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❋ It aims to bring all stakeholders including
buyers, vendors, students, teachers,
designers etc., on a single platform to create
a continuous linkages and discuss the
overall development of the industry.
Through this platform, the government and
industry will simultaneously consider how to
make India the next global hub for toy
manufacturing and outsourcing. This can be
done by attracting investment in the toy
sector and increasing exports.
Inauguration of 'Bharat Toy Fair 2021’
❋ Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
inaugurated the Indian Toy Fair 2021
through video conferencing, on 27th
February 2021. More than 1,000 exhibitors
were participating in this fair.
❋ In e-commerce enabled virtual exhibition,
more than 1000 exhibitors from 30 States
and union territories will show their products.
It will feature traditional Indian toys as well
❋ NITI Aayog and Invest India joined hands
with National Bamboo Mission to organizing
this event. The purpose of this brainstorming
session was to discuss the bamboo
ecosystem to promote the overa l l
development of the region across the value
chain.
❋ The National Bamboo Mission related to
Department of Agricultural Cooperation
and Farmers Welfare organized a two-day
conference on 'National Consultation on
Opportunities and Challenges for Bamboo
in India' on 25th and 26th February 2021
through virtual platforms.
National conference organized by National Bamboo Mission
as modern toys including electro nick toys,
ploy toys, puzzles and games.
❋ The government has implemented
several new schemes such as the creation
of agricultural infrastructure funds and
10,000 FPOs. These schemes will be linked
with the bamboo sector to improve credit
and economic conditions for small and
marginal farmers.
❋ Famous Indian and international
speakers wi l l discuss regarding toy
designing and production. For children, this
fair is an opportunity to participate in a
variety of activities including demonstrating
skills in traditional toy making and virtual
visits to toy museums and factories.
❋ Skill training development in beauty
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National Bamboo Mission:
❋ To increase the visibility of bamboo
products in the electronic market space for
government procurement, the GEM portal
wil l create a dedicated window for
registration of bamboo products. The need
for large scale production related to
bamboo in sectors like construction, bio
CNG, ethanol etc. will provide real impetus
to the sector and will increase the income of
farmers.
❋ The National Bamboo Mission is the
brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
wellness is being started by the National
Bamboo Mission through the qualification
pacs of the Ministry of Agriculture,
Handicrafts, Construction, Furniture, Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship.
The objective of this project is to make
❋ Through this mission, bamboo products
are manufactured and exported to the
markets of the entire country and the world.
These identified products will be supported
progress of local entrepreneurs, preserve
them and promoteenous product.
One District, One Focus Product
❋ Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare has finalized the products for 'One
District One Focus Product' (ODOFP) in
consultat ion with Min ist ry of Food
Processing Industries.
❋ Products from agriculture, horticulture,
catt le, pou l t r y, m i lk , f i sher ies and
aquaculture, marine areas have been
identified for 728 districts across the
country.
❋ These products will be promoted through
a group approach through the inclusion of
schemes of the Government of India to
increase the value of these products with
the ultimate objective of increasing the
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❋ A number of facilities have been made
available on this platform, through digital
❋ The Consumer Protection Act 2019, which
came into force from July 20, 2020, has
provision for online payment for e-filing and
filing of complaints with the Consumer
Commissions. The edaakhil.nic.in portal has
been developed by NIC to register
consumer complaints online.
❋ The e-filing portal for online redressal of
consumer complaints has now been
launched in 15 states and union territories.
under the PM-FME scheme of the Ministry of
Food Processing Industries.
The implementation of ODOFP by the state
governments will benefit the farmers and will
help in realizing the expectations of value
addit ion and thereafter increase in
agricultural exports.
‘One District, One Product':
❋ This scheme was announced by PM Modi
in the UP Assembly elections in 2017.
❋ The plan for 'One District, One Product'
was first introduced in 1979 by Morihiko
Hiramatsu, Governor of Oita, Japan.
❋ Between 2001-2006, Thailand's PM
Thaksin Suamatra started as 'One Timbon
One Product'.
❋ In addition, it has also been implemented
in the Philippines, Malaysia, China, etc.
E-filing portal launched in 15 states and union territories
medium, including e-notice, l ink for
downloading the documents related to the
case, VC link for hearing through video
conference, facility for filing written reply by
the opposite party and SMS / e-mail alert
facilities etc.
❋ The e-filing portal empowers consumers
and their advocates by providing the
facility to pay the prescribed fee from
anywhere for filing a consumer complaint to
grievance redressal. It is also helpful for
consumer commissions. With the help of
this, consumer commissions can easily take
decisions to accept or reject online
❋ The facility of e-filing of complaints was
launched by the National Consumer
Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)
on September 7, 2020. Delhi has become
the first state to implement it. It was started
from 8 September 2020. Later, the facility of
e-filing of complaints was introduced in the
states of Maharashtra, Andaman and
Nicobar Islands, Bihar, Chhattisgarh etc.
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❋ Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister
DV Sadananda Gowda inaugurated the
four-day Global Investors Meet: India
Pharma 2021 and India Medical Devices
2021. It was organized under the aegis of
FICCI in collaboration with Department of
Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and
Fertilizers, and Invest India, Government of
India. During this event, the EY-FICCI report
'Indian Pharmaceutical Industry 2021:
Future is now' was released. Another
Production Lined Incentives Scheme 9PLI)
scheme was announced with an outlay of
Rs 3,420 crore for medical devices.
complaints and forward them to the
concerned authority for further action.
There is a need to advance India's share of
trade in value. To fulfill this objective, the
industry should set up a comprehensive
regulatory body and a central body, which
will make research related infrastructure
Inauguration of Global Investors Meet-India Pharma and India Medical Devices 2021
There is a need to improve market access to
prescribed drugs in the country. Reference
to various global best practices can be
considered in drug pricing and procurement
Achieving a just and sustainable healthcare:
and finance flow from all government
bodies. To increase private investment and
to provide finance to R&D for high risk and
long-term projects, one should consider
exploring new models, improving industry-
academic collaboration, and establishing
a strong innovation ecosystem.
Strengthening manufacturing and supply base in domestic and global markets:
There is also a need to increase the
attractiveness of the manufacturing sector
to attract the best talent in India and
abroad.
Improving Access to Medicines:
There is potential to improve healthcare
service by increasing acceptance of digital
technologies. It simplifies the pursuit of
progress towards the achievement of
universal healthcare, effective process
establishment using the Aadhaar card for
identification and delivery based on health
care coverage category.
Manufacturing and supply chain initiatives
will focus on developing capabilities in APIs
and enabling the manufacturing of
complex generics. Ease of doing business is
an important initiative to establish world-
class manufacturing facilities.
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models for geographic digital marketing of
pharma products. The medical device
industry in India has the potential to grow by
28 percent per year to reach $ 50 billion by
2025. Also this year the FDI growth rate has
been close to 100 per cent, showing the
incredible level of opportunity that is being
held.
12 sites selected from all over the country for
the development of 'Swacha Tourist
Destination' to promote tourism in the
country.
❋ The newly formed Ministry of Jal Shakti
will accelerate the efforts of cleanliness and
renovation to increase the footsteps of not
only domestic tourists but also international
tourists at famous sites. These twelve sites
include Agra Fort in Uttar Pradesh.
❋ Also Ajanta Caves Maharashtra, Sanchi
Stupa Madhya Pradesh, Kumbhalgarh Fort
Rajasthan, Jaisalmer Fort Rajasthan,
R a m d e v r a J a i s a l m e r ,
Golconda Fort Hyderabad Telangana, Sun
Temple Konark Odisha, Rock Garden
Chandigarh, Dal Lake Srinagar Jammu and
Kashmir, Banke Bihari Temple Mathura Uttar
Pradesh, Kalighat Temple, West
The Central Government has selected a
total of 12 tourist destinations spread across
nine states and union territories under the
Clean Tourism Destinations initiative. ❋ The project is being operated by the
Department of Drinking Water and
Sanitation of the Ministry of Jal Shakti in
collaboration with the Ministry of Housing
and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Tourism,
Ministry of Culture and the respective
State / Union Territory Governments.
❋ The Swachh Tourism Destination
initiative comes under the Swachh Bharat
Mission of the Modi government, which was
launched by the government in its first term.
To increase the crowd of tourists to these
world famous sites, the project envisages
i m p l e m e n t i n g s a n i t a t i o n a n d
hygiene standards at and around tourist
sites.
Bengal. These 12 sites have been selected
under Phase IV of the Swachh Iconic Places
(SIP) project, which is a sub-mission under
the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-
G).
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Guidelines related to OTT platforms and
digital portals released
❋ This MOU is in line with the capacity
utilization approach in terms of data to
ensure effective implementation of MCA
and CBIC regulations.16th FICCI Higher
Education Summit- 2021 inaugurated
❋ With the exchange of data on a regular
basis, MCA and CBIC can obtain other
information available with each other by
re q u e s t i n g fo r i n v e s t i g a t i o n a n d
prosecution purpose.
Agreement on exchange of information in Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Income Tax Department
The 16th edition of the FICCI Higher
Education Summit was organized by the
Federation of Indian Commerce and
Industry (FICCI) in a virtual medium in
❋ The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and
Customs (CBIC) of the Ministry of Finance
signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) on 25 February 2021 for the exchange
of data between the two organizations.
There will be a self-regulation for OTT
platforms which will be headed by a retired
Supreme Court or High Court judge or other
person of this category. Self classification
of content for OTT platform should be in 13+,
16+ and A category. Parenting should be a
mechanism of the lock and ensure that
children do not see it.
collaboration with the Ministry of Education
and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
It was inaugurated by Union Education
Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on 25th
February 2021. The theme of this summit
was 'Higher Education @ 2030: RISE -
Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability,
Enterpr ise' . F ICCI-EY report 'Higher
Education in India: Vision 2040' was
released in this inaugural session. Defining
Education 4.0 in the current context, the
report outlined the emerging global trends
within the higher education sector and
global best practices along with what has
been learned.
NMPB, Ministry of AYUSH marks three
patents under sponsored research projects.
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB),
Ministry of AYUSH has launched a special
campaign to identify such patentable
p ro j e c ts w h i c h a re ' Rese a rc h a n d
Development of Central Sector Scheme
(CCS) on Medicinal Plants Conservation,
D e v e l o p m e n t a n d S u s t a i n a b l e
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The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
has been set up in November 2000 by the
Government of India whose primary
function is to coordinate all programs
related to the development of medicinal
plants, support policies and trade, export,
conservation and cultivation.
Management' Development components'.
❋ While the first two projects are related to
the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree
Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore, the third
project was run by the Central Institute of
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP).
National Board of Medicinal Plants:
❋ The NMPB generally sponsors various
R&D programs under the CSS for the
g o v e r n m e n t a s w e l l a s p r i v a t e
organizations across the country.
❋ Under these sponsored / financially
supported research projects, NMPB has so
far identified three special projects which
are new and patentable in nature. They
are:(1) Bio-production of secondary
m eta b o l i tes f ro m e g g m a r m a l o se
commonly known as BEL (R&D / TN-04 /
2006-07);(2). Artif icial production of
secondary metabolism (R&D / TN-0112013-
14-NMPB) from three species of Dashmool
(10 roots used in Ayurveda) from hairy root
culture; And (3). Development of anti-
cancer and anti-inflammatory components
from Discordia floribunda (R&D / UP-04 /
2015-16).
❋ The scheme will benefit domestic manu-
facturers, help in employment generation
and is expected to make available
medicines on a large scale to consumers at
affordable rates.
Approval of production based incentive
scheme for drugs (pharmaceuticals)
❋ The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime
Minister Narendra Modi approved the
Product-based PLI Scheme for Drugs
(Pharmaceutical Tickles) for the period from
FY 2020-21 to 2028-29.
❋ The objective of the scheme is to
increase India's production capacity by
increasing investment and production in
the region and to contribute towards
d i ve rs i f i c a t i o n of p ro d u c ts i n t h e
pharmaceutical sector from high value
items.
❋ Additionally, to create global champions
outside India that have the potential to
grow in size and scale using state-of-the-
art and high-end information technology
and then understand global value chains.
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Approval of production related incentive scheme for IT hardware
❋ The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi has approved the
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for
IT hardware. The plan proposes production
incentives to boost domestic production in
the value chain of IT hardware and attract
large-scale investment. The target area of
the proposed scheme includes laptops,
tablets, all-in-one PCs and servers.
❋ Proposal to give 4 percent to 2 percent
/ 1 percent incentive to the eligible
companies under the scheme under the
target area for a period of 4 years and on
the total incremental sales (base year,
2019-20) for the products manufactured in
India.
❋ During the six-year period from 2022-23
to 2027-28, there will be an increase of Rs.
2,94,000 crore in total sales and a total
export growth of Rs. 1,96,000 crore is
expected. Indian medicinal industry is the
third largest industry in the world in terms of
quantity and in terms of value it is
equivalent to US $ 40 bi l l ion. India
contributes 3.5 percent of the total
exported drugs and medicines in the world.
India exports drugs to more than 200
countries and regions which have high
regular markets like USA, UK, EU, Canada
etc.
❋ The scheme is expected to benefit 5
major global companies and 10 domestic
companies involved in manufacturing IT
hardware including laptops, tablets, all-in-
one PCs and servers. This is an important
a r e a f o r p r o m o t i n g
manufacturing under AtmaNirbhar Bharat
as currently the import dependence for
these commodities is very high.
The vision of the National Electronics Policy,
2019, notified on February 25, 2019, is to
establish India as a global hub for
e l e c t r o n i c s s y s t e m s d e s i g n a n d
manufacturing (ESDM). For this, the
country's capabilities has to develop key
components including chipsets and a
suitable environment is being created to
make the industry globally competitive.
