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February, 2022 - - Part 30_3.1

PM Modi inaugurates 50th Anniversary Celebrations of Hyderabad-based ICRISAT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in Patancheru, Hyderabad. During the occasion, PM also inaugurated two research facilities of ICRISAT, which were Climate Change Research Facility on Plant Protection and Rapid Generation Advancement Facility. Buy Prime Test Series for all …

February, 2022 - - Part 30_4.1

Swarajability: India’s first AI-based job platform for persons with disabilities

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Hyderabad) has launched the beta version of ‘Swarajability’, a job portal powered by artificial intelligence that helps people with disabilities acquire relevant skills and find jobs. The platform will analyse the profiles of the job seekers and suggest the skills they would require to become eligible. A platform that addressed …

February, 2022 - - Part 30_5.1

KVIC cancels license of oldest Khadi Institution “Khadi Emporium”

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has cancelled the “Khadi Certification” of its oldest Khadi Institution named Mumbai Khadi & Village Industries Association (MKVIA). This MKVIA was running the popular “Khadi Emporium” at Metropolitan Insurance House, Mumbai since 1954. KVIC has cancelled the license of MKVIA as the latter had started selling fake Khadi products, …

February, 2022 - - Part 30_6.1

ADB lends record USD 4.6 bn loans to India in 2021

As per the data official released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), it provided a record USD 4.6 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2021. This included USD 1.8 billion towards coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response. The ADB’s regular funding programme to India is made to support transport, urban development, finance, agriculture, and skills …

February, 2022 - - Part 30_7.1

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female is observed on 6th February globally. This day is sponsored by the United Nations for their efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. It was first introduced in 2003. This year theme of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female: Accelerating Investment to End Female Genital Mutilation. Buy Prime …

February, 2022 - - Part 30_9.1

U19 World Cup 2022: India beat England in final to win 5th title

India defeated England by four wickets to clinch a record-extending fifth title at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua. India added the fifth title to their collection, having previously won the trophy in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018. Yash Dhull becomes the fifth Indian captain to win the title after Mohammad Kaif, Virat Kohli, Unmukt Chand …

February, 2022 - - Part 30_10.1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled ‘Statue of Equality’ 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated to the nation 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality in Hyderabad to commemorate the 11th-century Bhakti saint Ramanujacharya. The statue has been conceptualised by Chinna Jeeyar Swami of Sri Ramanujacharya Ashram. The inauguration of the statue is a part of the 12-day Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi Samaroham, the ongoing 1000th birth …

February, 2022 - - Part 30_11.1

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg to head Norway central bank

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) chief, Jens Stoltenberg will take over as Norway’s central bank Governor at the end of the year. The appointment comes amid escalating tensions between the West and Russia. Western nations fear Moscow has plans to invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the NATO alliance. Buy Prime Test Series for …

February, 2022 - - Part 30_12.1

Monthly Current Affairs PDF 2022 for Banking, SSC, Railway

‘The Hindu Review’ is a category wise compilation of all the current affairs of a month and complement the aspirants’ preparation for the General Awareness Section which plays an instrumental role in various competitive examination. Current affairs are one of the most integral parts of almost all the competitive mains exams. This section decides the fate of many …