Latest Current Affairs in 2022 : February 2022 Current Affairs, GKToday, Great Learning

1 .

The World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on which day?

A)

February 21

B)

February 20

C)

February 19

D)

February 18

Correct Answer : February 20

World Day of Social Justice is celebrated annually all over the world on 20 February. The International Labour Organization unanimously adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization on 10 June 2008. Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. World Day of Social Justice 2022 Theme: Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment.

History of the Days : The International Labour Organization unanimously adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization on 10 June 2008. This is the third major statement of principles and policies adopted by the International Labour Conference since the ILO’s Constitution of 1919. It builds on the Philadelphia Declaration of 1944 and the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of 1998. The 2008 Declaration expresses the contemporary vision of the ILO’s mandate in the era of globalization.

Published On : February 20, 2022

2 .

According to Hurun India Wealth Report 2021, which city has the highest number of dollar-millionaire families in India?

A)

Mumbai

B)

Bengaluru

C)

Delhi

D)

Hyderabad

Correct Answer : Mumbai

The number of dollar-millionaire households in India increased by 11 per cent compared to last year, according to Hurun India Wealth Report 2021. The report compiles India's richest list and the accompanying Luxury Consumer Survey their behavioural patterns. According to the latest edition of the Hurun Report, Mumbai has the highest number of millionaire households in the country, followed by Delhi and Kolkata.

The Hurun Report defines millionaire households with a net worth of $1 million (equivalent to â‚¹ 7 crore). The report was released today. It said that such households have reached 4.58 lakh this year, rising 11 per cent compared to the last year's number.

It further said that the number of dollar-millionaire households in India is estimated to increase by 30 per cent over the next five years to reach six lakh households by 2026.

Talking about the city-wise distribution of millionaire households, the Hurun Report said that Mumbai has 20,300 such households, while Delhi has 17,400 and Kolkata 10,500.

When it comes to behavioural patterns, the Hurun Report said that 36 per cent of Indian millionaires use e-wallets or UPI as their preferred payment method as compared to the 18 per cent last year.

Nearly one-third of the high networth individuals (HNIs), who participated in this year's Hurun Indian Luxury Consumer Survey 2021, said that they followed risk-averse investment philosophy during the coronavirus pandemic, the report said. This is up from 18 per cent last year..

Source : NDTV

Published On : February 20, 2022

3 .

Where was Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, recently launched India's first water taxi service?

A)

Surat

B)

Patna

C)

Jaipur

D)

Mumbai

Correct Answer : Mumbai

India first water taxi services between south Mumbai and the satellite city of Navi Mumbai were flagged off virtually by Chief Minister Uddhavy Thackeray and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal this afternoon. The water taxies will bring down the travel time to 45 minutes from the earlier 90 minutes between Navi Mumbai area to mainland Mumbai.

Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the Belapur jetty while Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal flagged off the water taxi.

Both the Chief Minister and the Union Minister of Waterways underlined the importance of Centre-state cooperation to ensure that public infrastructure projects are completed on time.

Speaking at the event, Mr Sonowal said, "This is great moment for all of us. For this I pay my deep regards to the people of Maharashtra and the state government of Maharashtra."

"The project has been successfully implemented by the Maharashtra Maritime Board with 50% of the costs borne by the state and 50% by the Centre. The completion of this project was achieved despite the Covid pandemic," Mr Sonowal added.

Uddhav Thackeray also complimented the Minister by saying, "I want to thank you for giving Maharashtra priority."..

Source : NDTV

Published On : February 19, 2022

4 .

Government has notified the Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy, as a part of the strategy to achieve the target of production of 5 million tonnes of Green hydrogen by ____________

A)

2023

B)

2027

C)

2030

D)

2035

Correct Answer : 2030

Ministry of Power has notified the Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy. This is in line with Government’s target of production of 5 million tonnes of Green hydrogen by 2030.

Published On : February 19, 2022

5 .

Who is the new Director of Institute of Economic Growth in Feb 2022?

A)

Dua Pami

B)

Chetan Ghate

C)

Farzana Afridi

D)

Michael Patra

Correct Answer : Chetan Ghate

The Institute of Economic Growth has appointed Chetan Ghate as the new director succeeding Ajit Mishra.

Ghate, who was a member of the Reserve Bank of India’s first monetary policy committee between 2016-2020, is the winner of the 2014 Mahalanobis Memorial gold medal for the best research economist in the country under the age of 45.

He has a Ph.D in economics from Claremont Graduate University, California in 1999. His research areas include macroeconomics, monetary economics, economic growth and the Indian macro-economy.

