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01-02-2021
1. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched a mobile application named Union Budget Mobile
App for hassle-free access of Budget documents by Members of Parliament
using the simplest form of digital convenience.
2. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for financial year 2021
February 1.
3. Rajasthan has become the 5th State in the country to successfully undertake Ur
4. The 'Beating Retreat' ceremony featured a special new composition 'Swarnim Vijay' to commemorate
50 years of victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan.
5. Infrastructure company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has received an up to Rs 2,500
Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail corridor project.
6. Indian-American Congressman Dr Ami Bera has been re
subcommittee which plays a major role in the policies relating to Asia, Pacific, Central Asia
non-proliferation.
7. Shaibal Gupta, the renowned economist and founder of the Asia Development Research Institute
(ADRI), passed away in Patna. He was 67.
8. Nagaland Chief Secretary Temjen Toy died in Kohima. He was 57.
9. Vikram Solar has commissione
Bilhaur, Kanpur spread across 700 acres.
10. Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs & Sports (I/C) and MoS, Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju gave away
awards and prizes to participants of the Re
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched a mobile application named Union Budget Mobile
free access of Budget documents by Members of Parliament
using the simplest form of digital convenience.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for financial year 2021
Rajasthan has become the 5th State in the country to successfully undertake Ur
The 'Beating Retreat' ceremony featured a special new composition 'Swarnim Vijay' to commemorate
50 years of victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan.
Infrastructure company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has received an up to Rs 2,500
Ahmedabad high speed rail corridor project.
American Congressman Dr Ami Bera has been re-elected as chairman of a key congressional
subcommittee which plays a major role in the policies relating to Asia, Pacific, Central Asia
Shaibal Gupta, the renowned economist and founder of the Asia Development Research Institute
(ADRI), passed away in Patna. He was 67.
Nagaland Chief Secretary Temjen Toy died in Kohima. He was 57.
Vikram Solar has commissioned a 140 MW solar power project for state
Bilhaur, Kanpur spread across 700 acres.
Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs & Sports (I/C) and MoS, Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju gave away
awards and prizes to participants of the Republic Day Parade 2021 in New Delhi.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched a mobile application named Union Budget Mobile
free access of Budget documents by Members of Parliament and the general public
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for financial year 2021-22 on
Rajasthan has become the 5th State in the country to successfully undertake Urban Local Bodies (ULB).
The 'Beating Retreat' ceremony featured a special new composition 'Swarnim Vijay' to commemorate
Infrastructure company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has received an up to Rs 2,500-crore contract for
elected as chairman of a key congressional
subcommittee which plays a major role in the policies relating to Asia, Pacific, Central Asia and the
Shaibal Gupta, the renowned economist and founder of the Asia Development Research Institute
d a 140 MW solar power project for state-run power giant NTPC at
Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs & Sports (I/C) and MoS, Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju gave away
public Day Parade 2021 in New Delhi.
Monthly Current Affair of
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02-02-2021
1. Agreement for the financial support of the implementation of Strengthening Teaching
Results for States (STARS) project of Ministry of Education was signed between Department of
Economic Affairs (DEA) and World Bank along with Ministry of Education.
2. State public sector undertaking Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited has signed an MoU
with Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar for the establishment of OPTCL Chair i
engineering institute.
3. Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd will acquire US
(about Rs 60 crore).
4. The BCCI will not be conducting its premier first
time in 87 years as the parent body opted for the Vijay Hazare Trophy as per the wishes of majority of
the State units.
5. China launched the second naval missile frigate equipped with an improved radar system and long
range missiles for its all-weathe
6. The Lucknow Metro has become the first metro in India to use ultraviolet (UV) rays to sanitise train
coaches.
7. The government revised downwards the economic growth rate for 2019
cent estimated earlier.
8. The combined Index of Eight Core Industries stood at 133.8 in December,2020, which declined by 1.3
(provisional) per cent as compared to the Index of December, 2019.
9. Jat Regimental Centre Marching Contingent has been adjudged as the best marching contingent am
the three services during the Republic Day Parade at the majestic Rajpath on January 26, 2021.
10. Ministry of Tourism has dedicated three virtual pavilions, Dekho Apna Desh, Statue of Unity &
Incredible India in Bharat Parv 2021.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Agreement for the financial support of the implementation of Strengthening Teaching
Results for States (STARS) project of Ministry of Education was signed between Department of
Economic Affairs (DEA) and World Bank along with Ministry of Education.
State public sector undertaking Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited has signed an MoU
with Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar for the establishment of OPTCL Chair i
Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd will acquire US-based Pimcore Global Services for USD 8.25 million
The BCCI will not be conducting its premier first-class domestic tournament Ranji Trophy for the
time in 87 years as the parent body opted for the Vijay Hazare Trophy as per the wishes of majority of
China launched the second naval missile frigate equipped with an improved radar system and long
weather ally Pakistan.
The Lucknow Metro has become the first metro in India to use ultraviolet (UV) rays to sanitise train
The government revised downwards the economic growth rate for 2019-
ombined Index of Eight Core Industries stood at 133.8 in December,2020, which declined by 1.3
(provisional) per cent as compared to the Index of December, 2019.
Jat Regimental Centre Marching Contingent has been adjudged as the best marching contingent am
the three services during the Republic Day Parade at the majestic Rajpath on January 26, 2021.
Ministry of Tourism has dedicated three virtual pavilions, Dekho Apna Desh, Statue of Unity &
Incredible India in Bharat Parv 2021.
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Agreement for the financial support of the implementation of Strengthening Teaching-Learning and
Results for States (STARS) project of Ministry of Education was signed between Department of
State public sector undertaking Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited has signed an MoU
with Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar for the establishment of OPTCL Chair in the premier
based Pimcore Global Services for USD 8.25 million
class domestic tournament Ranji Trophy for the first
time in 87 years as the parent body opted for the Vijay Hazare Trophy as per the wishes of majority of
China launched the second naval missile frigate equipped with an improved radar system and long-
The Lucknow Metro has become the first metro in India to use ultraviolet (UV) rays to sanitise train
-20 to 4 per cent from 4.2 per
ombined Index of Eight Core Industries stood at 133.8 in December,2020, which declined by 1.3
Jat Regimental Centre Marching Contingent has been adjudged as the best marching contingent among
the three services during the Republic Day Parade at the majestic Rajpath on January 26, 2021.
Ministry of Tourism has dedicated three virtual pavilions, Dekho Apna Desh, Statue of Unity &
Monthly Current Affair of
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03-02-2021
1. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated on February 1 a three
seeks to lay down the roadmap for Keralas long
COVID-19.
2. Indian Coast Guard celebrated its 45th Raising Day
3. President Ram Nath Kovind launched the pulse polio programme for 2021 by administering polio
drops to children below five years of age at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
4. State-owned SJVN Ltd has bagged a 679 MW hydroelectric project in Nepal.
5. SBI Cards and Payment Services (SBI Card) said Rama Mohan Rao Amara has taken charge as the new
MD & CEO of the company.
6. Realty major DLF's rental arm DCCDL has appointed consultants, including banker, tax advisor and law
firm, to prepare itself for the l
7. Veteran Bengali actor Indrajit Deb died in Kolkata. He was 73.
8. India's 24-member shooting contingent topped the medals tally in the first Asian Online Shooting
Championship.
9. BCCI secretary Jay Shah was u
10. Talented grappler Sonam Malik stunned Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik 7
claim the gold medal in the senior women's national wrestling championships.
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ief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated on February 1 a three-day virtual global conclave that
seeks to lay down the roadmap for Keralas long-term development amid a changed world order due to
Indian Coast Guard celebrated its 45th Raising Day on 01 Feb 2021.
President Ram Nath Kovind launched the pulse polio programme for 2021 by administering polio
drops to children below five years of age at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
owned SJVN Ltd has bagged a 679 MW hydroelectric project in Nepal.
SBI Cards and Payment Services (SBI Card) said Rama Mohan Rao Amara has taken charge as the new
Realty major DLF's rental arm DCCDL has appointed consultants, including banker, tax advisor and law
firm, to prepare itself for the launch of its Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
Veteran Bengali actor Indrajit Deb died in Kolkata. He was 73.
member shooting contingent topped the medals tally in the first Asian Online Shooting
BCCI secretary Jay Shah was unanimously elected as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
Talented grappler Sonam Malik stunned Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik 7
claim the gold medal in the senior women's national wrestling championships.
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day virtual global conclave that
term development amid a changed world order due to
President Ram Nath Kovind launched the pulse polio programme for 2021 by administering polio
owned SJVN Ltd has bagged a 679 MW hydroelectric project in Nepal.
SBI Cards and Payment Services (SBI Card) said Rama Mohan Rao Amara has taken charge as the new
Realty major DLF's rental arm DCCDL has appointed consultants, including banker, tax advisor and law
aunch of its Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
member shooting contingent topped the medals tally in the first Asian Online Shooting
nanimously elected as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
Talented grappler Sonam Malik stunned Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik 7-5 in the finals to
claim the gold medal in the senior women's national wrestling championships.
Monthly Current Affair of
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04-02-2021
1. Girish Karnad's memoir, which was to be translated from Kannada into English by the actor
himself but could only finish a part of it before his death in 2019, will now be out in May after final
touches by award-winning translat
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haldia in West Bengal on February 7 to dedicate several
infrastructure projects in the oil and gas sector.
3. Pope Francis has established an annual date to honour grandparents and other elders, lam
they are often forgotten despite the wisdom they have to offer society.
4. Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar gave a cheque of Rs 5.10 lakh to Sri Rama Janmabhoomi Teerth
Kshetra for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
5. An arboretum showcasing the floral diversity of the Shivalik hills was inaugurated at Jeolikot in Nainital
district.
6. The Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine, who created one of the most famous riffs in pop music in the
1960s, died at the age of 77.
7. The UK is applying to join a free trade area made up of 11 Asia and Pacific nations, under its post
plans. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans
8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, Varanasi , receive
boat under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive scheme of the Central
Government.
9. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection for January 2021 has almost touched 1.2 lakh
crore rupees.
10. Dinesh Karthik-led Tamil Nadu clinched their second national T20 championship as they beat Baroda by
seven wickets in the final of Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy in Ahmedabad.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Girish Karnad's memoir, which was to be translated from Kannada into English by the actor
himself but could only finish a part of it before his death in 2019, will now be out in May after final
winning translator Srinath Perur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haldia in West Bengal on February 7 to dedicate several
infrastructure projects in the oil and gas sector.
Pope Francis has established an annual date to honour grandparents and other elders, lam
they are often forgotten despite the wisdom they have to offer society.
Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar gave a cheque of Rs 5.10 lakh to Sri Rama Janmabhoomi Teerth
Kshetra for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
showcasing the floral diversity of the Shivalik hills was inaugurated at Jeolikot in Nainital
The Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine, who created one of the most famous riffs in pop music in the
to join a free trade area made up of 11 Asia and Pacific nations, under its post
plans. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, Varanasi , receive
boat under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive scheme of the Central
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection for January 2021 has almost touched 1.2 lakh
d Tamil Nadu clinched their second national T20 championship as they beat Baroda by
seven wickets in the final of Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy in Ahmedabad.
