Page-45 of Current Affairs - March, 2022

Pew Center report on gender roles

March 3, 2022

The Pew Research Centre recently published its report on gender roles, based on face-to-face survey of 29,999 Indian adults in 2019 and 2020. Highlights As per report, Indian adults universally say that, it is important for women to have same ..

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‘Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates’ Scheme

March 3, 2022

Under “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates scheme”, Central Government has approved the proposal for continuation of seven existing sub schemes for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. Key Points Scheme will be continued till 2025-26, with a total outlay ..

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MyGov “Sabka Vikas MahaQuiz”

March 3, 2022

To build awareness amongst citizens about good governance, MyGov has launched the “Sabka Vikas MahaQuiz” series. It was launched on March 1, 2022. Key Facts Government is committed to the ideals of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayaas” ..

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Monuments and World Heritage Sites in Ukraine

March 3, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has put at risk not just physical infrastructure and human lives, but also priceless works of art, monuments, and cultural artefacts. Overview: Several historical sites and heritage structures can be found in Ukraine, and its ..

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Roorkee Water Conclave 2022

March 3, 2022

2nd edition of the “Roorkee Water Conclave 2022” was inaugurated on March 2, 2022 by the union minister for Jal Shakti Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Key Points The conclave was inaugurated at by Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. It is ..

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Lancet study on children orphaned during COVID

March 3, 2022

On February 24, 2022, the Lancet released its study on children orphaned during covid-19 pandemic. Key Points The Lancet has claimed that, 19 lakh children in India lost a parent or caregiver to Covid 19. However, responding to the report, ..

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Sri Lanka Power Cuts

March 3, 2022

Sri Lanka, reeling under its worst economic crisis, has announced a nationwide daily power cut of seven-and-a-half hours each. This is Sri Lanka’s longest power cut announced in 26 years. Overview: The Sri Lankan government has been imposing sporadic power ..

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What are Cluster Munitions and Vacuum Bombs?

March 3, 2022

On February 28, 2022, Human rights groups Amnesty International and Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova accused Russia of using vacuum bombs and cluster bombs in the ongoing war. What are cluster munitions? As per 2008 Convention on ..

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