Approval for construction of 56,368 new
houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
(Urban). The 53rd meeting of the Central
Clearance and Monitoring Committee was
held on 22nd February 2021. In this,
construction of 56,368 houses has been
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Light House Project:(LHP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the
foundation stone of LHP on 1st January
2021 . Under LHP, houses are being
constructed in Lucknow, Ranchi, Rajkot,
approved under Pradhan Mantri Awas
Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U). These houses
have been proposed to be constructed
under various verticals (workspaces) of the
PMAY-U mission and also reviewed the
progress of Light House Projects (LHP) and
Demonstration Housing Projects (DHP).
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is
Agartala, Chennai and Indore.
To promote these LHP sites as vibrant
laboratories for transfer of technology in the
region, the Ministry has encouraged large
scale citizen participation, creating
technical awareness, on-site learning
solutions, explore ideas of experimentation
and has launched an online enrollment
campaign for technologists to encourage
innovation.
committed to provide pucca houses to all
eligible beneficiaries of urban India by
2022, when the nation is celebrating its 75th
year of independence.
This MoU will seek to achieve better value
for stakeholders through a number of
activities including focus on export. 26th
Hunar Haat launched at Delhi's JLN
Stadium
❋ This is the 26th Hunar Haat which is being
organized in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Complex. More than 600 artisans and
artisans from 31 states and union territories
are participating in it.
❋ This 26th Hunar Haat is being organized
Agreement between MPEDA and NCDC to
promote export of marine products The
Marine Products Export Development
Authority (MPEDA) and the National
Cooperative Development Corporation
(NCDC) have entered into an agreement
aimed at promoting export-oriented
marine products .Under this MoU, MPEDA
and NCDC will formulate programs to
provide technical supports to cooperatives
to augment the infrastructure created for
the purpose of primary production
❋ On 21st February 2021, Defense Minister
Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Hunar Haat
of indigenous products of artisans,
craftsmen and artisans gathered in Delhi
from all over the country.
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by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs on
the theme of 'Vocal for Local' from 20
February to 1 March 2021.Hunar Haat:
'Hunar Haat' is a platform to promote
indigenous products of artisans and
artisans across the country which has
provide employment and employment
opportunities to more than 5 lakh people.
What is a circular economy
In the circular economy, work is done on an
alternative system that is sustainable as
well as full of innovation. In which we can
use our existing resources in a new way. This
initiative accelerates the economy.
This economy works on such a system in
which the once and throw model does not
work. Rather, once used resources are
reused in a new way
❋ Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India-Australia Circular Economy Hackathon Award Ceremony on 19th February 2021 via video conferencing. Addressing this ceremony, he said that recycling and reuse of goods and waste disposal and improvement in resource efficiency should be a part of our lifestyle.
❋ According to PM Modi, the circular economy can be helpful in solving many of our problems. He also stressed on improving the utilization of existing resources. He said that India-Australia strong partnership will play an important role in shaping the world after Covid.
India-Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE)
❋ Ministry of Civil Aviation and Directorate
General of Civil Aviation have given
conditional exemption of use of Remotely
Operated Aircraft System (RPAS) to Ministry
of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,
Government of India.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Permits Use of Drone
Under Pradhan Mantri Crop Insurance
Scheme, insurance cover is available
❋ Under this permission, Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will use
drones to collect remote sensing data in
agricultural areas of 100 districts of the
country. This data will be collected at Gram
Panchayat level for yield estimation under
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
❋ This conditional waiver is valid from the
date of issue of the letter or till full operation
of the digital Skype platform, whichever is
earlier, but this waiver will be valid only if it is
strictly adhered to all the conditions and
limitations.
PM Crop Insurance Scheme: -
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before sowing and after harvesting. The
scheme was started on 13th January 2016.
Rabi, Kharif, commercial and Horticulture
crops are also covered under Crop
Insurance Scheme. Commercial and
horticulture crops have to pay a higher
premium. A 5% premium is to be paid for
these crops.
There is a premium of only two per cent
under the insurance scheme for Kharif crops
and 1.5 per cent for Rabi crops.
'Go Electric' campaign launched
❋ Union Minister of Road Transport &
Highways, Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises Nitin Gadkari launched the "Go
Electric" campaign to spread awareness
about e-mobi l i ty and EV charging
infrastructure as well as the benefits of
electric cooking in India. Union Minister
Gadkari started the campaign nationwide
and said that electric fuel is an important
alternative to fossil fuels, which has an
import expenditure of Rs 8 lakh crore.
Electric fuels cost less than conventional
fuels, have lower emissions and are
indigenous as well.
❋ "Go Electric" campaign is an important
initiative, which will help reduce our
country's dependence on imports in the
coming years and will be an important step
towards a clean and green future. The
campaign aims to create awareness at the
all-India level and is expected to boost the
c o n f i d e n c e o f e l e c t r i c v e h i c l e
manufacturers.
❋ Under the aegis of Ministry of Power, the
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has been
m a n d a te d to c o n d u c t a wa re n ess
campaigns aimed at promoting public
charging, e-mobility and its associated
mechanisms. BEE will provide technical
assistance to state-designated agencies
(SDAs) to implement the "Go Electric"
campaign at the national and state level.
Deendayal port has over 100 MMT cargo
disposal
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❋ Deendayal Port disposed of 13.25 MMT
liquid cargo and 43.76 dry cargo and
containers at Kandla. Deendayal Port Trust
discharged 43.30 MMT cargo at Vadinar
(including cross loading).
❋ Cargo work materials of Deendayal Port
are Crude Oil, Petroleum Products, Coal,
Salt, Edible Oil, Fertilizer, Sugar, Wood,
Soyabean,Wheat.
❋ Deendayal Port Trust, one of the 12
major ports of India, has crossed cargo of
100 MMT. Earlier this port was called Kandla
port and it is in Kutchak, Gujarat.
❋ The Prime Minister called upon countries
to raise ambitions and suggested to create
special visas for doctors and nurses so that
doctors and nurses could immediately go
to the area in case of emergency.
❋ PM Modi suggested sharing successful
public health policies and schemes. He
suggested that India's Ayushman Bharat
and Jan Arogya Schemes for the region
Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good
Practices and Way Forward Workshop
Addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
on 18th February 2021 with 10 neighboring
countries - Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
Bhutan, Maldives, Maurit ius, Nepal,
Pakistan, Seychelles, Sri Lanka. It was
attended by health sector personalities,
experts and officials from ten neighboring
countries.
❋ Union Health and Family Welfare Minister
D r. H a rsh Va rd h a n a d d resse d t h e
inauguration ceremony of the Third India
Tourism Mart on 18th February 2021 through
video conferencing. It was organized by the
Federation of Association in India Tourism
and Hospitality (Faith). According to Dr.
Harsh Varshan, Medical Visas are being
issued by the Government of India to
promote medical tourism and plans are
being made to start e-tourist visas and
international flights soon. Considered as a
World Dispensary, India is one of the largest
pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world
and supplies vaccines on a large scale in
the world. Due to these strengths and
capabilities, India has emerged as an
important place in terms of medical tourism.
could be useful for studies. Inauguration of
Third India Tourism Mart:
❋ The Smart City Mission, Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs, has announced
the selection of 25 cities for the 'Nurturing
Neighborhood Challenge' cohort. The
'Nurturing Neighborhood Challenge' cohort
has been launched in technical partnership
with the Bernad van Leer Foundation (BBLF)
and WRI India. This challenge is a three-
year program and aims to support
childhood friendly neighborhoods under
the government's Smart City Mission.
25 cities set up for 'Nurturing Neighborhood
Challenge' cohort:
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❋ Cities selected for the Nurturing
N e i g h b o r h o o d C h a l l e n g e i n c l u d e
"Agartala, Bengaluru, Coimbatore,
Dharamshala, Erode, Hubli-Dharwad,
Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Kakinada,
Kochi, Kohima, Kota, Nagpur, Rajkot,
Ranchi, Rohtak, Rourkela, Salem , Surat,
Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruppur, Ujjain,
Vadodara and Warangal ”.
❋ The cohort will get technical support,
capacity building opportunities for testing
and pilot work for the next six months with
the aim of showing initial victory, working for
people's part ic ipation and forging
consensus for proposals.
The Nurturing Neighborhood Challenge
was launched on 4th November 2020. In
this, applications were invited from all smart
cities, capitals of states and union territories
and cities with a population above five
lakh.
Under this three-year program, selected
cities will receive technical assistance and
capacity building assistance based on
t h e i r p r o p o s a l , p r e p a r a t i o n a n d
determination so that developmental and
resolvable work can be done to enhance
the quality of life of young children.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi has proposed to
Amendment to the Juvenile Justice (Care and
Protection of Children) Act, 2015 approved:
important facts :
❋ Under this Act, the term juvenile is not
used to describe any category of children. It
includes two categories of children -
children in need of care and protection and
amend the Juvenile Justice (Care and Child
Protection) Bill 2015 of the Ministry of
Women and Child Development to ensure
the interests of children and to take
measures to strengthen the child protection
system.
Important revision points:
This amendment empowers the District
Magist rate and Addit ional D ist r ict
Magistrate to issue adoption orders under
Section 61 of the Juvenile Justice Act to
ensure speedy disposal of cases and
increase accountability. The District
Magistrate has also been empowered
under the Act to make the implementation
of the law smooth so that coordinated
efforts can be made in favor of children in
the event of a crisis. The bill also defines the
eligibility criteria for appointment of CWC
members and c lass i f ies prev ious ly
undefined offenses as 'serious offenses'. The
difficulties in implementing the various
provisions of the law have also been
removed. The Juvenile Justice (Care and
Protection of Children) Act, 2015 The
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of
Children) Act, 2015 is a protective global
umbrella for all Acts based on Child
Protection.
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children in violation of law. Many new terms
have been defined in it such as "orphan",
"abandoned", "surrender", "petty crime",
"serious crime", "heinous crime".
❋ The term juvenile justice was first used in
1899 in the US state of Illinois. The history of
juvenile justice system in India can be
traced back to the Brit ish era. The
Apprentices Act of 1850 was the first act
that laid the foundation of the juvenile
justice system in India.
National Culture Festival concludes in Cooch
Behar:
The three-day Cultural Festival of the 11th
National Culture Festival was held on 16th
February 2021 at Rajbadi in Cooch Behar,
West Bengal. The festival was attended by
Dohar, a popular Bengali band, other
renowned artists and local artists. During
the festival organized for Rajbadi, there was
a performance by famous artists and
musicians in the splendid palace grounds
with folk artists showcasing the rich cultural
diversity.
❋ National Culture Festival organized by
Ministry of Culture is being organized since
2015. The festival has played an important
role in taking India's vibrant culture to the
masses, rather than being confined to
auditoriums and art galleries with the
active participation of seven regional
culture centers.
❋ It has been instrumental in showcasing
folk and tribal art, dance, music, cuisine and
culture of another state in other states and
reinforcing the cherished goal of "Ek Bharat
Shreshtha Bharat".
15 states complete 'Ease of Doing Business'
reform process. The number of states that
have successfully completed 'Ease of doing
Business' (EODB) reforms has risen to 15.
Three more states Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh
and Uttarakhand reported completing the
'Ease of Doing Business' reforms set by the
Department of Expenditure. On receiving
the recommendation from the Department
of Industry and Internal Trade Promotion
(DPIIT), the Department of Expenditure has
allowed these three states to raise Rs 9,905
crore from the open market. Earlier, Andhra
Pradesh, Assam, Haryana, Himachal
Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya
The Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav being
organized in the state will enhance mutual
understanding and relations between
people of diverse cultures, thereby securing
India's strong unity and integrity.
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Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil
Nadu and Telangana also reported
completion of this reform, which was
confirmed by DPIIT. These 15 states have
been allowed to raise an additional loan of
Rs 38,088 crore on completion of reforms
that aid ease of doing business. Ease of
doing business is an important indicator of
a n i n v e s t m e n t f r i e n d l y b u s i n e s s
environment in the country. Improvements in
Ease of Doing Business will enable the state
to accelerate the future progress of the
economy. Therefore, the Government of
India decided in May 2020 that additional
credit raising facilities would be provided to
the reforming States to help ease of doing
business.
What is Ease of Doing Business?
Ease of doing business is a kind of index. In
this, many types of scales have been kept
for ease of doing business. These include
labor regulation, online single window,
access to information, transparency etc.
❋ It is prepared by the Department of
Industry and Internal Trade Promotion
(DPIIT) in the country. The DPIIT suggests
several reform-related processes under the
Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) for all
states and union territories in collaboration
with the World Bank.
❋ The World Bank issues this index on the
international level. India ranks 63rd in the
World Bank's Ease of Doing Business report
2020. India had jumped 14 places.
Under Jal Jeevan mission, 3.5 crore rural
families were provided with tap-water
connections. Following the untiring efforts
of the States / UTs, 3.53 crore families were
given these connections under the Jal
Jeevan Mission. With this, every family living
in 52 districts and 77 thousand villages has
been given these connections in their
homes. Now 6.76 crore (35.24 percent) i.e.
more than one third of the rural households
are getting drinking water from the tap.
Goa has become the first state in the
country, where water tap connections have
been provided to 100 per cent of the
families. It is followed by Telangana.
Jal Jeevan Mission
It was announced by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on August 15, 2019. The
mission is being run in partnership with the
states and its objective is to provide
adequate and appropriate quality drinking
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Fraud call - Setting up of digital intelligence
unit to curb SMS:
The government has decided to set up a
nodal agency named Digital Intelligence
Unit (DIU) at the top level to prevent
financial fraud and digital payment fraud
by phone calls, SMS etc. The Ministry of
Communications stated that the main
function of the DIU is to coordinate between
var ious law enforcement agencies,
f inanc ia l inst i tut ions and te lecom
companies investigating any kind of forgery
caused by telecommunications resources.