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Girish Karnad's memoir, which was to be translated from Kannada into English by the actor-playwright
himself but could only finish a part of it before his death in 2019, will now be out in May after final
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haldia in West Bengal on February 7 to dedicate several
Pope Francis has established an annual date to honour grandparents and other elders, lamenting that
Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar gave a cheque of Rs 5.10 lakh to Sri Rama Janmabhoomi Teerth
showcasing the floral diversity of the Shivalik hills was inaugurated at Jeolikot in Nainital
The Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine, who created one of the most famous riffs in pop music in the
to join a free trade area made up of 11 Asia and Pacific nations, under its post-Brexit
Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, Varanasi , received the second cruise
boat under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive scheme of the Central
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection for January 2021 has almost touched 1.2 lakh
d Tamil Nadu clinched their second national T20 championship as they beat Baroda by
Monthly Current Affair of
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05-02-2021
1. US President Joe Biden has appointed Indian
mainly in African and Asian countries.
2. Indian-American Bhavya Lal was appointed by NASA as the Acting Chief of Staff of the US space agency.
3. The government set aside Rs 7,524 crore for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in the Union
financial year 2021-22, an increase of 36 per cent over the last fiscal year.
4. The launch of the first unmanned mission of Gaganyaan is slated for December 2021, Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman said.
5. The Centre has announced a maiden g
Kashmir.
6. Ryszard Szurkowski, a two-time Olympic cycling silver medalist from Poland, died. He was 75.
7. Air Marshal Manavendra Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding
Command.
8. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an outlay of Rs 4071.23 crore for the Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting in the 2021
9. Alok Kumar, a 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Uttar Pradesh
as Union Power Secretary.
10. The Ministry of Education has been allocated Rs 93,224.31 crore in the 2021
more than Rs 8,100 crore from the revised estimates for the current fiscal.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
US President Joe Biden has appointed Indian-origin Raj Panjabi to lead his Mal
mainly in African and Asian countries.
American Bhavya Lal was appointed by NASA as the Acting Chief of Staff of the US space agency.
The government set aside Rs 7,524 crore for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in the Union
22, an increase of 36 per cent over the last fiscal year.
The launch of the first unmanned mission of Gaganyaan is slated for December 2021, Finance Minister
The Centre has announced a maiden gas pipeline project for the Union Territory of Jammu and
time Olympic cycling silver medalist from Poland, died. He was 75.
Air Marshal Manavendra Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding-
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an outlay of Rs 4071.23 crore for the Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting in the 2021-2022 fiscal.
Alok Kumar, a 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Uttar Pradesh
The Ministry of Education has been allocated Rs 93,224.31 crore in the 2021
more than Rs 8,100 crore from the revised estimates for the current fiscal.
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origin Raj Panjabi to lead his Malaria Initiative, which is
American Bhavya Lal was appointed by NASA as the Acting Chief of Staff of the US space agency.
The government set aside Rs 7,524 crore for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in the Union Budget for the
The launch of the first unmanned mission of Gaganyaan is slated for December 2021, Finance Minister
as pipeline project for the Union Territory of Jammu and
time Olympic cycling silver medalist from Poland, died. He was 75.
-in-chief of the Southern Air
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an outlay of Rs 4071.23 crore for the Ministry
Alok Kumar, a 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, took over
The Ministry of Education has been allocated Rs 93,224.31 crore in the 2021-22 Budget, an increase of
more than Rs 8,100 crore from the revised estimates for the current fiscal.
Monthly Current Affair of
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06-02-2021
1. On the occasion of the World Wetland Day, the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, Babul Supriyo announced the establishment of a Centre for Wetland Conservation and
Management (CWCM), as a part of the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal M
Chennai, an institution under the Ministry
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations at Chauri
Chaura, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing.
3. The Indian Air Force host a Chiefs of Air
Yelahanka.
4. Union Budget for Financial Year 2021
in partnership with NGOs/private schools/state owned schools etc. Finance Mini
Sitharaman had presented the Budget in Parliament on February 01, 2021.
5. PFC issued USD 500 million Senior Unsecured USD Bonds for more than 10 years.
6. CSIR-CMERI-Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery has developed Off
Minigrid of 50kW peak capacity system for providing 24X7 power to Center for Excellence in Farm
Machinery (CoEFM) Residential Colony at Gill Road, Ludhiana (Punjab).
7. Tata Consumer Products will acquire Bengaluru
expand its product portfolio.
8. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has received approval from the
Department of Revenue for undertaking e
9. Veteran India and Bengal pacer Ashoke Dinda
bringing the curtains down on a career spanning one and a half decade.
10. Trivitron Healthcare Chairman G S K Velu was appointed as Chairman of trade body Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce and
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
ion of the World Wetland Day, the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, Babul Supriyo announced the establishment of a Centre for Wetland Conservation and
Management (CWCM), as a part of the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal M
Chennai, an institution under the Ministry.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations at Chauri
Chaura, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing.
The Indian Air Force host a Chiefs of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave on 3rd and 4th Feb 21 at Air Force Station
Union Budget for Financial Year 2021-22 has proposed to set up 100 new Sainik Schools in the country,
in partnership with NGOs/private schools/state owned schools etc. Finance Mini
Sitharaman had presented the Budget in Parliament on February 01, 2021.
PFC issued USD 500 million Senior Unsecured USD Bonds for more than 10 years.
Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery has developed Off
Minigrid of 50kW peak capacity system for providing 24X7 power to Center for Excellence in Farm
Machinery (CoEFM) Residential Colony at Gill Road, Ludhiana (Punjab).
Tata Consumer Products will acquire Bengaluru-based Kottaram Agro Foods for Rs 155.8
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has received approval from the
Department of Revenue for undertaking e-KYC services for NPS and APY subscribers.
Veteran India and Bengal pacer Ashoke Dinda announced his retirement from all formats of cricket,
bringing the curtains down on a career spanning one and a half decade.
Trivitron Healthcare Chairman G S K Velu was appointed as Chairman of trade body Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry - Tamil Nadu State council for 2021.
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ion of the World Wetland Day, the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, Babul Supriyo announced the establishment of a Centre for Wetland Conservation and
Management (CWCM), as a part of the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management(NCSCM),
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations at Chauri
Staff (CAS) Conclave on 3rd and 4th Feb 21 at Air Force Station
22 has proposed to set up 100 new Sainik Schools in the country,
in partnership with NGOs/private schools/state owned schools etc. Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman had presented the Budget in Parliament on February 01, 2021.
PFC issued USD 500 million Senior Unsecured USD Bonds for more than 10 years.
Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery has developed Off-gridSolar Biodiesel Hybrid
Minigrid of 50kW peak capacity system for providing 24X7 power to Center for Excellence in Farm
based Kottaram Agro Foods for Rs 155.8 crore to
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has received approval from the
KYC services for NPS and APY subscribers.
announced his retirement from all formats of cricket,
Trivitron Healthcare Chairman G S K Velu was appointed as Chairman of trade body Federation of
Tamil Nadu State council for 2021.
Monthly Current Affair of
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07-02-2021
1. Union Minister, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Narendra Singh Tomar;
Union Minister of Petroleum,Natural Gas and Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan; Union Minister of Fisher
Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Giriraj Singh; Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
and Union Minister of State, Jal Shakti, Rattan Lal Kataria jointly launched the Unified Portal of
Gobardhan.
2. Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of H
National Conference of theIndian Academy of Pediatrics.
3. The inaugural function of the 2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020
Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) was held in New Del
4. India hosted Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave on February 04, 2021 on the
margins of Aero India 2021 - Asia’s largest Aero show to be held at Bengaluru from February 3
5. Reduction of import duty on copper scrap from 5% to
boost recycling of copper in the country.
6. An NHAI contractor has created a World Record for the laying of Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC) for
a four-lane highway of 2,580 meters length within 24 hours.
7. The Union budget for FY 21-
(MUTP), undertaken for expansion and capacity augmentation of Mumbai''s suburban network.
8. The US extended by five years the last remaining nuclear arms pact with Russia
stockpiles of atomic weapons.
9. Pakistan on Wednesday successfully test
which can strike targets up to 290 kilometres.
10. CBI Additional Director Praveen Sinha, a 1988
of the agency till a decision on a new director is taken to succeed Rishi Kumar Shukla who retired after
a two-year fixed stint.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Union Minister, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Narendra Singh Tomar;
Union Minister of Petroleum,Natural Gas and Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan; Union Minister of Fisher
Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Giriraj Singh; Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
and Union Minister of State, Jal Shakti, Rattan Lal Kataria jointly launched the Unified Portal of
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare digitally presided over the 58th
National Conference of theIndian Academy of Pediatrics.
The inaugural function of the 2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020
Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) was held in New Delhi.
India hosted Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave on February 04, 2021 on the
Asia’s largest Aero show to be held at Bengaluru from February 3
Reduction of import duty on copper scrap from 5% to 2.5% announced in Union Budget 2021
boost recycling of copper in the country.
An NHAI contractor has created a World Record for the laying of Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC) for
lane highway of 2,580 meters length within 24 hours.
-22 has allocated Rs 650 crore for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project
(MUTP), undertaken for expansion and capacity augmentation of Mumbai''s suburban network.
The US extended by five years the last remaining nuclear arms pact with Russia
stockpiles of atomic weapons.
Pakistan on Wednesday successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable surface
which can strike targets up to 290 kilometres.
CBI Additional Director Praveen Sinha, a 1988-batch Gujarat cadre IPS, has been appointed acting chief
of the agency till a decision on a new director is taken to succeed Rishi Kumar Shukla who retired after
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Union Minister, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Narendra Singh Tomar;
Union Minister of Petroleum,Natural Gas and Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan; Union Minister of Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Giriraj Singh; Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
and Union Minister of State, Jal Shakti, Rattan Lal Kataria jointly launched the Unified Portal of
ealth and Family Welfare digitally presided over the 58th
The inaugural function of the 2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020-21 of the National
India hosted Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave on February 04, 2021 on the
Asia’s largest Aero show to be held at Bengaluru from February 3-5, 2021.
2.5% announced in Union Budget 2021-22 to
An NHAI contractor has created a World Record for the laying of Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC) for
22 has allocated Rs 650 crore for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project
(MUTP), undertaken for expansion and capacity augmentation of Mumbai''s suburban network.
The US extended by five years the last remaining nuclear arms pact with Russia on limiting their
capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile
t cadre IPS, has been appointed acting chief
of the agency till a decision on a new director is taken to succeed Rishi Kumar Shukla who retired after
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08-02-2021
1. US aerospace major Boeing has entered into a strategic
maintenance, repair and overhaul of its Poseidon 8I maritime reconnaissance aircraft and the VIP
transport fleet which are being operated by the Indian Navy and the IAF respectively.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
infrastructure sectors at Haldia during his visit to West Bengal on February 7.
3. Fujifilm plans to invest around USD 200 million (about Rs 1,450 crore) to open 100 health
centres in India.
4. The Gujarat government is setting up an Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) at Nasmed village in Gandhinagar
district.
5. The Indian Army''s Ahmednagar cantonment recently hosted a victory flame brought from the National
War Memorial in Delhi to comme
6. Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the state’s first small hydroelectric project on Kali
Ganga river in Rudraprayag district.
7. State-owned CIL has entered into a pact with Energy Efficien
carbon footprint and improving the overall operational efficiency and profitability.
