Daily Current Affairs  – 19 February 2022

In News  A team of herpetologists have recorded a new species of bent-toed gecko from a wooded part of the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya. About Army’s bent-toed gecko Its scientific name is Crytodactylus exercitus and its English name is the Indian Army’s bent-toed gecko. Exercitus in Latin means army. The name was given to […]

In News  Recently , the Chief Minister of Bihar announced that 15 February would be commemorated as “Shahid Diwas” in memory of the 34 freedom fighters who were killed by police in Tarapur town (now subdivision) of Bihar’s Munger district 90 years ago.  According to him, The freedom fighters had never got their due even […]

In Context  A draft foresight paper on synthetic biology released by the Department of Biotechnology. Major Points  The document looks at the global policies and protocols that have to be kept in mind while developing such a policy. It also attempts to define synthetic biology and how intellectual property rights will be applicable to resulting […]

In News Recently, a virtual summit was held Between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Major Highlights of Summit India-UAE CEPA trade deal: The new strategic economic agreement will increase bilateral trade in goods to $100 billion in five years (2022-27) of the signed agreement and increase trade in services to $15 billion. The […]

In News The Centre approved the implementation of Phase II of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) project by the Ministry of Home Affairs at a total cost of Rs 3,375 crore during the period from 2022-23 to 2025-26. About The project will be implemented as a central sector scheme. ICJS is a national platform […]

In News Model laws on asylum and refugees that were drafted by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) decades ago but not implemented by the government could be revised by an expert committee. About the Bill The Bill lays down comprehensive criteria for recognising asylum seekers and refugees and prescribes specific rights and duties accruing […]

In News  The Prime Minister paid tribute to Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji on his 392nd birth anniversary.  About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti It was initiated by social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule in 1870. He identified the tomb of Shivaji Maharaj in Raigad. The first Shivaji Jayanti celebrations were held in Pune.  Shivaji Jayanti was […]