18th February TNA by Aditya Sir

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Homework
Question. Which of the following terminology defines outright purchase and sale of
government securities, for injection and absorption of durable liquidity, by the central bank
of a country?
A) Open Market Operations
B) Market Stabilisation Scheme
C) Liquidity Adjustment Facility
D) Marginal Standing Facility
Question. The Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme (Scheme) was launched by RBI in
which year?
A) 2006
B) 2007
C) 2008
D) 2010
Question. The Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme (Scheme) leverages which of the
following payments system?
A) NEFT
B) RTGS
C) UPI
D) IMPS
Question. What is the ceiling per transaction done via online mode under the Indo-Nepal
Remittance Facility Scheme (Scheme)?
A) Rs 50,000
B) Rs 1 lakh
C) Rs 1.5 lakh
D) Rs 2 lakh
Homework for Tomorrow

Question. What is the present inflation target set by the Central Government?
A) 2 % with a tolerance band of +/- 2%
B) 3 % with a tolerance band of +/- 2%
C) 4 % with a tolerance band of +/- 2%
D) 5 % with a tolerance band of +/- 2%
Question. In India, the inflation target is defined in terms of _________.

A) WPI
B) CPI
C) IIP
D) Both WPI and CPI
Question. The Monetary Policy Committee has how many members?
A) 4
B) 3
C) 5
D) 6
Question. The three external members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) are
appointed by the Central Government on the basis of the recommendation of a six-
membered Search-cum-Selection Committee. Who is the head of this committee?
A) Cabinet Secretary
B) Governor of RBI
C) Deputy Governor of RBI
D) Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs
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Question. Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation has declined to _______________ in
January 2022.
थोक मूल्य सूचकांक (WPI) आधारित मुद्रास्फीति जनवरी 2022 में गिरकर __________ हो गई है।
(a) 7.35%
(b) 8.21%
(c) 10.49%
(d) 11.74%
(e) 12.96%
Question. Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation has declined to _______________ in
January 2022.
थोक मूल्य सूचकांक (WPI) आधारित मुद्रास्फीति जनवरी 2022 में गिरकर __________ हो गई है।
(a) 7.35%
(b) 8.21%
(c) 10.49%
(d) 11.74%
(e) 12.96%
• It fell from 14.87 % in November 2021 to 13.56 % in December 2021 and further to 12.96 %
in January 2022.
• “The high rate of inflation in January 2022 is primarily due to rise in prices of mineral oils,
crude petroleum & natural gas, basic metals, chemicals, and chemical products, food
articles etc as compared the corresponding month of the previous year”.
Question. India’s retail inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose to
________________% in the month of January.
उपभोक्ता मूल्य सूचकांक (सीपीआई) द्वारा मापी गई भारत की खुदरा मुद्रास्फीति जनवरी के महीने में _________% तक पहुंच गई।
(a) 4.51%
(b) 4.79%
(c) 5.31%
(d) 5.59%
(e) 6.01%
Question. India’s retail inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose to
________________% in the month of January.
उपभोक्ता मूल्य सूचकांक (सीपीआई) द्वारा मापी गई भारत की खुदरा मुद्रास्फीति जनवरी के महीने में _________% तक पहुंच गई।
(a) 4.51%
(b) 4.79%
(c) 5.31%
(d) 5.59%
(e) 6.01%
• The surge in inflation print was driven by higher consumer goods and telecom prices
along with a comparatively low rate a year ago.
• Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) was 5.66% in the preceding
month of December.
• Central bank’s monetary policy has been given the mandate to maintain annual inflation
at 4% until March 31, 2026
Question. The Central Government has constituted Ken-Betwa Link Project Authority
(KBLPA) for the implementation of the Ken-Betwa interlinking of rivers (ILRs) project, and
constituted a 20-member National Steering Committee which will monitor the
implementation. Who will head this National Steering Committee?
कें द्र सरकार ने के न–बेतवा लिंक प्रोजेक्ट अथॉरिटी (KBLPA) का गठन के न–बेतवा इंटरलिंकिं ग ऑफ नदियों (ILRs) परियोजना के कार्यान्वयन के लिए किया है, और
एक 20 सदस्यीय राष्ट्रीय संचालन समिति का गठन किया है जो कार्यान्वयन की निगरानी करेगी। इस राष्ट्रीय संचालन समिति का अध्यक्ष कौन होगा?
(a) Bhaskar Ramamurthy / भास्कर राममूर्ति
(b) Pankaj Kumar / पंकज कु मार
(c) Bharadwaj Amrutur / भारद्वाज अमृतुर
(d) NG Subramaniam / एनजी सुब्रमण्यम
(e) Tarun Kapoor / तरुण कपूर
Question. The Central Government has constituted Ken-Betwa Link Project Authority
(KBLPA) for the implementation of the Ken-Betwa interlinking of rivers (ILRs) project, and
constituted a 20-member National Steering Committee which will monitor the
implementation. Who will head this National Steering Committee?
(a) Bhaskar Ramamurthy / भास्कर राममूर्ति
(b) Pankaj Kumar / पंकज कु मार
(c) Bharadwaj Amrutur / भारद्वाज अमृतुर
(d) NG Subramaniam / एनजी सुब्रमण्यम
(e) Tarun Kapoor / तरुण कपूर
• The SPV will be headed by a CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of additional secretary rank.
• The committee will be chaired by the Secretary (Currently- Pankaj Kumar), Ministry of Jal
Shakti.
• The river Betwa or Betravati which is also called river Vetrawati in Sanskrit one of the
major river basins of Madhya Pradesh (MP). It is a tributary of the Yamuna. It rises in the
Vindhya Range just north of Hoshangabad in MP and flows north-east through MP and
Orchha to UP.
Question. Who among the following has been appointed as the Chairperson of the
Committee of Administrators which will run the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI)?
निम्नलिखित में से किसे टेबल टेनिस फे डरेशन ऑफ इंडिया (TTFI) चलाने वाली प्रशासकों की समिति के अध्यक्ष के रूप में नियुक्त किया गया है?
(a) M Venugopal / एम वेणुगोपाल
(b) Navrang Saini / नवरंग सैनी
(c) Gita Mittal / गीता मित्तल
(d) Suresh N Patel / सुरेश एन पटेल
(e) Deepak Das / दीपक दास
Question. Who among the following has been appointed as the Chairperson of the
Committee of Administrators which will run the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI)?
निम्नलिखित में से किसे टेबल टेनिस फे डरेशन ऑफ इंडिया (TTFI) चलाने वाली प्रशासकों की समिति के अध्यक्ष के रूप में नियुक्त किया गया है?
(a) M Venugopal / एम वेणुगोपाल
(b) Navrang Saini / नवरंग सैनी
(c) Gita Mittal / गीता मित्तल
(d) Suresh N Patel / सुरेश एन पटेल
(e) Deepak Das / दीपक दास
• The Delhi High Court has appointed former Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High
Court, Gita Mittal as the Chairperson of the Committee of Administrators which will run
the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).
Question. Under the Saubhagya scheme, which state has the maximum number of
households electrified through the solar-based standalone system?
(a) Assam / असम
(b) Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड
(c) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेश
(d) Bihar / बिहार
(e) Rajasthan / राजस्थान
Question. Under the Saubhagya scheme, which state has the maximum number of
households electrified through the solar-based standalone system?
(a) Assam / असम
(b) Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड
(c) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेश
(d) Bihar / बिहार
(e) Rajasthan / राजस्थान
 Under the Saubhagya scheme, as many as 1,23,682 households were electrified through
the solar-based standalone system in Rajasthan, followed by Chhattisgarh (65,373), Uttar
Pradesh (53,234), Assam (50,754), Bihar (39,100), Maharashtra (30,538), Odisha (13,735),
Madhya Pradesh (12,651), Power Minister R K Singh told the Lok Sabha.
 The Saubhagya scheme was launched on 25th September 2017 to achieve universal
household electrification covering every village and every district in the country. Scheme
outlay is 16,320 crore including Gross Budgetary Support of 12,320 crores.
Question. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has allocated Rs. 2.26 crores
for Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival. Medaram Jatara is celebrated in which state?
भारत सरकार के जनजातीय मामलों के मंत्रालय ने मेदारम जतारा 2022 महोत्सव के लिए 2.26 करोड़ रुपये आवंटित किए हैं। मेदाराम जतारा किस राज्य में मनाया
जाता है?
(a) Telangana / तेलंगाना
(b) Assam / असम
(c) Odisha / ओडिशा
(d) Kerala / के रल
(e) Tamil Nadu / तमिलनाडु
Question. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has allocated Rs. 2.26 crores
for Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival. Medaram Jatara is celebrated in which state?
भारत सरकार के जनजातीय मामलों के मंत्रालय ने मेदारम जतारा 2022 महोत्सव के लिए 2.26 करोड़ रुपये आवंटित किए हैं। मेदाराम जतारा किस राज्य में मनाया
जाता है?
(a) Telangana / तेलंगाना
(b) Assam / असम
(d) Kerala / के रल
(e) Tamil Nadu / तमिलनाडु
• The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has allocated Rs. 2.26 Crores for
Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival in Telangana.
• In 2022, the festival is being held from February 16 to 19, 2022. Medaram Jatara is the
second-largest fair in India, after the Kumbh Mela.
• Medaram Jatara is conducted in honour of the Goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma. It
was declared a State Festival in 1998.
Question. Which state’s Governor has flagged off historic first-ever all-women officers
offshore sailing expedition of Indian Army?
किस राज्य के राज्यपाल ने भारतीय सेना के ऐतिहासिक पहली महिला अधिकारियों की अपतटीय नौकायन अभियान को हरी झंडी दिखाकर रवाना किया?
(a) Karnataka / कर्नाटक
(b) Telangana / तेलंगाना
(d) Tamil Nadu / तमिल नाडू
(e) Kerala / के रल
Question. Which state’s Governor has flagged off historic first-ever all-women officers
offshore sailing expedition of Indian Army?
किस राज्य के राज्यपाल ने भारतीय सेना के ऐतिहासिक पहली महिला अधिकारियों की अपतटीय नौकायन अभियान को हरी झंडी दिखाकर रवाना किया?
(a) Karnataka / कर्नाटक
(b) Telangana / तेलंगाना
(d) Tamil Nadu / तमिल नाडू
(e) Kerala / के रल
• Telangana flagged off first-ever all-women officers sailing expedition
• Telangana Governor Tamilisai Sounderarajan has flagged off historic first-ever all-women
officers offshore sailing expedition of Indian Army between Chennai-Vizag-Chennai at
Chennai Port Trust.
• Governor praised Indian Army for opening its doors to women and the enhanced role and
respect that they command to this day.
• Women officers completed grueling training for the expedition which is yet another step
towards women empowerment.
Question. In association with which company, NITI Aayog has launched the “Fintech Open
Hackathon” to provide an opportunity for innovators, digital creators and developers from
all over India to think, ideate and code?
नीति आयोग ने किस कं पनी के साथ मिलकर “फिनटेक ओपन हैकथॉन” लॉन्च किया है ताकि पूरे भारत के नवप्रवर्तनकर्ताओं, डिजिटल रचनाकारों और डेवलपर्स को
सोचने, विचार करने और कोड करने का अवसर प्रदान किया जा सके ?
(a) PhonePe / फ़ोन पे
(b) Paytm / पेटीएम
(c) Google Pay / गूगल पे
(d) Amazon Pay / अमेज़न पे
(e) BharatPe / भारत पे
Question. In association with which company, NITI Aayog has launched the “Fintech Open
Hackathon” to provide an opportunity for innovators, digital creators and developers from
all over India to think, ideate and code?
नीति आयोग ने किस कं पनी के साथ मिलकर “फिनटेक ओपन हैकथॉन” लॉन्च किया है ताकि पूरे भारत के नवप्रवर्तनकर्ताओं, डिजिटल रचनाकारों और डेवलपर्स को
सोचने, विचार करने और कोड करने का अवसर प्रदान किया जा सके ?
(a) PhonePe / फ़ोन पे
(b) Paytm / पेटीएम
(c) Google Pay / गूगल पे
(d) Amazon Pay / अमेज़न पे
(e) BharatPe / भारत पे
• The Hackathon will provide an opportunity for innovators, digital creators and
developers from all over India to think, ideate and code.
• It aims to showcase path-breaking solutions for the Fintech Ecosystem.
• The winners of the Hackathon will be announced on the 28th of February.
Question. Which organization has launched ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people end Tobacco
consumption?
तंबाकू की खपत को समाप्त करने में लोगों की मदद करने के लिए किस संगठन ने ‘तंबाकू छोड़ो ऐप‘ लॉन्च किया है?
(a) National Health Authority (NHA) / राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य प्राधिकरण
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) / स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय
(c) NITI Aayog / नीति आयोग
(d) World Health Organization (WHO) / विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन
(e) Both a & b / दोनों ए और बी
Question. Which organization has launched ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people end Tobacco
consumption?
तंबाकू की खपत को समाप्त करने में लोगों की मदद करने के लिए किस संगठन ने ‘तंबाकू छोड़ो ऐप‘ लॉन्च किया है?
(a) National Health Authority (NHA) / राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य प्राधिकरण
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) / स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय
(c) NITI Aayog / नीति आयोग
(d) World Health Organization (WHO) / विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन
(e) Both a & b / दोनों ए और बी
• WHO launched ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people end Tobacco consumption
• It is a first-of-its-kind app which helps users identify the triggers, set their targets,
manage cravings, and stay focused on quitting tobacco.
• The ‘WHO Quit Tobacco App’ is the first such initiative of the WHO. It was launched during
WHO’s year-long ‘Commit to quit’ tobacco control campaign.
Today’s News Analysis