8. Google Cloud announced the appointment of Bikram Singh Bedi as the Managing Director for its India
business.
9. IIT Kharagpur has inked an MoU with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) to develop a
framework for universal city planning inclusive for all sections of the society.
10. State-owned BHEL has commissioned the second unit of 1600 MW Gadarwara thermal power project
in Narsinghpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
US aerospace major Boeing has entered into a strategic collaboration with Air Works Group for the
maintenance, repair and overhaul of its Poseidon 8I maritime reconnaissance aircraft and the VIP
transport fleet which are being operated by the Indian Navy and the IAF respectively.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated four projects worth around
infrastructure sectors at Haldia during his visit to West Bengal on February 7.
Fujifilm plans to invest around USD 200 million (about Rs 1,450 crore) to open 100 health
The Gujarat government is setting up an Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) at Nasmed village in Gandhinagar
The Indian Army''s Ahmednagar cantonment recently hosted a victory flame brought from the National
War Memorial in Delhi to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Indo
Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the state’s first small hydroelectric project on Kali
Ganga river in Rudraprayag district.
owned CIL has entered into a pact with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) for reducing its
carbon footprint and improving the overall operational efficiency and profitability.
Google Cloud announced the appointment of Bikram Singh Bedi as the Managing Director for its India
ked an MoU with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) to develop a
framework for universal city planning inclusive for all sections of the society.
owned BHEL has commissioned the second unit of 1600 MW Gadarwara thermal power project
rsinghpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
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collaboration with Air Works Group for the
maintenance, repair and overhaul of its Poseidon 8I maritime reconnaissance aircraft and the VIP
transport fleet which are being operated by the Indian Navy and the IAF respectively.
dedicated four projects worth around ₹ 4700 crore in oil, gas and
infrastructure sectors at Haldia during his visit to West Bengal on February 7.
Fujifilm plans to invest around USD 200 million (about Rs 1,450 crore) to open 100 health-screening
The Gujarat government is setting up an Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) at Nasmed village in Gandhinagar
The Indian Army''s Ahmednagar cantonment recently hosted a victory flame brought from the National
morate the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the state’s first small hydroelectric project on Kali
cy Services Ltd (EESL) for reducing its
carbon footprint and improving the overall operational efficiency and profitability.
Google Cloud announced the appointment of Bikram Singh Bedi as the Managing Director for its India
ked an MoU with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) to develop a
framework for universal city planning inclusive for all sections of the society.
owned BHEL has commissioned the second unit of 1600 MW Gadarwara thermal power project
Monthly Current Affair of
www.onlineaavedan.com
09-02-2021
1. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk III to
Indian Navy and two ALHs to Indian Coast Guard as part of its 16 ALHs contract during the ongoi
Aero India 2021 at Air Force Station Yehalanka, Bengaluru on February 05, 2021.
2. "Sunny Side", the erstwhile ancestral house of General K S Thimayya, who served as the Chief of Army
Staff from 1957 to 1961, has been converted into a museum, which inaugu
Nath Kovind, in Kodagu district.
3. During the fiscal 2021-22, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) will launch data analytics driven
MCA21 Version 3.0.
4. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has revealed that 60 winners out of more than
innovators who participated in Defence India Start
1.5 crore each to build prototypes.
5. In a befitting honour to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Ministry of Education has decided to n
residential schools/ hostels funded under Samagra Shiksha of MoE, as “Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
residential schools/hostels”.
6. India has become the first country in the world to reach the 5 million Covid
21 days, the Union Health Ministry said.
7. Retired IPS officer Bhavesh Kumar Singh was appointed as the new Chief Information Commissioner
(CIC) of Uttar Pradesh.
8. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das exuded confidence that it will able to manage the
high quantum of government borrowings at Rs 12 lakh crore for the next fiscal in a "non
manner.
9. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and
Technology (UCOST) and National Council of Science Museums (N
Dehradun at an estimated cost of Rs 173 crore.
10. The United Nations says American billionaire Michael Bloomberg has been reappointed as a special
envoy to engage governments and businesses in tackling the threat of global
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk III to
Indian Navy and two ALHs to Indian Coast Guard as part of its 16 ALHs contract during the ongoi
Aero India 2021 at Air Force Station Yehalanka, Bengaluru on February 05, 2021.
"Sunny Side", the erstwhile ancestral house of General K S Thimayya, who served as the Chief of Army
Staff from 1957 to 1961, has been converted into a museum, which inaugu
Nath Kovind, in Kodagu district.
22, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) will launch data analytics driven
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has revealed that 60 winners out of more than
innovators who participated in Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) have received grants of up to Rs
1.5 crore each to build prototypes.
In a befitting honour to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Ministry of Education has decided to n
residential schools/ hostels funded under Samagra Shiksha of MoE, as “Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
India has become the first country in the world to reach the 5 million Covid
Health Ministry said.
Retired IPS officer Bhavesh Kumar Singh was appointed as the new Chief Information Commissioner
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das exuded confidence that it will able to manage the
tum of government borrowings at Rs 12 lakh crore for the next fiscal in a "non
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and
Technology (UCOST) and National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) for building a science city in
Dehradun at an estimated cost of Rs 173 crore.
The United Nations says American billionaire Michael Bloomberg has been reappointed as a special
envoy to engage governments and businesses in tackling the threat of global
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk III to
Indian Navy and two ALHs to Indian Coast Guard as part of its 16 ALHs contract during the ongoing
Aero India 2021 at Air Force Station Yehalanka, Bengaluru on February 05, 2021.
"Sunny Side", the erstwhile ancestral house of General K S Thimayya, who served as the Chief of Army
Staff from 1957 to 1961, has been converted into a museum, which inaugurated by President Ram
22, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) will launch data analytics driven
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has revealed that 60 winners out of more than 1,200 start-ups and
up Challenge (DISC) have received grants of up to Rs
In a befitting honour to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Ministry of Education has decided to name
residential schools/ hostels funded under Samagra Shiksha of MoE, as “Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
India has become the first country in the world to reach the 5 million Covid-19 vaccination mark in just
Retired IPS officer Bhavesh Kumar Singh was appointed as the new Chief Information Commissioner
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das exuded confidence that it will able to manage the
tum of government borrowings at Rs 12 lakh crore for the next fiscal in a "non-disruptive"
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and
CSM) for building a science city in
The United Nations says American billionaire Michael Bloomberg has been reappointed as a special
envoy to engage governments and businesses in tackling the threat of global warming.
Monthly Current Affair of
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10-02-2021
1. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned Rs 30,200 crore and
disbursed Rs 16,500 crore for various rural infrastructure projects across the country under the Rural
Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) in the first 10 months of the current financial year.
2. The prestigious Akashvani Music Festival has been renamed after Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi,
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced.
3. Bengal retained Anustup Majumdar as the captain for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy domestic
one-day tournament scheduled to be held from February 20 to March 14 across six cities.
4. Uttarakhand’s Ankita Dhyani provided a glimpse of her immense potential as a long distan
breaking Sunita Rani’s National U20 record in the women’s 5000m on the opening day of the 36th
National Junior Athletics Championships in Guwahati.
5. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel administered oath to the newly appointed Chief Informat
Commissioner (CIC), Bhavesh Kumar at a ceremony in Raj Bhawan.
6. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwathnarayan said the 108
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, to be installed in front of Bengaluru international airport, is being made
Noida at an expense of about Rs 85 crore and will be ready by next year.
7. GAIL (India) Ltd, the nation's biggest gas utility, has put West Bengal on the gas map of India after it
completed laying a Rs 2,433-crore pipeline.
8. Ahead of the assembly polls in Assam, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman distributed Rs 3,000
each to 7.47 lakh tea garden workers in the state, totalling Rs 224 crore.
9. Veteran Akali leader Satwant Kaur Sandhu passed away in Mohali. She was 80.
10. Noted colourist and theatre di
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned Rs 30,200 crore and
disbursed Rs 16,500 crore for various rural infrastructure projects across the country under the Rural
opment Fund (RIDF) in the first 10 months of the current financial year.
The prestigious Akashvani Music Festival has been renamed after Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi,
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced.
Anustup Majumdar as the captain for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy domestic
day tournament scheduled to be held from February 20 to March 14 across six cities.
Uttarakhand’s Ankita Dhyani provided a glimpse of her immense potential as a long distan
breaking Sunita Rani’s National U20 record in the women’s 5000m on the opening day of the 36th
National Junior Athletics Championships in Guwahati.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel administered oath to the newly appointed Chief Informat
Commissioner (CIC), Bhavesh Kumar at a ceremony in Raj Bhawan.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwathnarayan said the 108
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, to be installed in front of Bengaluru international airport, is being made
Noida at an expense of about Rs 85 crore and will be ready by next year.
GAIL (India) Ltd, the nation's biggest gas utility, has put West Bengal on the gas map of India after it
crore pipeline.
in Assam, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman distributed Rs 3,000
each to 7.47 lakh tea garden workers in the state, totalling Rs 224 crore.
Veteran Akali leader Satwant Kaur Sandhu passed away in Mohali. She was 80.
Noted colourist and theatre director Padma Shri Bansi Kaul passed away in Delhi. He was 72.
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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned Rs 30,200 crore and
disbursed Rs 16,500 crore for various rural infrastructure projects across the country under the Rural
opment Fund (RIDF) in the first 10 months of the current financial year.
The prestigious Akashvani Music Festival has been renamed after Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi,
Anustup Majumdar as the captain for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy domestic
day tournament scheduled to be held from February 20 to March 14 across six cities.
Uttarakhand’s Ankita Dhyani provided a glimpse of her immense potential as a long distance runner by
breaking Sunita Rani’s National U20 record in the women’s 5000m on the opening day of the 36th
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel administered oath to the newly appointed Chief Information
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwathnarayan said the 108-feet-tall bronze statue of
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, to be installed in front of Bengaluru international airport, is being made at
GAIL (India) Ltd, the nation's biggest gas utility, has put West Bengal on the gas map of India after it
in Assam, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman distributed Rs 3,000
Veteran Akali leader Satwant Kaur Sandhu passed away in Mohali. She was 80.
rector Padma Shri Bansi Kaul passed away in Delhi. He was 72.
Monthly Current Affair of
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11-02-2021
1. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi laid the Foundation Stone of two hospitals and launched ‘Asom
Mala’, a programme for state highways and major district roads, at Dhekiaju
Assam.
2. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar flagged off a mobile exhibition
awareness campaign on covid vaccination and Aatmnirbhar Bharat in Pune.
3. India has become the third topmost country in the wo
doses administered.
4. The 25th “Hunar Haat” is being organised at Maharaja College Ground, Chamarajapuram, Mysuru
(Karnataka) from 06th to 14th February, 2021.
5. Ministry of Tourism organised webinar titled “Astr
Tourism” under Dekho Apna Desh campaign.
6. The third Bangladesh Film Festival 2021 opened in Kolkata.
7. Hospitality firm Asian Hotels (West) said that Sushil Kumar Gupta has resigned as Chairman and
Managing Director of the company.
8. The Union finance ministry has finally approved the revised debt
crore semi-high speed rail project connecting Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram with its northern tip
Kasaragod.
9. Northern Warriors produced a clinical bowling show to beat Delhi Bulls by eight wickets in the summit
clash and clinch their second title of the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament.
10. ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri has announced the setting up of a 'Young Digital Innovators Lab' comprising o
digital natives drawn from across ITC's businesses to crowd source transformative digital strategies.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi laid the Foundation Stone of two hospitals and launched ‘Asom
Mala’, a programme for state highways and major district roads, at Dhekiaju
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar flagged off a mobile exhibition
awareness campaign on covid vaccination and Aatmnirbhar Bharat in Pune.
India has become the third topmost country in the world in terms of the number of COVID19 vaccine
The 25th “Hunar Haat” is being organised at Maharaja College Ground, Chamarajapuram, Mysuru
(Karnataka) from 06th to 14th February, 2021.
Ministry of Tourism organised webinar titled “Astro-Tourism: The Next Frontier of Nature
Tourism” under Dekho Apna Desh campaign.
The third Bangladesh Film Festival 2021 opened in Kolkata.
Hospitality firm Asian Hotels (West) said that Sushil Kumar Gupta has resigned as Chairman and
tor of the company.
The Union finance ministry has finally approved the revised debt-fund raising plan for the Rs 64,000
high speed rail project connecting Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram with its northern tip
produced a clinical bowling show to beat Delhi Bulls by eight wickets in the summit
clash and clinch their second title of the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament.
ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri has announced the setting up of a 'Young Digital Innovators Lab' comprising o
digital natives drawn from across ITC's businesses to crowd source transformative digital strategies.
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The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi laid the Foundation Stone of two hospitals and launched ‘Asom
Mala’, a programme for state highways and major district roads, at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur District,
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar flagged off a mobile exhibition
awareness campaign on covid vaccination and Aatmnirbhar Bharat in Pune.
rld in terms of the number of COVID19 vaccine
The 25th “Hunar Haat” is being organised at Maharaja College Ground, Chamarajapuram, Mysuru
Tourism: The Next Frontier of Nature-based
Hospitality firm Asian Hotels (West) said that Sushil Kumar Gupta has resigned as Chairman and
fund raising plan for the Rs 64,000-
high speed rail project connecting Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram with its northern tip
produced a clinical bowling show to beat Delhi Bulls by eight wickets in the summit
ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri has announced the setting up of a 'Young Digital Innovators Lab' comprising of
digital natives drawn from across ITC's businesses to crowd source transformative digital strategies.
Monthly Current Affair of
www.onlineaavedan.com
12-02-2021
1. India hockey team skipper Rani Rampal will compete with chess ace Koneru Humpy and young shooter
Manu Bhaker for the BBC 'Indian
honour along with two others.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit 202 via video
conferencing.
3. India's first geothermal power project will be establ
4. Scientists have found the first geological evidence of an earthquake at Himebasti Village on the border
of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
5. Scientists may soon develop robust algorithms that can provide more efficient
applications by focusing on concepts that lie at the intersection of algebra and geometry.
6. A programme ‘engage with science’ has been initiated for engaging students, teachers, principals and
leaderships of schools to develop scientific
as to bring science and technology to the forefront.
7. Veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma became the sixth Indian and third pacer from the country to take
300 wickets in Test cricket, joining legends
8. India wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant was named the winner of ICC's inaugural Player of the
Month Award for his heroics in the recently concluded Test series against Australia.
9. Indian tennis will be buzzing with a l
pending 2020 National Championships and six ITF tournaments, set to unfold across the country after a
halt in action caused by the COVID
10. Indian drama "Pebbles", directed by filmmake
for best film, at the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
India hockey team skipper Rani Rampal will compete with chess ace Koneru Humpy and young shooter
Manu Bhaker for the BBC 'Indian Sportswoman of the Year' award after being nominated for the
honour along with two others.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit 202 via video
India's first geothermal power project will be established at Puga village of eastern Ladakh
Scientists have found the first geological evidence of an earthquake at Himebasti Village on the border
of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Scientists may soon develop robust algorithms that can provide more efficient
applications by focusing on concepts that lie at the intersection of algebra and geometry.
A programme ‘engage with science’ has been initiated for engaging students, teachers, principals and
leaderships of schools to develop scientific temper and foster a culture of continuous learning as well
as to bring science and technology to the forefront.
Veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma became the sixth Indian and third pacer from the country to take
300 wickets in Test cricket, joining legends such as Kapil Dev and Anil Kumble.
keeper batsman Rishabh Pant was named the winner of ICC's inaugural Player of the
Month Award for his heroics in the recently concluded Test series against Australia.
Indian tennis will be buzzing with a lot of activity next month with 78 tournaments, including the
pending 2020 National Championships and six ITF tournaments, set to unfold across the country after a
halt in action caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indian drama "Pebbles", directed by filmmaker Vinothraj PS, has won the top honour, the Tiger Award
for best film, at the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).
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India hockey team skipper Rani Rampal will compete with chess ace Koneru Humpy and young shooter
Sportswoman of the Year' award after being nominated for the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit 202 via video
ished at Puga village of eastern Ladakh.
Scientists have found the first geological evidence of an earthquake at Himebasti Village on the border
Scientists may soon develop robust algorithms that can provide more efficient machine learning
applications by focusing on concepts that lie at the intersection of algebra and geometry.
A programme ‘engage with science’ has been initiated for engaging students, teachers, principals and
temper and foster a culture of continuous learning as well
Veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma became the sixth Indian and third pacer from the country to take
such as Kapil Dev and Anil Kumble.
keeper batsman Rishabh Pant was named the winner of ICC's inaugural Player of the
Month Award for his heroics in the recently concluded Test series against Australia.
ot of activity next month with 78 tournaments, including the
pending 2020 National Championships and six ITF tournaments, set to unfold across the country after a
r Vinothraj PS, has won the top honour, the Tiger Award
Monthly Current Affair of
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13-02-2021
1. India will overtake the European Union as the world's third
International Energy Agency (IEA) said as it forecast India accounting for the biggest share of energy
demand growth over the next two decades.
2. The New Delhi National Marathon 2021, a qualification event for the Tokyo Olympics and recognised
by Athletics Federation of India, will be held in New Delhi on March 7.
3. A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has developed an energy
efficient pest controlling device for smaller agricultural tracts owned by marginal farmers.
4. Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker Raj Kapoor, died. He was 58.
5. The Tata Mumbai Marathon will be held on May 30, it's promoters Procam International announced.
6. Wipro 3D and Engine Division of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) have colla
development, manufacturing and airworthiness certification of acritical aero
operating in the hot zone, using metal 3D printing.
7. Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar has been recognised as a Global Citizenship Ambas
prominent American university in recognition of his pioneering work as peacemaker, humanitarian,
spiritual teacher and global interfaith leader.
8. Indian-origin leading corporate lawyer Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara will be chief executive officer a
executive director of a state-owned wealth management groupTemasek Holdings.
9. Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare distributed woolen blankets, masks
and soaps among the destitute persons staying in Vishram Sadan at AIIMS, New
10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held a virtual summit.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
India will overtake the European Union as the world's third-largest energy consumer by 2030, the
International Energy Agency (IEA) said as it forecast India accounting for the biggest share of energy
demand growth over the next two decades.
The New Delhi National Marathon 2021, a qualification event for the Tokyo Olympics and recognised
Federation of India, will be held in New Delhi on March 7.
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has developed an energy
efficient pest controlling device for smaller agricultural tracts owned by marginal farmers.
director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker Raj Kapoor, died. He was 58.
The Tata Mumbai Marathon will be held on May 30, it's promoters Procam International announced.
Wipro 3D and Engine Division of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) have colla
development, manufacturing and airworthiness certification of acritical aero
operating in the hot zone, using metal 3D printing.
Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar has been recognised as a Global Citizenship Ambas
prominent American university in recognition of his pioneering work as peacemaker, humanitarian,
spiritual teacher and global interfaith leader.
origin leading corporate lawyer Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara will be chief executive officer a
owned wealth management groupTemasek Holdings.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare distributed woolen blankets, masks
and soaps among the destitute persons staying in Vishram Sadan at AIIMS, New
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held a virtual summit.
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largest energy consumer by 2030, the
International Energy Agency (IEA) said as it forecast India accounting for the biggest share of energy
The New Delhi National Marathon 2021, a qualification event for the Tokyo Olympics and recognised
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has developed an energy-
efficient pest controlling device for smaller agricultural tracts owned by marginal farmers.
director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker Raj Kapoor, died. He was 58.
The Tata Mumbai Marathon will be held on May 30, it's promoters Procam International announced.
Wipro 3D and Engine Division of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) have collaborated for the
development, manufacturing and airworthiness certification of acritical aero-engine component
Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar has been recognised as a Global Citizenship Ambassador by a
prominent American university in recognition of his pioneering work as peacemaker, humanitarian,
origin leading corporate lawyer Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara will be chief executive officer and
owned wealth management groupTemasek Holdings.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare distributed woolen blankets, masks
and soaps among the destitute persons staying in Vishram Sadan at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held a virtual summit.
Monthly Current Affair of
www.onlineaavedan.com
14-02-2021
1. The Union government has waived import duty and GST of Rs 6 crore on medicines for a five
old girl suffering from a rare medical con
2. The Finance Ministry has permitted Rajasthan to borrow an additional Rs 2,731 crore after the state
undertook reform in ''one-nation one ration card'' system.
3. A signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] for the construction of the
[Shatoot] Dam in Afghanistan took place over VTC.
4. The Investor Education and Protection fund Authority (IEPFA) and Indira Gandhi National Open
University (IGNOU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in utilising the
tele-lecturing facility of Gyan Darshan Channel (EPMC) for telecast of Investor Awareness Programmes
(IAPs) through distance learning mode.
5. Former India batsman Sanjay Bangar was appointed as the batting consultant of Indian Premier League
side Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the upcoming season.
6. Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia set a new 1,500 meters indoor world record by finishing in 3 minutes 53.09
seconds at a meet in northern France.
7. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled an ambitious 10
country that includes missions to the moon, sending Turkish astronauts into space and developing
internationally viable satellite systems.
8. Indian technology major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and pharmaceutical major Wockhardt are
among the big investment wins being celebrated in the United Kingdom as Britain's International Trade
Secretary Liz Truss concluded her five
9. Ahmedabad-based Bodal Chemicals Ltd will acquire Mawana Sugars Ltd's Siel Chemical Complex (SCC)
in Punjab for nearly Rs 140 crore.
10. Veteran Malayalam singer M S Naseem passed away.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
The Union government has waived import duty and GST of Rs 6 crore on medicines for a five
old girl suffering from a rare medical condition.
The Finance Ministry has permitted Rajasthan to borrow an additional Rs 2,731 crore after the state
nation one ration card'' system.
A signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] for the construction of the
[Shatoot] Dam in Afghanistan took place over VTC.
The Investor Education and Protection fund Authority (IEPFA) and Indira Gandhi National Open
University (IGNOU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in utilising the
lecturing facility of Gyan Darshan Channel (EPMC) for telecast of Investor Awareness Programmes
(IAPs) through distance learning mode.
Former India batsman Sanjay Bangar was appointed as the batting consultant of Indian Premier League
rs Bangalore ahead of the upcoming season.
Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia set a new 1,500 meters indoor world record by finishing in 3 minutes 53.09
seconds at a meet in northern France.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled an ambitious 10-year spac
country that includes missions to the moon, sending Turkish astronauts into space and developing
internationally viable satellite systems.
