Guru Ravidas Jayanti Celebrated

The Bhakti Movement Saint Guru Ravidas Jayanti is being observed on February 27, 2021 across the country. Key Point Guru Ravidas has left behind his great influence on the Indian culture especially in the North India. He is well known for his efforts in eradicating caste system from India. The saint is contemporary to Kabirdas ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Bhakti movement • Guru Ravidas • Guru Ravidas Jayanti • Sikhism • Uttar Pradesh

G20 Central Bank Governors’ Meet- Highlights

The Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, attended the G20 Central Bank Governors’ meeting on February 26, 2021.  This was the first ever G20 Central Bank Governors’ meeting that was held under the Italian Presidency. Highlights During the meeting, the finance minister highlighted regarding the India’s policy response with respect to COVID-19 pandemic and the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Category: Summits and Conferences

Topics: European Union (EU) • Finance Minister of India • G20 • G20 Central Bank Governors' Meet • G20 meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

ISRO’s PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 Mission

The countdown for the launch of Indian Space Research Organisation’s PSLV-C 51 or Amazonia-1 mission started on February 27, 2021. The countdown began 8:54 am. Highlights PSLV-C51 is scheduled to be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. It will be launched from the space centre on February 28, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Amazonia-1 mission • Indian Space Research Organisation • New Space India Limited (NSIL) • PSLV-C51 • Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC)

Saras Aajeevika Mela-2021 Starts at Noida Haat

The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, has inaugurated the Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021 on February 26, 2021 at Noida Haat. On this occasion, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Kailash Choudhary, was also present. Highlights Narendra Singh Tomar while inaugurating the event highlighted that the Ministry of Rural Development is ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Events Current Affairs

Topics: DAY-NRLM • Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY) • SARAS Aajeevika Mela • Saras Aajeevika Mela-2021 • Self-Help Groups (SHGs)

Karnataka: Namma Cargo services Launched

The Chief Minister of Karnataka, B.S. Yediyurappa, launched the ‘Namma Cargo’ services on February 26, 2021. Namma Cargo Services The service was launched at the Vidhana Soudha. At this place, the State road transport corporations will transport the parcels so as to generate more revenue, except for the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). The Cargo ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Category: States Current Affairs

Topics: B.S. Yediyurappa • Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) • Chief Minister of Karnataka • Namma Cargo services