- Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana: It was launched by Rahul Gandhi in Chhattisgarh. The scheme was launched for landless labourers in order to grant them financial assistance. The funds of Rs 200 crore were sanctioned for the scheme in the budget for FY 2021-22.
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted USD 4.6 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2021.
- Static Part:
- HQ of ADB: Mandaluyong, Philippines
- President of ADB: Masatsugu Asakawa
- The foundation stone for the world’s third-largest cricket stadium was laid down in Jaipur by Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly. It will be the second-largest cricket stadium in India and the third-largest in the world. It will be built on 100 acres of land and will have the capacity of 75,000 spectators.
- India beat England to win the 5th title of U19 World Cup 2022 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua.
- Important Days and Themes: 1st to 7th Feb 2022: UN’s World Interfaith Harmony Week
- Theme: Faith and Spiritual Leadership to combat stigma and conflict during pandemic recovery
- Awards and Recognition: Tableau of Uttar Pradesh won the best tableau among the 12 States/UTs which participated in the Republic Day parade. The UP tableau was based on the theme of ‘One District One Product and Kashi Vishwanath Dham’.
- Obituaries: Chandupatla Janga Reddy: He was Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and a former MLA in Andhra Pradesh.
- SIDBI signed MoU with CDAC
- ‘Swarajability’
- ‘Innovations in Public Administration’ Program of CBC
- Appointments on 7th February 2022
Question:
Q.1 Which tableau won the best tableau among the 12 States/UTs which participated in the Republic Day parade?
a. Rajasthan
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. West Bengal
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. West Bengal
