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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
Central Excise Day: 24 Feb
- Central Excise Day of India is celebrated every year on February 24.
- The day is being celebrated to honour the service of the Central Board of Excise and Custom (CBEC) to the country.
Expected Questions:
The day is celebrated to commemorate the legislation of the Central Excise and Salt act on which year?
24 February 1944.
Who is the Chairman of Central Board of Excise and Custom?
Vivek Johri.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS
Giriraj Singh releases Rural Connectivity GIS Data in Public Domain:
- Giriraj Singh, the union minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, has released the Rural Connectivity GIS Data in Public Domain.
- This data includes the GIS data for more than 8 lakh rural facilities which have been collected and digitised using the GIS platform developed for the PM-GSY scheme.
Expected Questions
In Which year Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched?
2000
What is the Constituency of Giriraj Singh?
Begusarai, Bihar
Related news:
Internet connectivity in rural India growing at fast pace
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, internet connectivity in rural India is increasing at a fast pace and will soon surpass urban connectivity.
- Responding to the debate on the General Budget 2022-23 in the Rajya Sabha, as per the report of Internet and Mobile Association, the rural internet user base is growing three times faster and is likely to surpass the urban user numbers soon.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonawal has inaugurated Dredging Museum Nikarshan Sadan:
- Sarbananda Sonowal who is India’s union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH has inaugurated Nikarshan Sadan The Dredging Museum at DCI campus in Vishakhapatnam.
- This museum displays models of different types of dredgers, vintage photos & historical milestones from the Eastern Port City of Vizag.
Expected Questions:
Who has inaugurated the skill development facility -Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding in Visakhapatnam?
Sarbananda Sonowal
The Visakhapatnam facility of CEMS has how many state-of-the-art labs, covering each and every aspect of manufacturing?
18
Related news
India’s first water taxi service inaugurated in Mumbai:
- The long-awaited water taxi services connecting the twin cities, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, first of its kind in India, was flagged off by Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
- The services will commence the Domestic Cruise Terminal (DCT) and will connect the nearby locations at Nerul, Belapur, Elephanta island and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT).
PM CARE for Children scheme extended by the Centre till 28th Feb:
- The PM Cares for Children Scheme has been extended by the Ministry of Women and Child Development of the Government of India till February 28, 2022.
- A letter has been written in this respect to all Principal Secretaries/ Secretaries, Women and Child Development, Social Justice & Empowerment Departments of all States and UTs, with a copy to all District Magistrates/District Collectors.
Expected Questions:
Previously, the scheme was applicable till Which Date?
December 31, 2021.
To be eligible for the scheme, the child must be under what age?
18
When was the Scheme PM CARES for Children was announced?
May 29, 2021
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Launches ERP System of Coal India Ltd:
- Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi launched the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system of Coal India Limited (CIL).
- Inaugurating the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation of Coal India Ltd (CIL), the latest IT-enabled technologies, the overall approach towards implementing the same in a sustained and efficient manner is the key to further enhancing coal production and supply.
Expected Questions:
How many coal blocks have been successfully auctioned so far by the Ministry of Coal under commercial auctioning of coal mines?
42
Who is the CEO of Coal India Limited (CIL)?
Pramod Agrawal
Related news:
Coal Ministry auctions 10 mines in 5 States:
- The Coal Ministry has successfully auctioned 10 mines in five states in the latest round of coal auctions.
- While six mines were CMSP coal mines, the remaining four were MMDR coal mines.
- The combined coal reserves are estimated at 1,716.21 million tonnes (MT).
CURRENT AFFAIRS : STATE NEWS
West Bengal Govt to build memorial of Bhasha Shahid Barkat in Murshidabad
- West Bengal Government build up a memorial of Bhasha Shahid Barkat at his residence at Babla village in Salar, Murshidabad.
About Bhasha Shahid Barkat (Abul Barkat ) :
- Bhasha Shahid Barkat was a protester killed during the Bengali Language Movement protests which took place in the erstwhile East Pakistan (currently Bangladesh), in 1952.
- Abul Barkat was awarded Ekushey Padak in
Expected Questions :
Who announced to build memorial of Bhasha Shahid Barkat in Murshidabad?
Mamata Banerjee
When was International Mother Language Day observed & theme?
21st February & Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities
About West Bengal :
- Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Capital: Kolkata
Pune to get its first lotus lake at Khatpewadi
- The Ramnadi Restoration Mission (RRM) has announced it is setting up the city’s first lotus lake at the Khatpewadi lake, Pune, Maharashtra.
