CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
Polio National Immunization Day- 27th February:
- The Government of India has organised the Polio National Immunization Day 2022 (NID) (also known as ‘’Polio Ravivar”) on February 27, 2022, to give two drops of oral polio vaccine (OPV) to every child in the country under the age of five.
Expected questions:
The National Polio Immunization Drive for 2022 was launched by whom?
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandavia
India was removed from the list of polio-endemic countries in which two years when the entire Southeast Asia Region was declared Polio free?
2012 and 2013
Recent News:
Mandaviya launches Polio National Immunization Day – 2022, administers polio drops to children:
- Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday launched the “Polio National Immunization Day – 2022” by administering polio drops to children aged less than five years.
- As a part of the national immunization drive, Mandaviya at the Health Ministry office administered the polio drops to children himself.
National Science Day – 28 February
- The National Science Day is celebrated on 28 February each year in India to spread the message about the importance of science in the daily life of the people.
- On this day, Sir CV Raman had announced the discovery of the Raman Effect for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930.
Expected Questions:
What is the theme of National Science Day for 2022?
Integrated Approach in S&T for Sustainable Future.
On which year, CV Raman was awarded the Bharat Ratna, which is the highest civilian honour in India?
1954
Recent news:
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated ‘Doctors on Wheels’ ambulance in Kathua:
- Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh has flagged off the Kathua leg of J&K’s first free telemedicine service in an ambulance.
- Named ‘Doctor on wheels’, the ambulance is equipped with the latest lab technology and system to connect patients with senior doctors from across the country.
Rare Disease Day:
- The Rare Disease Day (RDD) is observed every year on the last day of February. This year in 2022 it falls on February 28, 2022.
- The day is observed to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families.
Expected Questions:
Rare Disease Day was first launched by which organization?
European Organisation for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS)
What is the theme of Rare Disease Day for 2022?
Share Your Colors
India Protein Day: February 27
- February 27th is celebrated as the National Protein Day, to create awareness about protein deficiency and encourage people to include of this macronutrient in their diet.
- The day urges people to include this crucial macronutrient in their diet.
Expected Questions:
What is the theme of India Protein Day in 2022?
Food Futurism
In India Protein Day was launched on which date?
February 27, 2020
World NGO Day: 27 February
- The World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27 every year.
- It is an international day dedicated to recognize, celebrate and honour all non-governmental and nonprofit organizations, and the people behind them that contribute to the society all year around.
Expected Questions:
Who started NGO in India?
Gaganendranath Tagore
World NGO Day was observed by which organisation?
United Nations
Recent News:
NITI Aayog to roll out EV battery swapping policy in four months
- Public policy think tank NITI Aayog plans to roll out a battery swapping policy which will give electric vehicle buyers an option not to own its battery thereby bringing down the upfront cost and fast-tracking EV adoption – in the next 3-4 months.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS
Ministry of Education has launched Bhasha Certificate Selfie campaign:
- The Ministry of Education has launched a campaign titled ‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie’.
- The aim of this campaign is to promote the Bhasha Sangam mobile app, launched by the Ministry under the aegis of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat to encourage cultural diversity and promote multilingualism.
Expected Questions:
Bhasha Sangam mobile app was launched on which date?
October 31, 2021
Which programme has launched in states and districts to promote cultural linkages?
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
Related news:
Education ministry approves new scheme to cover all aspects of adult education for next 5 years:
- The Ministry of Education has approved a new scheme “New India Literacy Programme” for the next five years to cover all the aspects of adult education to align with new National Education Policy (NEP), according to officials.
- The ministry has also decided to use “Education for All” instead of “Adult Education” as the previous term did not appropriately represent all non-literates in 15 years and above age group.
Mansukh Mandaviya has launched the “ICMR/ DHR Policy on Biomedical Innovation:
- The Union health ministry has launched the ICMR/ DHR Policy on Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
- This Policy will ensure multi-disciplinary collaboration, promote start-up culture, and develop an innovation led ecosystem at Medical Institutes across the country by promoting Make-in-India, Start-Up-India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
Expected Questions:
What does OLIVE stand for?