Indian technology major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and pharmaceutical major Wockhardt are
mong the big investment wins being celebrated in the United Kingdom as Britain's International Trade
Secretary Liz Truss concluded her five-day visit.
based Bodal Chemicals Ltd will acquire Mawana Sugars Ltd's Siel Chemical Complex (SCC)
ab for nearly Rs 140 crore.
Veteran Malayalam singer M S Naseem passed away.
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The Union government has waived import duty and GST of Rs 6 crore on medicines for a five- month-
The Finance Ministry has permitted Rajasthan to borrow an additional Rs 2,731 crore after the state
A signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] for the construction of the Lalandar
The Investor Education and Protection fund Authority (IEPFA) and Indira Gandhi National Open
University (IGNOU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in utilising the
lecturing facility of Gyan Darshan Channel (EPMC) for telecast of Investor Awareness Programmes
Former India batsman Sanjay Bangar was appointed as the batting consultant of Indian Premier League
Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia set a new 1,500 meters indoor world record by finishing in 3 minutes 53.09
year space programme for his
country that includes missions to the moon, sending Turkish astronauts into space and developing
Indian technology major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and pharmaceutical major Wockhardt are
mong the big investment wins being celebrated in the United Kingdom as Britain's International Trade
based Bodal Chemicals Ltd will acquire Mawana Sugars Ltd's Siel Chemical Complex (SCC)
Monthly Current Affair of
www.onlineaavedan.com
15-02-2021
1. Indian Navy’s largest war game
21) - which commenced in early January, is currently und
units of Indian Navy including ships, submarines, aircraft as well as units of the Indian Army, Indian Air
Force and Coast Guard.
2. Furthering the relationship between Indian Navy and IIT Delhi on research in unde
Naval Electronic Systems, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed.
3. Experienced left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat will lead the Saurashtra team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy,
beginning February 20.
4. Experienced left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat
beginning February 20.
5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar director and Padma Shri awardee Sudhir K Jain has
been elected as an international member of the US National Academy of
6. Manasa Varanasi, an engineer from Telangana, was crowned as VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020 in
Mumbai.
7. Hinduja group company, Gulf Oil Lubricants India has partnered with Gulf Oil International for investing
and exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle charging space.
8. Salaries in India are projected to rise by an average of 6.4 per cent in 2021, marginally higher than the
average actual increase of 5.9 per cent in 2020, according to a Willis Towers Watson survey.
9. Markets regulator Sebi imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on the NSE for failing to provide a level
field for trading members subscribing to its tick
10. The Reserve Bank of India Limited, an independent co
(Independence Co-operative Bank) has banned the withdrawal of money.
11. The Pentagon has established a task force to provide recommendations in the next few months to
address the challenge posed by China, US President Joe Biden said.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Indian Navy’s largest war game – the biennial Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX
which commenced in early January, is currently underway with participation of all operational
units of Indian Navy including ships, submarines, aircraft as well as units of the Indian Army, Indian Air
Furthering the relationship between Indian Navy and IIT Delhi on research in unde
Naval Electronic Systems, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed.
arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat will lead the Saurashtra team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy,
arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat will lead the Saurashtra team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy,
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar director and Padma Shri awardee Sudhir K Jain has
been elected as an international member of the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE).
Manasa Varanasi, an engineer from Telangana, was crowned as VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020 in
Hinduja group company, Gulf Oil Lubricants India has partnered with Gulf Oil International for investing
es in the electric vehicle charging space.
Salaries in India are projected to rise by an average of 6.4 per cent in 2021, marginally higher than the
average actual increase of 5.9 per cent in 2020, according to a Willis Towers Watson survey.
lator Sebi imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on the NSE for failing to provide a level
field for trading members subscribing to its tick-by-tick (TBT) data feed system.
The Reserve Bank of India Limited, an independent co-operative bank based in Nas
operative Bank) has banned the withdrawal of money.
The Pentagon has established a task force to provide recommendations in the next few months to
address the challenge posed by China, US President Joe Biden said.
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the biennial Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX
erway with participation of all operational
units of Indian Navy including ships, submarines, aircraft as well as units of the Indian Army, Indian Air
Furthering the relationship between Indian Navy and IIT Delhi on research in underwater domain of
Naval Electronic Systems, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed.
arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat will lead the Saurashtra team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy,
will lead the Saurashtra team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy,
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar director and Padma Shri awardee Sudhir K Jain has
Engineering (NAE).
Manasa Varanasi, an engineer from Telangana, was crowned as VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020 in
Hinduja group company, Gulf Oil Lubricants India has partnered with Gulf Oil International for investing
Salaries in India are projected to rise by an average of 6.4 per cent in 2021, marginally higher than the
average actual increase of 5.9 per cent in 2020, according to a Willis Towers Watson survey.
lator Sebi imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on the NSE for failing to provide a level-playing
tick (TBT) data feed system.
operative bank based in Nashik, Maharashtra.
The Pentagon has established a task force to provide recommendations in the next few months to
Monthly Current Affair of
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16-02-2021
1. State-run power producer NTPC said the fourth 150 mega watt (MW) unit of Kameng Hydro
Project of its subsidiary North Eastern Electric Power Corporation is commercially operational.
2. Short film ‘Bittu’ is shortlisted in top 10 fil
Awards.
3. The first India Toy Fair will be held virtually from February 27 to March 2, the government announced.
4. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated a Rs 213
cum-multi-level car parking and a commercial complex.
5. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has joined hands with a UK
collaborative project on impact
6. Kerala-based Inker Robotics has initiated
form, using technology and automation.
7. TMC leader Dinesh Trivedi announced his resignation as Rajya Sabha MP.
8. Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC appointed experienced Italian Marco Pezzaiuoli as
coach.
9. The 29th edition of NTLF (Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum)
17-19.
10. Senior Congress leader and sitting legislator in Himachal Pradesh Sujan Singh Pathania passed away. He
was 77.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
run power producer NTPC said the fourth 150 mega watt (MW) unit of Kameng Hydro
Project of its subsidiary North Eastern Electric Power Corporation is commercially operational.
Short film ‘Bittu’ is shortlisted in top 10 films under Live Action Short film category for 93rd Oscar
The first India Toy Fair will be held virtually from February 27 to March 2, the government announced.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated a Rs 213
level car parking and a commercial complex.
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has joined hands with a UK
collaborative project on impact-based flood forecasting.
based Inker Robotics has initiated a programme to preserve the 4,000
form, using technology and automation.
TMC leader Dinesh Trivedi announced his resignation as Rajya Sabha MP.
Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC appointed experienced Italian Marco Pezzaiuoli as
The 29th edition of NTLF (Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum)- which will be held on February
Senior Congress leader and sitting legislator in Himachal Pradesh Sujan Singh Pathania passed away. He
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run power producer NTPC said the fourth 150 mega watt (MW) unit of Kameng Hydro-Electric
Project of its subsidiary North Eastern Electric Power Corporation is commercially operational.
ms under Live Action Short film category for 93rd Oscar
The first India Toy Fair will be held virtually from February 27 to March 2, the government announced.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated a Rs 213-crore general bus stand-
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has joined hands with a UK-based space agency for a
a programme to preserve the 4,000-year-old puppetry art
Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC appointed experienced Italian Marco Pezzaiuoli as its new head
which will be held on February
Senior Congress leader and sitting legislator in Himachal Pradesh Sujan Singh Pathania passed away. He
Monthly Current Affair of
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17-02-2021
1. Chief Minister of Puducherry V Narayanasamy announced that the Territorial government has been
remitting into bank accounts of each of the families in BPL (below poverty line) a sum of Rs 3,000 as
cash equivalent to free rice for the last five months
2. More than 120 countries elected British lawyer Karim Khan as the next prosecutor of the International
Criminal Court (ICC).
3. An Indian-origin employee Arora Akanksha at the UN has announced her candidacy to be its next
Secretary-General.
4. ICC elite panel umpires Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth of England will officiate in the sixth
edition of the Pakistan Super League to be held in Karachi and Lahore from February 20 to March 22.
5. India gifted 2,000 metric tonnes of rice to Syria following a reques
6. Justice Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar, a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, was appointed
as the chief justice of the Manipur High Court.
7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hands over the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK
and also inaugurated and lay the foundation stones of several projects in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
8. Tata Motors has appointed Marc Llistosella as its chief executive officer and managing director.
9. The reform measures announced in the Budget
trillion economy and beyond, Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian said.
10. Six ATM vans that will make the rounds of remote villages and rural markets or 'haats' to help people
in Chhattisgarh make cash withdrawals were flagged off by state Panchayat and Rural Development
Minister TS Singh Deo.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Chief Minister of Puducherry V Narayanasamy announced that the Territorial government has been
remitting into bank accounts of each of the families in BPL (below poverty line) a sum of Rs 3,000 as
cash equivalent to free rice for the last five months.
More than 120 countries elected British lawyer Karim Khan as the next prosecutor of the International
origin employee Arora Akanksha at the UN has announced her candidacy to be its next
l umpires Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth of England will officiate in the sixth
edition of the Pakistan Super League to be held in Karachi and Lahore from February 20 to March 22.
India gifted 2,000 metric tonnes of rice to Syria following a request from the Arab republic.
Justice Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar, a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, was appointed
as the chief justice of the Manipur High Court.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hands over the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK
and also inaugurated and lay the foundation stones of several projects in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Tata Motors has appointed Marc Llistosella as its chief executive officer and managing director.
The reform measures announced in the Budget 2021-22 will play a big role in India becoming a USD 5
trillion economy and beyond, Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian said.
Six ATM vans that will make the rounds of remote villages and rural markets or 'haats' to help people
sh withdrawals were flagged off by state Panchayat and Rural Development
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Chief Minister of Puducherry V Narayanasamy announced that the Territorial government has been
remitting into bank accounts of each of the families in BPL (below poverty line) a sum of Rs 3,000 as
More than 120 countries elected British lawyer Karim Khan as the next prosecutor of the International
origin employee Arora Akanksha at the UN has announced her candidacy to be its next
l umpires Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth of England will officiate in the sixth
edition of the Pakistan Super League to be held in Karachi and Lahore from February 20 to March 22.
t from the Arab republic.
Justice Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar, a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, was appointed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hands over the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) to the Army in Chennai
and also inaugurated and lay the foundation stones of several projects in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Tata Motors has appointed Marc Llistosella as its chief executive officer and managing director.
22 will play a big role in India becoming a USD 5-
trillion economy and beyond, Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian said.
Six ATM vans that will make the rounds of remote villages and rural markets or 'haats' to help people
sh withdrawals were flagged off by state Panchayat and Rural Development
Monthly Current Affair of
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18-02-2021
1. To mitigate issues related to unscientific disposal of municipal solid waste in Jammu city, the
administrative council approved establish
the National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED).
2. Rashmi Samant has made history after she became the first Indian woman to be elected president of
the Oxford University Student Union (SU).
3. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Chairman YV Subba Reddy along with Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
pontiff Vijayendra Saraswati laid the foundation stone for Goddess Padmavathi Ammavari temple at
Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
4. Chief Minister K Palaniswam
grievances under which public may register their complaints by calling a toll free number '1100.'