Banking and Financial News

Financial News
 Twitter partners with Paytm to boost its ‘Tips’ feature in India

 भारत में अपने 'टिप्स' फीचर को बढ़ावा देने के लिए ट्विटर ने पेटीएम के साथ साझेदारी की
 Twitter Inc has partnered with Paytm’s payment gateway to improve the support for its
‘Tips’ feature in India.
 CEO: Parag Agrawal
 Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
Financial News
 What is Tips feature of Twitter?

 using the Tips feature, users can send payments to their favorite content creators on
twitter.
 Tips is available since November to all Twitter users above 18 years of age in India.
 It is available in Indian languages including Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi
and Tamil.
 With this partnership, Twitter users will be able to use the payments facility of Paytm,
including its Paytm digital wallet, Paytm Postpaid (buy-now-pay-later service), debit and
credit cards, and net banking.
Banking & Finance
 NPCI International partners with Gateway Payment Service and Manam Infotech to
deploy UPI solution in Nepal
 एनपीसीआई इंटरनेशनल ने नेपाल में यूपीआई समाधान तैनात करने के लिए गेटवे पेमेंट सर्विस और मनम इंफोटेक के साथ साझेदारी की
 Gateway Payments Service Pvt Ltd is an authorized Payment System Operators in Nepal.
 The partnership aims to support interoperable real-time Person to person (P2P) and
Merchant payment transactions (P2M) in Nepal.
 Nepal shall be the first country outside of India to adopt UPI as the payments platform
driving the digitalization of cash transactions.
 Central Bank of Nepal- Nepal Rastra Bank

 Manam Infotech Private Limited- is a Fintech company based out of Bangalore, India
Banking & Finance
 Edelweiss Asset Management launches mobile app eInvest for investors

 एडलवाइस एसेट मैनेजमेंट ने निवेशकों के लिए मोबाइल ऐप eInvest लॉन्च किया
 The Edelweiss Asset Management has launched a mutual fund mobile app named eInvest.
 eInvest is an easy-to-use app for investors to give them a smooth investing experience
where they can perform all financial transactions and access their investment from
anywhere at any time with speed and ease.
 CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management – Radhika Gupta