Ghate has been a professor of economics at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Delhi for over 18 years. He is also a member of the Advisory Committee of the National Accounts System (ACNAS) in the ministry of statistics and programme implementation.

He is currently an external affiliate of the Centre for Research in Macroeconomics and Macro-Finance at Swansea University (Wales, UK)..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : February 19, 2022

6 .

When the "Soil Health Card Day" is Observed in every year?

A)

17th February

B)

18th February

C)

19th February

D)

20th February

Correct Answer : 19th February

Every year India observes the Soil Health Card Day on 19th February to commemorate the launch of the Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme, and create awareness about the benefits of the scheme. 2022 marks the seventh year of the launch of the SHC Scheme. The scheme aims at issuing soil health cards to all farmers every two years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme on 19th February 2015 at Suratgarh in Rajasthan.

About the Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme : The card would provide details about the nutritional deficiencies in the soil so that the farmers can supplement the soil with suitable fertilizers and increase the yields. The scheme has been introduced to assist State Governments to issue Soil Health Cards to all farmers in the country. It provides information to farmers on the nutrient status of their soil along with recommendations on the appropriate dosage of nutrients to be applied for improving soil health and its fertility.

Published On : February 19, 2022

7 .

Who has been launched Career Counselling Workshop 'Pramarsh 2022' in Bikaner?

A)

Arjun Ram Meghwal

B)

Meenakshi Lekhi

C)

Ashwini Kumar Choubey

D)

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Correct Answer : Arjun Ram Meghwal

* Minister of State for Culture & Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal has launched ‘Pramarsh 2022’, a mega career counselling workshop, for the students of the Bikaner District region in Rajasthan.

* Workshop conducted with the support of The National Institute of Career Services (NICS) which comes under the Ministry of Labour & Employment and educational start-up Edumilestones. Directorate of Education, Rajasthan also extended the support and facilitation for this workshop.

* More than one Lakh students mainly from rural areas participated in the event, the Minister "Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal" stated that under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the central government has taken various initiatives to bring out the full potential of the Youth in Nation Building Process.

* The nation is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on the occasion of the 75th Year of Independence. It is an apt moment to reflect our progress and resolve for the upcoming Amrit Kaal upto the year 2047 when we will be celebrating the centenary celebration of our independence..

Source : PIB

Published On : February 19, 2022

8 .

Who has been launches 'Shastra App' and 'Smart Card Arms License' of Delhi Police?

A)

Narendra Modi

B)

Arvind Kejriwal

C)

Mamata Banerjee

D)

Amit Shah

Correct Answer : Amit Shah

In order to provide techno friendly digital services to the citizens of the national capital, the Delhi Police has become the first police force in the country to introduce 'Smart Card Arms License', officials said.

The Delhi Police Licensing unit has decided to replace the existing bulky arms license booklet with a ‘Smart Card Arms License’.

According to police, the smart card, with inherent security features, is easy to carry and handle. It will be printed in-house after verification of data of the arms license holders.

Smart card arms license has also been integrated with e-beat book through mobile application ‘Shastra App’ for effective policing.

The smart card and Shastra App has been formally launched by Union Home Minister "Amit Shah on Wednesday(16th Feb 2022)" on the occasion of 75th anniversary of the Delhi Police.

The Shastra App helps beat officers in identifying the credentials of arms license holders during day-to-day random checking, Joint Commissioner of Police (Licensing) O P Mishra said..

Source : India Today

Published On : February 19, 2022

9 .

Indian legend Surajit Sengupta has passed away. In which sport did he play for the Indian team at the national level?

A)

Hockey

B)

Tennis

C)

Cricket

D)

Football

Correct Answer : Football

The former India footballer "Surajit Sengupta", who played as a midfielder, has passed away at a city hospital on Thursday(17th Feb 2022), due to COVID-19 complications. He was 71. At the club level, Sengupta had been associated with Kolkata’s three big clubs, Mohun Bagan (1972-1973, 1981-1983), East Bengal (1974- 1979) and Mohammedan Sporting (1980). He was part of the Indian national team that won a bronze medal in the 1970 Asian Games, held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Published On : February 19, 2022

10 .

When the World Pangolin Day is observed?

A)

Fourth Saturday of February

B)

Third Saturday of February

C)

Second Saturday of February

D)

First Saturday of February

Correct Answer : Third Saturday of February

World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the “Third Saturday of February” every year. In 2022, the annual World Pangolin Day is being celebrated on 19 February 2022. It marks the 11th edition of the event. The day aims to raise awareness about these unique mammals and speed up conservation efforts. Pangolin numbers are rapidly declining in Asia and Africa.

Published On : February 19, 2022