5. Chief Minister K Palaniswami marked the rollout of the Rs 12,110 crore crop loan waiver sc
over 16 lakh farmers in Tamil Nadu by giving away certificates to nine farmers.
6. Shankar Ramchandani an assistant professor in the department of medicine at Veer Surendra Sai
Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, has opened t
patients have to pay just one Rupee for treatment.
7. Bhim Singh has been elected as president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party, days
after his nephew Balwant Singh Mankotia resigned from the post.
8. Nabfoundation, a arm of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Bank (NABARD), has
signed an agreement with Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF) to develop a skill mapping programme for
unemployed youths in the north
9. Indian Premier League side De
Officer.
10. Young opener Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead a 20
Hazare Trophy.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
To mitigate issues related to unscientific disposal of municipal solid waste in Jammu city, the
administrative council approved establishment of an integrated solid waste management project by
the National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED).
Rashmi Samant has made history after she became the first Indian woman to be elected president of
dent Union (SU).
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Chairman YV Subba Reddy along with Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
pontiff Vijayendra Saraswati laid the foundation stone for Goddess Padmavathi Ammavari temple at
Chief Minister K Palaniswami launched a helpline system for expeditious redressal of people's
grievances under which public may register their complaints by calling a toll free number '1100.'
Chief Minister K Palaniswami marked the rollout of the Rs 12,110 crore crop loan waiver sc
over 16 lakh farmers in Tamil Nadu by giving away certificates to nine farmers.
Shankar Ramchandani an assistant professor in the department of medicine at Veer Surendra Sai
Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, has opened t
patients have to pay just one Rupee for treatment.
Bhim Singh has been elected as president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party, days
after his nephew Balwant Singh Mankotia resigned from the post.
, a arm of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Bank (NABARD), has
signed an agreement with Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF) to develop a skill mapping programme for
unemployed youths in the north-eastern region.
Indian Premier League side Delhi Capitals appointed Colonel Vinod Bisht as its interim Chief Executive
Young opener Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead a 20-member Maharashtra squad in the upcoming Vijay
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To mitigate issues related to unscientific disposal of municipal solid waste in Jammu city, the
ment of an integrated solid waste management project by
the National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED).
Rashmi Samant has made history after she became the first Indian woman to be elected president of
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Chairman YV Subba Reddy along with Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
pontiff Vijayendra Saraswati laid the foundation stone for Goddess Padmavathi Ammavari temple at
i launched a helpline system for expeditious redressal of people's
grievances under which public may register their complaints by calling a toll free number '1100.'
Chief Minister K Palaniswami marked the rollout of the Rs 12,110 crore crop loan waiver scheme for
over 16 lakh farmers in Tamil Nadu by giving away certificates to nine farmers.
Shankar Ramchandani an assistant professor in the department of medicine at Veer Surendra Sai
Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, has opened the clinic in Burla town where
Bhim Singh has been elected as president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party, days
, a arm of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Bank (NABARD), has
signed an agreement with Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF) to develop a skill mapping programme for
lhi Capitals appointed Colonel Vinod Bisht as its interim Chief Executive
member Maharashtra squad in the upcoming Vijay
Monthly Current Affair of
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19-02-2021
1. Union Ministry of Minority Affairs is
from across the country at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi from 20th February 2021 which will
be formally inaugurated by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan
21st February 2021.
2. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Suheldev Memorial and
development work of Chittaura Lake through video conferencing.
3. In a major boost to India’s rice exports potential, a consignment has been sh
deep-water port.
4. Final production batch of Long Range Surface to Air Missiles (LRSAM), designed and developed by
DRDO in collaboration with various industry partnersand integrated by BDL, was flagged off at
DRDL,APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad.
5. FMCG firm Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting said its venture capital arm has invested in healthcare
brand Onelife Nutriscience.
6. The Union Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public
Distribution, Piyush Goyal flagged off Mau
conferencing.
7. Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing, who was instrumental in bringing Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh under
Indian Union, was honoured for the first time in presence of Chief
Rawat, two chief ministers, a central minister and a governor.
8. Iran's army test fired a sophisticated short
9. The United Arab Emirates Space Agency released its first photo of Mars, taken
10. Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed Harbhajan Singh to become the second highest
wicket-taker in Tests played in India.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Union Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising 26th “Hunar Haat” of indigenous artisans and craftsmen
from across the country at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi from 20th February 2021 which will
be formally inaugurated by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Suheldev Memorial and
development work of Chittaura Lake through video conferencing.
In a major boost to India’s rice exports potential, a consignment has been sh
Final production batch of Long Range Surface to Air Missiles (LRSAM), designed and developed by
DRDO in collaboration with various industry partnersand integrated by BDL, was flagged off at
sile Complex, Hyderabad.
FMCG firm Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting said its venture capital arm has invested in healthcare
The Union Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public
Piyush Goyal flagged off Mau-Anand Vihar Biweekly Special train through video
Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing, who was instrumental in bringing Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh under
Indian Union, was honoured for the first time in presence of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin
Rawat, two chief ministers, a central minister and a governor.
Iran's army test fired a sophisticated short-range missile, state media reported.
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency released its first photo of Mars, taken
spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed Harbhajan Singh to become the second highest
taker in Tests played in India.
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organising 26th “Hunar Haat” of indigenous artisans and craftsmen
from across the country at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi from 20th February 2021 which will
be formally inaugurated by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Suheldev Memorial and
In a major boost to India’s rice exports potential, a consignment has been shipped from the Kakinada
Final production batch of Long Range Surface to Air Missiles (LRSAM), designed and developed by
DRDO in collaboration with various industry partnersand integrated by BDL, was flagged off at
FMCG firm Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting said its venture capital arm has invested in healthcare
The Union Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public
Anand Vihar Biweekly Special train through video
Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing, who was instrumental in bringing Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh under
of Defence Staff General Bipin
range missile, state media reported.
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency released its first photo of Mars, taken by its Hope Probe.
spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed Harbhajan Singh to become the second highest
Monthly Current Affair of
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20-02-2021
1. Indian-American Pronita Gupta, an expert on labour issues, has been named US Pr
Special Assistant for Labour and Workers on the Domestic Policy Council.
2. The Kerala Sahitya Akademi awards for the year 2019 was announced and author S Hareesh''s
''Meesha'' (Moustache) has been adjudged the best novel.
3. The UN Capital Development Fund has appointed Indian
Preeti Sinha as its Executive Secretary.
4. Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed as the first female and first African director
the World Trade Organization.
5. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launched E
6. The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the World Health Organization South East Regional
Office (WHO SEARO) signed a Letter of Exchange for the secondment/deputatio
to WHO’s regional traditional medicine programme.
7. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh presented the trophies of best marching contingents of the Republic Day
Parade 2021, in New Delhi.
8. Union Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Developmen
Jute Seeds Distribution Program AndAwareness Workshop For Jute Farmers.
9. Used car marketplace CARS24 announced the appointment of former CEAT Specialty Tyres top
executive Kunal Mundra as CEO of its cars vertical
10. Former Governor of Bihar and Jharkhand M Rama Jois died. He was 88.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
American Pronita Gupta, an expert on labour issues, has been named US Pr
Special Assistant for Labour and Workers on the Domestic Policy Council.
The Kerala Sahitya Akademi awards for the year 2019 was announced and author S Hareesh''s
''Meesha'' (Moustache) has been adjudged the best novel.
Development Fund has appointed Indian-origin investment and development banker
Preeti Sinha as its Executive Secretary.
Iweala was appointed as the first female and first African director
the World Trade Organization.
aksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launched E-Chhawani portal and mobile app in New Delhi.
The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the World Health Organization South East Regional
Office (WHO SEARO) signed a Letter of Exchange for the secondment/deputatio
to WHO’s regional traditional medicine programme.
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh presented the trophies of best marching contingents of the Republic Day
Union Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated Certified
Jute Seeds Distribution Program AndAwareness Workshop For Jute Farmers.
Used car marketplace CARS24 announced the appointment of former CEAT Specialty Tyres top
executive Kunal Mundra as CEO of its cars vertical in India.
Former Governor of Bihar and Jharkhand M Rama Jois died. He was 88.
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American Pronita Gupta, an expert on labour issues, has been named US President Joe Biden's
The Kerala Sahitya Akademi awards for the year 2019 was announced and author S Hareesh''s
origin investment and development banker
Iweala was appointed as the first female and first African director-general of
Chhawani portal and mobile app in New Delhi.
The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the World Health Organization South East Regional
Office (WHO SEARO) signed a Letter of Exchange for the secondment/deputation of an AYUSH expert
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh presented the trophies of best marching contingents of the Republic Day
t, Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated Certified
Jute Seeds Distribution Program AndAwareness Workshop For Jute Farmers.
Used car marketplace CARS24 announced the appointment of former CEAT Specialty Tyres top
Monthly Current Affair of
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21-02-2021
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Mahabahu
Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge and perform the ground breaking cer
bridge via video conferencing.
2. Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has become the new leader of opposition in the Rajya
Sabha.
3. Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis announced his retirement from Test cr
shorter formats with T20 being his priority.
4. Gold refiner Rajesh Exports has secured an order worth Rs 1,352 crore of designer range of gold
jewellery from Germany.
5. Inox Wind announced new orders for the supply and installation of
megawatts from independent power producers and retail customers.
6. The centenary celebration of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's visit to Houston in February 1921
was held amidst freezing temperatures at the Tagore Grove me
virtual concert the next day with presentations of the poet's music and recitation.
7. The United Nations announced it is releasing $15 million from its emergency relief fund to help Guinea
and Congo combat new outbre
8. The Tata group is acquiring 68 per cent stake in online grocery platform BigBasket for around Rs 9,500
crore as it bids to expand in the fast growing e
9. Punjab''s water supply and sanitation department has set up sol
Jagrawan-Muradpur and Talwara villages of the Jalandhar district.
10. Ecuadorian ex-president Gustavo Noboa died in the United States. He was 83.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Mahabahu-Brahmaputra', laid the foundation stone of the
Phulbari Bridge and perform the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the Majuli
bridge via video conferencing.
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has become the new leader of opposition in the Rajya
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis announced his retirement from Test cr
shorter formats with T20 being his priority.
Gold refiner Rajesh Exports has secured an order worth Rs 1,352 crore of designer range of gold
Inox Wind announced new orders for the supply and installation of wind turbine generators of 62
megawatts from independent power producers and retail customers.
The centenary celebration of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's visit to Houston in February 1921
was held amidst freezing temperatures at the Tagore Grove memorial in Ray Miller Park, followed by a
virtual concert the next day with presentations of the poet's music and recitation.
The United Nations announced it is releasing $15 million from its emergency relief fund to help Guinea
and Congo combat new outbreaks of Ebola.
The Tata group is acquiring 68 per cent stake in online grocery platform BigBasket for around Rs 9,500
crore as it bids to expand in the fast growing e-commerce space in India.
Punjab''s water supply and sanitation department has set up solar-based water supply project at
Muradpur and Talwara villages of the Jalandhar district.
president Gustavo Noboa died in the United States. He was 83.
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Brahmaputra', laid the foundation stone of the
emony for the construction of the Majuli
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has become the new leader of opposition in the Rajya
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis announced his retirement from Test cricket to focus on the
Gold refiner Rajesh Exports has secured an order worth Rs 1,352 crore of designer range of gold
wind turbine generators of 62
The centenary celebration of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's visit to Houston in February 1921
morial in Ray Miller Park, followed by a
virtual concert the next day with presentations of the poet's music and recitation.