Banking & Finance
 RBI extended deadline for NBFCs to meet new NPA upgradation norms till September
2022
 आरबीआई ने एनबीएफसी के लिए नए एनपीए उन्नयन मानदंडों को पूरा करने की समय सीमा सितंबर 2022 तक बढ़ा दी
 RBI extended the deadline for NBFCs to comply with new Non-Performing Assets

classification norms (the norms are issued by RBI in November 2021) to September
2022 from the earlier deadline of March 2022.
Banking & Finance
 RBI extended deadline for NBFCs to meet new NPA upgradation norms till September
2022
 As per the ‘Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning
pertaining to Advances – Clarifications’, which was issued by RBI on November 15, 2021,
the loan accounts that are classified as NPAs could be upgraded as ‘standard’ asset only if
entire arrears of interest and principal are paid by the borrower.
Banking & Finance
 Kotak Mahindra Bank tied up with Ezetap to provide integrated PoS solutions
 एकीकृ त PoS समाधान प्रदान करने के लिए कोटक महिंद्रा बैंक ने Ezetap के साथ समझौता किया
 Kotak Mahindra Bank has tied up with Ezetap to provide integrated Point of Sale

(PoS) solutions across 4,000 locations in India.
 The initiative will strengthen the bank’s presence in the digital payments market space.
The partnership will enable it to scale up its PoS product base across merchant segments,
including retail enterprises and government customers.
 About Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB):

 Founded: 2003
 Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
 MD & CEO: Uday Kotak
 Tagline: Let’s make money simple
Banking & Finance
 Standard Chartered Bank launched interest-only home loan facility

 स्टैंडर्ड चार्टर्ड बैंक ने शुरू की ब्याज-मात्र गृह ऋण सुविधा
 Standard Chartered Bank India has launched the ‘interest-only home loan’ facility for
completed residential properties where borrowers can pay only the interest without
principal deduction during a limited period.
 Borrowers can choose to pay only the interest amount without principal through Equated
Monthly Instalment (EMI) for an initial period of up to 1-3 years, after which it will be
treated like a normal loan account where the EMIs comprise of both the principal and
interest till the maturity of the loan.
 loan amount ranging from Rs 35 lakh to Rs 3.5 crore with the maximum tenure of 30
years for salaried individuals and 25 years for self-employed individuals.
 Founded: 1969, London, United Kingdom

 CEO: Bill Winters
Banking & Finance
 Bank of Baroda signed MoU with Assam Rifles to provide Central Forces Salary Package
 कें द्रीय बल वेतन पैके ज प्रदान करने के लिए बैंक ऑफ बड़ौदा ने असम राइफल्स के साथ समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए
 To provide the ‘Baroda Central Forces Salary Package to all personnel of the Assam Rifles,
both serving and retired.
 BoB will offer services such as free unlimited transactions at all Bank ATMs, free
remittance services like NEFT / RTGS online or through branch, free debit card, free
unlimited demand draft facilities, 50% discount on locker rentals, 100% waiver on Demat
annual maintenance charges and 75% waiver on issuance charges for Gift and Travel
cards.
 Special benefits like Personal Accident Insurance and a co-branded credit card.
 Founded: 20 July 1908
 Headquarters: Vadodara, Gujarat
 Managing Director & CEO: Sanjiv Chadha
 Amalgamated Banks: Dena Bank & Vijaya Bank in 2019
Awards: Banking News
 Karnataka Bank bagged 3 awards at 17th Annual Banking Technology Conference and
Awards 2020-21
 कर्नाटक बैंक ने 17वें वार्षिक बैंकिं ग प्रौद्योगिकी सम्मेलन और पुरस्कार 2020-21 में 3 पुरस्कार जीते
 Karnataka Bank has bagged three awards at the 17th Annual Banking Technology
Conference and Awards: 2020-21 Next Gen Banking.
 The awards have been instituted by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). The bank has won
the awards under categories: Best Technology Bank of the Year; Best Fintech
Adoption; and Best Use of AI/ML & Data Analytics.
• About Karnataka Bank:

• Founded: 18 February 1924
• Headquarters: Mangaluru, Karnataka
• MD & CEO: Mahabaleshwara M. S
Appointments
Appointment and Resignation
 Shah Rukh Khan appointed as Brand Ambassador of Gaming app A23

 गेमिंग ऐप A23 . के ब्रांड एंबेसडर के रूप में शाहरुख खान नियुक्त
 Shahrukh Khan will feature in A23’s ‘Chalo Saath Khele’ campaign, along with a first of its
kind responsible gaming campaign, which showcases all the multi-gaming platforms of
A23 such as carom, fantasy sports, pool and rummy, among others.
 As the brand ambassador, Shah Rukh will support to elevate the brand among Indians
who relate to using their skills to win.
 According to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s gaming
committee, India has become the largest fantasy sports market in the world with over 13
crore users playing fantasy sports.
Note: List of brand ambassador
• Ambassador of All Women Match Official Team of Legends League Cricket (LLC): Jhulan
Goswami
• RenewBuy: RajKummar Rao
• GoodDot: Neeraj Chopra
• Games24x7’s ‘RummyCircle’: Hrithik Roshan
• Uttarakhand: Akshay Kumar
• Bata India: Disha Patani
• MediBuddy: Amitabh Bachchan
• Brand Ambassador and investor of Krishi Network: Pankaj Tripathi
 G Ashok Kumar appointed as India’s first national maritime security coordinator

 जी अशोक कु मार को भारत का पहला राष्ट्रीय समुद्री सुरक्षा समन्वयक नियुक्त किया गया
 Government of India has taken the decisive move to ensure reliability on security and its
objective to strengthen the country’s maritime security.
 The NMSC (National Maritime Security Coordinator) will be working with coordination
with the National Security Council Secretariat which is headed by NSA Ajit Doval.
 The main task will be given to NMSC to make coordination among the Indian Navy, the
Coast Guard, security agencies those tangled in coastal and maritime security and 13
coastal states and Union Territories.
List of important heads of offices of India:
• Chief Justice of India: V. Ramana.

• Chief Election Commissioner of India: Sushil Chandra
• Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG): Girish Chandra Murmu
• Controller General of Accounts: Sonali Singh
• Attorney General of India: K K Venugopal
• National Security Advisor: Ajit Doval
• Solicitor General of India: Tushar Mehta
• Central Vigilance Commissioner: Suresh N. Patel
 IAS Officer Vineet Joshi takes over Chairman of CBSE

 आईएएस अधिकारी विनीत जोशी ने सीबीएसई के अध्यक्ष का पदभार संभाला
• IAS Vineet Joshi has been appointed as the new Chairman of Central Board of Secondary
Education (CBSE) with effect from February 14, 2022.
• Mr Joshi, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Manipur cadre, is an Additional Secretary,
Department of Higher Education, under Ministry of Education.
• He replaces IAS Manoj Ahuja, who has been appointed as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD)
in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
• Vineet Joshi is also the Director-General of the National Testing Agency (NTA). In 2010 as
well he got the responsibility of CBSE chairman.
 Sandeep Bakhshi named Business Standard Banker of the Year 2020-21

 संदीप बख्शी बने बिजनेस स्टैंडर्ड बैंकर ऑफ द ईयर 2020-21
• Sandeep Bakhshi has been named the Business Standard Banker of the Year 2020-21. He
is the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of ICICI Bank.
• The winner was chosen by a jury of 5 members chaired by former Reserve Bank of India
deputy governor S S Mundra.
• For 2020-21, ICICI Bank reported a net profit of Rs 16,193 crore against Rs 7,931 crore
during the previous financial year.
 Ilker Ayci appointed as MD and CEO of Air India

 Ilker Ayci को Air India का MD और CEO नियुक्त किया गया
• Tata Sons have appointed Ilker Ayci, former Turkish Airlines Chairman as the new MD and
CEO of Air India and he will resume his responsibilities on or before April 1, 2022.
• Born in Istanbul, Ilker Ayci Studied at Bilkent University’s Department of Political Science
and Public Administration in 1994. In 2015, he was appointed as the Chairman of Turkish
Airlines.
• Ilker Ayci was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun and Golden Rays with a Neck
Ribbon by The Emperor of Japan.
 About Air India:
 Founder: R. D. Tata
 Founded: 1932
 Headquarters: New Delhi
 MD and CEO: Ilker Ayci
 Ruchir Sharma appointed as MD & Chairman of Rockefeller International

