- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Where is the headquarter of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) situated?
A) Paris
B) Dubai
C) London
D) Washington D.C
- “Pure Banking Nothing Else” is the tagline of which of the following bank?
A) Punjab National Bank
B) State Bank of India
C) Dena Bank
D) IDBI Bank
- In which of these states is the Desert National Park located?
A) Rajasthan
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Haryana
D) Gujarat
- who is the current Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India?
A) Amit Shah
B) S. Jaishankar
C) Ravi Shankar Prasad
D) Narendra Singh Tomar
- Who is the current Deputy CM of Haryana?
A) Dushyant Chautala
B) Nitinbhai Patel
C) Manohar Ajgaonkar
D) Manish Sisodia
- In which city is the Salt Lake Stadium located?
A) Pune
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) New Delhi
- What is the full foam of IFFCO?
A) International Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited
B) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited
C) Indian Farmers Food Cooperative Limited
D) International Farmers Food Cooperative Limited
- Wellington is the capital of which country?
A) Netherlands
B) Canada
C) Australia
D) New Zealand
- Who is the current Governor of Rajasthan?
A) Jagdish Mukhi
B) Phagu Chauhan
C) Anusuiya Uikey
D) Kalraj Mishra
- Pandoh Dam is based in which of these states?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Sikkim
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) West Bengal
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 664
Friday, February 18, 2022
Daily Current Affairs 18th February, 2022
Daily Current Affairs 18 February 2022 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.
Government has approved the implementation of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) project during the period 2022-23 to 2025-26. The ICJS is a national platform for enabling integration of the main IT system used for the delivery of Criminal Justice in the country.
The Government has approved the scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) for continuation till 31st March 2026. The proposal entails an expenditure of over 12 thousand 929 crore rupees. Education Ministry said, it has been envisaged to support around one thousand 600 projects under the new phase of the scheme.
Government has approved the continuation of the Capacity Development (CD) Scheme till 31st of March, 2026. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in a statement said that the outlay approved for the continuation of the Scheme during 15th Finance Commission cycle is 3 thousand 179 crore rupees.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated The Energy and Resources Institute's (TERI) latest edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) that will deliberate on the planetary resilience in wake of the multitude of extreme weather events across the globe in the recent years.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) organised a “Darkathon-2022” to find solutions to counter drug trafficking through darknet. The agency recently smashed three groups of drug peddlers that were operating on the network that is accessed through encryption software which enables anonymity of users.
Karnataka Bank has bagged three prestigious awards at the ‘17th annual banking technology conference and awards: 2020-21 Next Gen Banking’.
The Reserve Bank of India extended the timeline by six months (September 30) for Non Banking Financial Companies to adhere to the new NPA recognition norms.
India’s wholesale price inflation rate eased in January but remained in double digits for the 10th consecutive month amid rising crude oil prices.
Twitter Inc has partnered with Paytm’s payment gateway to ramp up the support for its ‘Tips’ feature in India. Through ‘Tips’, users can send cash payments to their favourite content creators on the microblogging platform or small business owner.
Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, LSRC, has lifted the 15th CEC Cup Men’s Ice Hockey Championship - 2022. In a seesaw final in NDS Indoor Ice Hockey rink, LSRC beat Indo Tibetan Border Police, ITBP by 3-2 goals.
A23, an app owned by online skill gaming company Head Digital Works, has announced that it has roped in Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador. The actor will feature in its ‘Chalo Saath Khele’ campaign along with a first-of-its-kind responsible gaming campaign, which showcases skill games such as rummy, fantasy sports, carom and pool. Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar appointed as India’s first National Maritime Security Coordinator
Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, former navy vice chief, took over as India’s first National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC), amid growing threats to coastal security and shifting power dynamics in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), where China is attempting to expand its sphere of influence.
A new book titled “Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War” authored by Samuel Moyn was released. Samuel Moyn is the Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School and a professor of History at Yale University. This provocative book argues about the endless wars the USA created in the past including Vietnam War (1955-1975), Korean War (1950-1953), World War II (1939-1945) etc and this development might not represent progress at all. “Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us” book by Ro Khanna
A new book titled “Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us” has authored by Ro Khanna released. The book highlights the effects of changing lifestyle patterns of Americans due to technological progress. It also mentioned about the digital divide i.e., unequal access to technology and revenue, as it is one of the most pressing issues faced by the United States.
Eminent Kannada literatteur Dr Chennaveera Kanavi passed away at the age of 94 following age-related complications, family sources said. Kanavi had penned more than 15 books, which were compilation of poems, collection of essays and various other books.
NATIONAL NEWS
Govt approves implementation of Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System projectGovernment has approved the implementation of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) project during the period 2022-23 to 2025-26. The ICJS is a national platform for enabling integration of the main IT system used for the delivery of Criminal Justice in the country.
- The project will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme at a total of 3,375 crore rupees. The phase two of the ICJS project will be a step towards ensuring effective and modern policing.
The Government has approved the scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) for continuation till 31st March 2026. The proposal entails an expenditure of over 12 thousand 929 crore rupees. Education Ministry said, it has been envisaged to support around one thousand 600 projects under the new phase of the scheme.
- RUSA is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, operating in mission mode for funding the state government universities and colleges to achieve the aims of equity, access, and excellence.
Government has approved the continuation of the Capacity Development (CD) Scheme till 31st of March, 2026. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in a statement said that the outlay approved for the continuation of the Scheme during 15th Finance Commission cycle is 3 thousand 179 crore rupees.
- The Capacity Development Scheme is an Ongoing Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry with an overall objective to augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling availability of credible and timely official statistics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated The Energy and Resources Institute's (TERI) latest edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) that will deliberate on the planetary resilience in wake of the multitude of extreme weather events across the globe in the recent years.
- Curated on the theme 'Towards a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future', the experts at the Summit will confer on a range of pressing issues from climate change, sustainable production and energy transitions to global commons and resource security, among others.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) organised a “Darkathon-2022” to find solutions to counter drug trafficking through darknet. The agency recently smashed three groups of drug peddlers that were operating on the network that is accessed through encryption software which enables anonymity of users.
- The prize money for the first winner is ₹2.50 lakh, the runner-up would get ₹2 lakh and the third winner ₹1.50 lakh. The consolation prize for the 4th and 5th place is ₹25,000 each. The online registration will continue till March 31 through https://ncb.cyberchallenge.in.
BANKING & FINANCE
Karnataka Bank honoured with IBA’s banking technology awardsKarnataka Bank has bagged three prestigious awards at the ‘17th annual banking technology conference and awards: 2020-21 Next Gen Banking’.
- The bank won the awards under the categories including ‘Best Technology Bank of the Year’, ‘Best Fintech Adoption’ and ‘Best Use of AI/ML and Data Analytics’ – all runner ups.
The Reserve Bank of India extended the timeline by six months (September 30) for Non Banking Financial Companies to adhere to the new NPA recognition norms.
- Earlier the regulator had set March 31 deadline for non-bank lenders to upgrade NPAs only after all arrears and principal dues are paid.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
WPI inflation eases to 12.96% in Jan from 13.56% in the previous monthIndia’s wholesale price inflation rate eased in January but remained in double digits for the 10th consecutive month amid rising crude oil prices.
- Data released by the industry department showed wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation rate decelerated to 12.96 per cent in January from 13.56 per cent in the preceding month.
Twitter Inc has partnered with Paytm’s payment gateway to ramp up the support for its ‘Tips’ feature in India. Through ‘Tips’, users can send cash payments to their favourite content creators on the microblogging platform or small business owner.
- With Paytm Payments Services partnering with ‘Tips’, users will also be able to use a host of payment services provided by Paytm, including its Paytm digital wallet, Paytm Postpaid (buy-now-pay-later service), debit and credit cards, and net banking.
