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Fossils of Dickinsonia found in Bhimbetka

Analysts have found the fossils of the world's most seasoned and the soonest known living creature, Dickinsonia. The fossils have been found on the top of the Bhimbetka rock covers which are around 40 km from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. They were lying hidden by not really trying to hide and were established by the scientists of the GSI-Geological Survey of India who had gone to Bhimbetka before the 36th International Geological Congress. Dickinsonia traces all the way back to 550 million years.

Indian Navy joins Iran and Russia's maritime exercise

India has joined a two-day maritime exercise of Iran and Russia, known as 'Iran-Russia Maritime Security Belt-2021'. The activity has been occurring in the northern piece of the Indian Ocean. The representative of the drill has additionally educated that the Indian Navy likewise got the activity together with a chose gathering of vessels. The powers and vessels of the Russian Army and the Iranian Army have participated in the activity which initiated on February 16, 2021

Government dispatches Pilot Pey Jal Survekshan

The Pilot Pey Jal Survekshan was dispatched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Jal Jeevan Mission-Urban on February 16, 2021. Durga Shanker Mishra, the Secretary of the Housing and Urban Affairs educated that it will be directed in ten urban communities including Bhubaneshwar. The overview will discover the reuse of watershed, impartial appropriation of water, and planning the water bodies concerning the quality and amount of water through a difficult cycle

Executive Modi introduces oil and gas projects in Tamil Nadu

PM Modi on February 17, 2021, established the framework stone of oil, gas area projects in Tamil Nadu through video conferencing. He committed the Gasoline Desulphurisation Unit and Ramanathapuram-Thoothukudi gas pipeline to the country. Leader additionally established the framework stone of the Cauvery Basin Refinery at Nagapattinam. These ventures will encourage financial advantages and will help in boosting India's central goal towards 'Urja Atmanirbharata'

Kiran Bedi eliminated as Puducherry's Governor

The Rashtrapati Bhawan educated on February 16, 2021, that Kiran Bedi has been taken out from her situation as the Governor of Puducherry. Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana has been given the extra charge of Puducherry Lieutenant Governor until another arrangement is made. After the expulsion from the position, Kiran Bedi expressed gratitude toward the public authorities and individuals of Puducherry





 



Kumbh Mela 2021 to start from April 1

The Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash on February 18, 2021 reported the timetable and cutoff points of Kumbh Mela 2021. The Kumbh Mela will be held for only 30 days this year. Prior, the cutoff was 3 months. The Mela be held from April 1 to April 30, 2021. 

UN calls for reasonable and even conveyance of COVID-19 immunizations

Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, has called for reasonable and even conveyance of the COVID-19 immunizations. Guterres condemned out of line worldwide dissemination of the antibodies in the midst of the progressing pandemic during a virtual gathering of the UNSC on February 17, 2021.

Bureau affirms Production-Linked Incentive plan for telecom area

The Union Cabinet allowed its endorsement to the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the telecom area and organization hardware makers with a monetary expense of Rs. 12,195 crore. The plan will be actualized over time of 5 years. The move will help support the nearby assembling of the parts .

Bureau clears changes to Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Association Cabinet conceded its endorsement to the changes of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 on February 17, 2021. The revision tries to fortify the kid security set-up and guarantee the wellbeing of kids. 

PM Narendra Modi dispatched 'Mahabahu-Brahmaputra' activity in Assam

PM Narendra Modi practically dispatched the 'Mahabahu-Brahmaputra' activity in Assam on February 18, 2021. The Prime Minister likewise established the framework stone of Dhubri Phulbari connect and performed bhumi pujan for Majuli Bridge development. The activity will help give consistent network to Eastern Parts of India. 



ISRO dispatches 19 satellites including Amazonia-1 of Brazil

The Indian Space Research Organization dispatched PSLV C51 which conveyed 19 satellites altogether, including Brazil's Amazonia-1 satellite. The 18 different satellites were of India and the USA. This was the main mission of New Space India Limited, an administration organization under the Space Department.

