Published on: February 22, 2022

SNIPPETS – 22 FEBRUARY 2022

SNIPPETS – 22 FEBRUARY 2022

  • With Shuchi Scheme delayed, girls face tough time in rural Karnataka. It is a menstrual hygiene project, aims at distribution of sanitary napkins
  • The Supreme Court asked the Union and the State governments to respond to a petition to enforce the fundamental duties of citizens, including patriotism and unity of the nation, through “comprehensive, well-defined laws”. It is under Article 51A
  • Recently, Prime Minister flagged off 100 kisan drones in different cities and towns of India, in order to help farmers in spraying pesticides in their farms. DRONE is Layman terminology for Unmanned Aircraft
  • President of India took  part in the Indian Navy’s 12th Presidential Fleet Review. In simplest terms, it is the country’s President taking stock of the Navy’s capability
  • 48th edition of Khajuraho Dance Festival was recently held. It is Organised by the Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad
  • PM condoles the passing away of noted Gandhian Shakuntala Choudhary
  • Government hosted the “Janbhagidari Empowerment” portal in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in line with government’s digital mission. It provides detailed insights to people into nature, status as well as number of developmental works that are being executed in their areas.
  • Assam government is set to launch a four-year mentorship programme called Project Arohan in collaboration with Tata STRIVE ( skill development initiative by Tata Community Initiatives Trust ). Aim is to provide guidance to students and boost their skills