SPORTS
Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre lifts 15th CEC Cup Men’s Ice Hockey Championship 2022Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, LSRC, has lifted the 15th CEC Cup Men’s Ice Hockey Championship - 2022. In a seesaw final in NDS Indoor Ice Hockey rink, LSRC beat Indo Tibetan Border Police, ITBP by 3-2 goals.
APPOINTMENTS
Gaming app A23 signs Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassadorA23, an app owned by online skill gaming company Head Digital Works, has announced that it has roped in Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador. The actor will feature in its ‘Chalo Saath Khele’ campaign along with a first-of-its-kind responsible gaming campaign, which showcases skill games such as rummy, fantasy sports, carom and pool. Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar appointed as India’s first National Maritime Security Coordinator
Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, former navy vice chief, took over as India’s first National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC), amid growing threats to coastal security and shifting power dynamics in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), where China is attempting to expand its sphere of influence.
- Kumar, an alumnus of Sainik School in Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu, and the National Defence Academy in Khadakvasla, Pune, was commissioned into the navy’s executive branch in July 1982. He stepped down as vice head of the navy last year.
BOOKS
‘Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War’ book by Samuel Moyn released"A new book titled “Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War” authored by Samuel Moyn was released. Samuel Moyn is the Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School and a professor of History at Yale University. This provocative book argues about the endless wars the USA created in the past including Vietnam War (1955-1975), Korean War (1950-1953), World War II (1939-1945) etc and this development might not represent progress at all. “Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us” book by Ro Khanna
A new book titled “Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us” has authored by Ro Khanna released. The book highlights the effects of changing lifestyle patterns of Americans due to technological progress. It also mentioned about the digital divide i.e., unequal access to technology and revenue, as it is one of the most pressing issues faced by the United States.
OBITUARIES
Kannada litterateur Dr Chennaveera Kanavi passes awayEminent Kannada literatteur Dr Chennaveera Kanavi passed away at the age of 94 following age-related complications, family sources said. Kanavi had penned more than 15 books, which were compilation of poems, collection of essays and various other books.
- The litterateur had won the Sahitya Akademi award for his book ‘Jeevadhwani’. Besides, he received the Rajyotsava Award, Pampa Award, Nadoja title, Nrupathunga award, Sahitya Bangara Award and several other awards.
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Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 663
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- What is the capital of Cuba?
A) Zagreb
B) Prague
C) Nicosia
D) Havana
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in which city?
A) Hyderabad
B) Varanasi
C) Indore
D) Chandigarh
- Where is the headqurter of The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)?
A) Paris, France
B) New York, United States
C) London, United Kingdom
D) Geneva, Switzerland
- The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka is located in which state of India?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Kerala
- Tadoba – Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in which of the following Indian state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Bihar
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
- The World Rabies Day is held every year on______?
A) September 28
B) March 21
C) July 16
D) November 7
- The book title “Indira Gandhi: A life in Nature” authored by____?
A) Chetan Bhagat
B) Jairam Ramesh
C) Mahesh Choudhary
D) Arundhati Roy
- The headquarter of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is located at ____?
A) Beijing, China
B) London, United Kingdom
C) Metro Manila, Philippines
D) Moscow, Russia
- Where is the capital city of Yemen?
A) Lusaka
B) Rabat
C) Sana’a
D) Cairo
- Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is located in which city?
A) Lucknow
B) Patna
C) New Delhi
D) Pune
Daily Current Affairs 17th February, 2022
Daily Current Affairs 17 February 2022 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.
Government approved a new scheme New India Literacy Programme for the period Financial Years 2022 to 2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align with National Education Policy 2020 and Budget Announcements 2021-22.
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar has launched a central sector scheme named the Scheme for Economic Empowerment for DNTs, (SEED) at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The total financial outlay for SEED Scheme is approximately Rs 200 crore to be spent over a period of 5 years starting Financial Year 2021-22 to 2025-26. Tourism Ministry and Alliance Air Aviation Limited sign MoU to promote domestic tourism
Tourism Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alliance Air Aviation Limited to boost cooperation for the promotion and marketing of domestic tourism throughout the country.
The Embassy of India in Kyiv has issued an advisory for Indian nationals in Ukraine. The Embassy continues to monitor developments.
India will hold the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 and the G20 Summit will be held in India in 2023 (18th edition). For its preparation, the government has approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures. The G20 Secretariat will be guided by an Apex Committee headed by Prime Minister.
The air forces of Bangladesh and the US will conduct a joint air exercise between Feb 20-25. The six day long Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral tactical airlift exercise ‘Cope South 22’ will be conducted at BAF Kurmitola Cantonment, Dhaka, and Operating Location-Alpha, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up tobacco in all forms, including smokeless and other newer products.
Jio Platforms has picked up a 25% stake in US-based deep-tech startup company TWO Platforms for $15 million. Two Platforms is an artificial reality company that focuses on building interactive and immersive AI experiences. The two companies have joined hands to fast track the adoption of new technologies and build disruptive technologies such as AI, metaverse and mixed realities. SIDBI launches 'waste to wealth creation' programme in Bengal
SIDBI has launched the 'Waste to Wealth Creation' programme in which women will make ornaments and showpieces from fish scale in the Sundarbans in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
Bhojpuri singer and BJP MP, Manoj Tiwari will be the brand ambassador of Khadi and other handicrafts of Bihar. He will be the “brand ambassador” for Khadi and other handicrafts of Bihar, state minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain announced. Manoj Tiwari will promote the use of Khadi fabric, which was popularized by Mahatma Gandhi during India’s Independence movement.
NATIONAL NEWS
Government approves New India Literacy Programme for Financial Years 2022 to 2027Government approved a new scheme New India Literacy Programme for the period Financial Years 2022 to 2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align with National Education Policy 2020 and Budget Announcements 2021-22.
- The National Education Policy 2020 has recommendations for Adult Education and Lifelong Learning. The Union Budget 2021-22, announcement had been made to enable increased access of resources, online modules covering the entire gamut of adult education will be introduced.
- The objective of the scheme is to impart not only foundational literacy and numeracy but also to cover other components which are necessary for a citizen of 21st century.
- The scheme will cover non-literates of the age of 15 years and above in all states and UTs in the country. The target for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for Financial Years 2022 to 2027 is five crore learners @ 1.00 crore per year by using Online Teaching, Learning and Assessment System OTLAS in collaboration with National Informatics Centre, NCERT and NIOS in which a learner may register him or herself with essential information like name, date of birth, gender, Aadhaar number, mobile number etc.
- The estimated total outlay of New India Literacy Programme is over one thousand 37 crore rupees which includes Central share of 700 crore rupees and State share of over 337 crore.
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar has launched a central sector scheme named the Scheme for Economic Empowerment for DNTs, (SEED) at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The total financial outlay for SEED Scheme is approximately Rs 200 crore to be spent over a period of 5 years starting Financial Year 2021-22 to 2025-26. Tourism Ministry and Alliance Air Aviation Limited sign MoU to promote domestic tourism
Tourism Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alliance Air Aviation Limited to boost cooperation for the promotion and marketing of domestic tourism throughout the country.
- Alliance Air is the front runner in promoting the Regional Connectivity Scheme of the government which is being promoted under the scheme UDAN - (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik). The MoU was signed with a view to achieve the common purpose of joint domestic promotion and considering the need to synergize the activities of Ministry of Tourism and Alliance Air Aviation Limited in the tourism markets.
The Embassy of India in Kyiv has issued an advisory for Indian nationals in Ukraine. The Embassy continues to monitor developments.
- Official Sources said, they are aware that many Indian students are presently in Ukraine and their families are anxious about their wards, particularly about getting flights to India.