 रुचिर शर्मा को रॉकफे लर इंटरनेशनल के एमडी और अध्यक्ष के रूप में नियुक्त किया गया
• Former Morgan Stanley executive, Ruchir Sharma will take over as the Managing Director
and Chairman of Rockefeller International, the international unit of Rockefeller Capital
Management on 14th February 2022.
• He will also act as an advisor to the company, be a resource to Rockefeller’s global family
office, its advisors, and clients, and serve as the company’s global brand ambassador.
• Previously he has served as the chief global strategist and head of emerging markets at
Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
National International News

National News
 Centre sanctioned construction of 60,000 homes under PMAY(U) in 5 states

 कें द्र ने 5 राज्यों में PMAY(U) के तहत 60,000 घरों के निर्माण को मंजूरी दी
 Central Government of India gave approval to the project proposals for the construction
of more than 60,000 houses in 5 states including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal
Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban
(PMAY-U), during the 58th meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee
(CSMC).
 The virtual meeting was chaired by Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs (MoHUA).
National News
 Centre sanctioned construction of 60,000 homes under PMAY(U) in 5 states

 कें द्र ने 5 राज्यों में PMAY(U) के तहत 60,000 घरों के निर्माण को मंजूरी दी
 At Present, the total number of sanctioned houses under PMAY(U) stand at 114.04 Lakhs,
of which around 25 Lakh have been grounded for construction and around 54.78 Lakh are
completed and delivered to the beneficiaries.
 The total investment under the Mission is INR 7.52 Lakh crore, with INR 1.87 Lakh Crore
as direct assistance from the Central Government.
 So far, Central Assistance amounting to INR 1.21 Lakh Crore has already been released.
Budget 2022
 Rs 48, 000 crore is allotted for PM Awas Yojana
 2022-23, 80 lakh houses will be completed for identified beneficiaries of PM Awas

Yojana; 60,000 houses will be identified as beneficiaries for PM Awas Yojana in rural
& urban areas.
 60,000 crore allocated for providing access to tap water to 3.8 crore households
 In 2022-23, 80 lakh households will be identified for the affordable housing scheme
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National News
 FAITH releases India tourism vision document envisaging goals and benchmarks for
tourism till 2035
 Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) has released the FAITH
2035 vision document containing goals and an execution path for making Indian tourism
preferred and loved by the world by the year 2035.
 The vision document has been launched commemorating the 75th year of Indian
independence.
 FAITH is the policy federation of all the national associations representing the complete
tourism, travel and hospitality industry of India.
 Nakul Anand is the chairman of FAITH.
National News
 Government approves ‘New India Literacy Programme’ for Education of adults; Outlay-
Rs.1037.90 crore
 सरकार ने वयस्कों की शिक्षा के लिए 'न्यू इंडिया लिटरेसी प्रोग्राम' को मंजूरी दी; परिव्यय- 1037.90 करोड़ रुपये
 Ministry of Education has approved “New India Literacy Programme ( नव भारत साक्षरता कार्यक्रम) for
the period FYs 2022-2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education.
 The scheme aims to align Adult Education will all aspects of National Education Policy
2020 and Budget Announcements 2021-22.
National News
 Government approves ‘New India Literacy Programme’ for Education of adults; Outlay-
Rs.1037.90 crore
 Outlay: Rs.1037.90 crore for the FYs 2022-27. (which includes Central share of Rs.700 crore
and State share of Rs.337.90 crore respectively)
 Who will be covered: The scheme will cover non-literates of the age of 15 years and above
in all state/UTs in the country.
 Government has now replaced the term “Adult Education (प्रौढ़ शिक्षा)” as ‘Education for All’ in
the country.
 Census data: As per Census 2011, the absolute number of non-literates of the country in
15 years and above age group is 25.76 crore (Male 9.08 crore, Female 16.68 crore).
International News
 PM Narendra Modi delivers inaugural address at TERI’s World Sustainable Development

Summit 2022
 पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी ने टेरी के विश्व सतत विकास शिखर सम्मेलन 2022 में उद्घाटन भाषण दिया
 The World Sustainable Development Summit is the annual flagship event of The Energy
and Resources Institute (TERI).
 The three day Summit will culminate on February 18, 2022.
 The theme for World Sustainable Development Summit 2022 is ‘Towards a Resilient
Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future’.
 The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) headquarter – New Delhi
International News
 PM Narendra Modi delivers inaugural address at TERI’s World Sustainable Development

Summit 2022
 Some key issues to be discussed at the Summit includes climate change, sustainable
production, energy transitions, global commons and resource security.
 The summit is also being attended by Mr. Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican
Republic, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Ms
Amina J Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General, United Nations.
 Apart from these, heads of various intergovernmental organisations, Ministers/ Envoys
from more than a dozen countries and delegates from over 120 countries.
International News
 Government forms G20 Secretariat in view India’s G20 Presidency in 2022-23

 सरकार ने 2022-23 में भारत के G20 प्रेसीडेंसी को ध्यान में रखते हुए G20 सचिवालय का गठन किया
 India will hold the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 and
the G20 Summit will be held in India in 2023 (18th edition)
 For its preparation, the government has approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat and
its reporting structures.
International News
 Government forms G20 Secretariat in view India’s G20 Presidency in 2022-23

 सरकार ने 2022-23 में भारत के G20 प्रेसीडेंसी को ध्यान में रखते हुए G20 सचिवालय का गठन किया
 The G20 Secretariat will be guided by an Apex Committee headed by Prime Minister and it
will have the following members:
 Finance Minister- Nirmala Sitharaman,
 Home Minister- Amit Shah,
 External Affairs Minister- S. Jaishankar, and
 G20 Sherpa- Piyush Goyal
 Theme for the Indonesia’s G20 Presidency in 2022- “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”
National News
 India blocked 54 Chinese mobile apps over security threat and privacy risks
 भारत ने सुरक्षा खतरे और गोपनीयता जोखिमों पर 54 चीनी मोबाइल ऐप्स को अवरुद्ध कर दिया
 The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued interim directions to

ban 54 mobile applications of Chinese origin.
 India has banned a total of 321 Chinese apps since May-June 2020.
 The banned apps include Garena Free Fire; Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD; Rise of
Kingdoms: Lost Crusade; Viva Video Editor; Tencent Xriver among others.
 MeitY had banned the apps under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2000
which empowers to issue directions for blocking for public access of any information
through any computer resource.
Important Day
 15 February: International Childhood Cancer Day

 15 फरवरी: अंतर्राष्ट्रीय बचपन कैं सर दिवस
 International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is observed on 15 February every year, to raise
awareness about the evil that entails this issue and the ways to deal with the same.
 The day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer
and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their
families.
 This annual event was created in 2002 by Childhood Cancer International, a global
network of 176 parent organizations, childhood cancer survivor associations, childhood
cancer support groups, and cancer societies, in over 93 countries, across 5 continents.
 The 3-year campaign for ICCD 2021-2023 called, ‘Tree of Life’, is designed to use the image
of painted handprints of children to represent survival rates for childhood cancer on a
national, regional and international scale.
 Theme 2022: ‘Better Survival’ is achievable #throughyourhands
Defence
 US-Bangladesh to conduct joint air exercise ‘Cope South 22’

