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US-Bangladesh to conduct joint air exercise ‘Cope South 22’

The air forces of Bangladesh and the United States will conduct a joint tactical airlift exercise ‘Cope South 22’ from February 20, 2022. The six day long Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral tactical airlift exercise ‘Cope South 22’ will be conducted at BAF Kurmitola Cantonment, Dhaka, and Operating Location-Alpha, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The goal of the exercise is bolstering bilateral ties […]

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SIDBI launches ‘waste to wealth creation’ programme 2022

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched the ‘Waste to Wealth Creation’ programme for women in the Sundarbans in West Bengal. In this, the women will make ornaments and showpieces from the fish scales. SIDBI will extend benefits to 50 women indirectly generating revenues from alternate livelihoods. Under this programme, Later, these women are expected to become a trainer

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Daily Current Affairs – 17 February 2022 | Gkseries

Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 17 February 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all

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LAHDC, Leh launches Kunsnyom scheme for differently abled persons

Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh has launched Kunsnyoms scheme for differently-abled persons. Kunsnyoms = Equal for All, Fair for All and aims inclusive and accessible Ladakh. Under this, Leh Hill council is providing assistive devices, technologies to needy people at 90 percent subsidy. Under the scheme, 28 tri-scooters, battery-run wheelchair, walking aids and other aids required

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PM to inaugural address at TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit

PM Narendra Modi will virtually deliver inaugural address at The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI) World Sustainable Development Summit. This 3-day Summit is TERI’s annual flagship event. Theme 2022: ‘Towards a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future’. The Summit will discuss wide range of issues including climate change, sustainable production, energy transitions, global commons and resource security.

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MNRE to host ‘New Frontiers’ program on Renewable Energy

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is conducting ‘New Frontiers’ program on Renewable Energy as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. It will be held from 16th to 18th February 2022. Under this, MNRE will conduct physical event on ‘India’s Leadership in Energy Transition’ at Vigyan Bhawan. It will organize 3 webinars on Women, Energy Transition and

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Bengali singer Sandhya Mukherjee passes away at 90

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as SD Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury, died evening following a massive cardiac arrest. She was 90. Her full name was Geetashree Sandhya Mukhopadhyay. She had recently refused to accept the Padma award from the central government that was awarded in January

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International Childhood Cancer Day: 15 February

15th of February is International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD). ICCD is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families. Theme 2022: ‘Better Survival’ is achievable #throughyourhands. It is a part of the three year campaigns (2021-2023) launched for ICCD.

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Keegan Petersen of South Africa and England’s Heather Knight named ICC Players of the Month for January 2022

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Heather Knight and Keegan Petersen as the winners of the ICC Players of the Month Award for January 2022 on February 14, 2022. The winners are: Men’s category- South African batsman Keegan Petersen. Women’s category – England skipper Heather Knight.

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WHO launches Quit Tobacco App

The World Health Organization launched ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up use of tobacco in all forms – including smokeless and other newer products. The App was launched by Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO-SEAR, during WHO’s year-long ‘Commit to quit’ campaign, is the latest tobacco control initiative

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