Office of licencing of innovation ventures and enterprises (OLIVEs)
Who is the Director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research?
Balram Bhargava
Related news:
Government plans ‘Heal by India’ for positioning India as global source for health sector:
- The government of India is looking to promote ‘Heal by India’ for strengthening the country’s educational institutions in the health sector and enhancing education to churn out quality human resources in health, thus helping them become eligible to work anywhere in the world.
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates seminar “Industry Connect 2022”:
- The Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated a seminar “Industry Connect 2022”: Industry and Academia Synergy on February 25, 2022 in New Delhi.
The seminar has been organised by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals with which two associations?
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
When was FICCI established in India?
1927
Related news:
Minister of State for Fertilisers takes stock of IFFCO’s nano urea plant in Gujarat:
- Minister of State for Fertilisers Mansukh L Mandaviya has visited IFFCO’s Kalol plant in Gujarat and took stock of the production progress of ‘nano urea’.
- On May 31, Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) introduced the world’s first ‘nano urea’ in liquid form.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS
EAM S Jaishankar to visit Germany and France from Feb 18 to 23
- External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, would be on a visit to Germany and France from February 18-23, 2022.
- In Germany, he will participate in the Munich Security Conference (MSC).
- At MSC, he will participate in a panel discussion on the Indo-Pacific and will also lead discussions at an Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) event, being hosted by CGI Munich and the Observer Research Foundation on the sidelines of MSC
- In Paris, S Jaishankarwould hold a bilateral meeting with his French counterpart, E. Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian
- He also attended the EU Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, an initiative of the French Presidency of the European Council.
- He held bilateral meetings with counterparts from EU and other Indo-Pacific countries on the sidelines of the Forum.
- He will also give an address at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI).
Expected Questions :
58th Munich security conference held from?
18 February – 20 February 2022, at Munich, Germany.
What is the Motto of Munich security conference 2022 ?
Turning the Tide – Unlearning Helplessness
Recent News :
- From Oct 17-21, 2021, India’s foreign minister S. Jaishankar had a five day official visit to Israel elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership between India & israel.
- This will be Jaishankar’s first visit to Israel as External Affairs Minister.
About MEA :
- Union Minister :Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
- Minister of State : V. Muraleedharan, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Meenakshi Lekhi.
CURRENT AFFAIRS : STATE NEWS
Tamil Nadu overtakes Karnataka as the leader in overall renewable capacity
- Tamil Nadu has achieved the Number One position in overall installed renewable energy capacity in India surpassing Karnataka.
Installed renewable capacity :
- According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), as of January 31, 2022, Tamil Nadu’s total installed renewable capacity stood at 15,914 MW as compared to Karnataka’s total clean energy capacity of 15,795 MW.
- Tamil Nadu’s total solar capacity increased to 4,894 MW (includes ground-mounted, rooftop and off-grid capacity) as of January 31, 2022, from 2,575 MW as of March 31, 2019, while wind capacity grew to 9,857 MW from 8,969 MW during the period.
- Rajasthan and Gujarat added the highest renewable capacity (4.8 GW and 2.4 GW respectively) in the current fiscal year till January 31, 2022.
- Rajasthan’s overall renewable capacity was 14,983 MW.
- As of January 31, 2022, Rajasthan’s total solar capacity crossed 10,000 MW, the first state to achieve this, and stood at 10,507 MW, followed by Karnataka (7,535 MW) and Gujarat (6,310 MW) and Tamil Nadu (4,894 MW).
According to January 2019,
- Karnataka’s total renewable capacity – 13,402 MW
- Tamil Nadu’s total capacity – 12,125 MW.
Expected Questions :
Which country is the only large electricity market in the world to implement a Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM) exclusively for renewable energy?
India
Which state has the highest solar capacity?
Rajasthan (10,507 MW)
Which state is first in installing solar rooftops?