The United Nations announced it is releasing $15 million from its emergency relief fund to help Guinea
The Tata group is acquiring 68 per cent stake in online grocery platform BigBasket for around Rs 9,500
based water supply project at
president Gustavo Noboa died in the United States. He was 83.
Monthly Current Affair of
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22-02-2021
1. The first phase of the 2021 Workforce and Increment Trend
India LLP said the Companies in India are expected to dole out an average increment of 7.3 per cent to
employees this year amid faster
consumer confidence, according to a survey.
2. Five Indian-origin personalities, including Twitter's top lawyer Vijaya Gadde and UK's finance minister
Rishi Sunak, and an Indian activist feature in TIME magazine''s annual list of 100 emerging leaders who
are shaping the future".
3. Rashmi Samant, who made Oxford University history as the first Indian woman to be elected President
of the Oxford Student Union (SU), has resigned from the post just days later amid controversy
surrounding some of her past remarks and references.
4. Seven time olympian Seiko Hashimoto was named as president of the Tokyo Olympic organising
committee.
5. Infrastructure company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said its construction arm has bagged a contract worth
up to Rs 2,500 crore for building two units of Kudankulam Nucle
6. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, who was given additional charge of Puducherry, was
sworn in as Lt Governor of the Union Territory.
7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the convocation of the Visva
conferencing.
8. Fertiliser cooperative IFFCO has contributed Rs 2.51 crore for the construction of Ram Temple in
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
9. The Union Food Processing Industries Ministry has cleared 20 projects worth Rs 363.4 crore under two
central government schemes.
10. Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar launched software applications for five all India surveys, including on
migrant and domestic workers.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
The first phase of the 2021 Workforce and Increment Trends Survey by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
India LLP said the Companies in India are expected to dole out an average increment of 7.3 per cent to
employees this year amid faster-than-expected economic recovery and revival in business and
ording to a survey.
origin personalities, including Twitter's top lawyer Vijaya Gadde and UK's finance minister
Rishi Sunak, and an Indian activist feature in TIME magazine''s annual list of 100 emerging leaders who
ashmi Samant, who made Oxford University history as the first Indian woman to be elected President
of the Oxford Student Union (SU), has resigned from the post just days later amid controversy
surrounding some of her past remarks and references.
e olympian Seiko Hashimoto was named as president of the Tokyo Olympic organising
Infrastructure company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said its construction arm has bagged a contract worth
up to Rs 2,500 crore for building two units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project.
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, who was given additional charge of Puducherry, was
sworn in as Lt Governor of the Union Territory.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the convocation of the Visva
Fertiliser cooperative IFFCO has contributed Rs 2.51 crore for the construction of Ram Temple in
The Union Food Processing Industries Ministry has cleared 20 projects worth Rs 363.4 crore under two
rnment schemes.
Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar launched software applications for five all India surveys, including on
migrant and domestic workers.
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s Survey by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
India LLP said the Companies in India are expected to dole out an average increment of 7.3 per cent to
expected economic recovery and revival in business and
origin personalities, including Twitter's top lawyer Vijaya Gadde and UK's finance minister
Rishi Sunak, and an Indian activist feature in TIME magazine''s annual list of 100 emerging leaders who
ashmi Samant, who made Oxford University history as the first Indian woman to be elected President
of the Oxford Student Union (SU), has resigned from the post just days later amid controversy
e olympian Seiko Hashimoto was named as president of the Tokyo Olympic organising
Infrastructure company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said its construction arm has bagged a contract worth
ar Power Project.
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, who was given additional charge of Puducherry, was
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the convocation of the Visva-Bharati University via video
Fertiliser cooperative IFFCO has contributed Rs 2.51 crore for the construction of Ram Temple in
The Union Food Processing Industries Ministry has cleared 20 projects worth Rs 363.4 crore under two
Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar launched software applications for five all India surveys, including on
Monthly Current Affair of
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23-02-2021
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the sixth meeting of the Governing Council of
video conferencing.
2. The Belgian and Belarus pair of Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka has won the women’s doubles final
of the Australian Open 2021.
3. India's Ankita Raina won her maiden WTA title as she and her Russian partner Kamilla Rakh
clinched the doubles event in the Phillip Island Trophy.
4. Dutee Chand breezed to 100m victory in the Indian Grand Prix I athletics meet at the Netaji Subhash
National Institute of Sports.
5. The American space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Adm
landed its Perseverance rover in a deep crater near the planet Mars` equator called Jezero.
6. Hyderabad has been recognised as a '2020 Tree City of the World' by the Arbor Day Foundation and
the Food and Agriculture Orga
7. Seeking to help the needy and improve its ranking in the Swachh survey, the South Delhi Municipal
Corporation (SDMC) opened a 'shoe bank', and claimed it was the first such initiative in Delhi.
8. Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla inaugurated the digital and online library of the Indian
Embassy.
9. Jammu and Kashmir formally rolled out e
10. Twenty-five cities, including Agartala, Bengaluru,Thiruvananthapuram,
selected for the government''s ''Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge'' to develop and implement
initiatives to improve the quality of life of young children, caregivers and families.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the sixth meeting of the Governing Council of
The Belgian and Belarus pair of Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka has won the women’s doubles final
India's Ankita Raina won her maiden WTA title as she and her Russian partner Kamilla Rakh
clinched the doubles event in the Phillip Island Trophy.
Dutee Chand breezed to 100m victory in the Indian Grand Prix I athletics meet at the Netaji Subhash
The American space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has successfully
landed its Perseverance rover in a deep crater near the planet Mars` equator called Jezero.
Hyderabad has been recognised as a '2020 Tree City of the World' by the Arbor Day Foundation and
the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
Seeking to help the needy and improve its ranking in the Swachh survey, the South Delhi Municipal
Corporation (SDMC) opened a 'shoe bank', and claimed it was the first such initiative in Delhi.
h Vardhan Shringla inaugurated the digital and online library of the Indian
Jammu and Kashmir formally rolled out e-Kuber payments system of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
five cities, including Agartala, Bengaluru,Thiruvananthapuram, Vadodara and Ujjain, have been
selected for the government''s ''Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge'' to develop and implement
initiatives to improve the quality of life of young children, caregivers and families.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the sixth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog via
The Belgian and Belarus pair of Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka has won the women’s doubles final
India's Ankita Raina won her maiden WTA title as she and her Russian partner Kamilla Rakhimova
Dutee Chand breezed to 100m victory in the Indian Grand Prix I athletics meet at the Netaji Subhash
inistration (NASA), has successfully
landed its Perseverance rover in a deep crater near the planet Mars` equator called Jezero.
Hyderabad has been recognised as a '2020 Tree City of the World' by the Arbor Day Foundation and
Seeking to help the needy and improve its ranking in the Swachh survey, the South Delhi Municipal
Corporation (SDMC) opened a 'shoe bank', and claimed it was the first such initiative in Delhi.
h Vardhan Shringla inaugurated the digital and online library of the Indian
Kuber payments system of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Vadodara and Ujjain, have been
selected for the government''s ''Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge'' to develop and implement
initiatives to improve the quality of life of young children, caregivers and families.
Monthly Current Affair of
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24-02-2021
1. India has sent a warship to Abu Dhabi to participate in two naval defence exhibitions from February 20
to 25, in reflection of its gradual expansion of military cooperation with the United Arab Emirates.
2. India and Ethiopia signed two agreements related to visa facilitation a
3. Almost a year after the post of chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes fell vacant,
the government appointed Harsh Chauhan as its chairperson.
4. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar launched the BRICS
5. Israel has begun developing a long
the US.
6. The value of China's digital economy reached 35.8 trillion yuan ($5.54 trillion) in 2019.
7. Global aerospace major Airbus will collaborate wi
helicopter services market in South Asia.
8. Nearly 80 per cent of corporate banks in India are forecast to run their trade finance and treasury
workloads on Cloud by 2024, said a new IDC report.
9. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have
signed a memorandum of understanding to support the development, conduct and promotion of
health research in the country.
10. Maharashtra Government is planning to set up
association with Nasscom.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
ship to Abu Dhabi to participate in two naval defence exhibitions from February 20
to 25, in reflection of its gradual expansion of military cooperation with the United Arab Emirates.
India and Ethiopia signed two agreements related to visa facilitation and leather technology.
Almost a year after the post of chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes fell vacant,
the government appointed Harsh Chauhan as its chairperson.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar launched the BRICS-2021 website.
Israel has begun developing a long-range ballistic missile interceptor, named Arrow
The value of China's digital economy reached 35.8 trillion yuan ($5.54 trillion) in 2019.
Global aerospace major Airbus will collaborate with FlyBlade India (BLADE) to develop the on
helicopter services market in South Asia.
Nearly 80 per cent of corporate banks in India are forecast to run their trade finance and treasury
workloads on Cloud by 2024, said a new IDC report.
inda Gates Foundation and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have
signed a memorandum of understanding to support the development, conduct and promotion of
health research in the country.
Maharashtra Government is planning to set up a large incubation centre for start
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ship to Abu Dhabi to participate in two naval defence exhibitions from February 20
to 25, in reflection of its gradual expansion of military cooperation with the United Arab Emirates.
nd leather technology.
Almost a year after the post of chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes fell vacant,
ite.
range ballistic missile interceptor, named Arrow-4, together with
The value of China's digital economy reached 35.8 trillion yuan ($5.54 trillion) in 2019.
th FlyBlade India (BLADE) to develop the on-demand
Nearly 80 per cent of corporate banks in India are forecast to run their trade finance and treasury
inda Gates Foundation and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have
signed a memorandum of understanding to support the development, conduct and promotion of
a large incubation centre for start-ups near Mumbai in
Monthly Current Affair of
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25-02-2021
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of four
crore during his visit to poll-bound Puducherry.
2. India will always be a reliable security partner for the Maldives, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
said, as New Delhi signed a USD 50 million defence Line of Credit agreement with the island nation to
facilitate capability building in the maritime d
3. Ivan Dodig and Filip Polasek upset defending champions Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram to win the
Australian Open men's doubles title.
4. American Rajeev Ram and Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova captured their second major title as a
pair after defeating local wildcards Matthew Ebden and Samantha Stosur in the Australian Open mixed
doubles final.
5. Lt Gen B S Raju, the General-
Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the In
6. The 100-day special campaign of the Jal Shakti Ministry to provide tap water connections in schools,
anganwadi centres and ashramshalas has been extended to March 31 after some states indicated that
they need more time to complete the task.
7. Karnataka has been able to maintain 'one of the lowest' unemployment rates in the country at 3.6 per
cent, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa told Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
8. State-owned NTPC announced commissioning of 5 mega watt (MW) solar capacity at a pro
Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh.
9. Kerala took a major step forward in its progress towards a knowledge society with the inauguration of
the country's first Digital University, based in Technocity at Mangalapuram near Thiruvananthapuram.
10. Renowned poet Prabha Varma has bagged this year's Mahakavi Kunchan Nambiar Award for his
outstanding contributions to the Malayalam language and literature.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of four-lane highways projectworth Rs 2,000
bound Puducherry.