- In this lotus plantation is being carried out in three methods including seeds, saplings and lotus tubers.
- It will help in improving the essentials of the water using the qualities of lotus flowers and plants.
- The lotus plantation drive is being led by Sanjay Gurav, a fine arts teacher from Khamgaon in Vidarbha.
About RRM :
- The Ramnadi Restoration Mission (RRM) is one of the biggest river restoration projects in Pune, which is working to revive the 19km-long Ramnadi that flows through the western fringes of the city.
Expected Questions :
Who organized Ramnadi Restoration Mission?
Kirloskar Vasundhara
About Maharashtra :
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
- Capital: Mumbai
- Chief minister: Uddhav Thackeray
BMC launch dedicated electric vehicle (EV) cell in Mumbai
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) launched a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) cell in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Aim :
- To bring together government officials, e-mobility experts and representatives from the electric vehicle industry.
- It will assist policy makers in the promotion of electric vehicles, build infrastructure for electric vehicle charging in the Mumbai Metropolitan area, provide easy credit facilities for the purchase, implement state-of-the-art technology for in-vehicle batteries, and public transport.
E mobility/ EV Targets for 2025 in Mumbai:
- 1500 Charging Stations
- 10% EV Penetration
- 25% Fleet Operator Electrification (Taxis/ cab aggregators)
- 25% Public Transport Electrification (BEST)
Additional Info :
- Currently, 386 BEST buses are electric and will soon touch 50 per cent by 2023 and 100 percent before 2027.
Expected Questions :
Who launched the first electric vehicle (EV) in Mumbai?
Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aditya Thackeray
The Mumbai Electric Vehicle (EV) Cell is a joint initiative between?
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and World Resources Institute (WRI) India
In 2021 BMC launched its first electric vehicle station in which city?
Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Assam Govt to Launch ‘Project Arohan’ to Hone Students’ Skills
- The Assam government has launched a mentorship programme called ‘Project Arohan’ to provide guidance to students and improve their skills.
Expected Questions :
The Assam government has launched a mentorship programme ‘Project Arohan’ for how many years?
Four year (4)
Who is the CEO of Tata STRIVE?
Anita Ranjan
About Assam :
- Chief minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Capital: Dispur
- Governor : Jagdish Mukhi
CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING & FINANCE
TripMoney partners with SBM Bank India to launch global credit card
- TripMoney, the fintech arm of MakeMyTrip, and SBM Bank India have partnered to launch a rupee-denominated secure credit card TripMoney Global card.
About TripMoney Global card :
- The TripMoney Global card offers multiple value-added benefits including zero forex mark-up, lifetime free validity and 100 per cent digital in-app card management.
- The card is powered by Visa and can be used across over 150 countries.
- The card carries no hidden charges such as currency exchange conversion across POS, ATMs, and eCommerce websites – offering transparency to travelers.
Expected Questions :
Who is the Co-Founder and Group CEO, MakeMyTrip?
Rajesh Magow
Headquarters of SBM Bank India located at?
Mumbai, Maharashtra
About MakeMyTrip :
- Headquarters : Gurugram, Haryana, India
About SBM Bank India :
- MD & CEO : Sidharth Rath
Edelweiss General Insurance Partners Ashv Finance for MSME Loan Protection Plans
- Digital Insurer Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI) has joined hands with Ashv Finance, a tech-led NBFC present in over 100 locations in India, to offer financial protection to the latter’s business loan borrowers.
- Ashv is offering timely credit to fund the growth aspirations of small businesses and MSMEs, EGI will ensure health insurance cover to safeguard the financial interest.
- As per the Partnership, it will provide security against the business loan taken in case the borrower has an unfortunate incident of accident or critical illness.
- The policy will also provide daily cash benefits in case of any hospitalization.
Expected Questions :
Who is the CEO of Edelweiss General Insurance?
Shanai Ghosh
Recent News :
- In May 2021, InsurTech start-up Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI), launched IPOS (Integrated Partner On-boarding Solution).
- IPOS is a unified portal for all partner related onboarding requirements.
About Edelweiss General Insurance :
- Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra
About Ashv Finance :
- Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Director & CEO : Nikesh Kumar Sinha
HDFC Bank Finances Asia’s Largest Waste-To-Energy Plant In Indore, MP
- HDFC Bank has been associated with Indore Clean Energy Private Limited (ICEPL) for the development of 550 tonnes/day of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant – the largest Bio-CNG plant in Asia located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- This is the largest waste to energy project funded by HDFC Bank under its ESG commitments.
