Daily Current Affairs for 28th Feb 2021
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Why in News • The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the launch of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), a central sector scheme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, at the national level for five years with a budget of Rs 1600 crore. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th & 26th Feb 2021
PM-DIVINE Scheme Why in News • The population-based cancer registry of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows that the Northeast region has the highest incidence of cancer in India. Key point • The national average of cancer patients in the country is around 90-120 per lakh population every year, while in the Northeast […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23rd & 24th Feb 2021
Russia announces military campaign against Ukraine and NATO Why in News • The war between Russia and Ukraine has started. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a military operation against Ukraine. He said war cannot be avoided. Key point • Martial law has been declared in Ukraine after the announcement of the Russian President. Ukraine’s […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21st & 22nd Feb 2021
International Mother Language Day Why in News • ‘International Mother Language Day’ is celebrated across the world on 21 February. The main purpose of celebrating this day is to create interest and spread awareness among people about their language and culture around the world. The idea of celebrating International Mother Language Day first came from […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th & 19th Feb 2021
United Arab Emirates – India Trade Agreement Why in News • India and the UAE have signed the landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) which aims to increase trade in goods between the two countries to $100 billion over the next five years. Key point • The agreement was signed during the virtual summit meeting […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th & 17th Feb 2021
India, Australia and Singapore committed to reducing marine pollution Why in News • The Government of India, in partnership with the governments of Australia and Singapore, organized an International Workshop on Combating Marine Pollution with a focus on marine plastic waste on 14-15 February, 2022. Key point • Through this virtual workshop, the world’s leading […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th & 15th Feb 2021
Medaram Jatara Why in News • Activities like Koya tribal festivals, various state level competitions, financial assistance to MSME units will also be organized extensively. Key point • Medaram Jatara, the second largest fair in India after the Kumbh Mela, is celebrated for four days by the Koya tribe, the second largest tribal community of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11 &12th Feb 2021
‘Smile’ scheme Why in News • Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Central Sector Scheme “SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” at BHIM Auditorium of Dr. Ambedkar International Centre. Key point • The objective of this scheme is to help marginalized persons in the form of livelihood and enterprise. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th Feb 2021
India imports coal Why in News • Despite the increase in demand for electricity, India has achieved great success in reducing coal imports. Key Point • India is the third largest energy consuming country in the world and the demand for electricity here grows by 4.7 percent every year. • In order to realize the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 09th Feb 2021
National Single Window System Why in News • In a historic achievement, Jammu and Kashmir became the first Union Territory to join the National Single Window System (NSWS). Key point • This is a big step in the direction of Ease of Doing Business (EODB) i.e. ease of doing business in the Union Territory. • […]
Daily Current Affairs for 08th Feb 2021
ASEAN-India High Level Conference on Renewable Energy Why in News • The ASEAN-India High Level Conference on Renewable Energy has been launched on 7-8 February 2022 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The two-day high-level conference will focus on the theme “Experience and Innovation […]
Daily Current Affairs for 07th Feb 2021
GS PAPER I Statue of Equality Why in News • The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated the ‘Statue of Equality’ to the nation in Hyderabad. The 216 feet tall Statue of Equality has been erected in the memory of the 11th century Bhakti saint Sri Ramanujacharya, who promoted the idea of equality in all […]
Daily Current Affairs for 04th Feb 2021
Scheme for pension and medical assistance to artists Why in News • The Ministry of Culture administers the ‘Scheme of Pension and Medical Assistance to Artists’. The objective of this scheme is to improve the financial and socio-economic condition of such old age artists and scholars, who have made significant contribution in their specific fields […]
Daily Current Affairs for 03rd Feb 2021
One Nation One Ration Card Scheme Why in News • Recently the Department of Food and Public Distribution had reviewed the progress of States/UTs towards implementation of “One Nation One Ration Card” (ONORC) scheme. • The department has approved the inclusion of Chhattisgarh in the existing group of portability states/UTs under ONORC after successful testing […]
Daily Current Affairs for 02st Feb 2021
Hoysala Temple • Why in News • Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid and Somanathapura in Karnataka have been included as India’s nomination for consideration as World Heritage for the year 2022-2023. • main point • These sacred monuments of the Hoysalas are on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) tentative list since […]