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CURRENT AFFAIRS (24-2-2021)

 The Vice-Presi-
dent called for
ending Low rep-
resentation of

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women in Par-
liament and

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state legisla-
tures. He stated
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this while releas-
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ing the stamp of
Eashwari Bai
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who is an Educationalist and Social Reformer.
 Tibetology - It is the study of things related to Tibet, its History, religion, language,
culture and politics. The recent proposal of Indian Army for its officers to study
Tibetology. This helps to counter China’s influence and propaganda.
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 Its time for India to adopt fuel-efficiency standards and zero-emissions ve-
hicles programme. PM Modi emphasize the need for clean energy sources, ex-
panding and diversifying the energy supply to reduce India’s energy dependence.
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 SNC - Lavalin Kerala Hydro electric scam. It is a financial scandal related to

Hydroelectric infrastructure between Kerala government and Canadian Company.
 Pakistan PM hailed CPEC as a connectivity booster. On the same lines he pitches
Economic corridor to Sri lanka in a two-day visit to Colombo.
 The Defence Acquisitions council headed by Defence Minister cleared the pro-
curement of 118 Arjun MK-IA tanks for 8400 crore. The improved Arjun MK-IA
tank was handed over by PM to the Army.
 Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) - It is an agency under Ministry of Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry and Dairying. It is established for protection of cows. It is con-

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stituted to organize animal husbandry on Modern and Scientific lines and take
steps for preserving breeds.
 Himalayan Pink Salt - The salt belongs to Pakistan was recently given GI Tag.
The pinkish tint of the soil occurs due to the presence of minerals.
 Kala Namak Rice - It belongs to the state of Uttar pradesh. Uttar Pradesh to
export 20 Tonnes of this Rice variety to Singapore by March end. It is also called
Buddha Rice. It is one of the Finest varieties of Aromatic Rice in India.
 Carbon Watch App - It is the first-of-its kind App to assess one’s Carbon Foot-
print. Chandigarh became the first Union Territory in India to launch carbon
watch.

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 Sand Dredger - It is a weapon used by China against Taiwan. China is waging a
New Type of war against Taiwan through sand Dredger.

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 Laxmi Vilas Palace - There are arguments on the preservation of this palace in
Vadodara. It was constructed by Gaekwad family, a prominent Maratha Family,

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who ruled Baroda State. It was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad in 1890.
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CA
SA
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