 यूएस-बांग्लादेश संयुक्त हवाई अभ्यास करेंगे 'कोप साउथ 22'
 The air forces of Bangladesh and the United States will conduct a joint tactical airlift
exercise ‘Cope South 22’ from February 20, 2022.
 The six days exercise has been sponsored by Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).
 The bilateral exercise will be held at Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Kurmitola Cantonment,
Dhaka; and Operating Location-Alpha, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
 The goal of the exercise is bolstering bilateral ties between the two countries through
tactical airlift sorties and subject-matter expert exchanges.
Sports
 Chelsea beat Palmeiras to win 2021 FIFA Club World Cup Champions
 चेल्सी ने पाल्मेरास को हराकर 2021 फीफा क्लब विश्व कप चैंपियंस जीता
 English club Chelsea defeated Brazilian club Palmeiras, 2-1, to win the 2021 FIFA Club
World Cup final, held on February 12, 2022.
 Chelsea has won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time. The decisive goal was scored
by Kai Havertz with 3 minute of extra time to go.
 The final was held at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Sports
 Haryana Men’s Team & Kerala Women’s Team wins Senior National Volleyball
Championship 2021-22
 हरियाणा पुरुष टीम और के रल महिला टीम ने सीनियर राष्ट्रीय वॉलीबॉल चैम्पियनशिप 2021-22 जीती
 Haryana defeated the Indian Railway 3-0, to win Men’s title in Senior National Volleyball
Championship 2021-22.
 Similarly, in women’s category, Kerala defeated the Indian Railway 3-1, to lift the trophy.
 The 70th Senior National Volleyball (Men & Women) Championship 2021-22 was held at
the Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar from
February 07 to 13, 2022.
Sports
 Bengaluru Open: Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan Win Doubles Crown
 बेंगलुरु ओपन: साके त माइनेनी और रामकु मार रामनाथन ने जीता डबल्स का ताज
• India’s Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan won the doubles title of the
Bengaluru Open ATP Challenger after dominating their French rivals Hugo Grenier and
Alexandre Muller in the final held at the KSLTA Stadium.
Book and Author
 Ro Khanna authored a book titled “Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of
Us”
 रो खन्ना ने "डिग्निटी इन ए डिजिटल एज: मेकिं ग टेक वर्क फॉर ऑल ऑफ अस" नामक पुस्तक लिखी।
 A new book titled “Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us” authored
by Ro Khanna released.
 The book highlights the effects of changing lifestyle patterns of Americans due to
technological progress.
 It also mentioned about the digital divide i.e., unequal access to technology and the
revenue, as it is one of the most pressing issues faced by the United States.
 Ro Khanna is an Indian-American who is a US Congressman representing California
district that includes the Silicon Valley region.
Obituary
 Noted Kannada writer and poet Chennaveera Kanavi passes away

 प्रसिद्ध कन्नड़ लेखक और कवि चेन्नवीरा कानवी का निधन
 Channaveera Kanavi, an iconic poet and writer in the Kannada language, has passed
away. He was 93.
 He was often referred to as ‘Samanvaya Kavi’ (Poet of Reconciliation).
 Kanavi received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1981 for his work Jeeva Dhwani (Poetry).
Obituary
 Bengali singer Sandhya Mukherjee passes away at 90

 बंगाली गायिका संध्या मुखर्जी का 90 . की उम्र में निधन
 Legendary Bengali singer Sandhya Mukherjee passed away at the age of 90 years due to
cardiac arrest. Her full name was Geetashree Sandhya Mukhopadhyay.
 She had recently refused to accept the Padma award from the central government that
was awarded in January 2022.
State in News
 J&K governor launched 1st of its kind QR code-based mechanism to certify and label
handmade carpets of J&K
 जम्मू-कश्मीर के राज्यपाल ने जम्मू-कश्मीर के हस्तनिर्मित कालीनों को प्रमाणित और लेबल करने के लिए अपनी तरह का पहला क्यूआर कोड-आधारित तंत्र लॉन्च
किया
• Lieutenant Governor of the Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha

• With the QR-based application, customers can check and verify the authenticity and
other requisite details of carpets produced in Jammu and Kashmir.
• The Jammu and Kashmir government has introduced Export Incentive Scheme.
• Under this scheme, the incentive of 10 per cent of the total volume of GI certified
Handicrafts and Handloom products exported to any country, with maximum
reimbursement of up to ₹5 crores, shall be provided to eligible exporters registered with
the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom.
National News
 J&K becomes the first Union Territory to be integrated with National Single Window
System
 जम्मू-कश्मीर राष्ट्रीय एकल खिड़की प्रणाली के साथ एकीकृ त होने वाला पहला कें द्र शासित प्रदेश बन गया
• National Single Window System (NSWS) was launched in September 2021 by the Ministry
of Commerce & Industry.
• It is a digital platform that serves as a guide for investors to identify and to apply for
approvals as per their business requirements.
• NSWS will eliminate the need for investors to visit multiple platforms/offices to gather
information and obtain clearances from different stakeholders.
• As on date 14 States/UTs have been onboarded on NSWS
International News
 India signed MoU with Australia on tourism cooperation

 भारत ने पर्यटन सहयोग पर ऑस्ट्रेलिया के साथ समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए
• India has signed MoU with Australia on Tourism cooperation in New Delhi. It will be
instrumental in increasing tourists’ arrival from this important source market.
• Australia is the most important tourism generating markets for India (ranked 4th in
terms of Foreign Tourist Arrivals to the country in 2019).
• Under the MoU, three meeting of Joint Working Group Meeting on tourism between India
and Australia were conducted. Ministry of Tourism has MoUs with 45 countries.
• About Australia:
• Capital: Canberra
• Currency: Australian dollar
• Prime minister: Scott Morrison
International News
PM Modi virtually addresses One Ocean Summit held under the leadership of France
पीएम मोदी ने फ्रांस के नेतृत्व में आयोजित वन ओशन समिट को वस्तुतः संबोधित किया
• The One Ocean Summit was held from February 9 to 11, 2022, in Brest, France, in Hybrid format, under the
chairmanship of Fench President Emmanuel Macron.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed the One Ocean Summit through a video message on February
11, 2022.
• The One Ocean Summit was organised by France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World
Bank.
• The main objective of the Summit was to bring together the international community to take concrete
action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems.
• It must be remembered that the United Nations has declared the decade between 2021 and 2030 as the
‘Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’ to raise awareness and restore declining marine
life.
• The summit marked the first major event taking place during the decade dedicated to the ocean.
National News
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 14.5km long Rail-cum-Road Bridge over River Ganga in Bihar
कें द्रीय मंत्री नितिन गडकरी ने बिहार में गंगा नदी पर 14.5 किमी लंबे रेल-सह-सड़क पुल का उद्घाटन किया
• The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
jointly inaugurated the 14.5 kilometre long ‘Rail-cum-Road-Bridge’ in Bihar on February 11, 2022.
• The much-awaited bridge is constructed over the River Ganga on NH 333B in Bihar’s Munger region.
• The cost of the ‘Rail-cum-Road-Bridge’ project is Rs 696 crore.
• The new bridge will reduce travel time, give a boost to tourism, agriculture as well as generate employment
opportunities.
International News
IAF to display Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas at Singapore Air Show 2022
IAF सिंगापुर एयर शो 2022 . में लाइट कॉम्बैट एयरक्राफ्ट (LCA) तेजस प्रदर्शित करेगा
• The 44-member contingents of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reached the Changi International Airport in
Singapore on February 12, 2022, to participate in the ‘Singapore Air Show-2022’, which is scheduled to be
held from February 15 to 18, 2022.
• Singapore Air Show is a biennial event which provides a platform for the Global Aviation Industry to
showcase their products.
• The IAF will showcase its indigenous Tejas MK-I ac during the event.
• It will also interact with counterparts from RSAF (Royal Singapore Air Force) & other participating
contingents.
• The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will display low level aerobatics to showcase its superior handling
characteristics and maneuverability.
Science & Technology
GSL delivers final vessel ‘ICGS Saksham’ under 5 Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vehicle (CGOPV) Project
जीएसएल ने 5 तटरक्षक अपतटीय गश्ती वाहन (सीजीओपीवी) परियोजना के तहत अंतिम पोत 'आईसीजीएस सक्षम' वितरित किया
• The Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) delivered the 5th and final vessel of the 5 Coast Guard Offshore Patrol
Vehicle (CGOPV) Project to the Indian Coast Guard, on February 08, 2022, ahead of contractual schedule.
• The vessel has been named as ICGS ‘Saksham’.
• All 5 vessels under the project have been delivered before time to the Indian Coast Guard by GSL.
• The contract for 5 CGOPVs was inked between GSL and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 26th Aug 2016 for
INR 20 billion.
• Other 4 vessels under the project are ICGS Sachet, ICGS Sujeet, ICGS Sajag and ICGS Sarthak respectively.
• Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is an Indian Government owned ship building company located on the West
Coast of India at Vasco da Gama, Goa. Chairman & MD – Bharat Bhushan Nagpal
Important Day
World Radio Day: 13 February
विश्व रेडियो दिवस: 13 फरवरी
• The World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February annually.