Apart from DIU, a Telecom Analytics for
Fraud Management and Consumer
Protection (TAFCOP) will also be formed. It
will be formed in all 22 telecom circles. A web
/ mobile application and SMS based
system will be developed to effectively deal
with financial fraud being committed
through misuse of unsolicited commercial
c o m m u n i c a t i o n ( U C C ) a n d
telecommunications resources. This will help
telecom consumers to register their
complaints related to UCC related matters.
water to each family on a regular and long
term basis. Providing pure drinking water to
such villages and areas is a high priority
under the Jal Jeevan Mission, where the
availability of pure water is very low.
People are being made a victim of fraud
through fraud calls. Such cases are called
voice fishing.
People get phone calls which are claimed
to be from the bank. The caller usually
pretends to be from a bank representative
or the bank's technical team.
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As soon as the 46th US President Joe
❋ This law will ensure that the news
business is "paid for their content". It will also
help in maintaining "public interest
journalism" in the country.
The US once again officially joined it on
February 19, 2021, following the break-up of
the Paris Climate Agreement. United
Nations Chief Antonio Guterres described it
as a 'day of hope' for the world.
Biden took office, he signed 15 executive
orders overturn ing Donald Trump's
❋ Since, the passing of this landmark law,
now the legendary digital companies like
Facebook and Google will have to pay
money for news to local media companies.
But both Facebook and Google have
opposed the policy of paying local media
companies.
America rejoined Paris Agreement
International
Australia passed amendment to news media
bargaining code
❋ Australia's parliament passed a
landmark law on 25th February 2021, after
which it is now necessary for digital firms to
pay for news. The name of this law is - "News
Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory
Bargaining Code". According to the
government, this law will help in maintaining
journalism for public interest in Australia.
The 11th India-EU Macro-Economic (on
various aspects of the economy) dialogue
was held through video conferencing on
19th February 2021.
❋ Its goal is to reduce global warming by 2 °
C as compared to pre-industrial levels and
preferably limit it to 1.5 ° C.
decisions, one of which was to rejoin the
Paris Agreement.
Paris Climate Agreement:
❋ It is a legally binding international treaty
on climate change. It was adopted by 196
countries during the COP 21 conference
held in Paris in December 2015.
11th India-EU Dialogue:
❋ Under this, financial matters, working
group of G20 framework, G20 action plan,
debt related issues and international tax
Former President Donald Trump formally
disassociated himself from the Paris
Climate Agreement in November last year.
He announced this decision three years
ago.
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The European Union is one of the largest
trading partners of India. EU is one of the
largest investors in India. EU is also an
important source for technology, innovation
and best practices.
In a major step against Islamist Extremism,
the French Parliament approved the
controversial bill
system in digital economy were also
discussed.
❋ Apart from this, the impact of fiscal
policy and the priorities of medium-term
financial / structural reforms were also
discussed.
India-EU relations have developed into a
multilateral partnership. Today it includes all
dimensions of political, economic, security,
trade and investment, environment,
research and innovation.
France approved anti-radicalization bill
“Anti-Fundamentalism Bill".
In addition, more than one marriage or
forced marriage of Muslims will be declared
a crime.
❋ The bill provides for increased
government surveillance on mosques and
madrasas and strictness on polygamy and
forced marriage.
❋ The bill allows harsh action against
those who undermine France's secular
traditions.Under this law, the police will now
have the right to close the mosques and
madrasas of France whenever they want.
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During this fair, a workshop will be organized
for training related to packaging and
❋ Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021 is being
organized by the Min ist ry of Rural
Development from 26th February to 14
March 2021 on the theme of entertainment
atmosphere of tradition craft art and
culture. More than 300 self-help groups and
handicrafts from 27 states are participating
in this fair.
State
❋ Karnataka Ch ief M in ister B.S.
Yeddyurappa introduced 'Namma Cargo'
service in the Legislative Assembly on 26th
February 2021.
The service has been implemented at 109
bus stations in Karnataka and select
locations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,
Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
With the launch of these services, the
Transport Department estimates that the
goods revenue income will increase from 70
crores to 80 crores per year.
Saras Livelihood Fair 2021 inaugurated in
Noida
Inauguration of 'Namma Cargo' service in
Karnataka
❋ Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated
Saras Livelihood fair 2021 in Noida on 26th
February 2021.
design of products, communication skills,
promotion on social media and marketing
from business to business. Rural self-help
groups and handicraftsmen will be trained.
It is an initiative launched by the Ministry of
Rural Development and Deendayal
Ant yodaya Yojana-Nat iona l Ru ra l
Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed
Prohibition of Illegal Conversion Bill.
Also, this fair includes Kalamkari from Andhra
Pradesh, Mekhala Chadar from Assam,
Cotton & Silk from Bihar, Kosa Sari from
Chhattisgarh, Bharat Gunthan & Patch
Work from Gujarat, Tasar Silk & Cotton from
Jharkhand as well as Dupatta & Dress
Material, Chanderi And Bagh prints will be
showcased from Madhya Pradesh, Iri
Products from Meghalaya, Tasar and
Banda from Odisha, Kanchipuram from
Tamil Nadu, Poschipuram from Telangana,
Pashmina from Uttarakhand, Katha, Batik
prints, Tant and Baluchari from West
Bengal.
Saras Livelihood Fair:
The event was launched with the objective
of bringing rural women's self-help groups
(SHGs) on one platform.
State
During the Uttar Pradesh Legislature
budget session, the Yogi Adityanath
government has passed the Uttar Pradesh
Laws against Religion Transformation
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Prohibition Bill 2021, brought to curb Love
Jihad.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has enacted
a stringent law regarding conversion to
take effective action on the rising incidents
of love jihad in Uttar Pradesh.
Key points of the Uttar Pradesh Law against
Religion Conversion Ordinance…
❋ Under the ordinance, there is a provision
of punishment of one to 10 years in cases of
forcible conversion. It will now be a crime in
the state to forcibly or convert someone by
giving them a lure. Change from one religion
to another through marriage will also be in
the category of non-bailable crime.
❋ Action will be taken against the
registration of the concerned social
organizations involved in cases of mass
conversion.
❋ This offense will be in the category of
cognizable offense and will be Non-
Bailable. The trial of the indictment will be in
the court of first class magistrate.
❋ If a girl's conversion was done for the
sole purpose of marriage, then marriage
can be declared void.
❋ T h e o rd i n a n c e p rov i d es fo r
imprisonment of at least one year and
maximum of five years in the ordinary case
of conversion by force, or for marriage, by
fraud. Apart from this, there will be a fine of
at least 15 thousand rupees.
Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest
stadium in the world with a seating
capacity of one lakh 32 thousand. Earlier it
was known as Sardar Patel Cricket
Stadium (Motera).
❋ Its seating capacity is more than
Melbourne Cricket Stadium of Australia, it
has a seating capacity of one lakh 32
thousand people.
❋ Along with the cricket ground, the
❋ In case of forcible conversion of minor
girl, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe
woman, there will be imprisonment for a
minimum of two years and a maximum of 10
years and a fine of at least 25 thousand
rupees.
Inauguration of world's largest stadium
"Narendra Modi Stadium"
❋ On February 24, 2021, President Ram
Nath Kovind inaugurated the Narendra
Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad.
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❋ Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
on Wednesday presented the budget for
the financial year 2021-22. He presented
the paperless budget for the first time in the
state. By not imposing any new tax in the
budget, Gehlot gave cashless insurance to
all the families of the state.
❋ It is noteworthy that the third Test match
of the current Test series between India and
England will be played at Motera Stadium in
Ahmedabad. The match will be a Day-
Night match which will be played with pink
ball.
Rajasthan Budget 2021
In this scheme, all the contractual workers,
small and marginal farmers of the state will
get the benefit of insurance by giving 50
percent premium amount to free and
ordinary families. In this, treatment will be
available in government and private
hospitals.
Under this,cashless insurance up to 5 lakhs
will be provided. He claimed that Rajasthan
would be the first state in the country to
provide such facilities.
Athletics Track and Field, Football Stadium,
Hockey and Tennis Ground, Indoor Sports
Hall, Outdoor Fields, Skating, Area Beach
Volleyball, Boating Center etc. were also
built in this Motera Stadium which will be on
236 acres.
❋ CM also announced to form a separate
agricultural power distribution company for
The Department of Hort iculture, in
collaboration with the International Flower
Auction Bangalore (IFAB), is setting up a
"flower processing center" to convert unsold
flowers into various useful products. The
flower processing center will process the
flowers and turn them into value-added
products such as natural dyes, floral paper,
incense sticks, flower petal powder for
cosmetic use, floral embedded work, floral
art and silica-stored flowers. ”This type of
center was absolutely necessary, because
whenever there is a street or market
disruption, flower farmers suffer a huge loss.
Farmers can also learn the art of flower
processing from this growing center.
Karnataka has 18,000 hectares of land
❋ Free travel in roadways bus for youth for
competitive examination and internship
and allowance for unemployed youth has
been increased by one thousand rupees.
Plan to establish flower processing center in
Karnataka
❋ Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Core will be formed
to spread the schemes of the state
government to the general public. With this,
2500 Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Mitra will be
selected.
farming electricity to farmers. With this
dedicated electricity company, wil l
distribute and manage the agricultural
power.
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❋ The State Government has decided to
construct 'Smart Anganwadi' in a phased
manner in place of old buildings.
under floriculture. It produces 14% of India's
total area under production of flowers.
Important oil and gas projects and
engineering colleges inaugurated in Assam
On 22 February 2021, Prime Minister
N a re n d ra M o d i d e d i ca te d seve ra l
important projects to the country in
Dhemaji, Assam and laid the foundation
stone of many projects. The Prime Minister
inaugurated the foundation of engineering
colleges as part of the Assam tour.
❋ ‘Smart Anganwadi' is being designed
and constructed under Integrated Child
Development Program (ICDC). It will have
study room, dining room, store room,
He inaugurated Dhemaji Engineering
College and laid the foundation stone of
Sualkuchi Engineering College.
For rejuvenation of Anganwadi centers in
Kerala the state government has approved
the conversion of traditional buildings into
'smart' structures with better facilities.
❋ Subsequently, a unit of Indian Oil's
Bongaigaon Refinery, Secondary Tank Farm
of Oil India Limited at Madhuban in
Dibrugarh and a Gas Compressor Station
at Hebra Village in Tinsukia were dedicated
to the nation.
Rs 9 crore allocated for making 'smart'
Anganwadi centers in Kerala
swimming pool, sports spaces.
Inauguration of 'Atal Paryavaran Bhavan' in
Lakshadweep
Anganwadi Center -
❋ Union Minister for Railways, Commerce
and Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food
and Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal on 19th
February 2021, inaugurated second foot
Several projects dedicated to the nation for
the development of railway infrastructure in
West Bengal.
❋ The objective of this initiative is to
provide all facilities for the care of children
and to create a center conducive to the
physical and mental development of
children.
Anganwadi is a government-supported
center at the village level as a program of
integrated child development services to
cater to the nutrit ional, health and
education needs of young children.
Anganwadi caters the needs of children up
to 6 years of age, adolescent girls, pregnant
women and mothers who care for infants.
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change Prakash Javadekar
inaugurated the Atal Paryavaran Bhavan in
Lakshadweep on 19th February 2021 during
a four-day visit to Lakshadweep.
The Union Minister said that Lakshadweep
w i l l u n d e r g o a c o m p r e h e n s i v e
development without compromising the
Union Territory's commitment to nature.
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❋ On February 18, 2021, Union Mines
Minister Pralhad Joshi and Odisha Chief
Minister Naveen Patnaik jointly launched
production-related activity through
Odisha through video conferencing.
over bridge at Santragachi, Freight
Te r m i n a l a t S a n k r a i l ( P h a s e - I ) &
Vivekananda Meditation Centre at Howrah
and dedicated to the Nation an Executive
Lounge at Sealdah station, 2 Escalators at
Sealdah station, 2 lifts at Sealdah station &
Premium Lounge at Kolkata station,
Integrated Security System at Barddhaman
Station, Foot Over Bridge at Jhamatpur
Baharan and Nimo stations, Extension of
platform shed at Balagarh and Guptipara
Stations and Escalator at Barddhaman,
Tarkeswar and Nabadwip Dham stations
through video conferencing.
❋ These mines will help in stabilizing the
supply for small industries and these will
create employment opportunities in the
state. Both mines will generate annual
revenue around Rs 4000-5000 crore for the
state of Odisha.
Production activity in two new iron ore mines
of Odisha resumed:
❋ These mines are - Jiling-Langlotta iron
ore block and Guali iron ore block. Both
these mines have a production capacity of
1.5 million tonnes per month and have
consolidated iron ore reserves of about 275
million tonnes.
Four types of iron ore are found mainly in
India - (i) Magnetite (ii) Hematite (iii) Limonite
(iv) Siderite
Magnetite ore is the best grade in iron ores,
but it is found in very small quantity in India.
Magnetite in India mainly states of
peninsular India viz; It is found in Karnataka,
Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Goa.
Karnataka has the highest iron ore storage in
India but most production is in the state of
Odisha.
Iron is a basic material that is extracted
from iron ore. The melting point of pure iron is
1530 degree centigrade and its density is
7.86 g / cc.
❋ Hrideshwar Singh Bhati (18), who was
awarded the Prime Minister's National Bal
Shakti 'Award, was awarded the National
Award under the excellent creative child
category by the Government of India last
year.
Important facts :
Jaipur's Divyang Hridayeshwar named in
International Book for Record Hridayeshwar
Singh Bhati, a young man from Jaipur who
suffers from a unique and fatal disease, has
achieved seven inventions and three
patents in the field of chess by registering
his name in the International Book of
Records and in the India book of Records.
Recently, the International Book of Records
and India Book of Records have recognized
his achievements.
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Largest hockey stadium of the country is going
to be built in Rourkela.
❋ Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of
India's largest hockey stadium at Rourkela
He initially invented a six player circular
chess in 2013 and obtained a patent for it.