Gujarat (1679 MW)
Recent News :
- In Oct 2021, Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy Shri R K Singh, launched the new market segment, Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM).
- GDAM is aligned to India’s aspiration of achieving 450 GW of green Capacity by 2030.
CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING & FINANCE
Standard Chartered tie up with IATA to launch payment platform for Indian airline industry
- Standard Chartered has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to launch IATA Pay in
- IATA Pay in India is powered by Standard Chartered’s Straight2Bank Pay, a payment platform that helps online merchants digitalise collections via multiple payment options through single global connectivity.
- It enables participating airlines to offer instant payment options such as UPI Scan & Pay and UPI Collect (Request to Pay).
Expected Questions :
Where is the Headquarters of International Air Transport Association (IATA)?
Montreal, Canada
Recent News :
- In March 2021, International Air Transport Association (IATA) partnered with Standard Chartered bank for providing EasyPay services to travel agents in India.
- Based on the ‘pay-as-you-go’ concept, the new payment method provides a secure alternative to traditional billing and settlement plan payment methods (cash or credit card).
About Standard Chartered :
- Headquarters : London, England, UK
- Group Chairman : José Viñals
- CEO: Bill Winters
About IATA :
- Founded : 19 April 1945, Havana, Cuba
- DG : Willie Walsh
NDB first multilateral agency to open office in Gift City
- New Development Bank (NDB) will become the first multilateral agency to open an office in the Gujarat International Finance Tec City (Gift), Gujarat.
- NDB will open the office in May 2022 in GIFT City.
- NDB also expects to partner with the newly launched National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID) to support crucial infrastructure projects in India.
Additional Info :
- The BRICS countries represent 41 per cent of the global population, 24 percent of the global GDP and 16 per cent of the global trade.
Expected Questions :
What is the Old name of New Development Bank?
BRICS ( Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa ) Bank
Where is the Headquarters of NDB located at?
Shanghai, China
Recent News :
- On 29 Dec 2021, India welcomed Egypt’s entry as the fourth new member of the New Development Bank (NDB) that was established by the BRICS countries in 2015.
- The NDB admitted Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Uruguay as its new members in September 2021.
About NDB :
- President : Marcos Prado Troyjo
- Establishment : 2015
CURRENT AFFAIRS : AWARDS & HONORS
Aegis Graham Bell Awards : C-DOT bags 3 awards for its indigenously designed & developed innovative Telecom solutions
- On Feb 25, 2022, Center for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), has bagged three awards at Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards for its indigenously designed & developed innovative Telecom solutions in various categories.
Three awards :
- Indigenous Early Warning Platform for Disaster Management & Preparedness based on ITU’s Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) in the “Tech for Social Good” category.
- C-DOT SAMVAD – A Unified Platform for Secure Messaging and Calling Solution.
- C-DOT Quarantine Alert System (CQAS) has won the first prize in the category of “Preventive measures to combat Covid 19”.
Expected Questions :
2022 marks which edition of Aegis Graham Bell Awards?
12th edition
Aegis Graham Bell Awards is a tribute for?
Alexander Graham Bell (father of telephony)
Headquarters of Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) located at?
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Recent News :
- On March 02, 2021, 11th edition of Aegis Graham Bell Awards (AGBA) were declared.
About Aegis Graham Bell Award :
- Aegis Graham Bell Award was initiated by the Aegis School of Business, Data Science and Cyber Security has initiated this award to promote innovations and recognize the outstanding contributions by the
- The award is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Skill India and National Informatics Centre.
About C-DOT :
- Formed : August 1984
- Executive Director : Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay
About Ministry of Communications :
- Cabinet Minister : Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Minister of State : Devusinh Chauhan
CURRENT AFFAIRS : MOU & AGREEMENTS
Ministry of Defence signs MoU to onboard pension services
- Defence Accounts Department (DAD) of Ministry of Defence has signed an MoU with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to onboard pension services under the System for Pension Administration (Raksha) (SPARSH) initiative across more than 4 lakh Common Service Centres (CSCs) all over India.
