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1. Recently which state government has announced to launch 'Sant Ravidas Swarozgar Yojana'?

- Madhya Pradesh

• To provide self-employment opportunities, the Madhya Pradesh government will start Sant Ravidas Swarojgar Yojana in which loans up to 25 lakhs will be made available.
• Madhya Pradesh
• MP Capital: Bhopal
• CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
• Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel

2. Recently in which state "Vikram Sarabhai Children's Innovation Center" has been launched?

- Gujarat

1. Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council in association with UNICEF and Yuva (Yuwaah) launched Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Center (VSCIC) under the aegis of Gujarat University.
2. The center will identify, nurture and support innovations by the children of Gujarat.

• Gujarat
• Formation: 01 May 1960
• Capital: Gandhinagar
• CM: Bhupendra Patel
• Governor: Acharya Devvrat

3. Which state has recently launched "Project Aarohan"?

- Assam

• The Assam government will launch a four-year counseling program called "Project Aarohan" to provide guidance to the students and hone their skills.
• Assam
• Founded as the Constituent State of India: 15 August 1947
• Country Statehood (Indian statehood): 26 January 1950
• Capital: Dispur
• CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
• Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi

4. Recently who has been honored with the 'Business Leader of the Year Award'?

- Yohan Poonawalla

• Usha Kakade's Gravitus Foundation's 'URJA Awards 2022' honored 'Shri Yohan Poonawalla', Chairman and Director, Poonawalla Group of Companies with the 'Business Leader of the Year Award' this year.
• The URJA Award is given to leaders and dignitaries from the fields of entertainment, sports, business, social activities, and educational sectors who have made significant contributions to society.

5. Recently who has been appointed as the director of 'Institute for Economic Development (IEG)'?

- Chetan Ghate

• Chetan Ghate has been appointed as the director of 'Institute of Economic Growth' in place of Ajit Mishra.
• The Institute for Economic Development (IEG) is an autonomous, multidisciplinary center for advanced research and training. Widely recognized as a Center of Excellence, it is one of India's leading educational institutions in the field of economic and social development, established in 1958.

6. Recently, who has become the first cricketer in the world to score a triple century in his debut match in the history of cricket?

- Sakibul Gani

1. Sakibul Ghani of Bihar has become the first cricketer in the world to score 341 runs in his debut match in the history of cricket.
2. 'Sakibul Ghani' scored 341 runs in 405 balls with the help of 56 fours and two sixes in the Plate Group Ranji Trophy against Mizoram at the Jadavpur University Campus ground in Kolkata.

• BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
• Established: 04 December 1928
• President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
• Secretary: Jai Shah

7. Recently who has been honored with the "Hilal-e-Pakistan" award?

- Bill Gates

1. 'Bill Gates' has been honored with Pakistan's second-highest civilian award "Hilal-e-Pakistan".
2. This honor has been conferred on him for his efforts to help eradicate polio in Pakistan.
3. Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is a software developer and well-known American industrialist.

• Pakistan
• Capital: Islamabad
• Currency: Pakistani Rupee
• PM: Imran Khan
• President: Arif Alvi

8. Which initiative has been started by the central government for crop insurance recently?

- 'My policy is in my hands'

• In order to provide compensation for crop damage to farmers, the Central Government has launched the 'Meri Policy Mere Haath' initiative.
• The 'Meri Policy Mere Haath' initiative has been launched under the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)'.
• 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)' was launched by the Central Government in the year 2016.
• Union Minister of Agriculture: Shri Narendra Singh Tomar

9. Recently which ministry has announced to implement 'Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)'?

- Home Ministry

• The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced to implement 'Inter-operated Criminal Justice System (ICJS)' for the year 2022-23 to 2025-26 at a total cost of Rs 3,375 crore.
• Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) project – which will attempt to digitally link police, forensic, courts, prosecution, and prison databases.
• Union Home Minister: Shri Amit Shah

10. On which day 'World Pangolin Day' has been celebrated recently?

- February 19

• World Pangolin Day is celebrated every third Saturday in February to raise awareness about this shy, elusive mammal.
• The pangolin is a shy, elusive mammal that is covered in a hard layer from tip to tail.

11. Where has the 'Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant' been unveiled by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi recently?

- Indore

1. The 'Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant' has been unveiled by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
2. The 'Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant' is based on the concept of Waste-to-Wealth Innovations which will help in making cities clean and pollution-free.
3. The Gobar-Dhan plant has the capacity to treat 550 tonnes of segregated wet organic waste and produce around 17,000 kg of CNG and 100 tonnes of organic manure per day.

• Madhya Pradesh
• MP Capital: Bhopal
• CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
• Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel

12. On which day 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti' has been celebrated recently?

- February 19

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated every year on 19th February.
• This time the 392nd birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is being celebrated, he founded the Maratha Empire and was one of the most progressive, intelligent, and fearless emperors of India.

13. Recently, the Central Government has extended the 'Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)' for how long?

- 2026

• The Central Government has extended the 'Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)' till 31 March 2026.
• The scheme is centrally funded and primarily believes in the idea that sometimes the most important lessons of life are learned outside the classroom.
• 12929.16 crore in the offer out of which the central share is Rs. 8120.97 crore and the state's share of Rs 4808.19 crore.

14. Recently a well-known senior journalist has passed away, what is his name?

- Ravish Tiwari

• Raveesh Tiwari, the national political editor and head of the National Bureau of the Indian Express, has passed away.

15. On which day 'Soil Health Card (SHC) Day' has been observed recently?

- February 19

1. Soil Health Card Scheme was launched on 19 February 2015 in Suratgarh, Rajasthan, to commemorate which 'Soil Health Card Day' is celebrated every year on 19 February.

What is 'Soil Health Card (SHC)'?

This card will provide details about the nutrient deficiencies in the soil so that farmers can supplement the soil with suitable fertilizers and increase yields. It provides farmers with information on the nutrient status of their soils as well as recommendations on appropriate nutritional supplements to improve soil health and fertility.

16. Where has the career counseling workshop “Parmarsh 2022” been launched recently?

- Bikaner

1. The career counseling workshop "Paramarsh 2022" has been launched by the Union Minister of State for Culture and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
2. The Career Counseling Workshop "Paramarsh 2022" is an extension of the effort to bridge the academic gap and gain knowledge about the various options available to the students to help them make more appropriate decisions.

• Rajasthan
• Capital: Jaipur
• Formation: 30 March 1949
• CM: Ashok Gehlot
• Governor: Kalraj Mishra

17. Recently which Indian sportsperson has been appointed as its brand ambassador by the sportswear company 'Adidas'?

- Manika Batra

• Indian tennis player Manika Batra has been appointed as its brand ambassador by sportswear company Adidas.
• Adidas
• Founded: 1949
• HQ: Germany
• CEO: Kasper Rorsted

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