1).The IIT Council, the highest decision-making body of the IIT, has constituted four panels for autonomy on 22 February 2021. The panel will address a range of issues ranging from classified autonomy to funding at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
2).In the year
2020, China has again become India's top trading partner. The reason for this
was that India was still dependent on imports of heavy machines,
telecommunications equipment and home appliances from China.
3).India and
Mauritius have signed a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership
Agreement (CECPA). This was the first such trade agreement with any African
country. On this, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravin Jugnath and India's Foreign
Minister S.K. It was signed in the presence of Jaishankar. The CECPA was
approved by the Indian Cabinet on 17 February 2021. This will come into force
from March 2021.
4).The Marine
Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and the National Cooperative
Development Corporation (NCDC) have signed an MoU to promote export-oriented
marine products.
5).India's
first submerged tunnel will begin in Mumbai in 2023, which is being constructed
as part of Mumbai's coastal road project.
6).Recently a
study has been published in the journal 'Frontiers in Microbiology', according
to this study, some microorganisms found on Earth may be temporarily kept alive
on Mars.
7).Karnataka's
horticulture department will set up a flower processing center in collaboration
with International Flower Auction Bangalore (IFAB). This center will be set up
to convert unbaked flowers into useful products.
8).Chief
Minister of Karnataka B.S. Yeddyurappa announced that Karnataka will host the
second Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in the year 2021.
9).On 22
February 2021, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
successfully launched two indigenously designed and developed vertical launch
short range surface to air missiles (VL-SRSAM).
10).Bangladesh
has become the first country to ban painkiller ketoprofen. This pain relieving
medicine is widely used to treat cattle. But this painkiller is toxic to
vultures.
11).On 24 February 2021, 2 years of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme have been completed. The scheme was launched with an aim to increase the income of farmers. Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per year is provided to the farmers.
- The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24 February 2019 from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is being implemented by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
12).Central Excise Day is celebrated every year on 24 February by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs. This day is celebrated to contribute to the service of the Central Board of Excise and Customs towards the country.
Some question based on current affairs
Q.1. When did you recently celebrate World Thinking Day
Has gone ?
Ans. 22
February
Q.2. Who
will host the second Khelo India University Games?
Ans.
Karnataka
Q.3.
Reliance Jio has become the largest rate communication operator in which state?
Ans. Gujarat
Q.4. Which
district of Uttar Pradesh has been awarded the Skoch Gold Award for stopping
Covid-19?
Ans. Ayodhya
Q.5. Which
state has decided to export 'Buddha Rice' to Singapore soon?
Ans. Uttar
Pradesh
Q.6. What
will be done to change the name of Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh?
Ans.
Narmadapuram
Q.7. Which
country has decided to register GI of Himalayan pink salt?
Ans.
Pakistan
Q.8. Where
has 'Lok Kala Utsav Utsavam 2021' started?
Ans. Kerala
Q.9. The
Navy of India and which country have conducted the PASSEX exercise in the
Arabian Sea?
Ans.
Indonesia
Q.10. Which
country has officially returned to the Paris Climate Agreement?
Ans. America
Q.11. Where
is Atal Paryavaran Bhavan inaugurated?
Ans.
Lakshadweep
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