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February, 2022 - - Part 21_3.1

Maharashtra’s Health Minister announces “Hope Express” to prevent cancer

Maharashtra’s Health Minister, Rajesh Tope has announced that “Hope Express” will be launched in the state to prevent cancer. This is the first such machine in India. He was speaking at the launch of a state-of-the-art Mosaic-3D radiation machine at a private hospital in Kolhapur. The State Health Minister also promised to take initiative to …

February, 2022 - - Part 21_4.1

Chairman of Supreme Court panel on Char Dham project Ravi Chopra resigns

Veteran environmentalist Ravi Chopra has resigned as chairman of the Supreme Court’s High Powered Committee (HPC) on the Char Dham project. His belief that the HPC could protect this fragile (Himalayan) ecology has been shattered. The Supreme Court on December 14 allowed double-lane widening of roads for the project in view of “security concerns.” Buy …

February, 2022 - - Part 21_5.1

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates long Rail-cum-Road Bridge over River Ganga in Bihar

The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar jointly inaugurated the 14.5-kilometre long ‘Rail-cum-Road-Bridge’ in Bihar. The much-awaited bridge is constructed over the River Ganga on NH 333B in Bihar’s Munger region. The cost of the ‘Rail-cum-Road-Bridge’ project is Rs 696 crore. The new bridge will reduce …

February, 2022 - - Part 21_6.1

Singapore Air Show 2022: IAF to display Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas

The 44-member contingents of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has reached the Changi International Airport in Singapore on February 12, 2022, to participate in the ‘Singapore Air Show-2022’, which is scheduled to be held from February 15 to 18, 2022. Singapore Air Show is a biennial event that provides a platform for the Global Aviation …

February, 2022 - - Part 21_7.1

Centre launches ‘SMILE’ scheme for Transgender community and the Beggars

The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar has launched the Central Sector scheme titled “SMILE”. SMILE stands for Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. The new umbrella scheme aims to provide welfare measures to the Transgender community and the people engaged in the act of begging. The scheme will …

February, 2022 - - Part 21_8.1

FICCI CASCADE launches ‘Anti-Smuggling Day’ 2022

The FICCI’s Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) has taken the initiative to launch Anti-Smuggling Day, which will be marked on 11 February every year. The inaugural Anti-Smuggling Day is being observed on February 11, 2022. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams Significance of Anti-Smuggling …

February, 2022 - - Part 21_12.1

National Women’s Day of India 2022:Observed Every Year On 13 Feb

Indian National Women’s Day is observed every year on 13 February to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu. This year Nation celebrates its 143rd Birth Anniversary. She was born on February 13, 1879. She was famous for her nickname ‘Nightingale of India’ or ‘Bharat Kokila’ because of her poems. Sarojini Naidu is well-known across …