- The Embassy of India in Ukraine has set up a 24-hour helpline, which can be accessed at 380 997300428 and 380 997300483. Email ID is cons1.kyiv@mea.gov.in and website is www.eoiukraine.gov.in
India will hold the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 and the G20 Summit will be held in India in 2023 (18th edition). For its preparation, the government has approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures. The G20 Secretariat will be guided by an Apex Committee headed by Prime Minister.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Bangladesh-US Air forces to conduct joint air exercise between 20-25 FebThe air forces of Bangladesh and the US will conduct a joint air exercise between Feb 20-25. The six day long Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral tactical airlift exercise ‘Cope South 22’ will be conducted at BAF Kurmitola Cantonment, Dhaka, and Operating Location-Alpha, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
- The aim of the exercise is to improve interoperability with the Bangladesh air force and to support the armed forces of Bangladesh's long-term modernization efforts in order to maintain regional stability.
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up tobacco in all forms, including smokeless and other newer products.
- The app, the first such by WHO, and the first that targets all forms of tobacco, helps users identify the triggers, set their targets, manage cravings and stay focused to quit tobacco.
- Tobacco is the world’s leading cause of preventable death and kills nearly 8 million persons every year. It claims 1.6 million lives in the WHO South-East Asia Region, which is amongst the largest producers and consumers of tobacco products.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Jio Platforms picks up 25% stake in US-based tech startup TWO PlatformsJio Platforms has picked up a 25% stake in US-based deep-tech startup company TWO Platforms for $15 million. Two Platforms is an artificial reality company that focuses on building interactive and immersive AI experiences. The two companies have joined hands to fast track the adoption of new technologies and build disruptive technologies such as AI, metaverse and mixed realities. SIDBI launches 'waste to wealth creation' programme in Bengal
SIDBI has launched the 'Waste to Wealth Creation' programme in which women will make ornaments and showpieces from fish scale in the Sundarbans in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
APPOINTMENTS
Bihar ropes in Manoj Tiwari as brand ambassador to promote KhadiBhojpuri singer and BJP MP, Manoj Tiwari will be the brand ambassador of Khadi and other handicrafts of Bihar. He will be the “brand ambassador” for Khadi and other handicrafts of Bihar, state minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain announced. Manoj Tiwari will promote the use of Khadi fabric, which was popularized by Mahatma Gandhi during India’s Independence movement.
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 662
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- The Asian Athletics Association (AAA) is based in which country?
A) Thailand
B) Malaysia
C) China
D) Singapore
- What is the capital of Uganda?
A) Kampala
B) Dodoma
C) Kinshasa
D) Kigali
- The headquarter of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is based in which city?
A) Pune
B) New Delhi
C) Hyderabad
D) Kolkata
- Wanakbori Thermal Power Station is in which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Haryana
- Maharana Pratap Airport is located in which city?
A) Udaipur
B) Gangtok
C) Amritsar
D) Imphal
- World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on_______?
A) June 30
B) April 16
C) March 24
D) August 7
- “Jordan Spieth” is associated with which of the following sports?
A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Golf
D) Hockey
- The G20 group has how many members as its leaders?
A) 20
B) 15
C) 28
D) 32
- Where is the Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium based?
A) Chennai
B) Kochi
C) Bhubaneswar
D) Thiruvananthapuram
- Which city is known as “Diamond City” of India?
A) Bhopal
B) Lucknow
C) Surat
D) Udaipur
Daily Current Affairs 16th February, 2022
Daily Current Affairs 16 February 2022 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.
The Centre has sanctioned over Rs 24 crore for dredging in Gomati, a transboundary river between India and Bangladesh, and setting up 10 jetties for a waterway project. Of the total 93-km proposed waterway from Sonamura in Tripura's Sepahijala district to Daudkandi in the neighbouring country, around 15.5-km stretch needs dredging to operationalise the route. India signs MoU to hand over wheat to WFP in Kandahar
India signed an agreement with the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) for the distribution of 50,000 MT of wheat that it has committed to sending Afghanistan as part of a humanitarian assistance, with diplomatic efforts under way to begin sending truck convoys through Pakistan by road, expected to begin after Punjab elections on February 20 are completed. Indian Railways to set up biggest, world-class Wrestling academy in Delhi
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to offer the best sports facilities to sportspersons, the Railway Ministry had committed wrestlers of Indian Railways to provide a world class wrestling academy at the earliest. In a bid to fulfill the commitment to set up a state-of-art wrestling academy in Indian Railways, work has been sanctioned by the ministry to establish the same at Kishanganj, Delhi.
Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh has launched a new scheme Kunsnyoms for differently-abled persons in the district. Kunsnyoms, meant Equal for All, Fair for All, aims inclusive and accessible Ladakh.
Rajasthan has the maximum households electrified through the solar-based standalone system, while hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir had nil beneficiaries under the initiative.
NITI Aayog in association with PhonePe will launch the Fintech Open Hackathon. The Hackathon will provide an opportunity for innovators, digital creators and developers from all over India to think, ideate and code. It aims to showcase path-breaking solutions for the Fintech Ecosystem.
Karur Vysya Bank has joined hands with Unanu Technologies (UNANU), a major End to End Logistics Software Platform provider, for digital freight finance.
India’s largest Science-based Ayurveda major Dabur India Ltd has now become a 100% ‘Plastic Waste Neutral company’ in India, having collected, processed and recycled around 27,000 MT of post-consumer plastic waste from all over India in the 2021-22 financial year.
Reliance Jio has partnered with SES, a Luxembourg-based satellite solutions provider to form a new initiative – Jio Space Technology Limited. The joint venture is aimed at delivering the next generation scalable and affordable broadband services in India by making use of satellite technology.
Automaker Renault India has partnered with CSC e-Governance Services (Common Service Centres) to support the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan (PMGDISHA), the country's flagship programme that aims to provide digital literacy to masses.
Anil Agarwal's Vedanta has joined hands with electronics manufacturing services giant Foxconn to form a joint venture (JV) for manufacturing semiconductors in India.
In Leh, Kharu team won the 15th CEC Ice Hockey Championship for women. In an exciting match in NDS Indoor Ice Hockey rink in Leh today, Kharu defeated Lalok women team by 4-1 goals.
IAS Vineet Joshi, Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education, has been appointed as the new chairman of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), as per a CBSE circular. Joshi would be replacing IAS Manoj Ahuja. Justice Gita Mittal appointed chairperson of Administrators to run TTFI
The Delhi High Court has appointed Justice Gita Mittal and former Chief Justice of J&K High Court as chairperson of the Committee of Administrators to conduct the affairs of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).
Veteran singer and music composer Bappi Lahiri passed away on February 15 in Mumbai. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves across the country and left scores of fans in a state of grief. Bappi Lahiri was known for popularising disco music in India in the 80s and 90s.
Legendary Bengali singer Sandhya Mukhopadhyay passed away in Kolkata after a brief illness. She was 90. Sandhya Mukhopadhyay took Bengali songs to new heights, whether it was playback singing for films or songs released during Durga Puja, which emerged as a new genre and labelled modern Bengali songs (“adhunik gaan”). Karnataka's Samanvaya Kavi Nadoja Channaveera Kanavi passes away
Popularly known as Samanvaya Kavi or the poet of reconciliation, Nadoja Channaveera Kanavi passed away. The Central Sahitya Akademi has honoured him with the Akademi award for his collection of poems Jeevadhwani in 1982. He is also honoured with the Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award, Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, Pampa Award and Nadoja honorary D.Litt by Hampi Kannada University.
NATIONAL NEWS
Centre sanctions over Rs 24 crore for dredging in Gomati river to boost Indo-Bangla waterway projectThe Centre has sanctioned over Rs 24 crore for dredging in Gomati, a transboundary river between India and Bangladesh, and setting up 10 jetties for a waterway project. Of the total 93-km proposed waterway from Sonamura in Tripura's Sepahijala district to Daudkandi in the neighbouring country, around 15.5-km stretch needs dredging to operationalise the route. India signs MoU to hand over wheat to WFP in Kandahar
India signed an agreement with the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) for the distribution of 50,000 MT of wheat that it has committed to sending Afghanistan as part of a humanitarian assistance, with diplomatic efforts under way to begin sending truck convoys through Pakistan by road, expected to begin after Punjab elections on February 20 are completed. Indian Railways to set up biggest, world-class Wrestling academy in Delhi
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to offer the best sports facilities to sportspersons, the Railway Ministry had committed wrestlers of Indian Railways to provide a world class wrestling academy at the earliest. In a bid to fulfill the commitment to set up a state-of-art wrestling academy in Indian Railways, work has been sanctioned by the ministry to establish the same at Kishanganj, Delhi.
