Page-48 of Current Affairs - March, 2022

GST Revenues in February

March 2, 2022

The February 2022 collection of GST (Goods and Services Tax) stood at Rs. 1,33,026 crores which is 18 per cent higher than February 2021. This year’s collection was higher by 26 per cent in comparison to the GST collection in ..

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Manufacture and Import of Polyester National Flags

March 2, 2022

The Indian government has allowed the import and manufacture of national flags which are machine-made of polyester. The 2002 Flag Code of India has been amended for this purpose. Overview: Earlier rules permitted only those flags which were made by ..

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New Motto of NCPCR

March 2, 2022

On March 1, 2022, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) marked its 17th Foundation Day. Key Facts Celebrations took place at 15thAugust Ground at Red Fort, New Delhi. Union minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani ..

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National Conclave on Social Enterprises for Garbage Free Cities

March 2, 2022

On 3rd March 2022, a National conclave on Social Enterprises for Garbage Free Cities: Encouraging Women Entrepreneurs in Waste management in Raipur is being organized by the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 which falls under the ambit of the Ministry of ..

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Russia Nuclear Submarine Drills

March 2, 2022

On March 1, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the nuclear forces to put on high alert amid tensions with the west over Ukrainian invasion. Following the order, nuclear submarines sailed off for drills in Barents Sea as well as ..

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National Innovation Conclave on Low Carbon Technologies

March 2, 2022

On March 1, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), commemorated its 20th Foundation Day, by organising “National Innovation Conclave” on Low Carbon Technologies. National Innovation Conclave on Low Carbon Technologies. The National Innovation Conclave on Low Carbon technologies is ..

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EU membership of Ukraine

March 2, 2022

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently asked European Union (EU) to allow Ukraine to immediately become a member, under a special procedure. Key Points Following the request, President of European Council Charles Michel noted that, the council will have to ..

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Montreux Convention

March 2, 2022

The Montreux Convention Regarding the Straits Regime, or simply the Montreux Convention, is an international treaty that governs Turkey’s Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits. Overview: It was signed on July 20, 1936, in the Montreux Palace in Switzerland, and took effect ..

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