- The plant is expected to treat 50 percent of municipal waste generated in Indore City and convert to 100 percent green products (biogas and manure).
- This funding is a part to mitigate the negative effects of climate change and make the bank carbon neutral by 2031-2032.
Expected Questions :
How many years ICEPL has an agreement with Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) for procurement of municipal solid waste and converting it to CBG?
20 years
Who are the Directors of Indore Clean Energy Private Limited?
Deepak Agarwal and Bashir Ahmed Shirazi
Recent News :
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the municipal solid waste based Gobar-Dhan plant and dedicated it to the citizens of Indore City, Madhya Pradesh.
- The plant has the capacity to treat 550 tonnes per day of segregated wet organic waste.
- It is expected to produce around 17,000 kg per day of CNG and 100 tonnes per day of organic compost.
About HDFC Bank :
- CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan
- Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
About MP :
- Chief minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Governor : Mangubhai C. Patel
- Capital: Bhopal
CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Sudha Ragunathan appointed as member of CABC
- Sudha Ragunathan has appointed as a member of the Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC).
About Sudha Ragunathan :
- Sudha Ragunathan is an Indian Carnatic vocalist, singer and composer.
Awards & Honors :
- Kalaimamani award – Government of Tamil Nadu -1994
- Padma Shri (2004) & Padma Bhushan (2015) – Government of India
- Sangeetha Kalanidhi – Madras Music Academy – 2013.
About CABC :
- CABC has been constituted to advise the Ministry of Culture at the policy level to evolve programmes.
- The Board is presided over by the Minister of Culture of the Government of India.
- Its Members provide policy advice to the Ministry on developing programmes focused on creativity at different levels in various regions.
Expected Questions :
Sudha Ragunathan is related to which field?
Singer, Composer
Which Ministry has appointed Sudha Ragunathan as a member of the Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC)?
Ministry of Culture
About Ministry of Culture :
- Cabinet Minister : G. Kishan Reddy
- Minister of State : Meenakshi Lekhi
Coca-Cola appoints Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador for Thums Up
- Soft drinks company Coca-Cola has appointed film actor Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador of Thums Up.
- Before that, Shahrukh Khan was associated with the cold drink brand PepsiCo.
Additional Info :
- Thums Up, which has become a billion dollar brand in 2021, has partnerships with the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and cricket.
List of Brands endorsed by Shah Rukh Khan:
- Dubai Tourism, Reliance Jio, Foodpanda, ICICI Bank, Fair and Handsome, D’décor, Frooti, Hyundai, Big Basket, and Byjus
Expected Questions :
Thums Up is owned by which company?
Coca-Cola
Which company is the biggest plastic polluter?
Coca-Cola
When was Thums Up acquired by The Coca-Cola Company?
1993
Recent News :
- Online skill gaming platform A23, owned by Head Digital Works, has named Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador.
- He will feature in A23’s Chalo Saath Khele campaign.
About Coca-Cola :
- Chairman & CEO: James Quincey
- Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
K.N. Raghavan appointed as Chairman of IRSG
- K.N. Raghavan, Executive Director, Indian Rubber Board, has been elected the new Chairman of the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) for a period of two years (2022-2024).
- India succeeds the chair of the IRSG from Cote dIvoire.
- He will preside over the meeting of the Heads of Delegation scheduled on 31 March 2022 at Singapore.
About K.N. Raghavan :
- Dr Raghavan, is a native of Kochi & he was First Secretary (Commerce) in the High Commission of India, Singapore.
- Currently, he is the Executive Director of Indian Rubber Board and Head of the Indian delegation to IRSG.
Additional Info :
- There are three major international rubber organizations viz., Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC), IRSG – both are intergovernmental and International Rubber Research & Development Board IRRDB – It is a network of research institutions..
Expected Questions :
Which is the only forum for natural rubber (NR) and synthetic rubber (SR) producing and consuming countries?
International Rubber Study Group (IRSG)
Capital & Currency of Cote dIvoire?
Yamoussoukro & West African CFA franc
Headquarters of IRSG located at?
Singapore
About IRSG :
- Founded : 1944
- Secretary General : Salvatore Pinizzotto
- It is the only International Commodity Body approved by the Common Fund for Commodities for development financing in the rubber sector.
About Côte d’Ivoire :
- President: Alassane Ouattara
CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS
IAF to participate in exercise Cobra Warrior in United Kingdom in March 2022
- Indian Air Force will participate in a multi-nation air exercise named Ex Cobra Warrior 22 at Waddington, UK from 06 to 27 March 2022.
