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Today Current Affairs for Competitive
Exams - Current Affairs 2021-2022
Online
Amazon integrates pantry service with Fresh Ajay Mathur, who heads the Energy and Research
Institute, is set to become the next Director
Amazon India will be integrating its pantry service
General (DG) of the International Solar Alliance
with instant grocery service Fresh across cities it
(ISA).
operates in a bid to reduce the delivery time to
ISA, co-founded by India and France, is the first
consumers to 2-hour slots.
treaty-based international government
This service will be rolled out to customers in
organization to be based in India.
Bengaluru, New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mysore
Mathur is also a member of the PM's Council on
over the next two weeks and to all customers in
Climate Change and was earlier the DG of the
cities where Fresh is serving, in the upcoming
Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
months.
Govt procuring Covishield for only ₹210
Centre orders 41mn doses of Covid vaccines
The government is procuring each dose of
The central government has placed supply orders
Covishield vaccine for only ₹210 per from Serum
amounting to a total of 41 million doses of both
Institute of India.
covid-19 vaccines- Covishield manufactured by
Serum Institute of India and Covaxin by Bharat The price of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine across
Biotech International Limited. the world is in the range of between $ 4 and
$5.25.
These supply orders also include 10 million doses
received from Gavi support through Covax facility. Meanwhile, for COVAX AMC facility that supplies
191 participating countries, including European
This was informed by Union Health Minister Harsh
Union nations, the price is $3 per dose to $3.15
Vardhan on 12 Feb 2021.
per dose.
Anil Agarwal joins hands with Centricus
Akanksha announces candidacy for Sec. General
Anil Agarwal has announced teaming up with
An Indian-origin employee at the UN Akanksha
London-based firm Centricus to create a $10-
Arora has announced her candidacy to be its next
billion fund that will invest in stake sale of public
Secretary-General.
sector undertakings.
Antonio Guterres is the current UN Secretary
Centricus is a global investment firm.
General.
Agarwal is the executive chairman of Vedanta
Guterres's first term ends on December 31,
Resources.
2021,and the term of the next Secretary-General
Vedanta Resources Ltd is a globally diversified
will begin on January 1, 2022.
natural resources company.
Akanksha is working as an audit coordinator for
Ajay Mathur to take over as ISA chief the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP).
1|PageIndian film 'Bittu' shortlisted for Oscars The Uttar Pradesh govt is all set for paperless
proceedings of the state legislature and to
Indian short film Bittu has been shortlisted in top
present paperless budget during the upcoming
10 films under Live Action Short film category for
session of the state legislature from 18 Feb 2021.
the 93rd Oscar Awards.
The legislature administration has started 3-day
Indian filmmakers Shreya and Karishma dev Dube
training of members for paperless proceedings of
are producer and directors of this film.
the house.
For the short film category, it had received 174
The initial knowledge of the iPad is also being
films out of which 10 films were shortlisted
given to all the members for paperless work.
including Bittu.
Puligoru Venkata: CJ of Manipur High Court
Assam's interim budget presented
President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Justice
In Assam, Finance Minister Dr Himanta Biswa
Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar as the Chief
Sarma presented the interim budget in the
Justice of the Manipur High Court.
assembly on 12 Feb 2021.
Justice Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar is
The Minister informed that the annual growth
presently Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High
rate at 7.71% was higher against the national
Court.
annual growth rate of 6.11% during the period
The President has also appointed Pushpa Virendra
2016-17 to 2019-20.
Ganediwala as an Additional Judge of the Bombay
General Budget will be placed before September
High Court.
30, 2021.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti: 12 Feb
J&K joins hands with UK Space Agency
12 Feb marks the birth anniversary of Swami
Jammu and Kashmir has joined hands with the UK
Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of Arya Samaj.
Space Agency's programme for collaborative
Swami Dayanand Saraswati denounced the caste
projects on Impact Based Flood Forecasting using
system and encouraged education and equal
Earth Observation (EO) based Information.
rights of men and women.
The National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP)
He was a renowned scholar who promoted the
is a new programme established by the UK Space
Vedic philosophy and principles of karma and
Agency which supports collaborative projects
reincarnation.
between UK organisations and international
partners. His mission in life was universal brotherhood and
for this, he founded the Arya Samaj.
