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President inaugurates world’s largest stadium in Gujarat
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, has inaugurated the world’s largest Stadium at Motera, in Gujarat on February 24, 2021. Key Facts The Motera stadium was later renamed as the Narendra Modi Stadium. This stadium has surpassed the Melbourne ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Australia’s oldest Aboriginal rock art identified
Recently, a kangaroo painting was identified in Australia with the help of some ancient wasps. The kangaroo painting was created over 17,000 years ago by Aboriginal community artists. The painting was identified as Australia’s oldest intact rock art. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
New Alpine Plant Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
A group of scientists of three institutes have discovered a new species of alpine plant in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The details were published in Biodiversitas: Journal of Biological Diversity. About the New Alpine Plant Species The new ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Rajasthan Government Presents First Paperless Budget
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, led Congress government presented its third state budget and the first paperless budget on February 24, 2021 in the state assembly. The Chief minister holds the finance portfolio and he finalised the budget ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Two Years of PM KISAN Scheme- Highlights
The flagship scheme of the central government, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN) has completed its two years on February 24, 2021. Highlights The PM-KISAN Scheme was formally launched by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on February 24, 2019. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
DAC approves Acquisition Proposals of Three Armed Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the acquisition of 118 Arjun Mark 1A tanks on February 23, 2021. Highlights The approval was given for the Indian Army at a cost of ₹6,000 crores. This move will be a boost ..