He later developed a chess circular of 12 and
60 players and obtained a patent for them.
in Sundergarh district, named after freedom
fighter Birsa Munda.
❋ This stadium will be ready in a year. Men's
Hockey World Cup 2023 will be hosted in
Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. The stadium
will be constructed on 15 acres of land in the
Biju Patnaik Technical University campus of
Rourkela. It has a seating capacity of 20
thousand spectators.
It is noteworthy that the world's largest
cricket stadium in India has also been
prepared, in which professional cricket has
also started.
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❋ New building of Patna High Court has
been constructed with Rs 203.94 crore. The
new building has 43 court rooms, 57
chambers and two libraries with state-of-
the-art facilities. Foundation stone of this
building was laid by CM Nitish Kumar on
February 4, 2014.
Bihar Current Affairs
Inauguration of Shatabdi Bhavan of Patna
High Court
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice
Sharad Arvind Bobde inaugurated the
Shatabdi Bhavan of Patna High Court on
27th February 2021. The CJI cut the ribbon
and inaugurated the new building and
unveiled the plaque. This Shatabdi Bhavan
has been constructed right next to the old
building of Patna High Court.
Apart from Patna, river front projects will be
started in Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Ara, Buxar,
Chhapra, Hajipur etc. districts.
Inter-State bus terminals with state-of-the-
art facilities will be built on the lines of Patna
❋ According to the Deputy Chief Minister,
inter-state bus terminals with state-of-the-
art facilities will be built on the lines of Patna
in all the divisions of the state. Toilets,
bathrooms, drinking water will be provided
at all public places. A Greenfield Township
plan is also proposed in some places.
Construction of rubber dam on Falgu river
❋ A rubber dam will be constructed near
the Vishnupad temple in Gaya for water
supply throughout the year. The new
technology of making rubber dams in place
of concrete for depositing water by blocking
the surface water of the Falgu river is being
used for the first time in Bihar.
The format of this scheme has been
prepared by IIT Roorkee. Also, there are
plans to weirs near Bitho Sharif village for
irrigation facility through Dasai Pein and
Badki Pein originating from Falgu river.
According to Water Resources Minister
Sanjay Kumar Jha, work has started on the
plan to build a rubber dam costing Rs 266
crore. The plan will be completed in 2023.
To prevent surface flow, seat piles are to be
built in 1031 meters and diaphragm walls in
399 meters. The seat pile has been worked
up to the level of the rock at the bottom of
the river at a length of 108 meters.
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The districts whose plans have been
approved to provide an even stronger base
for medical services include Samastipur,
Jehanabad, Vaishal i , Aurangabad,
Saharsa, Madhubani, Araria, Bhojpur,
Sitamarhi, Banka and Bhagalpur.
❋ U n d e r t h e a p p rove d sc h e m e,
buildings and hostels of hospitals will be
constructed in 11 districts of the state.
Maternal and chi ld hospital wi l l be
constructed in five districts. While six Sadar
Hospitals will be upgraded as Model
Hospitals.
The letter issued by the Election Commission
states that the Communist Party of India
(Marxist-Leninist) Liberation has fulfilled the
qualifications of Para 6A in the last Bihar
Assembly elections.
CPI-ML gets state party status
After winning 12 seats in Bihar Assembly
elections and securing nearly 4 percent
votes, the Election Commission has given
CPI-ML state party status in Bihar.
❋ Health Minister Mangal Pandey has
said that for the development and
expansion of health services in the state,
t h e d e p a r t m e n t h a s a p p rove d 1 3
miscellaneous projects worth about Rs 370
crore.
370 crores approved for expansion of health
services in Bihar
Tejaswini squad will be put on duty in
important trains to and from Saharsa,
Banmankhi, Purnia Court, if the train
operating condition is normal. At present,
Tejaswini squad is deployed in important
trains of Patna, Gaya, DDU of East Central
Railway.
❋ After its successful trial, the remaining
districts of the state will also be connected
to the electric bus project. The fare of these
buses will be less than the normal buses.
❋ Bihar government has decided to
deploy Tejaswini squad of RPF in important
trains of Kosi and Seemanchal region.
Women Railway Protection Force, who are
included in the Tejaswini squad, will protect
women passengers. It will be done to
ensure that there are no incidents of
misbehavior with female passengers during
the journey.
❋ B i h a r S t a t e R o a d Tr a n s p o r t
Corporat ion (BSRTC) has recent ly
announced the purchase of eight electric
buses. At present, electric buses run from
the capital Patna via Rajgir to Bihar Sharif
and from Patna to Hajipur and Muzaffarpur.
A platform has been prepared on half an
acre of land for charging eight electric
buses simultaneously at Phulwari Sharif
Decision to make Tejaswini squad in Kosi and
Seemanchal route trains
Operational trial of electric buses started in
Bihar
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This survey will run from 10th February to 10th
March. During the month-long survey, the
number of dolphins, turtles, snakes in the
Kosi river from Nepal border to Kursela will be
studied.
depot. These buses will recharge in an hour,
and on full recharge it will travel for up to 250
kilometers.
Electric buses are more comfortable than
d i e s e l b u s e s . T h e s e i n c l u d e a i r -
conditioning, GPS systems, CCTV cameras,
automatic transmission, ITS display variable
message display, emergency buttons,
emergency hammer, hydraulic power
steering.
Survey of aquatic organisms including
dolphins started in Kosi river from Nepal
border to Kursela
The Department of Forest and Environment
Protection along with experts from the
Zoological Survey of India Dehradun
(Uttarakhand) has started the survey on the
Nepal border side.
Survey of other aquatic animals including
dolphins, tortoises, birds, snakes originating
in Kosi river has been started from Nepal
border to Kursela in Katihar.
The team of experts will study the number of
dolphins, turtles, birds and other aquatic
An estimate will be made by counting the
number of birds and other aquatic and wild
animals on the banks of the river and in the
river.
Under the CSR item, Indian Oil Corporation
has provided financial assistance of Rs 40
lakhs to the corporation. A memorandum of
understanding has been signed between
Indian Oil Corporation and Patna Municipal
Corporation for the purchase of the first
machine.
M Rama Jois, former governor of Bihar and
Jharkhand, died on 16th February 2021,
after prolonged illness.
Bandicoot Machine (Robot) Launched for
M a n h o l e C l e a n i n g a t C o r p o r a t i o n
Headquarters
❋ He had served as the Chief Justice of
the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He
had been also the Chief Justice of the
Punjab and Haryana High Court.
creatures. After the survey, conservation of
other rare aquatic organisms including
dolphins will be planned.
Bandicoot machine ie robot was launched
for the f i rst t ime at the corporate
headquarters in Bihar. Cleaning of
manholes and gutters in Patna has been
started with robots. If the cleaning work is
successful, then the corporation will ask for
a d d i t i o n a l m a c h i n e s a s p e r t h e
requirement.
Former Bihar Governor M Rama Jois passed
away
Fastag mandatory on all toll plazas of Bihar
❋ Bihar government has made FASTAG
mandatory on all the tolls of the state from
February 15, 2021. Vehicles do not have
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❋ Fastag's chip is mounted on the
windscreen of the vehicle in the form of a
sticker. As the vehicle passes through the toll
plaza, the sensor on the toll plaza reads this
chip with the help of radio frequency
identif ication and the f ixed money
according to that toll plaza is automatically
deducted.
Proposal to establish Arts University
❋ Bihar University of Arts will not only get
affiliation but this University will also
d i st r i b u te d e g re es by c o n d u c t i n g
examinations in art subjects.
This University will study performing and
visual arts. Along with this, affiliation will be
provided to institutions working with other
genres including music, drama, dance,
painting.
FASTAG will have to pay double the toll for
passing through the toll.
❋ This process does not take much time,
the advantage will be that the Vehicles will
not have to stay on the toll for much longer
and this will also reduce the problem of
frequent traffic jams.
❋ Recently, the Department of Art
Culture has prepared a proposal regarding
the establishment of the University of Arts in
Bihar. Preparations are on to present this
proposal in the Bihar Legislative Assembly
soon.
❋ It is worth mentioning that the then
❋ The biggest thing is that 80 percent of
the water used for cleaning will be reused. It
will take only 50 to 60 liters of water instead
of 250 to 300 liters of water for cleaning and
cleaning a coach. Out of that, 80 percent
water can be recycled and used again.
With the installation of automatic coach
washing plant, there will be water saving as
well as environmental protection.
Samastipur Rail Division's first automatic
coach washing plant ready in Saharsa
The first automatic coach washing plant of
Samastipur division has been built near the
coaching depot of Saharsa city of Bihar. In
just five minutes, the exterior of all 24
coaches of the train will be washed and
cleaned.
Arts Culture Minister Mangal Pandey had
announced the establishment of the Art
University on 30th January 2021 while
conferring the Bihar Art Award.
❋ Washing and cleaning of more than
250 coaches of 11 trains can be done in the
plant in a day. Washing of coaches will use
smal l amounts of water, soap and
disinfectants, which will be environmentally
friendly.
A Study of Bihar: Research on standard of
living, education and health.
Scientific research has been started for the
first time in Bihar to assess the impact of
floods on human life. The Center and the
state government are conducting this
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This detailed research is being conducted in
the state in collaboration with the Indian
Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
T h e M i n i s t r y o f H u m a n R e s o u r c e
Development is also supporting in this. The
topic of this research is 'Coping with Climate
C h a n g e a n d H u m a n D eve l o p m e n t
Challenges: A Study of Bihar'.
research under the aegis of "Chandragupta
Institute of Management, Patna".
The team of eight experts of this institute is
engaged in research work in seven districts
of the state. The research has been included
in seven districts that have suffered from the
floods of the Ganges, Gandak, Budhi
Gandak, Bagmati and Kosi rivers.
How much access to educational facilities
they have and how much damage flooding
can cause in career construction. Apart from
this, the effect of floods on the health of the
people of these areas is also being studied.
Information such as the average age of the
people in the flood-affected areas, the
common illnesses, access to healthcare
facilities is also an important part of this
research.
There are a total of seven flood-affected
Through this research, the team of experts
will try to know what is the standard of
education of the people of the areas who
have always suffered floods. What effect
does the flooding have on the education of
children and young people.
districts including Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur,
Sitamarhi, East Champaran, Araria. A study
of flood-affected Aurai, Katra and Gaighat
will be done in Muzaffarpur.
Amendment in Bihar Electricity Act
❋ Bihar government has amended the
Electricity Act to change meters. According
to the new rule, the Regulatory Commission
will decide the time for changing the
electricity meter. But it clearly states that
the meter will be changed within 24 hours in
urban area and 72 hours in rural area.
Currently this arrangement is applicable in
the case of transformers.
❋ The meter will be replaced only when
it is duly complained on behalf of the
consumer.
❋ Bihar's distribution companies North
and South Bihar Power Distr ibution
Company Limited will have to follow these
orders compulsorily.
Smart prepaid meters are also being
installed in Bihar in selected, two dozen
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❋ In the amendment, a provision will be
made that in special circumstances, even
on a population of less than 7,000, the
District Magistrate will be able to declare
the Gram Panchayat area. There are about
200 gram Panchayats in the state which are
to be reorganized.
❋ It states that on the basis of 1991
census, where there is a population of three
thousand or more, it will be declared as
Gram Panchayat. At the same time, if there
is a population less than this, then it will be
made part of the nearby Gram Panchayat.
The Panchayati Raj Department has
prepared a proposal for amendment of the
Panchayat Raj Act - 2006 for the
reorganization of Gram Panchayats in Bihar.
After the approval of the Cabinet, the
amendment bill will be introduced in the
Legislature during the budget session. This
amendment will become a part of the Act
after it is passed by the House.
Proposal for amendment in Bihar Panchayat
Raj Act
❋ The Act provides that the Gram
Panchayat area population will be close to
7,000. However, the Panchayats that have
been affected are now being restructured
to a population of 3,000. This is being
amended.
cities including Patna. Smart prepaid
meters are to be installed in all the
consumers of Bihar in a phase wise manner.
❋ When some land is left to determine
the boundary between any two countries,
then that place is called No Mens Land.
❋ This place is not under the jurisdiction
of any country and in this, pillars or fences
are erected for the demarcation of
boundaries.
Joint surveyed agreed in Indo-Nepal border
area
❋ Between the border of India and
Nepal, the space left between the two
countries in the width of 18-18 yards, which is
No Mens Land.
What is no men's land
2500 MW power purchase from Chhattisgarh
stamped
After the dispute over the last several
decades between Indo-Nepal over No
Men's Land, now the officials of the Foreign
and Home Ministry of the two countries have
agreed to the joint survey. In the same year,
there is a possibility of surveying the border
area in the presence of officials of both the
countries.
SSB continues to receive complaints of
e n c r o a c h m e n t a n d f r e q u e n t
dispute/conflict in border areas of Araria
district.
❋ Bihar government will purchase 2.5
thousand megawatt electricity from
Chhattisgarh for power supply in the state.
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission
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The step taken by the State Pollution Control
❋ The power company had inked a
power purchase agreement with SKS
Generation Limited of Chhattisgarh. The
rate of purchase of electricity was fixed at
Rs 4.24 per unit. The company will purchase
at least 55 percent of the total MW of
electricity at one go.
According to off icials of the power
company, Bihar is currently supplying 4500
MW of electricity on an average every day.
Out of these, about 3000 MW is being
supplied through NTPC. According to the
rest of the requirement, the company buys
power around 1200 to 1800 MW every day.
❋ The Government of Bihar, with the
support of the United Nations Environment
Program (UNEP), has decided to move
forward on 12th February 2021, a climate
change friendly and low carbon emission
strategy.
On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Tar
Kishore Prasad said that climate change is a
bell of danger for the world. To deal with this
requires immediate attention and action.
