1. Which institution launched agro ecology-based programme named ‘JIVA’? [A] NITI Aayog[B] NABARD[C] ICAR[D] CSIR Show Answer Correct Answer: B [NABARD] Notes:The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural...
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 13, 2022 INDIA – Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar launches “SMILE” (Support for...
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment launched the “SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” scheme on February 12, 2022, in New Delhi. About SMILE Scheme...
According to Transport Minister B Sriramulu, a new Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University has been is being planned in Kalyana-Karnataka region. Key Facts The Skill Development University is...
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe took its first visible light images of surface of Venus from space. Highlights Surface of Venus is usually shrouded from sight, covered in thick...
Foreign Ministers of Australia, India and Japan recently noted that, QUAD is cooperating on sharing intelligence information on threats in the Indo-Pacific region. Key Facts Ministers called for...
Philippines Senate has postponed the ratification of RCEP after Farmers and other civil society groups in the country took cue from India’s decision to stay out of RCEP....
On February 10, 2022, the US Congress passed a legislation ending forced arbitration in sexual assault and harassment disputes at workplaces. Provisions of the Bill The Bill seeks...
Central government has set the target to replace diesel with renewable energy in agricultural sector by 2024. Key Points This target was set in line with Government’s commitment of increasing the share...
On February 11, 2022, last day of One Ocean Summit, declaration on “High Ambition Coalition (HAC) on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ)” was introduced. Key Points The One...
