Floods and landslides kill more than 100 in Brazil
The death toll from landslides and floods in the city of Petropolis in Brazil rose to 117 on February 17, 2022. The city recorded 6 cm of rain, resulting in increased instability in the soil and hampering efforts to clear the debris and find survivors. According to meteorologists, there is a possibility of rain up […]
First National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC) appointed
After the 26/11 terrorist attack, India has been making continuous efforts to enhance maritime security. In this regard, with a view to strengthen the maritime security of the country, Vice Admiral (Retd) G. Ashok Kumar has been appointed as the country’s first National Maritime Security Coordinator. This step has been taken with the primary objective […]
Central Government has approved the New India Literacy Program for 2022-2027
The Union Government approved a new scheme New India Literacy Program for the period from financial year 2022 to 2027 to cover all aspects of adult education in order to align with the National Education Policy 2020 and budget announcement 2021-22. The National Policy on Education 2020 has recommended adult education and lifelong learning. The […]
Canada declares national emergency
On February 14, 2022, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared a national emergency to end truckers’ protests against COVID health regulations. After police arrested 11 people with weapons who were blocking the border with the United States, a state of emergency was declared. This is only the second time in Canadian history that such powers […]
Frank-Walter Steinmeier re-elected President of Germany
On February 13, 2022, a special parliamentary assembly re-elected German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a second term of five years. Steinmeier’s run for the presidency was supported by most mainstream political parties, prior to the elections. He was elected by a large majority of members of the lower house of parliament and a special assembly […]
Quad ministerial meeting Held
The foreign ministers of Australia, India and Japan recently noted that the Quad is cooperating in intelligence sharing on threats in the Indo-Pacific. The ministers, for the first time since the formation of this group, sought justice for the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai (2008) as well as the 2016 Pathankot airbase attack. They held […]
Tamil Nadu Govt Passes Anti-NEET Bill in Assembly
The Tamil Nadu Anti-NEET Bill was passed by the state assembly in September 2021. The bill seeks to do away with the requirement of NEET for medical courses in the state. The Central Government had made the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test mandatory for all the students of the country. This bill was passed in […]
India tests Rafale for INS Vikrant
The maritime version of the Rafale fighter jet was recently test-fired aboard INS Vikrant. The test from the aircraft carrier was successful. The test was conducted to check the take-off of the Rafale jet from the aircraft carrier. This test was successful. The INS Vikrant aircraft carrier uses catapult launches. And this aircraft performed well […]
North Korea launched Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile
North Korea launched its Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile on January 30, 2022. The month of January was one of the busiest months of missile tests for North Korea. With the launch of Hwasong-12, North Korea highlights efforts to ensure its reliable systems for the delivery of nuclear weapons. North Korea’s testing program began with the […]
Artificial snow at the Beijing Winter Olympics
China is the first country to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. China is making artificial snow for the 2022 Winter Olympics. China will make artificial snow at the snowboarding, ski jumping sites of the Olympic Games. Cross country, biathlon, nordic, freestyle and snowboarding games will be held in Zhangjiakou. It is 100 […]