India will always be a reliable security partner for the Maldives, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
said, as New Delhi signed a USD 50 million defence Line of Credit agreement with the island nation to
facilitate capability building in the maritime domain.
Ivan Dodig and Filip Polasek upset defending champions Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram to win the
Australian Open men's doubles title.
American Rajeev Ram and Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova captured their second major title as a
ting local wildcards Matthew Ebden and Samantha Stosur in the Australian Open mixed
-Officer-Commanding of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, will be the new
Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army.
day special campaign of the Jal Shakti Ministry to provide tap water connections in schools,
anganwadi centres and ashramshalas has been extended to March 31 after some states indicated that
they need more time to complete the task.
rnataka has been able to maintain 'one of the lowest' unemployment rates in the country at 3.6 per
cent, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa told Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
owned NTPC announced commissioning of 5 mega watt (MW) solar capacity at a pro
Kerala took a major step forward in its progress towards a knowledge society with the inauguration of
the country's first Digital University, based in Technocity at Mangalapuram near Thiruvananthapuram.
a Varma has bagged this year's Mahakavi Kunchan Nambiar Award for his
outstanding contributions to the Malayalam language and literature.
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lane highways projectworth Rs 2,000
India will always be a reliable security partner for the Maldives, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
said, as New Delhi signed a USD 50 million defence Line of Credit agreement with the island nation to
Ivan Dodig and Filip Polasek upset defending champions Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram to win the
American Rajeev Ram and Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova captured their second major title as a
ting local wildcards Matthew Ebden and Samantha Stosur in the Australian Open mixed
based Chinar Corps, will be the new
day special campaign of the Jal Shakti Ministry to provide tap water connections in schools,
anganwadi centres and ashramshalas has been extended to March 31 after some states indicated that
rnataka has been able to maintain 'one of the lowest' unemployment rates in the country at 3.6 per
owned NTPC announced commissioning of 5 mega watt (MW) solar capacity at a project in
Kerala took a major step forward in its progress towards a knowledge society with the inauguration of
the country's first Digital University, based in Technocity at Mangalapuram near Thiruvananthapuram.
a Varma has bagged this year's Mahakavi Kunchan Nambiar Award for his
Monthly Current Affair of
www.onlineaavedan.com
26-02-2021
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Institute of Medical
Sciences and Research at IIT Kharagpur via video conferencing.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dhemaji Engineering College in Assam and lay the
foundation stone of Sualkuchi Engineering College.
3. The first phase of Intensified Mission
pregnant women and children up to two years.
4. With a target of making Uttar Pradesh 'Aatmanirbhar', the Yogi Adityanath government presented a Rs
5,50,270.78 crore budget for 2021
5. Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the first round of this year''s State of Origin rugby league series
between New South Wales and Queensland.
6. Karnataka will host the second Khelo India University Games (KIUG) later this year, state chief m
BS Yediyurappa and Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced.
7. Parasappa Madevappa Hajilol of Karnataka and Haryana''s Sonika won the men and women''s 10km
races respectively in the SBI 55th National Cross Country Championships.
8. The Anantapuramu district of Andhra Pradesh has been chosen for the Prime Minister Kisan national
award as it completed 99.6 per cent physical verification of the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri
Kisan Samman Nidhi.
9. Chasing the Le Mans dream, Racing Team India, th
international endurance racing stage, ended its first Asian Le Mans Series campaign fifth in the overall
championship standings.
10. Multiple-time world champion Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta have been appointed vice
of the Billiards and Snooker Players Association of India (BSPAI), revived recently after a gap of nearly
15 years.
11. Sushant Singh Rajput got the Critics Best Actor award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film
Festival Awards 2021.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Institute of Medical
ences and Research at IIT Kharagpur via video conferencing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dhemaji Engineering College in Assam and lay the
foundation stone of Sualkuchi Engineering College.
The first phase of Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0 started in Rajasthan to administer vaccines to
pregnant women and children up to two years.
With a target of making Uttar Pradesh 'Aatmanirbhar', the Yogi Adityanath government presented a Rs
5,50,270.78 crore budget for 2021-22 in the state Assembly.
Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the first round of this year''s State of Origin rugby league series
between New South Wales and Queensland.
Karnataka will host the second Khelo India University Games (KIUG) later this year, state chief m
BS Yediyurappa and Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced.
Parasappa Madevappa Hajilol of Karnataka and Haryana''s Sonika won the men and women''s 10km
races respectively in the SBI 55th National Cross Country Championships.
u district of Andhra Pradesh has been chosen for the Prime Minister Kisan national
award as it completed 99.6 per cent physical verification of the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri
Chasing the Le Mans dream, Racing Team India, the first all-Indian team to compete at the
international endurance racing stage, ended its first Asian Le Mans Series campaign fifth in the overall
time world champion Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta have been appointed vice
of the Billiards and Snooker Players Association of India (BSPAI), revived recently after a gap of nearly
Sushant Singh Rajput got the Critics Best Actor award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Institute of Medical
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dhemaji Engineering College in Assam and lay the
Indradhanush 3.0 started in Rajasthan to administer vaccines to
With a target of making Uttar Pradesh 'Aatmanirbhar', the Yogi Adityanath government presented a Rs
Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the first round of this year''s State of Origin rugby league series
Karnataka will host the second Khelo India University Games (KIUG) later this year, state chief minister
Parasappa Madevappa Hajilol of Karnataka and Haryana''s Sonika won the men and women''s 10km
u district of Andhra Pradesh has been chosen for the Prime Minister Kisan national
award as it completed 99.6 per cent physical verification of the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri
Indian team to compete at the
international endurance racing stage, ended its first Asian Le Mans Series campaign fifth in the overall
time world champion Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta have been appointed vice-presidents
of the Billiards and Snooker Players Association of India (BSPAI), revived recently after a gap of nearly
Sushant Singh Rajput got the Critics Best Actor award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film
Monthly Current Affair of
www.onlineaavedan.com
27-02-2021
1. Adani Enterprises has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with US'' EdgeConneX to form an equal
partnership company to develop and operate data centers throughout India.
2. Amazon India announced its partnership with Mahindra Electric taking
towards electric mobility in the country.
3. The Biden administration has appointed an Indian
Bhattacharyya, who spent three years deploying solar energy solutions in rural India, to a key po
in the agriculture department.
4. Former Shiv Sena MLC and three
5. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced a national level film award after
legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several railway projects in West Bengal.
7. Experienced lawyers Jasmeet Singh and Amit Bansal were appointed as judges of the Delhi High Court.
8. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted
Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL
9. Government has sanctioned over 56 thousand more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
(Urban).
10. Jindal Power Ltd (JPL) announced the appointment of former bur
Chairman.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
Adani Enterprises has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with US'' EdgeConneX to form an equal
partnership company to develop and operate data centers throughout India.
Amazon India announced its partnership with Mahindra Electric taking
towards electric mobility in the country.
The Biden administration has appointed an Indian-American climate and energy expert Bidisha
Bhattacharyya, who spent three years deploying solar energy solutions in rural India, to a key po
in the agriculture department.
Former Shiv Sena MLC and three- time mayor of Thane city Anant Tare died. He was 67.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced a national level film award after
Ray.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several railway projects in West Bengal.
Experienced lawyers Jasmeet Singh and Amit Bansal were appointed as judges of the Delhi High Court.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted
Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM).
Government has sanctioned over 56 thousand more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Jindal Power Ltd (JPL) announced the appointment of former bureaucrat Anil Kumar Jha as its
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Adani Enterprises has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with US'' EdgeConneX to form an equal
partnership company to develop and operate data centers throughout India.
Amazon India announced its partnership with Mahindra Electric taking forward its commitment
American climate and energy expert Bidisha
Bhattacharyya, who spent three years deploying solar energy solutions in rural India, to a key position
time mayor of Thane city Anant Tare died. He was 67.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced a national level film award after
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several railway projects in West Bengal.
Experienced lawyers Jasmeet Singh and Amit Bansal were appointed as judges of the Delhi High Court.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted two successful launches of
Government has sanctioned over 56 thousand more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
eaucrat Anil Kumar Jha as its
Monthly Current Affair of
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28-02-2021
1. US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian
the Office of Personnel Management.
2. Poet, publisher and bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti, wh
movement, has died. He was 101.
3. The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association confirmed that it will be hosting the eight
series between the women's teams of India and South Africa in Lucknow from 7 Marc
4. Zuari Agrochemicals (ZACL) will sell its fertiliser plant and the associated businesses at Goa to Paradeep
Phosphates (PPL) for an enterprise value of USD 280 million (over Rs 1,100 crore).
5. The Kushinagar airport in Uttar Pradesh has received the nece
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to operate international flights.
6. State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has opened a residential complex at its funded
multi-specialty hospital in Sivasagar
7. The Centre signed an agreement with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for borrowing $304
million (over ₹ 2,200 crore) to improve power transmission network in Assam.
8. The annual Under-19 European Championships in men's and
second straight year.
9. Andhra Pradesh government chose Liberty Steel India Limited as the joint venture partner for
construction and development of YSR Steel Plant in Kadapa district.
10. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran ended his lo
champion Sharath Kamal in the 82nd National Table Tennis Championships in Panchkula.
Monthly Current Affair of February, 2021 in
US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American lawyer and rights activist Kiran Ahuja to head
the Office of Personnel Management.
Poet, publisher and bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who helped launch and perpetuate the Beat
movement, has died. He was 101.
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association confirmed that it will be hosting the eight
series between the women's teams of India and South Africa in Lucknow from 7 Marc
Zuari Agrochemicals (ZACL) will sell its fertiliser plant and the associated businesses at Goa to Paradeep
Phosphates (PPL) for an enterprise value of USD 280 million (over Rs 1,100 crore).
The Kushinagar airport in Uttar Pradesh has received the necessary clearances from aviation regulator
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to operate international flights.
owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has opened a residential complex at its funded
specialty hospital in Sivasagar district of Assam.
The Centre signed an agreement with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for borrowing $304
₹ 2,200 crore) to improve power transmission network in Assam.
19 European Championships in men's and women's soccer were canceled for the
Andhra Pradesh government chose Liberty Steel India Limited as the joint venture partner for
construction and development of YSR Steel Plant in Kadapa district.
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran ended his long wait for a national title with a convincing 4
champion Sharath Kamal in the 82nd National Table Tennis Championships in Panchkula.
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American lawyer and rights activist Kiran Ahuja to head
o helped launch and perpetuate the Beat
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association confirmed that it will be hosting the eight-match limited overs
series between the women's teams of India and South Africa in Lucknow from 7 March.
Zuari Agrochemicals (ZACL) will sell its fertiliser plant and the associated businesses at Goa to Paradeep
Phosphates (PPL) for an enterprise value of USD 280 million (over Rs 1,100 crore).
ssary clearances from aviation regulator
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to operate international flights.
owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has opened a residential complex at its funded
The Centre signed an agreement with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for borrowing $304
₹ 2,200 crore) to improve power transmission network in Assam.
women's soccer were canceled for the
Andhra Pradesh government chose Liberty Steel India Limited as the joint venture partner for
ng wait for a national title with a convincing 4-2 win over nine-time
champion Sharath Kamal in the 82nd National Table Tennis Championships in Panchkula.