Current Affairs Quiz - March 2022

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“Quami Waqf Boards Taraqqiati Scheme” is an initiative of Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, which aims to geotag all Waqf properties across the country. It was launched in 2017.
‘Central Waqf Council’ is an autonomous body under the Minority Affairs Ministry, has called for bids to empanel more agencies to carry out the GIS/GPS survey. It has revised its deadline from March 2022 to November 2023.

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MyGov, which is the Government of India’s citizen engagement platform has launched “Sabka Vikas MahaQuiz” series commencing from 1st March 2022. This quiz would continue for the entire year and comprise 14 episodes.
This initiative aims to build awareness amongst citizens about good governance, various government schemes and initiatives.

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On the occasion of Jan Aushadhi Diwas week celebrations, Jan Aushadhi Bal Mitra programme has been conducted across the country at 75 locations.
It aims to engage children as ‘Bal Mitras’ with Jan Aushadhi scheme to educate them about the benefits of the PM Bharatiya Jan Aushadi Pariyojana.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approved the scheme- Modernisation Plan-IV for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in continuation of the scheme -Modernisation Plan-III for CAPFs.
The mew scheme would run from 2022 to 2026, with a total financial outlay of Rs 1,523 crore is to be implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The project will equip the CAPFs with state-of-the-art weapons and equipment as per their operational requirements.

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The Study in India (SII) programme was launched in the year 2018 and is implemented by the Union Ministry of Education. The scheme aims to encourage the global student community to undertake higher education in India.
Study in India (SII) 2022 meet was recently launched and conducted in Dhaka by High Commission of India.

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Ministry of MSME organized ‘International Summit on Plastics Recycling & Waste Management’, in association with The All-India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA).
The Ministry also launched two special initiatives – ‘Sambhav’ and ‘Svavlamban’ to promote entrepreneurship amongst youth, especially in aspirational Districts across the country. The 2-day Summit was held at New Delhi.

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National Security Day is marked on 4 March across the country to highlight the achievements of India’s security forces. The day also, known as Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas, creates awareness about the role played by our security forces in keeping the country safe.
The National Security Council (NSC), which is the highest body responsible for overseeing the country’s political, strategic, economic and energy security concerns, was formed in 1998. At present, the Chief Executive of NSC is National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

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Mercom India Research recently released a report titled ‘Annual 2021 India Solar Market Update’. As per the report, India installed a record 10 gigawatt (GW) of solar capacity during 2021, registering a year-on-year rise of 212 per cent.
The country made 3.2 GW of solar capacity installations during 2020. Cumulative solar installed capacity in India was approximately 49 GW at the end of December 2021.

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The Centre has approved an allocation of Rs 3,274.87 crore for the continuation of the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY), till 2025-26.
The Ministry of Home Affairs implements the scheme, under which freedom fighters and their eligible dependents are given pension and other financial benefits.

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Indian women’s cricket team skipper Mithali Raj became the first woman, and only the third cricketer ever, to appear at six ICC Women’s Cricket World Cups.
Mithali Raj is leading Indian in the Women’s World Cup 2022. She is only after two cricketers namely- former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad and India’s ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.