- The wrestling academy will be set up at an estimated cost of Rs 30.76 crores.
- According to the Railway Ministry, this wrestling academy will be the biggest in India, equipped with advanced training facilities. It will provide an opportunity for many budding wrestlers to become champions in the coming time, the ministry stated.
Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh has launched a new scheme Kunsnyoms for differently-abled persons in the district. Kunsnyoms, meant Equal for All, Fair for All, aims inclusive and accessible Ladakh.
- Under the new scheme Leh Hill council is providing assistive devices, technologies to needy people at 90 percent subsidy.
Rajasthan has the maximum households electrified through the solar-based standalone system, while hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir had nil beneficiaries under the initiative.
- Under the Saubhagya scheme, as many as 1,23,682 households were electrified through solar-based standalone system in Rajasthan, followed by Chhattisgarh (65,373), Uttar Pradesh (53,234), Assam (50,754), Bihar (39,100), Maharashtra (30,538), Odisha (13,735), Madhya Pradesh (12,651).
NITI Aayog in association with PhonePe will launch the Fintech Open Hackathon. The Hackathon will provide an opportunity for innovators, digital creators and developers from all over India to think, ideate and code. It aims to showcase path-breaking solutions for the Fintech Ecosystem.
- The last date to register for the event is 23rd February and the deadline to submit the final entries is on 25th February this year. The winners of the Hackathon will be announced on the 28th of this month.
BANKING & FINANCE
Karur Vysya Bank ties with Unanu Technologies for digital freight financeKarur Vysya Bank has joined hands with Unanu Technologies (UNANU), a major End to End Logistics Software Platform provider, for digital freight finance.
- Karur Vysya Bank has joined hands with the Chennai-based UNANU Technologies for digital freight finance to fund transport contractors. using the end-to-end logistics technology platform.
- UNANU has built the Freight Financing System within their suite of software platforms. The ‘U-Turbo’ platform has visibility right from the time of material pick-up until it reaches the destination.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Dabur becomes first Indian ‘Plastic Waste Neutral’ FMCG CompanyIndia’s largest Science-based Ayurveda major Dabur India Ltd has now become a 100% ‘Plastic Waste Neutral company’ in India, having collected, processed and recycled around 27,000 MT of post-consumer plastic waste from all over India in the 2021-22 financial year.
- With this, Dabur has become the first Indian consumer goods company to achieve this landmark.
Reliance Jio has partnered with SES, a Luxembourg-based satellite solutions provider to form a new initiative – Jio Space Technology Limited. The joint venture is aimed at delivering the next generation scalable and affordable broadband services in India by making use of satellite technology.
- Jio and SES will own 51 percent and 49 percent each in the equity stake.
Automaker Renault India has partnered with CSC e-Governance Services (Common Service Centres) to support the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan (PMGDISHA), the country's flagship programme that aims to provide digital literacy to masses.
- The partnership is aimed at empowering the citizens in rural areas by training them to operate computers or digital devices like laptops, browse the internet, access government websites and banking services and undertake digital payments, Renault India said in a statement.
Anil Agarwal's Vedanta has joined hands with electronics manufacturing services giant Foxconn to form a joint venture (JV) for manufacturing semiconductors in India.
- In December last year, the central government approved ₹76000 crore for development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem in India.
- Now, Vedanta has become the first company to announce investment in semiconductor manufacturing in India.
SPORTS
Leh: Kharu team wins 15th CEC Ice Hockey Championship for womenIn Leh, Kharu team won the 15th CEC Ice Hockey Championship for women. In an exciting match in NDS Indoor Ice Hockey rink in Leh today, Kharu defeated Lalok women team by 4-1 goals.
APPOINTMENTS
CBSE appoints IAS Vineet Joshi as new chairmanIAS Vineet Joshi, Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education, has been appointed as the new chairman of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), as per a CBSE circular. Joshi would be replacing IAS Manoj Ahuja. Justice Gita Mittal appointed chairperson of Administrators to run TTFI
The Delhi High Court has appointed Justice Gita Mittal and former Chief Justice of J&K High Court as chairperson of the Committee of Administrators to conduct the affairs of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).
OBITUARIES
Legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passes away at 69Veteran singer and music composer Bappi Lahiri passed away on February 15 in Mumbai. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves across the country and left scores of fans in a state of grief. Bappi Lahiri was known for popularising disco music in India in the 80s and 90s.
- Bappi Lahiri, whose real name was Alokesh, was also known for delivering popular songs in several films of the late 1970s-80s like Chalte Chalte, Disco Dancer, and Sharaabi.
- Bappi Lahiri's last Bollywood song was Bhankas for the 2020 film Baaghi 3.
Legendary Bengali singer Sandhya Mukhopadhyay passed away in Kolkata after a brief illness. She was 90. Sandhya Mukhopadhyay took Bengali songs to new heights, whether it was playback singing for films or songs released during Durga Puja, which emerged as a new genre and labelled modern Bengali songs (“adhunik gaan”). Karnataka's Samanvaya Kavi Nadoja Channaveera Kanavi passes away
Popularly known as Samanvaya Kavi or the poet of reconciliation, Nadoja Channaveera Kanavi passed away. The Central Sahitya Akademi has honoured him with the Akademi award for his collection of poems Jeevadhwani in 1982. He is also honoured with the Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award, Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, Pampa Award and Nadoja honorary D.Litt by Hampi Kannada University.
IMPORTANT DAYS
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Daily Current Affairs 15th February, 2022
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the first colour souvenir coin on 'Panchtantra' on the occasion of 17th foundation day of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL).
India will replace use of diesel in farming with renewables by 2024, union power and renewable energy minister R K Singh said. He said the country targets to make the agriculture sector diesel- free in the next two years.
Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned 2.26 crore rupees for various activities pertaining to the festival of Medaram Jathara 2022. The Medaram Jathara is the second-largest fair of India, after the Kumbh Mela, celebrated by the second-largest Tribal Community of Telangana - the Koya tribe for four days. This year it is being celebrated from 16th till 19th Feb 2022. MoD signs up Bengaluru startup for pseudo satellite deal|
The ministry of defence has signed up a design and development contract with NewSpace Research & Technologies, a Bengaluru-based company to develop a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) which will be able to conduct surveillance operations and support communications by staying airborne for months at a stretch. Government bans 54 Chinese apps posing threat to national security
Government has banned 54 Chinese apps posing threat to national security. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued the list of banned apps. These include Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera - Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, CamCard for SalesForce Ent, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite, Viva Video Editor, Tencent Xriver, Onmyoji Chess, Onmyoji Arena, AppLock and Dual Space Lite to name a few. Jaisalmer Desert Festival begins in Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, February is the time of myriad colourful festivals and fairs. The royal land enjoys folk dance, music, heritage and various cultural festivities in this month. The world-famous Jaisalmer Desert Festival is also known as Maru Mahotsav of the Golden City which began at Pokaran.
On the occasion of the One Ocean Summit taking place in Brest, France, UNESCO announced it has set itself the goal of including ocean education in the school curricula of its 193 Member States by 2025. To achieve this goal, the United Nations agency is making available to public decision-makers a toolkit with a shared reference framework of educational content on the ocean.
YES BANK announced the launch of an annual startup enabler program, YES BANK Agri Infinity, which seeks to co-develop digital financial solutions for the food and agriculture ecosystem by mentoring entrepreneurial ventures in the field.