❋ A Memorandum of Understanding
was signed in this regard between Bihar
State Pollution Control Board and UNEP in
New Delhi.
has recently approved the agreement with
the power company of Chhattisgarh. The
company will buy electricity for the next
three years.
Board in collaboration with UNEP to reduce
carbon emissions is important. This will give
a boost to the green efforts of the state
government such as Jal Jeevan Hariyali,
agricultural road map, renewable energy
policy, clean fuel policy, etc.
On March 1, 2021, the M Passport App was
launched across the state to make
passport verification work simple and
transparent. The Daroga, DSP and ASP of
all the districts have been trained for
passport verification with the M Passport
App.
M passport app launch
❋ At present, passport verification takes
at least 21 days. With the help of M Passport
app, verification work will be done in less
than 10 days.
Through the M Passport app, the police will
only check the criminal record of the
applicant. Based on this, verification will be
done.
A pilot project has been started on the M
Passport app at Kotwali and Pataliputra
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7. Narayan Prasad (MLA-Nautan) Vaishya
3. Sanjay Jha (MLC) Brahmin
6. Janak Chamar - (Banegan MLC) Mahadalit
9. Neeraj Singh Bablu (MLA - Chhatapur) Rajput
4. Jama Khan MLA - (The only BSP MLA who has
joined JDU) Muslim
6. Jayant Raj (MLA-Amarpur) Kushwaha
5. Sumit Kumar Singh (Only Independent MLA
Jamui) Rajput
7. Sunil Kumar (MLA-Bhore) Dalit
4. Alok Ranjan (MLA - Saharsa) Brahmin
1. Shravan Kumar MLA - (MLA Nalanda) Kurmi
8. Nitin Naveen (MLA Bankipur) Kayastha
8. Madan Sahni (MLA-Bahadurganj) Malallah
5. Pramod Kumar (MLA - Motihari) Vaishya
Names of JDU ministers
2. Lacey Singh (MLA-Dhamdaha) Rajput
Bihar cabinet detail:
List of newly elected ministers:
1. Shahnawaz Hussain (MLC) Muslim
police stations in Patna. After its success,
verification work is being done with the M
passport app in each police station of all
the districts of Bihar.
Extension of Nitish Kumar-led NDA cabinet
in Bihar has been done on February 9, 2021
Nine ministers from BJP, while eight ministers
from JDU have been sworn in. At present,
there have been 13 ministers in the Nitish
government, except for Chief Minister Nitish
Kumar.
2. Samrat Chaudhary (MLC) Kushwaha
3. Subhash Singh (MLA - Gopalganj) Rajput
❋ It is noteworthy that there are 243
seats in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. The
cabinet may hold 15 percent of the total
strength. According to this, Bihar can have a
total of 36 ministers including the CM.
The PMCH of Patna will become the largest
hospital in the country and the second
largest in the world. Currently, the world's
largest hospital is the Chang Gang
Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. It has a
capacity of 10 thousand beds.
PMCH to be world's second and country's
largest hospital
❋ Medical College, Nursing Hostel,
Doctor Chamber, Class Room, All Testing
and Pathology facilities, X-ray, Ultrasound
to MRI, Blood Bank etc. will be available
under one roof.
PMCH, established in 1925, is one of the
oldest hospitals in the country. It is one of
the oldest cancer institutes in India.
❋ PMCH currently has a capacity of
about 1800 beds including the Covid ward.
PMCH's 5462-bed hospital will be fully ready
in the next seven years.
❋ It will be made in three phases. In the
first phase, the 2073-bed hospital will be
ready in the next three years. It will be seven
storey. Other departments will be formed in
the second and third phase.
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❋ Under this scheme, the central
government gives 6,000 rupees every year
to the selected farmers in their account. This
amount is given every four months in three
installments by two-two thousand. The
money itself goes into the account on time.
The state government only verifies name
records of the farmers and send them the
assistance.
❋ The Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was
introduced in the state from December 1,
2018. It aims to meet the financial needs of
the families of all farmers. The amount is
released by the Central Government for the
purchase of subsidies.
Changes in the rules of Pradhan Mantri Kisan
Samman Nidhi Scheme:
❋ Recently, changes were made in the
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
Yojana. Under the new rule, now only those
farmers will get the benefit of this scheme,
With the Land Ownership Certificate (LPC)
taken out of their share in the farm named
after the ancestors. In order to take
advantage of the scheme, mutation (filing
and dismissal) of the field will have to be
done as per the requirement.
❋ A farmer's family includes husband,
wife and minor child. That is, one of these
members will get the benefit of the scheme.
Center approval of road to Araria-Galgalia
parallel to East-West Corridor
On the request of the State Government,
NHAI has decided to start work after
completing the required process by
allotting the work to the minimum tenderer
for the construction of 4 lane road on
National High Road No. 327E at the earliest.
❋ This road near the Indo-Nepal border
was constructed after the Indo-China war
under the lateral road project.
❋ T h e C e n t ra l G ove r n m e n t h a s
approved the proposed Araria-Galgalia
parallel to the East-West Corridor. The
construction of this 94-km road will be of
particular benefit to Seemanchal.
With this, the construction of a 94-km long
4-lane road between Galgalia to Araria of
National Highway 327E of Seemanchal
parallel to the East-West Corridor will start
soon.
The road will be constructed in two
packages at a cost of 1079.76 crore. The first
package is worth 979.67 crore from Galgalia
to Bahadurganj, which is 49 km in length.
Under the second package, a 45 km, 4 lane
road wi l l be const ructed between
Bahadurganj to Araria at a cost of 100.09
crore.
❋ In January 2020, Chief Minister Nitish
Kumar directed to widen this path into 4
lanes during the Araria Yatra for the Jal
Jeevan Hariyali Yojana program.
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Despite the difficulties of Corona, no tax
has been imposed giving relief to the
common people. This budget is of seven
thousand crores more than last year.
Bihar Budget 2021:
❋ Bihar Deputy CM Tarkishore Prasad
presented the budget for FY 2021-22 on
February 22, 2021. This budget is of 2 lakh 18
thousand 303 crore rupees. According to
the Deputy CM, adequate provisions have
been made in the budget for expansion of
h e a l t h , e d u c a t i o n , t ra n s p o r t a n d
employment.
In the financial year 2020-21, the budget of
Bihar was 2 lakh 11 thousand crore rupees. In
the budget, the Finance Minister has
claimed an estimated income of two lakh 18
thousand 502 crore in the next financial
year. An arrangement has been made to
spend one lakh 51 thousand 881 crore under
the scheme head.
The strongest aspect of the budget is the
employment of 20 lakh people and women
empowerment in this financial year. For this,
the state government has announced
several schemes.
There are many provisions to make women
entrepreneurs. If a woman wants to set up
her own industry, she will be given a grant of
five lakh rupees. In addition, an additional
five lakh rupees will be given interest-free
loan. For this, an additional provision of two
hundred crores has been made through the
Department of Industries. In the next four
years, Saat Nischay part 2, plans will be
implemented.
❋ The state government has assured to
develop employment in this budget,
increase the income of farmers and speed
up the pace of development in the state.
Also announced the amount of Rs 4671 crore
for the second phase of Chief Minister Nitish
Kumar's Saat Nischay Part-2.
Important Budget related facts:
Big announcement for l ivestock and
agriculture too According to the latest
budget, animals will now be treated for free.
Animal hospital will be arranged at the
panchayat level. Telemedicine will also
connect animal hospitals. Animals will also
be treated by reaching people's homes.
❋ Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that
this budget has been prepared keeping in
mind the interest of all sections. Since 2005,
the state's growth rate has been in double-
digit and will progress further.
Gowansh Hospital to be established for the
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Har Khet Ko Pani
To provide water to every f ield, an
additional provision of five hundred crore
rupees has been made in var ious
departments. Solar street lights will be
promot ion of ind igenous cows. An
arrangement of 500 million rupees has
been made for these schemes. Door step
treatment will be provided for animals. Call
centers will be built. All medical services will
b e a v a i l a b l e f o r f r e e . G o v a n s h
Development Institute will be established.
The basis of development of villages is
cattle and agriculture. This will increases the
income of the villagers. Cattle and fisheries
w i l l b e d e v e l o p e d u s i n g m o d e r n
technology.
❋ Fish farming will be increased so much
that the fish of Bihar will go to other states.
Five hundred crore rupees will be spent for
this.
❋ The state government has given 35
p e rc e n t rese r va t i o n fo r wo m e n i n
government jobs, but the number is still
small. Therefore, the participation of women
will be increased proportionately in the
district level offices.
Provision has been made to construct
multi-storey buildings for clean cities and
destitute people. Electric crematoriums will
be constructed in all cities and river ghats.
Facilities will be restored at the ghats.
Mokshadham will be built on all cities and
important river ghats.
Special announcements for women
Budget provision for Swachhta city
2 0 l a k h p e o p l e w i l l b e p r o v i d e d
employment in this financial year. For this, a
provision of two hundred crore rupees is
be ing made in the budget by the
Department of Industries. A special scheme
wi l l be introduced to make women
entrepreneurs. The maximum grant of five
lakh rupees will be given in his venture and
the next five lakhs will be given at an interest
of only one percent. The Department of
Industry managed a backup of two
hundred crore rupees on this scheme.
Women will be given interest free amount.
installed in all villages. Panchayati Raj has a
big role in this. Therefore, a separate
arrangement of 150 crores has been made
for solar street lights.
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Three new medical colleges will be opened
Youth power, progress of Bihar
❋ Also announced the establishment of
an International sports college in Rajgir. He
also assured to fulfill the government's
promise to make technical education in
Hindi accessible to the students.
By 2025, Under the progress of Yuva Shakti
Bihar, youth will be given better training.
There will be an effort to make them
entrepreneurs. Old educational institutions
will also be modernized to suit the market
demand. All ITIs and polytechnic colleges
will be made into excellence. The Mega Skill
Center will be opened in every district. Every
district will have at least one mega skill
center, in which artisans living away from
educational institutions will be trained.
❋ Tarkishore Prasad said - The process
of opening three new medical colleges is
going on. 14 polytechnic colleges have
been opened. Action is underway on others.
All will be completed this year. Emphasis on
seven resolves Seven resolves were made
for the sustainable development of Bihar. In
five years of hard work, we have achieved
the goal. The first definite economic
solution has been given to four lakh 79
thousand applicants under the Student
Credit Card. Secondly, 35% reservation for
women in all appointments under reserved
employment. Electricity has been delivered
to all the houses.
❋ Finance Minister Tarkishore Prasad
said that a provision of Rs 4671 crore has
been made for the seven resolve Part 2.
Training of youth will be arranged so that
employment is created.
❋ The state government has also made
a provision for Bal Hriday Yojana in the
budget. For this, a provision of Rs 300 crore
has been made. Under this, children who
have holes in their heart will be treated.
❋ A provision of Rs 450 crore has been
made for the construction of Mokshadham
for the last rites at the ghat with the facility
to house the landless living in the city.
❋ A provision of Rs 500 crore has been
made to promote fisheries and animal
husbandry.
❋ The telemedicine plan will be linked to
the hospital. Pathology screening is being
arranged with critical illness.
Other provisions related to Bihar budget:
❋ Many steps are being taken to
become young entrepreneurs of Bihar. This
includes enhancing quality in ITIs and
polytechnics, plans to build a center of
excellence, opening of colleges with special
skills in medical and engineering, setting up
of sports universities, etc.
❋ The situation is serious due to traffic
jam in cities, bypass construction will be
done to overcome this. A provision of Rs 200
crore has been made for this.
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state, Tarkishore Prasad presented the first
economic survey of his tenure.
❋ Door step treatment will be arranged
through a call center for the treatment of
animals and this facility will be provided
through the mobile app. Fish production will
be increased in Bihar, so that the fish will be
exported to to other states.
❋ Provision of Rs 150 crore to Panchayati
Raj Department for installation of solar
lights in Bihar, 50 crore has been made for
Lohia Suraksha Yojana 2.
❋ B i h a r g o v e r n m e n t h a s m a d e
adequate irrigation system to double the
income of farmers. Availability of water will
be ensured in every field. A budget provision
of 550 crores has been made for the scheme
to provide water to every farm. A budget
provision of 150 crores has been made for
solar street lights in all the villages of the
state.
Bihar Economic Survey 2020-21 Report:
❋ In order to overcome the problem of
water logging in all cities of Bihar, a provision
of 450 crores has been made in the budget.
Asylum sites will be made for the elderly, a
budget of 90 crore has been provided for it.
❋ On the f i rst day of the B ihar
Legislature budget session, the Deputy
Chief Minister cum Finance Minister of the
Addressing the journalists after presenting
❋ According to the Economic Survey of
2020-21, the real economic growth rate of
the state was 10.5 percent in the state in
2019-20, which is higher than the 4.2 percent
growth recorded in the country's gross
domestic product (GDP) that year. The GDP
of the state of Bihar at constant prices
increased by 9.3 percent in the year 2018-19.
Tarkishore stated that the lockdown in view
of Covid 19 has resulted in significant growth
According to Finance Minister Tarkishore
Prasad, the Covid 19 pandemic has
affected the whole world and hence it has a
negative impact on the Indian economy
and Bihar as well.
the 15th Economic Survey 2020-21 in the
Vidhan Sabha, Deputy Chief Minister cum
Finance Minister Tarkishore Prasad said that
the state's growth rate is 9.3 percent in the
year 2018-19 in Bihar and in 2019-20 the
Economic growth was 10.5 percent, which is
higher than the growth rate of the national
economy.
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❋ At the same time, if the situation of per
capita income is seen at constant price,
then in 2019-20 it is Rs 34 thousand 413,
which is more than Rs 31 thousand 626 per
capita income in 2018-19. At the current
price, it is 50 thousand 735 rupees in this
period.