- The MoU was signed by Controller of Defence Accounts (CDA) Pensions Shri Sham Dev and CEO of CSC e-Governance Services India Limited Shri Sanjay Kumar Rakesh in the presence of Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar in New Delhi.
Expected Questions :
Recently with which bank DAD has signed an MoU to set up service centers across 14 branches?
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Recent News :
- On Feb 24, 2022, The Ministry of Defence inked a contract of Rs 1,075 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for retro-modification of commander sight in 957 T-90 battle tanks.
- Based on the requirement projected by the Indian Army, the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) and BEL have jointly designed and developed an advanced mid wave thermal image (MWIR)-based sight.
About SPARSH :
- SPARSH is an initiative of Under the ministry of defence which aims at providing a comprehensive solution to the administration of pension to the defence pensioners.
- It is administered by DAD through the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), Prayagraj and caters to all the three Services and allied organizations.
About Ministry of Defence :
- Defence Minister : Rajnath Singh
- Minister of State : Ajay Bhatt
CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
NASA delays Artemis 1 Lunar Mission test launch
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has delayed the test launch of Artemis 1 moon mission.
- Artemis 1 will be the first test flight of NASA’s new Space Launch System megarocket and the Orion crew capsule.
- It is currently scheduled to launch no earlier than March 20, 2022, from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- The SLS rocket will launch the uncrewed Orion spacecraft on an approximately 26-day mission.
Expected Questions :
Artemis 1 lunar mission is formally known as?
Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1)
Where is the Headquarters of National Aeronautics and Space Administration located at?
Washington, D.C., United States
Who is the Director of the International Space Station?
Robyn Gatens
Recent News :
- In Feb 2022, According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, it intends to keep operating the International Space Station until the end of 2030, after which the ISS would be crashed into a remote part of the Pacific Ocean known as Point Nemo.
About NASA :
- Established : 1958
- Administrator : Bill Nelson
- Motto : For the Benefit of Al
CURRENT AFFAIRS : RANKING & REPORTS
Hurun India Wealth Report 2021 : India’s millionaire households rose 11% in 2021
- Hurun Report, the world’s largest rich list compiler, released the 2nd edition of Hurun India Wealth Report 2021, a macro research on India’s wealth landscape & also released the second edition of Hurun Indian Luxury Consumer Survey 2021 (survey on more than 50 data points).
- According to the Hurun India Wealth Report 2021, the number of dollar-millionaire households in India has increased by 11% to 4,58,000 households compared to 2020.
- The Hurun Research Institute surveyed 350 Indian ‘millionaires’, defined as individuals with a personal wealth of USD 1 million (equivalent to INR 7 crore).
Key Highlights :
- The number of Indian dollar-millionaire households is estimated to increase by 30% over the next five years to reach 6,00,000 households by 2026.
- With 20,300 millionaires (USD) households, Mumbai is India’s millionaire capital, followed by Delhi and Kolkata with 17,400 and 10,500 millionaire households respectively.
- Watch collecting is the preferred hobby and, 63% of HNIs own at least four watches
- Louis Vuitton is the most preferred luxury goods brand, followed by Gucci and Burberry
- Gulfstream is the most preferred private jet brand, followed by Boeing and Airbus
- The most preferred luxury car brand is Mercedes-Benz followed by Rolls-Royce and Range Rover.
- Lamborghini is the most preferred luxury sports car brand.
Expected Questions :
Where is the Headquarters of the Hurun report is located ?
London, UK
According to the Hurun Indian Luxury Consumer Survey 2021, what percent of Indian millionaires use e-wallets or UPI?
36% (18% last year)
Which is the most preferred hospitality brand by Hurun India Wealth Report 2021?
Taj
Which is the most preferred luxury watch brand Hurun India Wealth Report 2021?
Rolex
Which is the most preferred Indian jewellery retail brand by Hurun India Wealth Report 2021?