Aim :
- To provide operational exposure and share best practices amongst the participating Air Forces, thereby enhancing combat capability and forging bonds of friendship.
- This will be a platform for LCA Tejas to demonstrate its maneuverability and operational capability.
Participating Countries in Ex Cobra Warrior 22 :
- United Kingdom, Sweden, Saudi Arabia and Bulgaria
Expected Questions :
The multinational air Exercise Cobra Warrior 22 is organized annually by which country?
United Kingdom (UK)
Who developed the indian fighter jet tejas?
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
How many IAF Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will participate in the Exercise Cobra Warrior 22?
Five (5)
Recent News :
- IAF contingent participated in the four-day Singapore Air Show held from February 15 to 18, 2022 in Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore.
- A 44-member contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reached Singapore to participate in the air show.
- Singapore Air Show is a biennial event that provides a platform for the global aviation industry to showcase their products.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS
SAAF & National Cross-Country Athletics Championship to be held in Nagaland:
- Nagaland is all set to host the South Asian Athletic Federation (SAAF) cross country championship and 56th National Cross-Country athletics championships from 26th of match in Kohima.
- Meanwhile, the official mascot of the South Asian Cross Country Championships and 56th National Cross Country is a joyous happy running Hornbill.
Expected News:
What is the name of the Mascot?
Akimji
Who is the Governor of Nagaland?
Jagdish Mukhi.
Related News:
Contract of Neeraj Chopra’s coach Klaus Bartonietz extended till 2024 Paris Olympics:
- Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will continue to train with his German coach Klaus Bartonietz, whose contract has been extended till the 2024 Paris Games, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) confirmed.
- After winning the historic Olympic gold in Tokyo, javelin thrower Chopra had expressed desire to continue to train with the German bio-mechanical expert.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARIES
Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister Mekapati Goutham Reddy passed away:
- Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister Mekapati Goutham Reddy has passed away.
- Reddy, was a two-time MLA from the Atmakur Assembly constituency in the Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh.
Renowned Malayalam actress KPAC Lalitha has passed away:
- Veteran Malayalam film and stage actress, KPAC Lalitha has passed away.
- She was at 74.
- In a career spanning five decades, she starred in over 550 films in Malayalam and Tamil.
Expected Questions:
Lalitha has got the national award for the character in Amaram in which year?
1999
Veteran Malayalam film and stage actress, Lalitha held at what position of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy for five years?
Chairperson
Daily CA On Feb 25 :
- Central Excise Day of India is celebrated every year on February 24.
- Giriraj Singh, the union minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, has released the Rural Connectivity GIS Data in Public Domain.
- Sarbananda Sonowal who is Indias union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH has inaugurated Nikarshan Sadan The Dredging Museum at DCI campus in Vishakhapatnam.
- The PM Cares for Children Scheme has been extended by the Ministry of Women and Child Development of the Government of India till February 28, 2022.
- Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi launched the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system of Coal India Limited (CIL).
- West Bengal Government build up a memorial of Bhasha Shahid Barkat at his residence at Babla village in Salar, Murshidabad.
- The Ramnadi Restoration Mission (RRM) has announced it is setting up the citys first lotus lake at the Khatpewadi lake, Pune, Maharashtra.
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) launched a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) cell in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- The Assam government has launched a mentorship programme called ‘Project Arohan’ to provide guidance to students and improve their skills.
- TripMoney, the fintech arm of MakeMyTrip, and SBM Bank India have partnered to launch a rupee-denominated secure credit card TripMoney Global card.
- Digital Insurer Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI) has joined hands with Ashv Finance, a tech-led NBFC present in over 100 locations in India, to offer financial protection to the latter’s business loan borrowers.
- HDFC Bank has been associated with Indore Clean Energy Private Limited (ICEPL) for the development of 550 tonnes/day of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant – the largest Bio-CNG plant in Asia located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Sudha Ragunathan has appointed as a member of the Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC) by the Ministry of Culture.
- Soft drinks company Coca-Cola has appointed film actor Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador of Thums Up.
- K.N. Raghavan, Executive Director, Indian Rubber Board, has been elected the new Chairman of the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) for a period of two years (2022-2024).
- Indian Air Force will participate in a multi-nation air exercise named Ex Cobra Warrior 22 at Waddington, UK from 06 to 27 March 2022.
- Nagaland is all set to host the South Asian Athletic Federation (SAAF) cross country championship and 56th National Cross-Country athletics championships from 26th of match in Kohima.
- Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister Mekapati Goutham Reddy has passed away.
- Veteran Malayalam film and stage actress, KPAC Lalitha has passed away.
