2023-24

February 23, 2023

The Chief Minister of Haryana Lal Khattar presented the state budget for the year 2023-24. No new taxes were introduced in the budget. The state government is to focus on rural welfare, healthcare, environment, and education sectors in the year ..

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What are the risks of Ohio Derailment?

February 23, 2023

On February 3, 2023, a freight train derailed in the East Palestine town of Ohio state in the US. The train was carrying hazardous chemicals. Following the derailment, the train company burnt the carcinogenic chemicals in the freights. This released ..

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NTPC ranked top independent power producer

February 23, 2023

The S&P Global commodity insights recently released the ranking of the top 250 independent energy producers in the world. The energy producers were ranked based on four criteria such as return on investment, revenue generation, total assets, and profits gained. ..

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China-Japan Security Dialogue

February 23, 2023

China and Japan held a security dialogue for the first time in four years. It was held in Tokyo. During the meeting, the countries agreed to strengthen their security relations and communication. They will work to gain mutual trust. Also, ..

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Brazil Mad Cow Disease

February 23, 2023

Brazil is the largest beef exporter in the world. And China is one of the largest beef consumers in the world. Brazil recently suspended its beef exports to China due to mad cow disease. The disease is also called Bovine ..

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Tajikistan Earthquake

February 23, 2023

An earthquake of 7.2 Ritcher recently hit Tajikistan. The epicentre of the earthquake was just 82 km away from China border. The quake was felt in the western part of the Xinjiang region. The earthquake was first reported by the ..

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Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalising Agriculture in J&K

February 23, 2023

The Government of India recently issued an order to boost sustainable agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the order, a project called “Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalising Agriculture in J&K” will be implemented in the Union Territory. The project ..

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Sikhs and Jews most targeted in hate crimes in US

February 23, 2023

The FBI recently released its annual compilation of nationwide incidents. According to the report, Sikhs and Jews are the most targeted in hate crimes. There were 1005 religion-related hate crimes in the US in 2021. Of these, anti-Sikhs were 21.3% ..

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