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February 22, 2021 -_4.1

Vice President releases ‘Maverick Messiah’, a political biography on NTR

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has released “Maveric Messiah”, a political biography on former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao authored by senior journalist Ramesh Kandula. NTR was ranked among the top pioneers of ‘alternative politics’. His entry into politics and ‘dramatic’ success within about nine months of floating a regional party gave a …

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Assam CM lays foundation of first skill university of eastern India

The Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal has laid the foundation of the first skill university of eastern India in Darrang district in Assam. The state-of-the-art skill university would be built with a financial outlay of Rs 1,000 crore. It will impart training to over 10,000 students in 12 disciplines. The university is expected to …

February 22, 2021 -_6.1

Prakash Javadekar inaugurates Atal Paryavaran Bhavan in Lakshadweep

The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar, inaugurated the Atal Paryavaran Bhavan at Lakshadweep. Prakash Javadekar is on a four-day official visit to Lakshadweep from February 19 to 22, 2021. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams During the visit, the minister attended high-level meetings with …

February 22, 2021 -_7.1

Kerala Government sanctions Rs. 9 crore to build 48 ‘Smart’ Anganwadis

The state government of Kerala has sanctioned Rs. 9 crores to build ‘smart anganwadis’, by converting the conventional anganwadis into “smart” structures with better amenities. The state Department of Women and Child Development has given permission for 48 anganwadis in the state to construct new buildings under the Smart Anganwadi scheme. Buy Prime Test Series …

February 22, 2021 -_8.1

United States officially re-joins Paris Climate Agreement

The United States has officially rejoined the Paris Agreement, under the Presidency of US President Joe Biden. Earlier, in November 2020, the US had officially exited the agreement on the order of then-President Donald Trump. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams The landmark Paris climate agreement was signed in …

February 22, 2021 -_9.1

India & Ethiopia Sign Agreements On Visa Facilitation and Leather Technology

India and Ethiopia signed two agreements related to visa facilitation and leather technology. The Ethiopia Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen Hassen is on a 4-day visit to India to hold useful and productive discussions on a range of bilateral and regional issues. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & …

February 22, 2021 -_10.1

India & Maldives sign 5 deals to boost infrastructure

External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar was on a two-day official visit to the archipelago nation the Maldives to review bilateral ties and development cooperation. During this visit, Mr S Jaishankar handed over 1 lakh additional doses of the made-in-India COVID-19 vaccine to the Maldives. With this, the total Covid vaccine doses gifted by India …

February 22, 2021 -_11.1

Indian Oil signs pact with Greenstat Norway for hydrogen fuel

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has signed a Statement of Intent with Greenstat Hydrogen India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Greenstat Norway, to set up a Centre of Excellence on Hydrogen. Under this association, a Center of Excellence on Hydrogen (CoE-H) including CCUS and Fuel Cells, would be developed for clean energy by IndianOil and …

February 22, 2021 -_12.1

S&P Global Ratings: India to be among fastest growing emerging economies in FY22

The S&P Global Ratings has projected that India will be one of the fastest-growing emerging market economies in the fiscal year 2021-22, with a GDP growth rate of 10 per cent. The continuous good performance by the agriculture sector, flattening of COVID-19 infection curve, pickup in government spending and the recently released budget are some …