In its biggest bank fraud case, the CBI has booked ABG Shipyard Ltd and its then Chairman and Managing Director Rishi Kamlesh Agarwal along with others for allegedly cheating a consortium of banks led by State Bank of India of over ₹22,842 crore. Centre's GDP deflator forecast for FY23 is 3-3.5%: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Centre’s gross domestic product (GDP) deflator projection for 2022-23 is 3 to 3.5 per cent. This means that the government’s own real GDP growth projection for the coming fiscal year is in the range of 7.6-8.1 per cent, given that the Union Budget assumes a nominal GDP growth rate of 11.1 per cent for FY23.
Retail inflation jumped to 6.01 percent in January 2022 compared to 5.56 percent in December 2021. As per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, rate based on the Consumer Price Index, CPI, Inflation in food and beverages rose to 5.58 percent compared to 4.5 percent in December. Ministry of Finance grants Rs 1154.90 crore to Urban Local Bodies of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and Sikkim
Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of 1154.90 crore rupees to four states for providing grants to Urban Local Bodies. The States to which grants were released are Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and Sikkim. The grants released are meant for Non-Million Plus cities including Cantonment Boards.
The Tata Group has appointed Ilker Ayci — former Turkish Airlines Chairman — as Air India's Managing Director and CEO effective on or before April 1. The development is in line with the Tata Group's plans to appoint an expatriate chief to run the airline it took over from the Indian government last month. German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier re-elected for another term
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been re-elected for a second term of five years by a special parliamentary assembly. Before first becoming president in 2017, Steinmeier, 66, served two stints as Chancellor Angela Merkel's foreign minister and earlier was chief of staff to Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.
Bill Gates is optimistic that "COVID-19 can be the last pandemic." So much so that he's dedicated his next book to it. His new book will be "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic." and it will be published in May 2022.
NATIONAL NEWS
FM Sitharaman launches first colour souvenir coin on 'Panchtantra'Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the first colour souvenir coin on 'Panchtantra' on the occasion of 17th foundation day of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL).
- The finance minister in her address stressed on upskilling and acquiring new skills, and upgradation to meet the technology driven economy.
India will replace use of diesel in farming with renewables by 2024, union power and renewable energy minister R K Singh said. He said the country targets to make the agriculture sector diesel- free in the next two years.
- He urged that all states should develop specific action plans to achieve the assigned targets.
- At the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in November 2021, India committed to achieve 500 Gw non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 and meeting 50% of energy requirements through renewable energy.
Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned 2.26 crore rupees for various activities pertaining to the festival of Medaram Jathara 2022. The Medaram Jathara is the second-largest fair of India, after the Kumbh Mela, celebrated by the second-largest Tribal Community of Telangana - the Koya tribe for four days. This year it is being celebrated from 16th till 19th Feb 2022. MoD signs up Bengaluru startup for pseudo satellite deal|
The ministry of defence has signed up a design and development contract with NewSpace Research & Technologies, a Bengaluru-based company to develop a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) which will be able to conduct surveillance operations and support communications by staying airborne for months at a stretch. Government bans 54 Chinese apps posing threat to national security
Government has banned 54 Chinese apps posing threat to national security. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued the list of banned apps. These include Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera - Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, CamCard for SalesForce Ent, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite, Viva Video Editor, Tencent Xriver, Onmyoji Chess, Onmyoji Arena, AppLock and Dual Space Lite to name a few. Jaisalmer Desert Festival begins in Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, February is the time of myriad colourful festivals and fairs. The royal land enjoys folk dance, music, heritage and various cultural festivities in this month. The world-famous Jaisalmer Desert Festival is also known as Maru Mahotsav of the Golden City which began at Pokaran.
- The four-day-long festival started with colourful grand procession followed by Miss Pokaran and Mister Pokran competitions.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
One Ocean Summit held in Brest, FranceOn the occasion of the One Ocean Summit taking place in Brest, France, UNESCO announced it has set itself the goal of including ocean education in the school curricula of its 193 Member States by 2025. To achieve this goal, the United Nations agency is making available to public decision-makers a toolkit with a shared reference framework of educational content on the ocean.
BANKING & FINANCE
Yes bank launches ‘YES BANK Agri Infinity’ programYES BANK announced the launch of an annual startup enabler program, YES BANK Agri Infinity, which seeks to co-develop digital financial solutions for the food and agriculture ecosystem by mentoring entrepreneurial ventures in the field.
- Through the initiative, a select cohort of startups will not only receive mentoring by veteran bankers for experiential co-development, but also get access to YES BANK’s digital banking infrastructure and network, collaborative opportunities to pilot new solutions and fundraising advisory.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Biggest bank fraud: CBI books ABG Shipyard, ex-MD, others for cheating banks of ₹22,842 crIn its biggest bank fraud case, the CBI has booked ABG Shipyard Ltd and its then Chairman and Managing Director Rishi Kamlesh Agarwal along with others for allegedly cheating a consortium of banks led by State Bank of India of over ₹22,842 crore. Centre's GDP deflator forecast for FY23 is 3-3.5%: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Centre’s gross domestic product (GDP) deflator projection for 2022-23 is 3 to 3.5 per cent. This means that the government’s own real GDP growth projection for the coming fiscal year is in the range of 7.6-8.1 per cent, given that the Union Budget assumes a nominal GDP growth rate of 11.1 per cent for FY23.
- GDP deflator, or implicit price deflator, is a measure of inflation and is the difference between nominal GDP and real GDP.
Retail inflation jumped to 6.01 percent in January 2022 compared to 5.56 percent in December 2021. As per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, rate based on the Consumer Price Index, CPI, Inflation in food and beverages rose to 5.58 percent compared to 4.5 percent in December. Ministry of Finance grants Rs 1154.90 crore to Urban Local Bodies of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and Sikkim
Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of 1154.90 crore rupees to four states for providing grants to Urban Local Bodies. The States to which grants were released are Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and Sikkim. The grants released are meant for Non-Million Plus cities including Cantonment Boards.
- The 15th Finance Commission in its report for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26 has divided the Urban Local Bodies into two categories. These are Million-Plus urban agglomerations and cities excluding Delhi and Srinagar, and all other cities and towns with less than one million population. The 15th Finance Commission has recommended separate grants for them.
APPOINTMENTS
Ilker Ayci appointed Air India CEOThe Tata Group has appointed Ilker Ayci — former Turkish Airlines Chairman — as Air India's Managing Director and CEO effective on or before April 1. The development is in line with the Tata Group's plans to appoint an expatriate chief to run the airline it took over from the Indian government last month. German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier re-elected for another term
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been re-elected for a second term of five years by a special parliamentary assembly. Before first becoming president in 2017, Steinmeier, 66, served two stints as Chancellor Angela Merkel's foreign minister and earlier was chief of staff to Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.
BOOKS
"How to Prevent the Next Pandemic" book by Bill GatesBill Gates is optimistic that "COVID-19 can be the last pandemic." So much so that he's dedicated his next book to it. His new book will be "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic." and it will be published in May 2022.
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 661
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Koli dance is a traditional folk dance of which state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
- Who is the CEO of ICC(The International Cricket Council)
A) Greg Barclay
B) Geoff Allardice
C) Manu Sawhney
D) Hemang Amin
- Navegaon National Park is in which state?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha
C) Goa
D) Maharashtra
- Where is the Renuka Sagara Dam located?
A) Karnataka
B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Haryana
- Which of the following bird sanctuaries is not present in Bihar?
A) Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary
B) Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary
C) Bhimband Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Nakti Dam Bird Sanctuary
- World Intellectual Property Organization has its headquarter at______?
A) London, United States
B) Geneva, Switzerland
C) Paris, France
D) Rome, Italy
- Myint Swe is the president of which of the following country?
A) Myanmar
B) China
C) Thailand
D) Bangladesh
- Reykjavik is the capital of which country?