• Theme 2022: ‘Radio and Trust‘
• The main objective of the day is to recognize radio as a powerful medium and its unique ability to reach out
the widest audience which can help to shape a society’s experience of diversity, and build a more peaceful
and inclusive world.
• The Day was proclaimed by UNESCO on November 03, 2011 during its 36th conference.
• It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012.
Important Day
National Women’s Day in India: 13 February
भारत में राष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस: 13 फरवरी
• In India, the National Women’s Day is observed every year on 13 February.

• The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, the political activist and poet who was an
important figure in India’s struggle for independence from colonial rule..
• Sarojini Naidu was born on February 13, 1879.
• She earned the title as the Nightingale of India or ‘Bharat Kokila’, by Mahatma Gandhi, because of colour,
imagery and lyrical quality of her poetry.
• Apart from being famous for her literary contribution, Naidu is also recognised for her contribution for
women’s equal rights.
Important Day
National Deworming Day: 10 February 2022
राष्ट्रीय कृ मि मुक्ति दिवस: 10 फरवरी 2022
• National Deworming Day (NDD) is observed on 10 February every year in India.

• The day was started by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2015.
• The purpose of this initiative is to make every child across the country, between the ages of 01 and 19 years,
free from intestinal worms, which are also referred to as Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH).
• In 2022, the National Deworming Day campaign will take place from February 10 to February 16 in schools
and villages through Anganwadi centres.
• Under the campaign deworming medicine is provided in the form of tablet or syrup, as per the age and
body weight of the child.
Important Day
National Productivity Day: 12 February
राष्ट्रीय उत्पादकता दिवस: 12 फरवरी
• In India, the National Productivity Day is observed every year on February 12 by the National Productivity
Council (NPC).
• Theme 2022: “Self Reliance Through Productivity” (“उत्पादकता के माध्यम से आत्म निर्भरता”)
• The day is observed to commemorate the formation of National Productivity Council (NPC), that aims to
stimulate and promote productivity and quality consciousness across all sectors in the country.
• The week from February 12 to 18 is observed as the National Productivity Week.
• National Productivity Council (NPC) was established in 1958 as an autonomous organization under
Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Awards
Rishabh Pant won ESPNcricinfo ‘Test Batting Award’ for 2021
ऋषभ पंत ने 2021 के लिए ESPNcricinfo 'टेस्ट बैटिंग अवार्ड' जीता
• In the 15th Edition of ESPNcricinfo Awards, India’s wicketkeeper-batsman, Rishabh Pantwins ‘Test Batting’
award by scoring 89 not out, helped India to win the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2021 by (2-1) and shattered
Australia’s unbeaten record at Gabba after 32 years.
• Rishabh Pant was the top scorer of the series for the Indian team, scoring (274 runs). New Zealand
skipper Kane Williamson was adjudged ‘Captain of the Year’.
• The Test bowling award went to Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand) for his 5 wickets leaving just 31 runs, which
helped New Zealand in becoming the first World Test champions (2019-2021).
ICC Ranking (as of February 2022):