❋ 13 chapters have been included in the
Economic Survey Report, which shows the
financial and monetary situation of different
sectors. At the end of all, details of the work
done to improve the area concerned during
Economic Survey 2020-21 Key Points:
in tertiary sector in primary, second and
tertiary despite negative impact of
restriction on production activities and
reduction in demand.
❋ Bihar is far behind the national
average. The per capita income of the
country is Rs 94,954, which is almost three
times more than Bihar.
❋ C o ro n a p a n d e m i c h a s h a d a
significant impact in the current financial
year 2020-21. The growth rate, per capita
income and other figures will be revealed in
the next Economic Survey report.
State's per capita income has increased. On
the basis of Net State Domestic Product
(NSDP) for the financial year 2019-20, Bihar's
per capita income is Rs 31 thousand 287,
which is Rs 2,619 more than the per capita
income of Rs 28 thousand 668 for 2018-19.In the year 2018-19, the total revenue receipts in Bihar was 1,31,793 crore, which has come down to 1,24,233 this time and it has fallen by about 5.3%. The decline in revenue receipts has also affected the revenue expenditure in the state and is Rs 1,23,533 crore.
❋ According to the budget estimate 53 crore was to be given to the police and 23 crore to other administrative services, while the police gave 96 crore and administrative services 137 crore.The government has got the highest revenue in direct tax from 2713 crore vehicle tax, while 440 crore has been received from electricity duty and tax. The government has received the biggest setback due to land revenue tax and it has got only 440 crore revenue against the estimated budget of 1100 crore.
the Corona period are also given.
The fiscal deficit this year was 2.9 per cent of
the gross state domestic product, which
was 2.0 in the year 2018-19. It has to be less
than three percent.Bihar has been a revenue surplus state since 2004-05. This revenue surplus of the state government remained in 2019-20. The state government's borrowing in percentage of state domestic product has increased from 3.6 percent in 2018-19 to 4.8 percent in 2019.20.
❋ In 2019-20, the growth rate of the main carriers of the economy fell by 6
The state budget surplus this time has reached its lowest level of 699 crores after 2004-05. The police-administration has raised more revenue than anticipated to the state government.
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Agriculture and allied sector contributed 18.7 percent of the gross domestic product in 2019-20. During this financial year, Bihar recorded a record production of 163.80 lakh tonnes of food grains.
❋ The survey said about labor, planning and migration, 57.6 percent male workers were self employed in Bihar while the proportion of regular and paid male workers in Bihar was just 9.7 percent which was the lowest among all the states of the country.
Share of road transport increased from 4.4 to 5.9 percent and other services from 10.5 percent to 13.8 percent.
❋ Tarkishore said that the state has consistently shown fiscal prudence for more than a decade and the financial indicators show that the gross fiscal deficit was 2.0 percent in the percentage of gross state
percent. Growth rates in agriculture, forestry and fisheries have declined, while road transport and transportation related services have picked up.
❋ Tertiary (service sector) in state GDP increased from 57.3 percent in 2013-14 to 60.2 percent in 2019-20. He said that between 2013-14 and 2019-20, the share of two sub-sectors in tertiary sector has increased significantly in gross state value addition.
❋ At the same time, electricity, gas, water supply services (20.3 per cent), broadcasting services (11.7 per cent), road transport (15.2 per cent) and public administration (11.3 per cent) contributed. The survey hoped that the growth potential in the primary sector would help the state to record high growth rates in the coming years.
S Siddharth, Principal Secretary, Finance Department, made it clear that the figures given in the Economic Survey for 2020-21 are for the financial year 2019-20 although some figures have also been taken till September 2020.
❋ The survey said about labor, planning and migration, 57.6 per cent male workers were self employed in Bihar, while the proportion of regular and paid male workers in Bihar was just 9.7 per cent which was the
❋ Bihar has been a revenue surplus state since 2004-05. This revenue surplus of the state government remained in 2019-20. S ta te g o v e r n m e n t 's b o r ro w i n g i n percentage of state domestic product has increased from 3.6 percent in 2018-19 to 4.8 percent in 2019.20.
domestic product in the fiscal year 2019-20 and in the revenue account. The surplus remained intact.
Other facts related to Bihar Economic Survey:
Due to the V-shaped growth in the state, it is difficult to tell about the growth rate of the current financial year. The growth rate for the current financial year 2020-21 will be released separately later.
❋ Ag r i c u l t u re a n d a l l i e d se c to r accounted for 18.7 percent of the total GDP in 2019-20. During this financial year, Bihar recorded a record production of 163.80 lakh tonnes of food grains.
❋ The primary deficit also decreased in 2019-20 compared to the previous year. He said that in 2019-20, the gross state domestic product of Bihar was Rs 6,11,804 crore at the current price and Rs 4,14,977 crore at the constant price of 2011-12.
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❋ North India's first model (model) AIDS Counseling and Investigation Center (PPTCT) has been established in Purnia, Bihar. This center will provide facilities for screening and treatment of AIDS victims of Purnia and adjoining districts.
❋ The survey states that the credit deposit ratio in Bihar is very low. It has increased from 34 percent in 2018-19 to 36 percent in 2019-20, lower than the national average of 76.5 percent.
Bihar One Liner News:
Spice Jet's direct flight between Surat and Patna started from 22th February. Until now, it would have taken nine to ten hours due to no direct flight from Patna to Surat. With the introduction of the new service, air travelers will be able to complete the journey in two and a half hours.
lowest among all the states of the country.
❋ A new line is soon being included in the Bhagalpur Rail Area Network. The line and station from Podaihat to Godda have been constructed. This section of the railway is part of the Pirpainti-Jasidih rail project. This is the only project in the Bhagalpur rail area on which the Railway Construction Department is working.
❋ This ratio indicates that banks are not making full use of their resources to promote economic activity in the area from which it has raised deposits.
JDU National President Ramchandra Prasad Singh announced to celebrate Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's birthday on F e b r u a r y 1 8 , 2 0 2 1 a s t h e s t a t e ' s development day. It is noteworthy that Nitish Kumar, born in 1951, will complete his 70th year on 1 March 2021.
❋ Arun Kumar Singh was appointed as the new Chief Secretary of the state on 1st March 2021. He is a 1985 batch IAS officer. Prior to this, he was serving as the Development Commissioner. He succeeded Deepak Kumar, the former chief secretary.
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Group was established on 26th September 1999 with the objective of discussing important issues to bring together the important industrial and developing economies envisaged in the global economy.
❋ The G-20 Summit holds the meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors with the heads of the member countries. In this meeting, mainly economic issues are discussed. The organization
thconsists of 19 countries and the 20 is European Union.
IRDAI Launches Standard Accident Cover "Saral Suraksha Bima”
❋ IRDAI said that the product should have a minimum insurance cover of Rs 2.5 lakh and a maximum of Rs 1.0 crore. The insurance cover will be in multiples of Rs 50,000.
❋ Insurance companies can provide accident insurance cover of more than this, but its name will remain the same.
❋ According to IRDA, the product name should be Saral Suraksha Insurance. Health insurance companies will offer Saral Suraksha Insurance from April 1, 2021.
❋ Health insurance is an insurance policy that protects the policyholder and his family from the medical costs incurred due to diagnosis of an accident, illness or a serious illness.
❋ IRDAI has issued guidelines for insurance companies regarding standard accident cover. It has been mandatory for insurance companies to offer standard products regarding personal accident insurance product.
❋ Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually attended the first G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the Italian Presidency to discuss policy actions for transformative and equitable recovery.Addressing an 'online' meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of G-20 countries, he said that India's domestic policies have been largely focused on helping the citizens.
❋ For this, steps like loan guarantee, direct account transfer, food articles guarantee, economic stimulus package and acceleration in structural reforms were taken. According to the official statement, Sitharaman also referred to the ongoing vaccination program in India. It is the largest and ambit ious vaccinat ion campaign in the world.
Economy
This was the first meeting chaired by Italy and discussed other issues on the agenda including transformational and revival with equality. This includes the global economic scenario, financial sector issues, financial inclusion and reliable finance. During the meeting, finance ministers and central bank governors of G-20 countries also discussed the impact of climate change on global growth and financial stability.
❋ The G-20 is a group of twenty countries,whose meetings are held in different countries every year. The G-20
G20 group
G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meet concluded
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❋ India received the presidency of BRICS in 2021, This year, BRICS is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
This is the first meeting of BRICS Financial Corporation chaired by India in the year 2021. During the meeting, India shared priorities under the agenda of financial cooperation.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI), under Section 31 (1) of the Competition Act, 2002, on 23th February 2021, CDPQ Private Equity Pte. Ltd. ('CDPQ / Buyer') has approved the acquisition of the equity shareholding of API Holdings Private Limited ('API Holdings / Target').The deal includes certain additional rights as well as the acquisition of a 2 percent stake in the company targeted by the buyer.CDPQ operates as an institutional investor,
❋ During the discussion for the year 2021 dealing with Global Economic Outlook and Covid-19, financing social infrastructure, use of digital technology, activities of New Development Bank (NDB), Fintech for SMEs and Financial Inclusion, BRICS Contest Reserve Arrangement ( CRA 2021), etc. issues were discussed mutually.
❋ The meeting was attended by officials from central banks of Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa and representatives of BRICS Finance.
❋ The theme / theme of this meeting is - BRICS @ 15: Inter-BRICS collaboration, wherein India is working with a view to strengthening the relationship through continuity, strong cooperation and consensus.
Approval for acquisition of API equity shareholding
Maize - 30.16 million tonnes (record)
Toor - 3.88 million tonnes
Oilseeds - 37.31 million tonnes
Soyabean - 13.71 million tonnes
Sugarcane - 397.66 million tonnes Cotton - 36.54 million bales (per 170 kg)
❋ India hosted a virtual meeting of officials of BRICS Finance and Central Banks on 24th February 2021. The meeting was co-chaired by Economic Affairs Secretary Tarun Bajaj of the Ministry of Finance and Dr. Michael Patra, Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India.
❋ There has been a record increase in the production of major crops for the year 2020-21, reflecting the vast improvement in the agricultural sector. The second advance estimate of production of major crops recorded a record production of 303.34 million tonnes of food grains.According to the second advance estimates, the estimated production of major crops during 2020-21 is as follows: Food grains - 303.34 million tonnes (record) Rice - 120.32 million tonnes (record) Wheat - 109.24 million tonnes (record) Nutrient / coarse grains - 49.36 million tonnes
Second advance estimate of production of major crops released
Pulses - 24.42 million tonnes
Gram - 11.62 million tonnes (record)
Groundnut - 10.15 million tonnes (record)
Rapeseed and mustard - 10.43 million tonnes (record)
Jute and Mestan - 9.78 million bales (per 180 kg)
India Hosts First Meeting of BRICS Finance and Central Bank Officials
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❋ The Union Cabinet has approved the
production linked incentive (PLI) scheme of
Rs 12,195 crore for manufacturing of telecom
equipment. This decision of the government
will help to encourage the production of
te lecom and network ing products
domestically and will also reduce the import
of these products.
❋ India imports around Rs 50,000 crore
worth of telecom and networking products
annually. The incentives announced under
the PLI scheme will be given in five years.
❋ The base year for the benefit of PLI
scheme wi l l be 2019-20. Interested
companies will apply to take advantage of
this scheme and from next financial year this
scheme will be applicable.
12,195 Crore approved for Telecom Sector
under Production Linked Incentive:
❋ Micro, Small and Medium Industries
(MSSE) sector will also get an incentive on
investment under the PLI scheme for the
telecom sector. MSME will be able to take
four to seven percent of the incentive on
investment of Rs 10 crore.
which primarily manages funds for public and para-public pension and insurance schemes.
CDPQ is an institutional fund of Canada,
which manages and services over 40
depositors. These include Quebec's public
and private pension and insurance funds.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI)
today approved the acquisition of Tata
Communicat ions L imited ( "TCL" ) by
Panatone Finvest Limited (acquirer) under
Section 31 (1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
API Holdings is a company based in India
and is the parent company of API Holdings
Group. API Holdings conducts a number of
business activities, either directly or through
its subsidiaries.
The acquirer is a systematically important
non-deposit taking core investment
company ('CIC-ND-SI') registered with the
Reserve Bank of India. It is a subsidiary of
Tata Sons and belongs to the Tata group.
TCL is part of the Tata group and is a facility-
based service provider of a wide range of
integrated communications services. It
generates revenue from three business
components - wholesale voice, enterprise
and career data, and other businesses.
Acquisition of Tata Communications Limited
by Panatone Finvest Limited
This proposed adjustment envisages a
proposed acquisition of a maximum 26.12
percent shareholding in the target
(proposed adjustment) by the acquirer. As a
result of this proposed combination, the
acquiring group / Tata group will be able to
increase its shareholding from 48.87 per cent
to a maximum of 74.99 per cent.
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Nagaland is currently facing challenges
such as weak school infrastructure, lack of
opportunities for professional development
of teachers and limited capacity of
communities for effective engagement with
the school system.
Nagaland became the 16th state of the
Indian Union on 1st December 1963. The
state is surrounded by Myanmar in the east,
signed Nagaland education reform project
The Government of India, the Government
of Nagaland and the World Bank today
signed a $ 68 million project to improve the
administrative functioning of schools in
Nagaland as well as to improve education
processes and learning environment in
select schools.
"Nagaland: Classroom Teaching and
Resource Improvement Project" will improve
classroom learning; Opportunities will arise
for professional development of teachers;
And technology systems will be created to
provide students and teachers, which will
ensure better access to policies and
programs, along with wider access to mixed
and online education.
Under this scheme, small, micro, small and
medium enterprises (MSME) companies will
have to invest at least 10 crores and other
big companies will have to invest 100 crores.
