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Daily Current Affairs: 16/02/2022
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1. What is the rank of India in the recently released ''Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design'' (LEED) index?
- 3rd
- India is ranked third in the world in the US Green Building Council's annual list of the top 10 countries and regions outside the United States for LEED-certified green buildings in 2021.
- ''Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design'' (LEED): The most widely used green building rating system in the world, which provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings.
- There were 146 LEED-certified buildings and locations in India in 2021.
- LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
2. Which scheme has been launched for persons with disabilities in Ladakh?
- Kunsnyoms
- Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh has launched the 'Kunsnyoms' scheme for persons with disabilities.
- Under this, Leh Hill Council is providing assistive devices, technology to needy people at a 90 percent subsidy.
- Under this scheme, 28 tri-scooters, battery-operated wheelchairs, walking aids, and other assistance required for special needs of individuals have been distributed.
- Ladakh
- Capital: Leh
- Lt. Governor: Radha Krishna Mathur
3. Where has the "Medaram Jatara" festival been celebrated recently?
- Telangana
- The "Medaram Jatara" festival, a four-day long festival, is celebrated once in two years on the full moon day in 'Magha' (February), at Medaram village in Telangana.
- The "Medaram Jatara" festival is the second largest after the Kumbh Mela.
- The "Medaram Jatara" festival is organized by the Koya tribe in association with the Tribal Welfare Department, Telangana.
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has allocated Rs 2.26 crore for the "Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival" in Telangana.
- Telangana
- Capital: Hyderabad
- Formation: 02 June 2014
- CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
- Governor: Tamilisai Soundrajan
4. Recently which company has launched the "Paisa on Demand" credit card?
- Paisabazar
- Digital platform Paisabazar has tied up with RBL Bank to launch “Paisa on Demand” credit cards.
- With the features of the "Paisa and Demand" credit card, it will provide an option to avail personal loan from RBL Bank.
- RBL Bank
- Established: August 1943
- HQ: Mumbai
- Tagline: Apno ka Bank
- MD & CEO: Vishwavir Ahuja
5. Recently who has been selected as 'Business Standard Banker of 2020-21'?
- Sandeep Bakshi
- Sandeep Bakshi as the Managing Director and Executive Director (MD & CEO) of ICICI Bank.
- He has been honored for changing the perception about becoming a private sector lender during his tenure of the last three and a half years.
- ICICI Bank (Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation of India)
- HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1994
- MD & CEO: Sandeep Bakshi
6. Which program has been organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) recently?
- Darkathon 2022
- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is organizing 'Darkthon 2022' in New Delhi to find solutions to combat drug trafficking through the darknet across the world.
- NCB: Narcotics Control Bureau
- Formed: 17 March 1986
- HQ: New Delhi
- NCB Chief: Satya Narayan Pradhan
7. Recently known Bollywood singer and music producer has passed away. What is his name?
- Bappi Lahiri
- Legendary Bollywood music composer and singer Bappi Lahiri passed away at the age of 69 in Mumbai due to health problems.
8. Recently with which country the Government of India has signed an agreement for 'New and Renewable Energy Technology'?
- Australia
- The government of India has tied up with Australia for 'New and Renewable Energy Technology'.
- Union Minister of Power: Shri RK Singh
- Australia
- Capital: Canberra
- Currency: Australian Dollar
- PM: Scott Morrison
9. Where is "Maru Utsav" celebrated recently?
- Pokhran
- The four-day "Maru Utsav" also known as the "Jaisalmer Desert Festival" has started in Pokhran, Rajasthan.
- It is a 4-day long festival with competitions like turban tying, panihari matka, mehndi and mandana.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
10. The soon-to-be-released book "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic" has been authored by?
- Bill Gates
- The book "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic" by Bill Gates will be launched in May 2022.
- Earlier in the year 2021, the book "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster" was written by 'Bill Gates'.
- Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is a software developer and well-known American industrialist.
11. Recently who has been appointed as the new chairman of CBSE?
- Vineet Joshi
- Vineet Joshi, Secretary in the Union Ministry of Education, has been appointed as the new Chairman of CBSE.
- CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education
- Formation: 03 November 1962
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairperson: Vineet Joshi
12. Where has the Indian Railways recently announced to provide India's largest world-class wrestling academy?
- Delhi
- India's largest world-class wrestling academy has been announced by the Indian Railways in Kishanganj, the capital of the country.
- It will serve as a platform to provide many budding wrestlers an opportunity to become champions in times to come.
- Well-known wrestlers of the country Bajrang Punia, Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik, and Ravi Kumar are from Indian Railways.
- The first train in India was run on 16 April 1853 between Bori Bunder station in Bombay to Thane station for a distance of 34 km.
- Railway Board was established in March 1905.
- There are a total of 18 railway zones (including Kolkata Metro) in Indian Railways.
- First Railway Minister of India: John Mathai
- Current Union Minister of Railways: Shri Ashwini Vaishnav
- New Chairman and Executive Officer of Railway Board: Vinay Kumar Tripathi
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