Test Ranking: Australia (Rank 1), India (Rank 3)
ODI Ranking: New Zealand (Rank 1), India (Rank 4)
T20I Ranking: England (Rank 1), India (Rank 2)
Obituary
Nobel Prize winning French Scientist Luc Montagnier, who discovered HIV Virus, passes away at 89
नोबेल पुरस्कार विजेता फ्रांसीसी वैज्ञानिक ल्यूक मॉन्टैग्नियर, जिन्होंने एचआईवी वायरस की खोज की थी, का 89 . की उम्र में निधन हो गया
• French scientist Luc Montagnier, who won the Nobel Prize for his co-discovery of the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the infection which causes AIDS, has passed away. He was 89.
• The noted virologist won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, which he shared with fellow
researcher Francoise Barre-Sinoussi and the duo shared half of Nobel Prize with Germany’s Harald zur
Hausen.
Obituary
Rahul Bajaj, the former Chairman of Bajaj Auto, passes away at 83
बजाज ऑटो के पूर्व चेयरमैन राहुल बजाज का 83 साल की उम्र में निधन
• Noted industrialist and former chairman of Bajaj Auto, Rahul Bajaj, has passed away, due to pneumonia and
heart problem. He was 83.
• Bajaj was awarded the third-highest civilian award Padma Bhushan in 2001.
• He stepped down as the non-executive chairman of Bajaj Auto in April 2021, and transferred the
responsibility to Niraj Bajaj.
• He was the chairman emeritus of the Indian conglomerate Bajaj Group, the parent company of Bajaj Auto.
Question. Kanchoth festival is celebrated in which of the following state/UT?
कांचोठ उत्सव निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य/कें द्र शासित प्रदेश में मनाया जाता है?
(a) Jammu & Kashmir / जम्मू & कश्मीर
(b) Arunachal Pradesh / अरुणाचल प्रदेश
(c) Nagaland / नागालैंड
(d) Manipur / मणिपुर
(e) Sikkim / सिक्किम
Question. Kanchoth festival is celebrated in which of the following state/UT?
कांचोठ उत्सव निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य/कें द्र शासित प्रदेश में मनाया जाता है?
(a) Jammu & Kashmir / जम्मू & कश्मीर
(b) Arunachal Pradesh / अरुणाचल प्रदेश
(c) Nagaland / नागालैंड
(d) Manipur / मणिपुर
(e) Sikkim / सिक्किम
 Kanchoth festival celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir
• The ancient festival of Kanchoth is annually celebrated, mainly by the Nag followers, during the Shukla
Paksha of Magh month which usually falls in January or February.
• The festival is celebrated with religious fervour across the Chenab valley region of Jammu and Kashmir
(J&K).
• The 3-day festival is celebrated by married women who pray for the long life of their husbands.
• Kanchoth or Gauri Tritya is widely celebrated in hilly kishtwar, Ramban and Doda of Jammu province. The
festival is celebrated across Bhaderwah (also known as mini-Kashmir), Kotli, Mathola, Ghata, Khakhal, Gupt
Ganga, Chinnote, Kapra, Bhalra, Bheja, Chinchora and other regions.
Question. Sonata Software has announced its partnership with which company for its launch of ‘Cloud for
Retail’?
सोनाटा सॉफ्टवेयर ने ‘क्लाउड फॉर रिटेल‘ के लॉन्च के लिए किस कं पनी के साथ साझेदारी की घोषणा की है?
(a) IBM / आईबीएम
(b) Microsoft / माइक्रोसॉफ्ट
(c) Google / गूगल
(d) Infosys / इन्फोसिस
(e) Intel / इंटेल
Question. Sonata Software has announced its partnership with which company for its launch of ‘Cloud for
Retail’?
सोनाटा सॉफ्टवेयर ने ‘क्लाउड फॉर रिटेल‘ के लॉन्च के लिए किस कं पनी के साथ साझेदारी की घोषणा की है?
(a) IBM / आईबीएम
(b) Microsoft / माइक्रोसॉफ्ट
(c) Google / गूगल
(d) Infosys / इन्फोसिस
(e) Intel / इंटेल
 Sonata Software partnered with Microsoft for its launch of ‘Microsoft Cloud’
• Sonata Software, a global IT Services and Technology Solutions Company announced its partnership with
Microsoft for its launch of ‘Microsoft Cloud for Retail’.
• The company has been a partner with Microsoft for over three decades. The ‘Microsoft Cloud for Retail’
collaboration is expected to further strengthen the relationship.
• Sonata Software delivers solutions for retailers world-wide, leveraging world-class IPs, in-house migration
and modernisation tools.
Question. Amazon India has signed an MoU with which state government to support the growth of women
entrepreneurs by launching ‘Sanjeevini-KSRLPS’ in its platform and extended benefits of the ‘Saheli’
Programme?
अमेज़ॅन इंडिया ने किस राज्य सरकार के साथ अपने मंच में ‘संजीवनी–के एसआरएलपीएस‘ लॉन्च करके महिला उद्यमियों के विकास का समर्थन करने और ‘सहेली‘ कार्यक्रम
के विस्तारित लाभों के लिए एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं?
(a) West Bengal / पश्चिम बंगाल
(b) Jharkhand / झारखंड
(c) Karnataka / कर्नाटक
(d) Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़
(e) Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र
Question. Amazon India has signed an MoU with which state government to support the growth of women
entrepreneurs by launching ‘Sanjeevini-KSRLPS’ in its platform and extended benefits of the ‘Saheli’
Programme?
अमेज़ॅन इंडिया ने किस राज्य सरकार के साथ अपने मंच में ‘संजीवनी–के एसआरएलपीएस‘ लॉन्च करके महिला उद्यमियों के विकास का समर्थन करने और ‘सहेली‘ कार्यक्रम
के विस्तारित लाभों के लिए एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं?
(a) West Bengal / पश्चिम बंगाल
(b) Jharkhand / झारखंड
(c) Karnataka / कर्नाटक
(d) Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़
(e) Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र
 Amazon India signed MoU with Karnataka to turn rural women into entrepreneurs in the state
• Amazon India signed an MoU with Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (KSRLPS) to support
the growth of women entrepreneurs.
• Amazon India will launch ‘Sanjeevini-KSRLPS’ in its platform and extend benefits of the ‘Saheli’ Programme
to train and empower thousands of rural women entrepreneurs and also provide online access to a wider
market for their products.
• The Saheli Programme offers training and skill development workshops to help women entrepreneurs.
Question. Which country’s Railway has signed agreement with Hindustan Engineering and Industries Limited
(HEIL) to procure 420 broad gauge wagons?
किस देश के रेलवे ने 420 ब्रॉड गेज वैगनों की खरीद के लिए हिंदुस्तान इंजीनियरिंग एंड इंडस्ट्रीज लिमिटेड (HEIL) के साथ समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं?
(a) Nepal / नेपाल
(b) Myanmar / म्यांमार
(c) Sri Lanka / श्री लंका
(d) Bangladesh / बांग्लादेश
(e) Bhutan / भूटान
Question. Which country’s Railway has signed agreement with Hindustan Engineering and Industries Limited
(HEIL) to procure 420 broad gauge wagons?
किस देश के रेलवे ने 420 ब्रॉड गेज वैगनों की खरीद के लिए हिंदुस्तान इंजीनियरिंग एंड इंडस्ट्रीज लिमिटेड (HEIL) के साथ समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं?
(a) Nepal / नेपाल
(b) Myanmar / म्यांमार
(c) Sri Lanka / श्री लंका
(d) Bangladesh / बांग्लादेश
(e) Bhutan / भूटान
 Bangladesh Railway signed agreement with HEIL to procure 420 broad gauge wagons
• Bangladesh Railway (BR) has signed an agreement with the Hindustan Engineering and Industries Limited
(HEIL), an enterprise of the Hindustan Group, to procure 420 broad gauge wagons from India, in the
presence of Md. Nurul Islam Sujon Railway Minister of Bangladesh in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• The total cost of the agreement is ~Tk 231 crore (Tk – Bangladeshi Taka) (~ Rs 200 crore). At present, the BR
has a total of 3,221 wagons which includes 918 tank wagons, 1030 covered wagons and 1273 open wagons.
• Bangladesh Railway Minister stated that, as a part of the modernisation initiative of the government, rivers
and seaports are being connected to the railways, and single, one-way lines are being converted into two-
way double lines.
Question. Who among the following has been appointed as Brand Ambassador of Bata India?
निम्नलिखित में से किसे बाटा इंडिया का ब्रांड एंबेसडर नियुक्त किया गया है?
(a) Disha Patani / दिशा पटानी
(b) Neeraj Chopra / नीरज चोपड़ा
(c) Farhan Akhtar / फरहान अख्तर
(d) Rahul Dravid / राहुल द्रविड़
(e) PV Sindhu / पीवी सिंधु
Question. Who among the following has been appointed as Brand Ambassador of Bata India?
निम्नलिखित में से किसे बाटा इंडिया का ब्रांड एंबेसडर नियुक्त किया गया है?
(a) Disha Patani / दिशा पटानी
(b) Neeraj Chopra / नीरज चोपड़ा
(c) Farhan Akhtar / फरहान अख्तर
(d) Rahul Dravid / राहुल द्रविड़
(e) PV Sindhu / पीवी सिंधु
 Disha Patani appointed as Brand Ambassador of Bata India
• Bata India Limited appointed Bollywood actress, Disha Patani as its Brand Ambassador.
• She will promote the brand and strengthen the youth connection to enhance footwear fashion among
them.
• Previously, Bata has associated with celebrities including Kriti Sanon, Sushant Singh Rajput, and cricket
player Smriti Mandhana for promoting various labels under Bata.
Question. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand ahead of the 2022 Assembly
Elections?
2022 के विधानसभा चुनावों से पहले उत्तराखंड के ब्रांड एंबेसडर के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?
(a) Akshay Kumar / अक्षय कु मार
(b) Rohit Sharma / रोहित शर्मा
(c) Alia Bhatt / आलिया भट्ट
(d) Bhumi Pednekar / भूमी पेडनेकर
(e) Neeraj Chopra / नीरज चोपड़ा
Question. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand ahead of the 2022 Assembly
Elections?
2022 के विधानसभा चुनावों से पहले उत्तराखंड के ब्रांड एंबेसडर के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?
(a) Akshay Kumar / अक्षय कु मार
(b) Rohit Sharma / रोहित शर्मा
(c) Alia Bhatt / आलिया भट्ट
(d) Bhumi Pednekar / भूमी पेडनेकर
(e) Neeraj Chopra / नीरज चोपड़ा
 Akshay Kumar appointed as brand ambassador of Uttarakhand
• Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami has appointed Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar as the
brand ambassador of Uttarakhand ahead of the 2022 Assembly Elections.
• In 2017, Akshay Kumar was appointed as Uttarakhand’s brand ambassador for ‘Swachhata Abhiyan’. Akshay
Kumar, is a Canadian-Indian actor, a film producer who has acted in more than 100 films.
• In 2021, Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant, who hails from Roorkee, Uttarakhand was appointed as the brand
ambassador of Uttarakhand.
• Indian field hockey player, Vandana Katariya was appointed as the brand ambassador of the women and
child development department of Uttarakhand as well as the brand ambassador of the Centre’s ‘Beti
Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme for Haridwar district.
Question. Name the person who has assumed the additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing
Director (CMD) of Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO).
उस व्यक्ति का नाम बताइए जिसने पावर सिस्टम ऑपरेशन कॉरपोरेशन लिमिटेड (POSOCO) के अध्यक्ष और प्रबंध निदेशक (CMD) के पद का अतिरिक्त प्रभार ग्रहण
किया है।
(a) Atul Bhatt / अतुल भट्ट
(b) Alka Nangia Arora / अलका नांगिया अरोड़ा
(c) Nirlep Singh Rai / निर्लेप सिंह राय
(d) S R Narasimhan / एस आर नरसिम्हन
(e) T V Narendran / टी वी नरेंद्रन
Question. Name the person who has assumed the additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing
Director (CMD) of Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO).
उस व्यक्ति का नाम बताइए जिसने पावर सिस्टम ऑपरेशन कॉरपोरेशन लिमिटेड (POSOCO) के अध्यक्ष और प्रबंध निदेशक (CMD) के पद का अतिरिक्त प्रभार ग्रहण
किया है।
(a) Atul Bhatt / अतुल भट्ट
(b) Alka Nangia Arora / अलका नांगिया अरोड़ा
(c) Nirlep Singh Rai / निर्लेप सिंह राय
(d) S R Narasimhan / एस आर नरसिम्हन
(e) T V Narendran / टी वी नरेंद्रन
 S R Narasimhan assumed additional charge as CMD of POSOCO
• R. Narasimhan, Director (System Operation) has assumed the additional charge of the post of Chairman and
Managing Director (CMD) of Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) w.e.f. 1st February
2022 at New Delhi.
• He has a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) in
Finance. He has over three decades’ experience in Power System Operation spread across CEA, POWERGRID
and POSOCO after an initial stint with BHEL.
• SR Narasimhan has contributed to several Expert Committees at the Government and regulatory levels in
different areas ranging from system operation, grid integration of Renewable Energy (RE) resources and
optimization to institution building.
Question. Which IIT has established an Inter-disciplinary Water Management & Policy Centre called
‘AquaMAP,’ to solve water problems in India?
भारत में पानी की समस्याओं को हल करने के लिए किस IIT ने ‘एक्वामैप‘ नामक एक अंतर–अनुशासनात्मक जल प्रबंधन और नीति कें द्र की स्थापना की है?
(a) IIT Delhi / IIT दिल्ली
(b) IIT Guwahati/ IIT गुवाहाटी
(c) IIT Bombay / IIT बॉम्बे
(d) IIT Roorkee / IIT रुड़की
(e) IIT Madras / IIT मद्रास
Question. Which IIT has established an Inter-disciplinary Water Management & Policy Centre called
‘AquaMAP,’ to solve water problems in India?
भारत में पानी की समस्याओं को हल करने के लिए किस IIT ने ‘एक्वामैप‘ नामक एक अंतर–अनुशासनात्मक जल प्रबंधन और नीति कें द्र की स्थापना की है?
(a) IIT Delhi / IIT दिल्ली
(b) IIT Guwahati/ IIT गुवाहाटी
(c) IIT Bombay / IIT बॉम्बे
(d) IIT Roorkee / IIT रुड़की
(e) IIT Madras / IIT मद्रास
 IIT Madras established Inter-disciplinary Water Management & Policy Centre
• IIT Madras has established an Inter-disciplinary Water Management & Policy Centre to solve water
problems in India.
• Called ‘AquaMAP,’ the Centre is being established with support from IIT Madras Alumni. This Centre will
provide smart solutions for challenging water problems by designing scalable models by leveraging
innovative technologies.
• These models would be implemented at chosen locations across the country, as a proof of concept.
Question. Which country’s team has won the AFC Women`s Asian Cup India 2022 final title at the D.Y. Patil
Stadium in Navi Mumbai?
किस देश की टीम ने डी.वाई. पाटिल स्टेडियम, नवी मुंबई में एएफसी महिला एशियाई कप भारत 2022 का फाइनल खिताब जीता है?
(a) China / चीन
(b) UK / ब्रिटेन
(c) India / भारत
(d) Russia / रूस
(e) South Korea / दक्षिण कोरिया
Question. Which country’s team has won the AFC Women`s Asian Cup India 2022 final title at the D.Y. Patil
Stadium in Navi Mumbai?
किस देश की टीम ने डी.वाई. पाटिल स्टेडियम, नवी मुंबई में एएफसी महिला एशियाई कप भारत 2022 का फाइनल खिताब जीता है?
(a) China / चीन
(b) UK / ब्रिटेन
(c) India / भारत
(d) Russia / रूस
(e) South Korea / दक्षिण कोरिया
 China won AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 Football Tournament
• China PR (People’s Republic) defeated South Korea (Korea Republic), 3-2, to win the AFC Women`s Asian
Cup India 2022 final title at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
• This is the record-extending 9th AFC Women`s Asian Cup title won by China. India is hosting the 20th
edition of the football AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 from January 20, 2022, to February 06, 2022.
• China now qualifying for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand.
• The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament:
• Most Valuable Player: Wang Shanshan (China)
• Top Scorer: Sam Kerr (7 goals) (Australia)
• Best goalkeeper: Zhu Yu (China)
• Fairplay Award: South Korea
Question. Padma Shri Ibrahim Nabisaheb Sutar passed away recently. He was a/an ____________________.
पद्म श्री इब्राहिम नबीसाहेब सुतार का हाल ही में निधन हो गया। वह एक _____________ थे।
(a) Painter / चित्रकार
(b) Social Worker / समाज सेवक
(c) Folk Singer / लोक गायक
(d) Environmentalist / पर्यावरण वादी
(e) Historian / इतिहासकार
Question. Padma Shri Ibrahim Nabisaheb Sutar passed away recently. He was a/an ____________________.
पद्म श्री इब्राहिम नबीसाहेब सुतार का हाल ही में निधन हो गया। वह एक _____________ थे।
(a) Painter / चित्रकार
(b) Social Worker / समाज सेवक
(c) Folk Singer / लोक गायक
(d) Environmentalist / पर्यावरण वादी
(e) Historian / इतिहासकार
 ‘Kabir of Karnataka’ Padma Shri Ibrahim Nabisaheb Sutar passed away
• Padma Shri Ibrahim Nabisaheb Sutar, a social worker fondly referred to as ‘Kabir of Karnataka’, has passed
away in Mahalingpur, Bagalkot, Karnataka.
• Ibrahim Nabisaheb Sutar was a part of the group that floated ‘Bhaivaikyada Janapada Sangeetha Mela’ in
1970. The government of India has honoured him with Padma Shri in 2018 for art.
• The government of Karnataka has honoured him with the Rajyotsava Award, the 2nd highest civilian
honour of Karnataka, in 1995.