The government expects investment of Rs
3,000 crore, production of 2 lakh crore and a
large number of jobs from this scheme.
important facts :
The export market for telecom and
networking products globally is worth US $
100 billion, which India can take advantage
of in the coming days. The objective of this
scheme is to make India as production hub.
Domestic companies will also benefit from
this.
Government of India and AIIB sign $ 304
million deal
Production Linked Incentive Scheme has
been launched in November last year to
promote self-reliant India and Make in India.
The entire scheme is worth $ 665 million,
which is about Rs 49,210 crore.
It aims to provide 24-hour, rel iable,
affordable, safe, efficient and affordable
electricity in Assam. The AIIB investment will
improve the reliability, capacity and security
of the power distribution network in Assam.
T h e p ro j e c t w i l l a l so h e l p re d u c e
greenhouse gas emissions and improve the
qual ity of electr icity supply to end
consumers.
Government of India and World Bank
The Government of India and the Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have
signed a $ 304 million agreement on 23th
February 2021 to strengthen the inter-state
power distribution network in Assam,
increase its capacity and security.
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The main tribes of Nagaland are: Angamis,
Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamunyung,
Kuki, Konyagak, Lotha, Foum, Pochuri,
Rengme, Sangtam, Sumi, Yimschungru and
Xeliang.
Arunachal Pradesh in the north, Assam in
the west and Manipur in the south.
Area of Nagaland state is 16,579 sq km.
According to the 2001 census, it has a
population of 19,88,636. The Naga people
are among the Indo-Mongoloid people
living in the contiguous areas of the north-
eastern hills of India and in the upper
reaches of western Myanmar.
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(Australian Open the other Grand Slams are
the French Open, Wimbledon and the
American Open). It is held in the last
fortnight of the month of January or the
middle of the Australian summer.
The Australian Open was started in 1905
and from then until 1987 it was held in the
Grass Court. From 1988 onwards it began to
be held at the hard courts of Melbourne
Park.
30th Adriatic Pearl Tournament
❋ Indian women's boxing team topped
the ongoing 30th Adriatic Pearl tournament
in Budva, Montenegro with a total of five
gold. Babirojisana Chanu (51 kg) and
Arundhati Chaudhary (69 kg) won two more
gold medals.
Three-time Khelo India Games gold
medalist Arundhati defeated Ukraine's
Mariana Stoeko 5–0 in a one-sided match
on 21st February 2021. Chanu defeated
Asian Junior Champion Sabina Bobokulova
of Uzbekistan 3–2 in a close match.
❋ The 19-member team of India finished
their campaign with 12 medals and finished
second overall with two medals in the men's
category. Uzbekistan topped the overall
table while Ukraine finished third.
Naomi Osaka won the Australian Open for
the second time
Naomi Osaka won the women's singles title of the Australian Open tennis tournament on 20 February 2021. The
❋ Indian women's team topped with a
total of 10 medals (five gold, three silver and
two bronze). Uzbekistan finished second
after winning two gold medals, while the
Czech Republic won a gold medal.
He has also won the Australian Open title
three times in a row before this. Djokovic has
also previously won the Australian Open
titles in 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019
and 2020.
Australian Open:
Sports
Djokovic won the Australian Open title for a
record 9th time
❋ Serbia star player Novak Djokovic has
made history. He has won the Australian
Open title for a record 9th time. This is
Djokovic's 18th Grand Slam title.
❋ Djokovic won the 18th Grand Slam title
of his career by defeating Daniel Medvedev
7-5 6-2 6-2 in the final.
❋ Djokovic had previously defeated
Dominic Theme of Austria in the final of the
Australian Open in 2020.
Dodig and Polacek pair won the men's
doubles title
The ninth seed, the pair of Ivan Dodig of
Croatia and Philip Polacek of Slovakia, in the
final match, defeated the pair of defending
fifth seed Rajeev Ram of America and Joey
Salisburi of Britain 6-3, 6-4 in consecutive
sets on February 21, 2021, Won the men's
doubles title of the first Grand Slam of
Australian Open.
He has also won the French Open once,
Wimbledon 5 times and the US Open 3
times. Djokovic is second in terms of winning
the most Grand Slam titles. Switzerland's
Roger Federer and Spain Rafael Nadal have
won the title 20-20 times.
Grand Slam is the first of the four Grand
Slams of tennis to be held in the year.
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❋ Faf du Plessis, one of South Africa's greatest batsmen, announced his retirement from Test cricket. Du Plessis made this announcement on February 18, 2021, following a recent poor tour
Du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket
❋ Ashwin scored 106 in India's second innings against England in the second Test match in Chennai and took eight wickets in the match. India won the match by 317 runs. He has 336 points in the all-rounders' list.
latest world rankings due to his brilliant performance with bat and ball in England's second Test match, while captain Virat Kohli (ViratKohli) ) Remains fifth among batsmen.
❋ In this list, Jason Holder (407) of West Indies tops the points. He is followed by Ashwin's spin partner Ravindra Jadeja (403 points), England's Ben Stokes (397) and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan (352).
The pair of Barbora Krejchikova and Rajiv Ram won the mixed doubles title of the Australian Open on 20th February 2021. This mixed doubles pair also won the t rophy here in 2019. Th i s i s Krejchikova's third consecutive trophy.Krejchikova and Ram defeated Australia's wild carded pair of Matt Ibdon and Sam Stosur 6–1, 6–4 in the mixed doubles final.
❋ Ravichandran Ashwin of India has reached fifth place in the list of all-rounders ( ICC Al l rounder) in the International Cricket Council's (ICC)
Ashwin reached fifth place in the list of Test all-rounders:
23-year-old Japanese player defeated Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 in the final.It was the fourth Grand Slam of his career. Prior to this, she has also won the Australian Open in 2018. She has won 2 US Open (2020, 2018) and 2 times Australian Open (2021, 2019) titles so far.
Mertes-Sabalenka won the women's doubles title
The pair of Alice Mertes of Belgium and Aryana Sabalenka of Belarus won the women's doubles title of the Australian Open tennis tournament on 19th February 2021, winning in straight sets here. The second seeded pair of Mertes and Sabalenka won their second Grand Slam title as a team by defeating Czech Republic's Barbora Krajčicova and Katrina Siniakova 6–2, 6–3 in the final. He also won the US Open title in 2019.
Krejchikova and Ram win the second Australian Open title
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against Pakistan. Pakistan were beaten 2–0 in the 2 match series by South Africa.❋ Du Plessis performed brilliantly in his first Test match for South Africa. He saved South Africa from defeat in the Adelaide Test against Australia by scoring 212 runs in the fourth innings of the match. Du Plessis played 69 Test matches for South Africa.
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❋ Ravichandran Ashwin set the historical record on February 25, 2021. He has become the fastest bowler to achieve 400 Test wickets after Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka. With this, Ashwin has defeated Richard Headley of New Zealand and Dale Steyn of South Africa.
❋ Pr ime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the blood center on 25th February 2021 at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry. He also inaugurated the renovated Heritage Mary Building.❋ The Government of Tamil Nadu on 25th February 2021 raised the retirement age of its employees, teachers and employees of PSUs to 60 years.❋ Pr ime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the nation to 1000 MW Neyveli New Thermal Power Project and 709 MW NLCIL Solar Power Project on 25th February 2021.❋ The Indian Army will start using the Secure Application for Internet (SAI) for internal communication from 1st April 2021 . This appl icat ion has been developed by Colonel Sai Shankar.
The National Statistical Office (NSO) of the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation has issued a press note on the employment scenario in the country covering the period from September 2017 to December 2020. This scenario is based on administrative r e c o r d s a v a i l a b l e w i t h s e l e c t government agencies. Its purpose is to
❋ The aerobatic display teams of the Indian Air Force arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 27th February 2021 to attend the 70th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) along with the fixed wing "Suryakirans" and the rotary wing 'Sarang' light combat aircraft Tejas.
News at Glance:
❋ On 27th February, 2021, the birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas was celebrated all over the country. Sant Ravidas belonged to the Bhakti movement during the 15th to 16th century and his hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib. Saint Ravidas is considered the founder of 21st century Ravidasia religion.❋ Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bir Chilarai, the great general of the Koch dynasty of 16th century Assam on February 27, 2021 and said that his bravery will continue to inspire generations to come. He was an outstanding warrior who fought for the people and the principles he held sacred.
❋ Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Competitiveness Commission of India (CCI) Regional Office (South) in Chennai on 26th February 2021. This regional office will cater to the needs of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Union Territories of Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
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❋ F o r m e r Te l e c o m Re g u l a to r y Authority of India (TRAI) President Rahul Khullar died on 23 February 2021 at the
❋ Recently a new species of Alpine plant has been discovered in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The new species of this plant belongs to the family of Himalayan sunflowers. It is named Cremanthodium indicum (Cremanthodiumindicum).
❋ A five-member constitution bench of the Supreme Court of Nepal reinstated the parliament, terming the government's decision to dissolve the 275-member House of Representatives unconstitutional. Also ordered to convene the session of Parliament within 13 days. On 20 December, President Vidya Devi Bhandari announced the dissolution of Parliament on two April 20 and 10th May e lect ions on the recommendation of the Oli government in Nepal.
❋ Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated a new and environmentally friendly Chancery building of the Indian High Commission in Mauritius on 23th February 2021.
Passing a resolution against the actions of the Chinese government in the Canadian Parliament, an appeal was made to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take action against China. In this proposal, the Chinese government's attitude towards Uighurs Muslims has been described as a genocide.
Army will buy it under the Make-II category.
assess the progress made in certain dimensions.❋ Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, took over as Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet (FOCWF) from Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM on 24th February 2021 in a formal ceremony on the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.❋ Vijay Sampla took over as the Chairman (Chairman) of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on 24th February 2021 in New Delhi. He served as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment between 2014-19.
❋ The US Senate named L inda Thomas Greenf ie ld , an Af r ican-A m e r i c a n d i p l o m a t , a s t h e U S Ambassador to the United Nations.
❋ Ghana became the first country to receive a batch of free anti-coronavirus vaccine doses under the COVAX initiative on February 24, 2021.
❋ A new ministry has been created to deal with the problem of loneliness in Japan. This step has been taken on increasing suicide rate in the country.❋ On 24th February 2021, the Union Cabinet approved the proposal of imposing President's rule after the Congress-led government fell in the Union Territory of Puducherry. After the res ignat ion of Ch ief M in i ste r V. Narayanasamy, no party has claimed to form the government.❋ I nd ian Army has dec ided to purchase 556 Augmented Reality Head Mounted Display (ARHMD) system. The
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multi-support university sport at a national level in India.
❋ Ministry of Civi l Aviation and Directorate General of Civil Aviation have given conditional exemption to Kochi Metro Rail Limited, Kerala for use of Remotely Operated Aircraft System (RPAS) for Integrated Urban Revival and Water Transport System Project (IURWTS). It is valid till 31 December 2021 from the date of issue of conditional
Mumbai Falcons team created history on 20th February 2021. It finished in the top three at the FIA Championships. It became the first Indian team to do so.
❋ The IIT Council constituted four panels for autonomy on 22th February 2021. The panel will address a range of issues ranging from classified autonomy to funding at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The IIT Council is the highest decision making body of the IIT.
Gurpreet Singh won the gold medal in the two-day Greco Roman Senior National Championship held at Lovely Professional University.The six-day Khajuraho Dance Festival began on 20th February 2021 at Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh, known for its ancient Hindu and Jain temples. It is being held in the temple premises after 44 years after the permission of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Rear Admiral Atul Anand, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding (FOMA) of the Maharashtra Naval Region on 22th February 2021.
age of 69 in New Delhi. He was a 1975 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
❋ India's first project of construction of undersea tunnel in Mumbai in the year 2023 is proposed, which is being constructed as part of Mumbai's coastal road project.
Re c e n t l y, t h e C h i ef M i n i ste r of Ka r n a t a ka , B . S . Ye d d y u r a p p a announced that Karnataka will host the second Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in the year 2021. It is the largest
❋ T h e D e f e n s e R e s e a r c h a n d Development Organization (DRDO) successfully launched two indigenously designed and developed Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missiles (VL-SRSAM) from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur on 22nd February 2021.
❋ Recently a research related to Mars has been published in the journal 'Frontiers in Microbiology', according to which some microorganisms found on Earth can be temporarily kept alive on Mars.
❋ Recently Bangladesh banned painkiller ketoprofen. This painkiller is widely used to treat cattle. But this painkiller is toxic to vultures. With this, Bangladesh has become the first country to do so.
Two tunnels will be built under the Mumbai Coastal Road Project. The length of this tunnel will be 7 km, of which 1 km will be under the sea. It is the first submerged road tunnel in India.
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exemption letter or till full operation of d ig ita l Skype platform Phase-1 , whichever is earlier.In the envi ronmental ly sensit ive Uttarakhand, the use, production and sale of single use products made of plastic, thermocol and Styrofoam along with polythene carry bags have been banned. The state cabinet issued a notification in this regard on 16th February 2021 . I f a person uses polythene, plastic bags, then a fine of Rs 100 will be charged. Similarly, a penalty of one lakh on retail sales, two lakh on transport and five lakh rupees on production has been made.
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between the years 2009 and 2018.
❋ The Center fo r S c ience and Environment (CSE) is a non-profit public interest research organization based in New Delhi. It was founded in 1980.❋ This organization studies and issues reports related to environment, poor planning, climate change and better implementation of pre-existing policies etc. in India.
Center for Science and Environment:
❋ India ranks 117 out of 192 countries in terms of sustainable development. At the same time, India's air, water and land have become more polluted
Environment and Ecology
These children will be underweight, stunting and increase in child mortality. Their education and work productivity will also be affected.According to this report, the worldwide pandemic has left more than 500 million children out of school. Of the total children, half are children from India only.
State of the Environment Report, 2021 released
❋ Newborns to 14 years old children will suffer long-lasting effects.
