Today Current Affairs: 25th February 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: February 25, 2021
CECPA Between India And Mauritius – Approved by Union Cabinet
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation And Partnership Agreement (CECPA) Between India And Mauritius: The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) between India and Mauritius. The India-Mauritius CECPA is the first trade agreement signed by India with a country in Africa. About CECPA : It is a kind of […]
PM Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Scheme : Details
PM Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Scheme: The Prime Minister talked about the need to address health issues in a holistic manner and to adopt a four-pronged strategy for a healthy India that includes implementing the PM Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat scheme. Four-Pronged Strategy for a Healthy India: Prevention of illness and promotion of wellness including measures such […]
Vijay Sampla : Chairman Of The National Commission For Scheduled Castes
Chairman Of The National Commission For Scheduled Castes (NCSC): Vijay Sampla has been appointed as the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC). NCSC is a constitutional body that works to safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes (SC) in India. Article 338 of the constitution of India deals with this commission It […]
Centre For Science And Environment (CSE) Report On Pollution : Findings
Centre For Science And Environment (CSE) Report On Pollution: The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reported that the levels of PM 2.5, worsened in 43 out of 99 cities whose winter air was compared for two years, 2020 and 2019. PM 2.5 refers to fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter. It […]
What is a Blank-Cheque Company?
Blank-Cheque Company: Renewable energy producer ‘ReNew Power’ announced an agreement to merge with RMG Acquisition Corp II, a blank-cheque company or a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). About Blank-cheque Company: A SPAC, or a blank-cheque company, is an entity specifically set up with the objective of acquiring a firm in a particular sector. The aim […]
Disha Ravi Case Update : Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code
Disha Ravi Case: In granting bail to 22-year-old climate change activist Disha Ravi on Tuesday, the trial court in Delhi rejected the Delhi Police charge that she was part of a “larger conspiracy” to incite violence in the national capital on January 26. Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines criminal conspiracy; […]
BRICS India 2021: India Assumes Chairmanship
BRICS Chairship: India’s BRICS Chairmanship begins with a 3-day-long Sherpas’ meeting India has assumed the Chairmanship of BRICS for 2021 and will be hosting this year’s summit. The BRICS grouping comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. BRICS India 2021: India has begun its BRICS Chairship with the inaugural three-day-long Sherpas’ meeting. This was […]
New Rules To Regulate Content On Social Media, OTT etc..
Centre Releases New Rules To Regulate Content On Social Media, OTT And Media Platforms: The Centre on Thursday announced new guidelines that are set to change the digital landscape in the country by bringing OTT, digital news and social media platform under regulation. In its announcement the government has said that objectionable social media content […]
Maritime India Summit 2021 : Second Edition
Second Edition Of Maritime India Summit: PM Modi to inaugurate the second edition of Maritime India Summit on 2 March The Maritime India Summit-2021 will provide a unique platform that will have the virtual and physical presence of prominent shipping and transport dignitaries/ministers from all over the world. The maritime states of India will also […]