A) Finland
B) Iceland
C) Ireland
D) Netherlands
- Who among the following will be benefited by Deflation?
A) Salary Earners
B) Pensioners
C) Equity Holders
D) Debtors
- The “Khanderi Cricket Stadium” is located in which state?
A) Odisha
B) Chhatisgarh
C) Gujarat
D) Mizoram
Monday, February 14, 2022
Daily Current Affairs 14th February, 2022
Daily Current Affairs 14 February 2022 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.
Saint-Gobain India and the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, Research Park have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 100 per cent renewable energy, research park.
Marking the first launch mission of the year 2022, Indian Space Research Organisation's earth observation satellite EOS-04 and two small satellites were successfully placed into the intended orbit by the PSLV-C52 rocket from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, a feat described by the ISRO as a "marvellous accomplishment".
Indian Army conducted a first-of-its-kind ‘Hackathon’, giving yet another shot in the arm for proficiency and expertise in the use of emerging technologies, and to delineate the technological side of the armed force.
Israel's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety has announced the country's first certification for unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) to operate in civilian airspace.
Bank of Baroda will acquire Union Bank of India's 21% stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company, a joint venture between Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India and Carmel Point Investments.
India and Australia have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tourism cooperation in the field of Tourism. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of tourism will enhance cooperation and encourage Expansion of bilateral relations in tourism.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) said Debashis Mitra has been elected as its President for the 2022-23 term.
Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who took power in a coup in Burkina Faso on January 24, has been declared "president" by the Constitutional Council. Chairman of Supreme Court-formed Char Dham panel resigns
Ravi Chopra, the chairman of a panel set up by the Supreme court to oversee widening of roads under the Char Dham Pariyojana has written to the top court saying he wanted to resign as the road ministry was ignoring the committee’s recommendations.
RailTel has bagged the ICAI award for excellence in financial reporting for the year 2020-21 in Public Sector Entities Category. The company was adjudged as winner in the category "plaque".
FICCI's Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) has taken a lead to mark the launch of Anti-Smuggling Day on 11th February beginning 2022. 'Anti-Smuggling Day' will represent a major step in the fight against the global menace of smuggling. With no country immune to the impact of smuggling and no single sector can be said to be an exception, this day will highlight the mounting hazard of smuggling. It will not only call for attention for creating awareness on this issue, but will also evaluate what more needs to be done at a national and international level in mitigating this challenge.
NATIONAL NEWS
IIT-M Research Park, Saint-Gobain India sign MoU on renewable energySaint-Gobain India and the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, Research Park have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 100 per cent renewable energy, research park.
- As per the MoU, Saint-Gobain would support IIT-M Research Park with a funding of Rs 1 crore over the next three years.
Marking the first launch mission of the year 2022, Indian Space Research Organisation's earth observation satellite EOS-04 and two small satellites were successfully placed into the intended orbit by the PSLV-C52 rocket from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, a feat described by the ISRO as a "marvellous accomplishment".
- After first injecting EOS-04, the two small satellites INSPIREsat-1 and INS-2TD were also put into their orbits respectively.
Indian Army conducted a first-of-its-kind ‘Hackathon’, giving yet another shot in the arm for proficiency and expertise in the use of emerging technologies, and to delineate the technological side of the armed force.
- The hackathon was conducted in the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow under the overall guidance of the Shimla-based Army Training Command (ARTRAC), one of the seven commands of the Indian Army.
- The event was conducted from 01 October 2021 to 31 December 2021 under the name of “Sainya Ranakshetram”, in collaboration with the Rashtriya Raksha University.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Israel becomes first country allowing drones in civilian airspaceIsrael's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety has announced the country's first certification for unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) to operate in civilian airspace.
- The approval will allow Elbit's drone to fly in civilian airspace like any other civilian airliner, rather than being restricted to unsegregated airspace.
BANKING & FINANCE
Bank of Baroda to acquire Union Bank's stake in IndiaFirst Life InsuranceBank of Baroda will acquire Union Bank of India's 21% stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company, a joint venture between Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India and Carmel Point Investments.
- The government backed lender said that pursuant to a 'Right of First Offer' (ROFO) made by Union Bank of India (UBI) to the existing shareholders of IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company to divest 21% of its stake in the life insurance company and on completion of related processes.
- On conclusion of this stake sale process, the revised shareholding in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company will be Bank of Baroda-65%, Carmel Point Investments India-26% and Union Bank of India- 9%.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
India and Australia sign MoU on Tourism cooperationIndia and Australia have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tourism cooperation in the field of Tourism. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of tourism will enhance cooperation and encourage Expansion of bilateral relations in tourism.
- Australia is one of the most important tourism generating markets for India (ranked 4th in terms of Foreign Tourist Arrivals to the country in 2019 and contributing 3.4% in total tourism share of foreign tourists in the country).
APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
Debashis Mitra takes over as ICAI President; Aniket Sunil Talati becomes VPInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) said Debashis Mitra has been elected as its President for the 2022-23 term.
- Aniket Sunil Talati has been elected as Vice President of the institute, which has more than 3.40 lakh members and over 7 lakh students.
Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who took power in a coup in Burkina Faso on January 24, has been declared "president" by the Constitutional Council. Chairman of Supreme Court-formed Char Dham panel resigns
Ravi Chopra, the chairman of a panel set up by the Supreme court to oversee widening of roads under the Char Dham Pariyojana has written to the top court saying he wanted to resign as the road ministry was ignoring the committee’s recommendations.
- Accoding to Chopra’s letter, MoRTH had accepted a double lane paved shoulder (DLPS) configuration for roads that come under the project’s ambit, despite the HPC’s recommendations against it.
AWARDS
RailTel gets ICAI award for excellence in financial reportingRailTel has bagged the ICAI award for excellence in financial reporting for the year 2020-21 in Public Sector Entities Category. The company was adjudged as winner in the category "plaque".
- The award was given by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the premier accounting body which has been holding the annual competition for these awards since 1958.
IMPORTANT DAYS
FICCI CASCADE celebrated 'Anti-Smuggling Day' on 11 FebruaryFICCI's Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) has taken a lead to mark the launch of Anti-Smuggling Day on 11th February beginning 2022. 'Anti-Smuggling Day' will represent a major step in the fight against the global menace of smuggling. With no country immune to the impact of smuggling and no single sector can be said to be an exception, this day will highlight the mounting hazard of smuggling. It will not only call for attention for creating awareness on this issue, but will also evaluate what more needs to be done at a national and international level in mitigating this challenge.
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Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 660
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Where is the Kanaka Durga Ammavari Temple located?
A) Visakhapatnam
B) Vijayawada
C) Guntur
D) Rajamahendravaram
- Beirut is the capital city of which of the following country?
A) Lebanon
B) Turkey
C) Iran
D) Cyprus
- Where is “Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group” (ANURAG) located?
A) Hyderabad
B) Kanpur
C) Bangalore
D) Pune
- Where is the Kozhikode International Airport located?
A) Maharasthra
B) Assam
C) Kerala
D) Goa
- In which of the following state Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium located?
A) Haryana
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Punjab
- Who is the chairman of Airports Authority of India?
A) Arvind Singh
B) Anuj Aggarwal
C) Sanjeev Kumar
D) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- The Great Himalayan National Park is in_____?
A) Jammu & Kashmir
B) Utarakhand
C) Assam
D) Himachal Pradesh
- When is the World Population Day to be observed every year?
A) 08 July
B) 11 July
C) 15 July
D) 21 July
- Who is the defence minister of India?
A) Amit Shah
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Nitin Gadkari
- Where is the headquarters of Asian Development Bank situated?
A) Beijing
B) Barbados
C) Manila
D) London
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 659
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- The purpose of Black Revolution is _____?
A) Cotton Production
B) Jute Production
C) Oil seeds Production
D) Petroleum Production
- Sattriya is one of the Indian classical dance form originating from which state?