Tanishq
About Hurun report :
- Established : 1998
- MD & Chief Researcher : Anas Rahman Junaid
CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS
Singapore Weightlifting International 2022: India secures 8 medals:
- India concluded its campaign at the Singapore Weightlifting International 2022 with eight medals, including six golds and a silver and bronze
- Each of the eight Indian lifters who registered for Singapore International won medals and secured their spots at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in July-August.
Expected Questions:
So far how many weightlifters from India were qualified for the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham?
12
Ajay Singh, Indian weightlifter who qualified for Commonwealth Games 2022 belongs to to which Category?
Men’s 81kg
Recent News:
BWF cancels events in Russia, Belarus
Badminton’s world governing body (BWF) has cancelled all sanctioned tournaments in Russia and Belarus, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Wushu Stars Championship: India’s Sadia Tariq wins Gold in Russia:
- Indian Wushu player Sadia Tariq has won a gold medal in the junior tournament at the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship 2022.
- The Wushu Stars Championship is being held in Moscow, Russia from February 22 to 28.
Expected Questions:
Wushu player Sadia Tariq hails from which state of India?
Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir.
Who is the President of International Wushu Federation?
Zhongwen Gou
About International Wushu Federation:
- President: Zhongwen Gou
- Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Founded: 3 October 1990
Rafael Nadal wins Mexican Open 2022 to clinch his 91st ATP title:
- In tennis, Rafael Nadal (Spain) beat British number one Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 to win the singles title of Mexican Open 2022 (also known as Acapulco title).
- This is the 91st ATP title of his career and the third title of the season.
Expected Questions:
How many times does Rafael Nadal won the Mexican Open title?
4
Who are the Men’s double title winner of the Mexican Open title?
Feliciano Lopez (Spain) and Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece)
Daily CA on Mar 01 :
- The Government of India has organised the Polio National Immunization Day 2022 (NID) (also known as Polio Ravivar) on February 27, 2022, to give two drops of oral polio vaccine (OPV) to every child in the country under the age of five.
- The National Science Day is celebrated on 28 February each year in India to spread the message about the importance of science in the daily life of the people.
- The Rare Disease Day (RDD) is observed every year on the last day of February. This year in 2022 it falls on February 28, 2022.
- February 27th is celebrated as the National Protein Day, to create awareness about protein deficiency and encourage people to include of this macronutrient in their diet.
- The World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27 every year.
- The Ministry of Education has launched a campaign titled ‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie’.
- The Union health ministry has launched the ICMR/ DHR Policy on Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
- The Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated a seminar “Industry Connect 2022”: Industry and Academia Synergy on February 25, 2022 in New Delhi.
- External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, would be on a visit to Germany and France from February 18-23, 2022.
- Tamil Nadu has achieved the Number One position in overall installed renewable energy capacity in India surpassing Karnataka.
- Standard Chartered has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to launch IATA Pay in
- New Development Bank (NDB) will become the first multilateral agency to open an office in the Gujarat International Finance Tec City (Gift), Gujarat.
- On Feb 25, 2022, Center for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), has bagged three awards at Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards for its indigenously designed & developed innovative Telecom solutions in various categories.
- Defence Accounts Department (DAD) of Ministry of Defence has signed an MoU with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to onboard pension services under the System for Pension Administration (Raksha) (SPARSH) initiative across more than 4 lakh Common Service Centres (CSCs) all over India.
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has delayed the test launch of Artemis 1 moon mission.
- Hurun Report, the world’s largest rich list compiler, released the 2nd edition of Hurun India Wealth Report 2021, a macro research on India’s wealth landscape & also released the second edition of Hurun Indian Luxury Consumer Survey 2021 (survey on more than 50 data points).
- India concluded its campaign at the Singapore Weightlifting International 2022 with eight medals, including six golds and a silver and bronze
- Indian Wushu player Sadia Tariq has won a gold medal in the junior tournament at the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship 2022.
- In tennis, Rafael Nadal (Spain) beat British number one Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 to win the singles title of Mexican Open 2022 (also known as Acapulco title).
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