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Banking and Financial News

 Twitter partners with Paytm to boost its ‘Tips’ feature in India

 What is Tips feature of Twitter?

 Central Bank of Nepal- Nepal Rastra Bank

 Edelweiss Asset Management launches mobile app eInvest for investors

 CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management – Radhika Gupta

 RBI extended the deadline for NBFCs to comply with new Non-Performing Assets

 Kotak Mahindra Bank has tied up with Ezetap to provide integrated Point of Sale

 About Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB):

 Standard Chartered Bank launched interest-only home loan facility

 Founded: 1969, London, United Kingdom

• About Karnataka Bank:

 Shah Rukh Khan appointed as Brand Ambassador of Gaming app A23

 G Ashok Kumar appointed as India’s first national maritime security coordinator

• Chief Justice of India: V. Ramana.

 IAS Officer Vineet Joshi takes over Chairman of CBSE

 Sandeep Bakhshi named Business Standard Banker of the Year 2020-21

 Ilker Ayci appointed as MD and CEO of Air India

 Ruchir Sharma appointed as MD & Chairman of Rockefeller International

National International News

 Centre sanctioned construction of 60,000 homes under PMAY(U) in 5 states

 Centre sanctioned construction of 60,000 homes under PMAY(U) in 5 states

 2022-23, 80 lakh houses will be completed for identified beneficiaries of PM Awas

 PM Narendra Modi delivers inaugural address at TERI’s World Sustainable Development

 PM Narendra Modi delivers inaugural address at TERI’s World Sustainable Development

 Government forms G20 Secretariat in view India’s G20 Presidency in 2022-23

 Government forms G20 Secretariat in view India’s G20 Presidency in 2022-23

 The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued interim directions to

 15 February: International Childhood Cancer Day

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

 Noted Kannada writer and poet Chennaveera Kanavi passes away

 Bengali singer Sandhya Mukherjee passes away at 90

• Lieutenant Governor of the Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha

 India signed MoU with Australia on tourism cooperation

• The World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February annually.

• In India, the National Women’s Day is observed every year on 13 February.

• National Deworming Day (NDD) is observed on 10 February every year in India.

ICC Ranking (as of February 2022):

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