A) Odisha
B) Assam
C) Karnataka
D) Manipur
- What is name of the capital of Nagaland?
A) Shillong
B) Aizawl
C) Kohima
D) Gangtok
- Nashik is situated along the banks of which river?
A) Bhadra
B) Krishna
C) Godavari
D) Savitri
- Where is the sun temple of Konarak located?
A) Odisha
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Karnataka
- When is the World Malaria Day observed?
A) 18 June
B) 21 March
C) 11 May
D) 25 April
- Who is the current governor of Karnataka?
A) Thaawar Chand Gehlot
B) Phagu Chauhan
C) Vajubhai Vala
D) Acharya Dev Vrat
- The Gandhi Sagar Dam is located in which state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
- Which among the following countries is not a member of the Group of Seven (G7) nations?
A) China
B) United States
C) Italy
D) Japan
- The Bank for International Settlements has its headquarter located at ______?
A) China
B) United States
C) United Kingdom
D) Switzerland
Daily Current Affairs 13th February, 2022
Daily Current Affairs 13 February 2022 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.
The Government has approved 26,275 crore rupees central financial outlay from 2021-22 to 2025-26 for modernisation of police forces. Home Minister Amit Shah has been taking the initiatives to modernise and improve the functioning of Police Forces of States and Union Territories under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A 44 member contingent of Indian Air Force, IAF reached Changi International Airport Singapore to participate in the ‘Singapore Air Show-2022’. Singapore Air Show is a biennial event which provides a platform for the Global Aviation Industry to showcase their products.
In Madhya Pradesh, Central Jail of Indore has started its own radio channel 'Jail Vaani-FM 18.77'. Through this radio channel, the jail inmates will get to know about the happening in the world. The radio channel will also provide the jail inmates with information on health and social issues.
The voluntary retention route (VRR) cap for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) will be enhanced by Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 2.50 lakh crore, given the increased interest shown by them, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das announced. It will be applicable from April 1.
India’s Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan won the doubles title of the Bengaluru Open ATP Challenger after dominating their French rivals Hugo Grenier and Alexandre Muller in the final held at the KSLTA Stadium.
Veteran industrialist and head of the Bajaj group, Rahul Bajaj, who had pneumonia and also a heart problem, has passed away at the age of 83.
NATIONAL NEWS
Govt approves Rs 26,275 cr central financial outlay from 2021-22 to 2025-26 for modernisation of police forcesThe Government has approved 26,275 crore rupees central financial outlay from 2021-22 to 2025-26 for modernisation of police forces. Home Minister Amit Shah has been taking the initiatives to modernise and improve the functioning of Police Forces of States and Union Territories under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) comprises all relevant sub-schemes that contribute to modernization and improvement.
- The scheme for modernization of state police forces has a Central outlay of 4,846 crore rupees.
- A central scheme for Modernisation of Forensic Capacities with outlay of over 2,080 crore rupees has been approved.
- Central outlay of 18,839 crore rupees has been earmarked for security-related expenditure for Jammu and Kashmir, insurgency affected North Eastern States and Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas.
- For raising of India Reserve Battalions central outlay of 350 crore rupees has been approved.
A 44 member contingent of Indian Air Force, IAF reached Changi International Airport Singapore to participate in the ‘Singapore Air Show-2022’. Singapore Air Show is a biennial event which provides a platform for the Global Aviation Industry to showcase their products.
- IAF will be pitching the indigenous Tejas MK-I alongside participants from across the world.
In Madhya Pradesh, Central Jail of Indore has started its own radio channel 'Jail Vaani-FM 18.77'. Through this radio channel, the jail inmates will get to know about the happening in the world. The radio channel will also provide the jail inmates with information on health and social issues.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
RBI to enhance VRR cap for foreign investors by Rs 1 lakh from April 1The voluntary retention route (VRR) cap for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) will be enhanced by Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 2.50 lakh crore, given the increased interest shown by them, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das announced. It will be applicable from April 1.
- He said a dedicated investment limit of Rs 1,50,000 crore was set for investments under the VRR earlier.
SPORTS
Bengaluru Open: Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan Win Doubles CrownIndia’s Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan won the doubles title of the Bengaluru Open ATP Challenger after dominating their French rivals Hugo Grenier and Alexandre Muller in the final held at the KSLTA Stadium.
OBITUARIES
Rahul Bajaj, former chairman of Bajaj Auto, passes away at 83Veteran industrialist and head of the Bajaj group, Rahul Bajaj, who had pneumonia and also a heart problem, has passed away at the age of 83.
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British Council, an international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural exchange, and the Telangana government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to renew their partnership in education, English and arts to create opportunities for the youth of Telangana.
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar launched the Central Sector Scheme “SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise.
Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the ministry has allocated sufficient funds to the National Institute of Siddha to enhance infrastructure including an increase in the strength of doctors and research facilities.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog in collaboration with UNDP, India launched the Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF).
Maharashtra’s Health Minister Rajesh Tope announced that "Hope Express" will be launched in the state to prevent cancer. He was speaking at the launch of a state-of-the-art Mosaic-3D radiation machine at a private hospital in Kolhapur.
Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that five lakh crore rupees will be invested in the road infrastructure sector of Bihar in the next five years.
Paisabazaar.com, a digital platform for consumer credit, has tied up with RBL Bank to offer ‘Paisa on Demand’ (PoD), a credit card.
HDFC Ergo General Insurance announced its partnership with Visa to offer curated insurance covers for Visa’s Platinum cardholders for select public sector banks.
Paytm, which got listed in bourses in November last year, continues to lead digital payments iith over 45 per cent penetration in Fintech, reveals a Comscore report.
Capital markets regulator SEBI has restructured its advisory committee on Investor Protection and Education Fund (IPEF).
Junior World No 1 Tasnim Mir notched a three-game win over Yulia Yosephine Susanto of Indonesia in the final to claim the women’s singles title at the Iran Fajr International Challenge.
With a view to reaching out to farmers to its agritech platform, Krishi Network has roped in film actor Pankaj Tripathi as a brand ambassador.
The salt-to-software Tata Group will see continuation of leadership as N Chandrasekaran remains executive chairman for another five years. The board of directors at the holding company, Tata Sons, met to reappoint Chandrasekaran as chairman.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said seven airports that participated in the ACI-ASQ survey in 2021 have been chosen for ‘Voice of Customer Recognition’ under Airports Council International (ACI) World’s Voice of the Customer initiative.
India’s dashing keeper-batter Rishabh Pant won top ‘Test batting’ prize for his series-winning knock of 89 against Australia in Brisbane last year while New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was adjudged ‘Captain of the Year’ at the 15th Annual ESPNcricinfo awards.
After four days of delay, SpaceX has finally launched Italy's Earth-observation satellite. A two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket topped with the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation FM2 (CSG-2) satellite lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha launched a QR code-based mechanism for certification and labelling of handmade carpets of the union territory.
French virologist Luc Montagnier, who won a Nobel Prize for his part in discovering the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS, has died.
The book titled "India-Africa Relations: Changing Horizons” written by Rajiv Bhatia has been launched recently.
NATIONAL NEWS
Telangana govt, British Council renew partnership for research, innovationBritish Council, an international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural exchange, and the Telangana government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to renew their partnership in education, English and arts to create opportunities for the youth of Telangana.
- Under the extended three-year MoU between the Telangana government and the British Council, a fresh pact has been agreed upon between Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH) and the British Council that would see both the organisations work to engineer new partnerships among universities, research institutions and centres of excellence in the UK and in Telangana, a press release from the British Council said.
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar launched the Central Sector Scheme “SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise.
- This umbrella scheme, under the aegis of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, is designed to provide welfare measures to the transgender community and the people engaged in the act of begging, the ministry said.
- 'SMILE’ includes two sub-schemes – ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons’ and ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of engaged in the act of Begging’.
Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the ministry has allocated sufficient funds to the National Institute of Siddha to enhance infrastructure including an increase in the strength of doctors and research facilities.
