Daily Current Affairs – 22 March, 2022

In News Recently, the European Space Agency (ESA) deferred the launch of ExoMars 2022 after the agency suspended all cooperation with Russia’s space program Roscosmos. About Aim:  To study past life on Mars. Collaboration of:  Roscosmos and the European Space Agency (ESA) Origin: ESA and NASA were the original ExoMars collaborators, but NASA dropped out […]

In News The 9th Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) is being conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA), Seychelles. Exercise LAMITIYE Lamitiye, which in Creole means friendship, is a biennial training event being conducted in Seychelles since 2001. Seychelles is an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, comprising […]

In News  Recently, the Union of India has approved a “New India Literacy Programme (NILP)”. About NILP It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the aim to support the States and Union Territories in promoting literacy among non-literates in the age group of 15 and above, across the country covering 5 crore non-literates during the […]

In Context  The details of the ongoing schemes run by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate the art & Culture has been highlighted. Major Schemes  Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme: To commemorate centenary and special anniversaries such as 125th/150th/175th etc. of eminent personalities and events of historical importance to the country.  The commemoration starts […]

In News  Nagaswaram made in Narasinghapettai in Thanjavur district has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag on the application filed by the Thanjavur Musical Instruments Workers Co-operative Cottage Industrial Society Ltd. This will help the artisans receive assistance from the Indian government and other benefits. The GI tag will boost trade. About Narasinghapettai Nagaswaram  […]

In News  The Minister of Commerce and Industry said that Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) would democratise e-commerce and will protect small businesses by granting them equal opportunity. About Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) It is a network based on open protocol and will enable local commerce across segments, such as mobility, grocery, […]

In Context Recently, France’s President Emmanuel Macron was said to have suggested the “Finlandization” of Ukraine for defusing tensions with Russia.  What is ‘Finlandization’? The term refers to Finland’s strict neutrality during the Cold War, enshrined in a 1948 treaty with Moscow when tensions between the Soviet Union and the West were at a high. […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India  and Australia held the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit.  Major Highlights  They reviewed the multi-faceted relationship between the two countries and exchanged views on regional and global developments. Both the leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress made under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established during the 1st Virtual Summit […]

In News Recently, Rajya Sabha Chairman granted a three-month extension to the Standing Committee examining the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment), Bill, 2021. About: Intent:  The Bill aims to raise the legal age of marriage of women in the country to 21 years from the present 18 years. The law prescribes a minimum age of […]

In News Recently, Tribals protested against the Centre’s Tapi-Par-Narmada link Project. Tapi-Par-Narmada Link Project It was envisioned under the 1980 National Perspective Plan under the former Union Ministry of Irrigation and the Central Water Commission (CWC). It is one of the 16 link proposals under the Peninsular Rivers Development Component. It proposes to link three […]