❋ The Center fo r S c ience and Environment (CSE) released its annual report 'State of the Environment Report, 2021' on February 25, 2021, describing the state of the environment. This time report discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children around the world.
Highlights of the report:According to experts from the Center for Science and Environment, no action has been taken to control pollution in the polluted areas of the last three years.❋ The report states that the pandemic will affect 375 million children around the world, giving children the main place.
This report further states that; An additional 115 million people may go into extreme poverty due to the pandemic.
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❋ This award is given to foreign nationals for outstanding service to the King and people of Cambodia.
Anjali Bhardwaj gets US 'Anti-Corruption Award’
Social activist Anjali Bhardwaj, who is working on issues of transparency and accountabil ity, was awarded the I n t e r n a t i o n a l A n t i - C o r r u p t i o n Champions Award (Anti Corruption
❋ T h e S e r a v i ć C o n f e r e n c e i s organized by the IHS Markit. This annual international conference is attended by energy industry experts, government officials and policy makers, among others.
Kaushik Barua received Cambodia's royal award
❋ Barua is currently the director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Cambodia and Laos.
❋ IFAD is a United Nations agency working to diagnose problems of poverty and hunger in developing countries.
❋ The government of Cambodia presented the national award to Kaushik Barua, an Indian citizen, for his remarkable serv ices. Barua was awarded the National Medal by the Cambodian government under the 'Royal Order of Sahamatrei'.
❋ "IHS Markit" is an American-British information provider organization. It combines information, analytics and expertise to provide solutions for government, business and finance.
❋ Daniel Yergin further said that India has emerged as a center of global energy and environment in economic development, poverty reduction and making its way towards a new energy future.
Awards / Honors
Daniel Yergin, vice chairman of IHS Market, announced to honor with the ' S e r a v i q G l o b a l E n e r g y a n d Environmental Leadership Award' for PM Modi 's work towards sustainable development in India and the world's energy needs.
He will be honored for his commitment to expand India's leadership in sustainable development to meet the energy needs of the country and the world.
❋ Prime Minister Modi has been honored with many global accolades earlier also. Prior to this, he was awarded the Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan's highest civilian award, the State Order of Ghazi Aamir Amanullah Khan, Palestine's Grand Collar Award, UAE's highest civilian award, the Order of Zayed, Russia's highest civilian honor, St. Andrew's Award, Maldives. Marks of Ijjuddin etc. have been awarded.
'Seravić Announces Global Energy and Environmental Leadership Award
PM Modi will be given this honor during an International Energy Summit next week. The conference will be held digitally from 1 to 5 March 2021, which will be its 39th edition.
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5. Jeevan Mitra Award: Corporate-Tata Trust Foundation, Mumbai , Maharashtra.
as follows-
2. Zoological Friend Award Shaurya: Mr. Anil Ganadas, Gurugram, Haryana, L a t e M r s . K a l p a n a Vasudevan, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
6. Jeeva Daya Award: Jeeva-Animal We l f a r e O r g a n i z a t i o n - D h y a n Foundation, New Delhi and Animal Aid Charitable Trust, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
4. Jeeva Mitra Award: Fauna Welfare Organization - World Sankirtan Tour T r u s t , H o d a l , H a r y a n a , Shree Karuna Foundation Trust, Rajkot, Gujarat and People for Animals Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
1. Zoological Fr iend Award: Mr. Yogendra Kumar, New Delhi, Mr. Manish S a x e n a , J a i p u r , Rajasthan and Mr. Shyamlal Chaubisa, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Zoological Welfare Board of India:
3. Zoological Friend Award: Tumur Animal Service - Major General (Retd.) D r . R . M . K h a r b , AVSM, Gurugram, Haryana, Dr. S. Chinni Krishna, Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Dr. S.R. Sundaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
It was established in the year 1962 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 to ensure the implementation of laws related to animal welfare. It is headquartered in Chennai. Rukmani Arundale is its founder.
The list of individuals and organizations who were given Zoological friends and Jeevadaya Awards on this occasion is
Anjali works on issues related to Right to Information, Lokpal, Whistle Blowers Protection Act, Grievance Redressal and Right to Food.
Award) by the US.
Awards given for animal welfare and conservation 2020-21:
Anjali is the founder of the vigilante civic organization (SNS). Under this, they work towards keeping transparency in g o v e r n m e n t a n d p r o m o t i n g accountability and promoting active participation of citizens. At the same time, she is also the convener of the national campaign for the right to information.
❋ His efforts include working towards the Right to Information Act, 2005, Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2011, Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 and Grievance Redressal Bill.
The Zoological Welfare Board of India (AWBI), the apex body working for animal welfare and conservation in the country, presented 14 Zoological friend and Jeevadaya Awards for the year 2021 to individuals, organizations and corporates who have made matchless contribution in the field of animal welfare.
Bharadwaj has been seen as an active member in the Right to Information movement for the last two decades. He has raised a public movement raising his voice against corruption.
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This is due to the formation and deposition of amyloid peptide (Ab), which collects in the central nervous system. The multifunctional nature of A lzheimer 's d isease (AD) due to multifactorial amyloid poisoning has prevented neonates from developing effective treatments.
between neurons and disrupt cell function.
Study of solar orbit during the century by digitized data from Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
❋ Researchers led by Bibhuti Kumar Jha, PhD student of Aryabhatta Observational Science Research Institute, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, as well as colleagues from Max Planck Institute for Solar Systems Research, Gottingen Germany and Southwest Research Institute, Boulder, US With the help of a century old digitized film and photo, they have studied solar orbit by detecting sunspots (sunspots).❋ Older films and photographs were obtained from the Autonomous Institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Tara Physics, Kodokikanal Solar Observatory and have now been digitized.❋ Researchers compared digitized human-generated data to traditional data and said that for the first time they were able to differentiate between the behavior of large and small solar spots (sunspots).
❋ Scientists have developed a small molecule, which can disrupt the process through which neurons become inactive in Alzheimer 's disease (AD). This molecule may become a potential drug candidate to prevent or treat the leading cause of dementia (70–80 per cent) worldwide.
Science and technology
Scientists have developed a new molecule to treat Alzheimer's
❋ A team of scientists led by Professor T. Govindaraju at the Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has prepared and synthesized a new group of small molecules and a major Is identified as a candidate, which may decrease the toxicity of amyloid beta (Abeta).❋ This named TGR63 has proved to be a prime candidate for protecting ununneuronal cel ls from amyloid poisoning. Surprisingly, this molecule was also found to be effective in reducing the amyloid burden on the complex portion present deep in the cortex and hippocampus, or the temporal lobe, and reversing a state of decreased cognition.
In the brain of a person with Alzheimer's, naturally occurring protein nodules accumulate to abnormal levels to form plaques that accumulate
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creatures such as lizards found in homes.The adhesive in the mat pulls dust particles towards it with the help of the ultra-pyramidal shape bump on its surface, so that our shoe soles are cleaned when we step on it. When the adhesive is completely filled with dust particles, it is cleaned in the same way that we wash our clothes.
New discovery to convert waste heat into electricity efficiently
It can be used in ICU of MAT hospitals. Can be used as a component of air filters in chambers and facilities holding sensitive equipment.
Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute of the Department of Scientific and Technology, Government of India, have identified cadmium doped silver antimony telluride (AGSBTE2), led by Professor Kanishka Biswas, from waste energy to electricity. The effect can flow efficiently from within. This has led to a paradigm shift in the thermoelectric puzzle.According to this research published in the journal Science, scientists have discovered a new glass-free material that can efficiently convert waste energy into electricity and provide electrical power to small household appliances and vehicles.When one end of the material is heated keeping the other end cool, an electric voltage is generated by the conversion of thermoelectric energy. Experiencing
❋ This type of digitized data and difference between big and small and blur will help in understanding the understanding of solar magnetic field and solar spots (sunspots) and this will help in predicting solar cycles in future.❋ This wi l l help in studying the magnetic field arising in the inner part of the Sun which is responsible for the sunspots and resu l t ing ext reme conditions like historical minor ice age (lack of solar spots) on the Earth. It can also help in predicting the solar cycles and changes in them in the future. Over time, the Sun's different orbital movements complicate its magnetic field. Complexity in magnetic field lines can produce intense local magnetic fields. Many solar spots are formed when the Sun's magnetic field is intricately entangled.
Washable Adhesive and Related Product Development
Professor Animangshu Ghatak of the Department of Chemical Engineering of IIT Kanpur has developed Adhesive Mate under the Make in India program with the help of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.He developed it by looking at the pads sticking to the claws of wall-climbing
The spots formed on the surface of the Sun for a period of 11 years are the only measure of the study of solar magnetism within the Sun and from which the solar orbit can be assessed.
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Rover Yutu-2 has spent its three months on the moon. With this, it has become the longest working lunar rover on the moon.
made a soft landing for the first time at the von Karman crater of the Moon's South Pole-Eton token.
Chang E-4 Probe 'is currently 778 Earth Days away from the Moon and its rover Yutu-2 has traveled 652.62 meters so far. According to the Xinhua News Agency, the rover is in good condition and all its payloads are functioning normally.
this scientific theory, the discovery of this efficient material has presented a challenging task for scientists.This one material consists of three different properties visible - high electrical conductivity of metals, high t h e r m o e l e c t r i c s e n s i t i v i t y o f semiconductors and low thermal conductivity of glass.Glass has been used as a major component as one of the most efficient thermoelectric materials used by scientists until now, restricting their use in large-scale business applications.
After continuously working for 27 lunar days, the Chinese space agency- China National Space Administration (CNSA) has temporarily neutralized the lander and rover of its lunar mission 'Chang E-4 Probe'.
On December 8, 2018, the Chang E-4 was launched and on January 3, 2019, it
The night time temperature in the moon goes up to about -173 ° C. The rover and lander stop working due to lack of energy from the sun. Therefore, till the d a y i s o v e r , t h e y h a v e b e e n defunctioned.These will be reactivated once the moon has completed its night time period. It is worth mentioning that one day of the moon is equal to about 29.5 days of the Earth, which means that the daylight in the moon lasts for about 14 days of the Earth and the night time is also only about so many days.
'Chang E-4 Probe':
Disabled 'Chang E-4 Probe’
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Released the book 'Nation First - The 82nd Year of Sovereign Saga’
awareness among the people about their language and culture around the world.❋ In 1999, the celebration of Mother Language Day was announced by UNESCO. For the first time in the year 2000, this day was celebrated as "International Mother Language Day".
❋ Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah released CRPF's book 'Rashtra I - 82 years of Swarnim Saga' in New Delhi on 19th February 2021.
Organizing 'Shauryanjali' program to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
❋ How the CRPF has fai led the conspiracy of anti-national elements which threatens the unity of the country and has eliminated and protected the country is beautifully described in this book.
❋ On 19th February 2021, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Shauryanjali ' program at the N a t i o n a l L i b ra r y o f Ko l ka ta to c o m m e m o r a t e t h e 1 2 5 t h b i r t h anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. On this occasion, Amit Shah paid homage to the great freedom fighters of Bengal who sacrificed their lives in the freedom struggle of the country. He also inaugurated an exhibition showing the indomitable courage and valor of the revolutionaries of Bengal.❋ On this occasion, Amit Shah also flagged off the cycle tour. One troop is
Pravas Kumar Singh sworn in as member of CERC
❋ Electricity Act 2003 was brought in place of ERC Act 1998. The Commission consists of four other members, i n c l u d i n g a C h a i r p e rso n a n d a Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority, who are ex-officio members of the Commission.
❋ C E R C w a s s e t u p b y t h e Government of Ind ia under the provisions of the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 1998. CERC is a Central Commission constituted under the Electricity Act 2003.
C e n t ra l E l e c t r i c i t y R e g u l a to r y Commission (CERC):
Dissertation:
Pravas Kumar Singh took oath of office and secrecy on 22th February 2021 as a member of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). He has been appointed as a member of CERC under an order issued on 16.12.2020.
21 February: International Mother Language Day
❋ "International Mother Language Day" was observed on 21 February around the world. The theme of this day fo r t h e ye a r 2 0 2 1 i s " F o ste r i n g multilingualism for inclusion in education a n d s o c i e t y " i . e . " P r o m o t i n g multilingualism for education and inclusion in society".❋ The purpose of celebrating this day i s to c re a te t re n d s a n d c re a te
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Subhash Chandra Bose (born: 23th January 1897, died: 18 August 1945) was the pioneer and greatest leader of India's freedom struggle. During World War II, he formed the Azad Hind Fauj with the support of Japan to fight against the British. Jai Hind's slogan given by him has become the national slogan of India. His slogan of "You give me blood, I will give you freedom" was also very popular at that time. Indians address him as Netaji.
Former Union Minister Captain Satish Sharma Kanidhan passed away
❋ Congress leader and former Union Minister Captain Satish Sharma died on 17th February 2021 in Goa. He was 73. Sharma, a close associate of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, served as the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas from 1993 to 1996 in the Narasimha Rao government.❋ Sharma, who represented Rae Bareli and Amethi constituencies, was elected to the Lok Sabha three times. He also became a Rajya Sabha member three times and represented Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
named after Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose troop which wil l travel 270 kilometers and will try to revive their memories once again by going to the famous martyrs' village of oblivion. The second contingent is the contingent of Rasbihari Bose and the third contingent is named after Khudiram Bose.
Ajay Mathur appointed Director General of International Solar Alliance
International Solar Alliance (ISA):
India has named Ajay Mathur as the next Director General of International Solar Alliance (ISA). He will replace Upendra Tripathi, who has served as director general since 2017. The term of Director General is four years. Ajay Mathur is currently the head of The Energy and Research Institute based in New Delhi.
It is an alliance which India started in 2015. This alliance was proposed by PM Modi. The alliance was inaugurated in the year 2016 by French President François Hollande and PM Narendra Modi. Currently, ISA has 121 member countries. It is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.