- Mr. Sonowal said in 2020-21, over 47 crore rupees were allocated. Replying to questions in the Lok Sabha, the minister said a clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Siddha Medicine nandhi Mezhugu in stage one and two breast cancer patients has been initiated in collaboration with All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi.
- The minister said Ayush ministry has established the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), the apex body for research in Siddha system of Medicine.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog in collaboration with UNDP, India launched the Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF).
- The fellowship is developed as a pre-incubation model which will provide youth with an opportunity to establish their social enterprise focusing on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) based solutions for solving community issues.
- This fellowship is a year-long program that aims to provide young community innovators necessary infrastructure and knowledge building in their entrepreneurial journey. This is a propelling initiative to harness the creativity and the innovation potential that the grassroots of India hold.
Maharashtra’s Health Minister Rajesh Tope announced that "Hope Express" will be launched in the state to prevent cancer. He was speaking at the launch of a state-of-the-art Mosaic-3D radiation machine at a private hospital in Kolhapur.
- This is the first such machine in India. The State Health Minister also promised to take initiative to start Hope Express in every district of the state through district planning.
- He also inaugurated the Oncoprime Cancer Center online at the Hattarki Hospital in Gadhinglaj. The center will benefit patients in rural areas.
Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that five lakh crore rupees will be invested in the road infrastructure sector of Bihar in the next five years.
- Addressing a function in Munger in Bihar via video conference Mr. Gadkari said that his ministry will complete road projects worth 25,000 crore rupees during 2022-23.
- The union minister said 18 new bridges will be constructed with an expenditure of 27, 000 crore rupees, and 700 crore rupees has been earmarked for Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in the state.
BANKING & FINANCE
Paisabazaar ties up with RBL bank to offer credit cardPaisabazaar.com, a digital platform for consumer credit, has tied up with RBL Bank to offer ‘Paisa on Demand’ (PoD), a credit card.
- The credit card will be exclusively available on the Paisabazaar platform. As per a press release, the credit card from RBL Bank will be lifetime free with a digital onboarding process.
- Along with features of a credit card, the product will provide customers the option of availing personal loans from RBL Bank, using the same credit limit at normal personal loan rates.
HDFC Ergo General Insurance announced its partnership with Visa to offer curated insurance covers for Visa’s Platinum cardholders for select public sector banks.
- The company said that the usage of cards as a form of payment has witnessed an increase and seen tremendous acceptance as a preferred mode of payment during the pandemic.
Paytm, which got listed in bourses in November last year, continues to lead digital payments iith over 45 per cent penetration in Fintech, reveals a Comscore report.
- Paytm is closely followed by Google Pay (mobile App) at 43 per cent penetration (reach as percentage of total digital population), the report showed.
- The Comscore report revealed that financial services was among the top online content categories, accounting for 80 per cent of the total internet audience in the country.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
SEBI revamps advisory committee on Investor Protection and Education FundCapital markets regulator SEBI has restructured its advisory committee on Investor Protection and Education Fund (IPEF).
- The panel is mandated to recommend investor education and protection activities that may be undertaken directly by the markets regulator, or through any other agency, for utilisation of the SEBI Investor Protection and Education Fund.
- The eight-member committee will now be chaired by G Mahalingam, former Whole Time Member of SEBI, according to the latest update with the markets watchdog.The panel was earlier headed by Abraham Koshy, former professor of IIM-Ahmedabad.
SPORTS
Tasnim Mir Wins Iran Fajr International ChallengeJunior World No 1 Tasnim Mir notched a three-game win over Yulia Yosephine Susanto of Indonesia in the final to claim the women’s singles title at the Iran Fajr International Challenge.
- The 16-year-old from Gujarat, who became the first Indian woman shuttler to claim the world no 1 status in u-19 singles, beat second seed Susato 21-11, 11-21, 21-7 in 51 minutes.
APPOINTMENTS
Krishi Network ropes in actor Pankaj Tripathi as ambassadorWith a view to reaching out to farmers to its agritech platform, Krishi Network has roped in film actor Pankaj Tripathi as a brand ambassador.
- The actor has also invested in the start-up. The start-up said the fresh funds would be used to expand their AI-based technology platform across India and grow rapidly.
The salt-to-software Tata Group will see continuation of leadership as N Chandrasekaran remains executive chairman for another five years. The board of directors at the holding company, Tata Sons, met to reappoint Chandrasekaran as chairman.
- Group patriarch and Tata Trusts chairman Ratan Tata, who was present at the board meeting as a special invitee, recommended renewal of Chandrasekaran’s term as executive chairman of Tata Sons.
AWARDS
7 AAI airports chosen for Voice of Customer recognition 2021The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said seven airports that participated in the ACI-ASQ survey in 2021 have been chosen for ‘Voice of Customer Recognition’ under Airports Council International (ACI) World’s Voice of the Customer initiative.
- These Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports to be named under the scheme are: Chennai, Kolkata, Goa, Pune, Patna, Bhubaneswar & Chandigarh, the ministry said.ASQ Awards recognise those airports around the world that deliver the best customer experience in the opinion of their own passengers.
- Airports Council International has initiated the ‘Voice of the Customer' initiative to acknowledge and recognise airports that continued to prioritise their customers and are committed to ensuring their voice was heard, even during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
India’s dashing keeper-batter Rishabh Pant won top ‘Test batting’ prize for his series-winning knock of 89 against Australia in Brisbane last year while New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was adjudged ‘Captain of the Year’ at the 15th Annual ESPNcricinfo awards.
- The Test bowling award went to Kyle Jamieson for his 5 for 31, which helped New Zealand become the first World Test champions.
- England fast bowler Ollie Robinson was named Debutant of the Year for his 37 wickets at 21.16 in eight Tests, which made him England’s second highest wicket-taker in Tests in 2021.
- Saqib Mahmood’s 4 for 42 in a nine-wicket win over Pakistan got him the top ODI bowling prize. Jos Buttler won the T20I batting award for his unbeaten 101 off 67 balls on a challenging surface in Sharjah against Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup.
- The ODI batting and T20I bowling awards went to Pakistan. Fakhar Zaman won the top batting prize for his 155-ball 193 against South Africa at the Wanderers, the highest score in an ODI chase and the second highest ever in a losing cause.
- And, Shaheen Afridi won the T20I bowling award for his annihilation of India in the 10-wicket win for Pakistan at the T20 World Cup.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
SpaceX launches Italian Earth-observation satellite, lands rocketAfter four days of delay, SpaceX has finally launched Italy's Earth-observation satellite. A two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket topped with the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation FM2 (CSG-2) satellite lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- The Cosmo-SkyMed programme consists of two satellites, which are designed to observe Earth using synthetic aperture radar (SAR), the report said.
- CSG is an enhanced follow-on to the original Cosmo-SkyMed system.
Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha launched a QR code-based mechanism for certification and labelling of handmade carpets of the union territory.
- With the QR-based application, which is the first of its kind in the country, customers can check and verify the authenticity and other requisite details of carpets produced in Jammu and Kashmir, read an official statement from the administration.
OBITUARIES
French virologist who co-discovered HIV virus passed awayFrench virologist Luc Montagnier, who won a Nobel Prize for his part in discovering the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS, has died.
- Montagnier, who was 89, shared half of the 2008 Nobel Prize for Medicine with fellow French scientist Francoise Barre-Sinoussi for their role in discovering the virus. The other half was awarded to German cancer researcher Harald zur Hausen.
- He was the Director of the World Foundation for AIDS Research and Prevention in Paris.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
"India-Africa Relations: Changing Horizons” book by Rajiv BhatiaThe book titled "India-Africa Relations: Changing Horizons” written by Rajiv Bhatia has been launched recently.
- This book which explores the emergence and assertion of Africa as a significant actor and stakeholder in global affairs and the transformation of the relationship between India and Africa.
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