Goa CM flags off campaign on COVID vaccination
Upper ceiling for family pension raised
A campaign on COVID Vaccination and Atma
Nirbhar Bharat by Field Outreach Bureau, Goa, The upper ceiling for family pension has been
raised from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1,25,000 per month.
was flagged off by CM Dr. Pramod Sawant in
Panaji on 12 Feb 2021. The move will bring Ease of Living for the family
members of the deceased employees and would
Atma Nirbhar Bharat, Swayampurna Goa
campaign will help to make Goa self-reliant by 19 provide adequate financial security to them.
December 2021. The highest pay has also been revised to Rs
2,50,000 per month after the implementation of
The campaign will be done through Mobile
Exhibition vans which will ply through North and 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations.
South Goa. PM Modi to to inaugurate projects in Kerala
Training for paperless Assembly Session in UP Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil
Nadu and Kerala on 14 February 2021.
2|Page He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones The book is written by RP Gupta.
for several key projects and hand over the Arjun It provides viable options to revive the Indian
Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) to the Army, at economy to create new jobs, increase public
Chennai. revenues and structural reforms to overcome the
This Battle Tank has been indigenously designed, economic crisis due to pandemic.
developed, and manufactured by DRDO along
Mastercard launched Priceless India
with 15 academic institutions, 8 labs, and several
MSMEs. Mastercard launches Priceless India to showcase
rich heritage to domestic, global travelers.
Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill
The program will roll out in 2 phases.
Lok Sabha has given its nod to Arbitration and In 1st phase, It will launch 16 short films that will
Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2021. introduce several unique aspects of India's most
The bill contains provisions to deal with domestic iconic cities destinations for tourists.
and international arbitration. In 2nd phase, cardholders will get a chance to
It defines the law for conducting conciliation partake in these experiences in real-time through
proceedings. curated packages.
It replaces an Ordinance with the same provisions
Meghalaya Police sign MoU with SBI
promulgated on 4th November 2020.
Meghalaya Police sign MoU with SBI for
Second dose of COVID vaccine administered
implementation of the e-Challan within the
The second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is being jurisdiction of the Shillong Traffic Police(STP).
administered to the healthcare workers from 13 The e-challan system will provide a digital traffic
February 2021. enforcement solution whereby imposing penalties
It will be given to those beneficiaries who have on violators of traffic rule by generating challan.
taken the first dose on the 16th of January 2021, The System has been integrated with VAHAN &
the day when the world's biggest immunization SARATHI applications to fetch the details of traffic
drive was launched. violators.
The second dose is being given after an interval of
SIDBI, COWE launched "Swavalamban sashakt"
28 days of the first dose.
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Tejas AC sleeper coaches to be introduced
(SIDBI), along with the Confederation of Women
The Ministry of Railways has decided to replace Entrepreneurs of India (COWE), has launched a
the rake of Agartala - Anand Vihar Terminal campaign Swavalamban sashakt.
Special Rajdhani Express with Tejas Sleeper The campaign is a 20 webinar series aimed at
coaches with upgraded facilities. creating awareness and promoting the
It will offer better connectivity with the National government's Stand Up India scheme.
Capital. SUI scheme aimed to facilitate bank loans
Agartala Rajdhani Special train will run with between Rs 10L and Rs 1cr. to at least one SC or
special Tejas type Sleeper coaches from 15 Feb ST borrower.
2021.
Yuva Vigyan Puraskar
Jual Oram launched book on economic awareness
As many as 46 students were awarded the Yuva
Chairman of the Standing Committee on Defense Vigyan Puraskar during a function organized by
and MP Jual Oram has launched "Turn Around the Himachal Pradesh Science, Technology
India: 2020- Surmounting Past Legacy", a book on Environment Council.
creating economic awareness among masses.
3|Page This scheme was started in 2018 to encourage The event is scheduled to be held from 23 July to
students to take up science subject, thereby 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
motivating them to do research. It was originally scheduled from 24 July to 9
Under this programme first 10 positions in XII August 2020 but was postponed in March 2020 as
Faculty of Science in School Education Board a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
examinations were awarded.
CAPF battalion to be named after Narayani Sena
Mallikarjun Kharge: Next Leader of Opposition
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced a
The Congress has nominated Mallikarjun Kharge new CAPF battalion that will be named after
as the new Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Narayani Sena, the warriors of the erstwhile
Sabha. princely state of Cooch Behar.
Incumbent Ghulam Nabi Azad's term end on The name of CAPF training centre for the eastern
February 15, 2021. zone will be linked with Chila Roy, who was the
Congress President Sonia Gandhi informed Upper younger brother of King Nara Narayan of the Koch
House Chairman Venkaiah Naidu about Mr. Azad's Dynasty.
replacement. A memorial at the birthplace of Panchanan
Thakur will also be built.
Marc Llistosella, new CEO & MD of Tata Motors
Flipkart signs MoU with Maharashtra govt
Tata Motors Ltd, India's largest vehicle maker
appoints Marc Llistosella as the Managing Flipkart has entered into an MoU with
Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development
CEO) of its India business. Corporation (MSSIDC) and Maharashtra State
He will take a charge from July 1, 2021. Khadi and Village Industries Board (MSKVIB).
Previously he was serving as President and CEO of The MoU will onboard local artisans and entities
Fuso Truck Bus Corporation and Head of Daimler on the company's flagship initiative Flipkart
Trucks in Asia. Samarth.
He will replace Guenter Butschek, who will work The partnership will enable Maharashtra's local
with Tata Motors till June artisans, weavers, and craftsmen to showcase
their hallmark products.
NDB commits $100 mn to NIIF Fund of Funds
Aditya Mittal appointed ArcelorMittal CEO
New Development Bank (NDB), the multilateral
development bank established by the BRICS ArcelorMittal, one of the world's biggest steel
states, has announced a commitment of $100 producers, has announced that Aditya Mittal
million into the NIIF Fund of Funds (FoF). would take over as the Chief Executive Officer
With NDB's investment, the FoF has secured $800 from his father, Lakshmi Mittal.
million in commitments and joins the Lakshmi Mittal who would take on the mantle of
Government of India (GoI), Asian Infrastructure Executive Chairman.
Investment Bank (AIIB) and Asian Development Aditya Mittal was previously the President and
Bank (ADB) as an investor in the FoF. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company, and
CEO of its European arm.
Tokyo Olympics Chief resigns
40th INCA Congress concludes in Kolkata
The President of the Tokyo Olympics Yoshiro Mori
resigned on 12 Feb 2021. The 40th International Congress of the Indian
He was the President of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic National Cartographic Association (INCA)
Games organising committee. concluded at Kolkata on 12 February 2021.
It was held from 10-12 Feb 2021.
4|Page The three-day meet organised by the National Odisha Cabinet gives nod to REWARD project
Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation
The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal to
(NATMO), of the Union Ministry of Science and
implement ‘Rejuvenating Watersheds for
Technology, had the focal theme of `Digital
Agricultural Resilience through Innovative
Mapping Innovations in Make India Initiatives’.
Development (REWARD)’ project.
Government allocates for Rs. 500 cr for NBHM REWARD envisages an expenditure of Rs 500
crore on science-based watershed management
The government has approved the allocation for
for a period of six years starting from April 2021.
Rs. 500 crores for National Beekeeping and Honey
Out of this, the World Bank will provide loan
Mission (NBHM) for three years (2020-21 to 2022-
assistance amounting Rs 350 crore.
23).
NBHM aims for the overall promotion Bodo film “Sijou” bags four awards
and development of scientific beekeeping in the
A Bodo film, “Sijou” has bagged four awards at
country to achieve the goal of ‘Sweet Revolution’
the Golden Sparrow International Film Festival
which is being implemented through the National
2021 in Tamil Nadu.
Bee Board (NBB).
It is written and directed by Vishal P. Chaliha, and
Priyanka Chopra's new book produced by national award-winning
filmmakers Preeyam Kherkatary Chaliha and
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has come up with her
Omprakash Kherkatary.
autobiography, title 'Unfinished: A Memoir'.
It won “Best Director”, “Best Debut Filmmaker”,
It was officially published on February 9, 2021.
“Best Screenplay Writer”, and “Special Jury
The book chronicles all the important moments of
Award".
her life from winning the title of “Miss World” to
her break in Bollywood, from the death of her World Radio Day: 13 February
father to her marriage to Nick Jonas.
World Radio Day is celebrated all over the world
The book was released by Penguin Random
on February 13.
House.
The day aims at promoting the medium and
Financial Literacy Week concludes encouraging people to use it.
The World Radio Day 2021 theme is “New World,
The RBI had launched the Financial Literacy Week
New Radio”.
on the theme of 'Credit Discipline and Credit from
Formal Institutions'. The day was adopted by the United Nations
General Assembly in 2012 as an International
It was observed from Feb 8-12, 2021.
Day.
The 5-day event was launched by Ajay Kumar,
It was proclaimed by UNESCO in 2011.
Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, New
Delhi.
The RBI has been conducting it every year since
2016 to propagate financial education messages
on a particular theme across the country.
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