PM Modi gets his first portion of Bharat Biotech's Coronavirus immunization

Executive Narendra Modi on March 1, 2021, got his first portion of Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN at AIIMS in Delhi. He turned into the main recipient of the second period of the immunization drive. Leader encouraged the qualified residents of India to take the immunization. PM took the portion of local COVAXIN to address the worry among the overall population 

  

India starts stage 2 of the immunization drive

India started its cross country second period of immunization drive on March 1, 2021. This drive will cover the senior residents and those over 45 years old with co-morbidities. The enlistments were opened at www.cowin.gov.in at 9 AM. The second period of the immunization drive will be embraced at more than 20,000 private and 10,000 government inoculation focuses

Brilliant Globe 2021 honors reported: Check the rundown of champs

The 78th Golden Globe Awards were reported on February 28, 2021. The function of the fantastic honors occurred in a virtual arrangement and was shot from New York City and Los Angeles. The honors were additionally the major broadcast grant show of this current year as the function was delayed from its typical January date because of a pandemic. 

Jal Shakti Ministry to dispatch crusade for water preservation

Jal Shakti Ministry will before long dispatch the 'Catch the Rain' lobby that will help in advancing water protection in the country. The news was shared by PM Modi during his 'Mann ki Baat' radio program. While tending to the show, he discussed the meaning of water protection and referenced that it is an aggregate present for mankind that should be preserved.



India conducts fruitful flight trial of SFDR innovation off Odisha coast

Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has effectively completed a flight showing dependent on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet innovation from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off the shoreline of Odisha. According to Defense Ministry, every one of the subsystems including the promoter engine and spout less engine, proceeded true to form. During the test, numerous new advancements were tried including Solid Fuel based Ducted Ramjet innovation.  The effective show of Solid Fuel based Ducted Ramjet innovation has given DRDO a mechanical benefit, which will empower it to grow long reach aerial rockets. Such an innovation is accessible just with a small bunch of nations on the planet as of now

Odisha signs manage Arcelor Mittal to contribute Rs 50,000 cr to set up steel plant

The Odisha government marked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel on March 4, 2021 for setting up of a 12 million ton incorporated steel plant.  The steel plant will be set up at venture of Rs 50,000 crores in Kendrapara region of Odisha. The understanding was endorsed by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and ArcelorMittal Chairperson and CEO Lakshmi Vilas Mittal. 

Instruction Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal introduces New Delhi World Book Fair 2021

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' introduced the New Delhi World Book Fair 2021 - Virtual Edition on March 5, 2021. The subject of World Book Fair 2021 is 'Public Education Policy-2020.' The Education Minister noticed that National Education Policy has arisen as world's greatest change. He said that the approach will create India as the Knowledge center as well as help in making students ideal and worldwide residents.

Bangladesh dispatches public application entrance

The Bangladesh government has dispatched its public application gateway bdapps.com. The arrangement for the equivalent was endorsed in Dhaka between ICT division of the Bangladesh government and telecom organization Robi. The public application entry will be set up as the center point of the ICT division for application designers.  Under the understanding, the ICT division will work together with the entry to coordinate selective training camps and programming advancement occasions in the country. BDApps is the biggest versatile application stage in Bangladesh facilitating more than 23,000 applications created by 12,000 engineers.

President Ram Nath Kovind to go on a 2-day visit to Madhya Pradesh

President Ram Nath Kovind will be on a multi day visit to Madhya Pradesh from March 6, 2021.  The President will initiate the All India State Judicial Academies Directors' Retreat at Jabalpur on the principal day of the visit. President Kovind will likewise effortlessness the Janjatiya Sammelan coordinated by Madhya Pradesh government in Damoh.




GI Tag for Pochampally Ikkat

Pochampally Ikkat has been conceded Geographical Indiaction (GI) Status. Pochampally Ikkat: Pochampally Ikat or oppose coloring includes an arrangement of tying and coloring the packaged yarn parts into a foreordained shading plan prior to weaving. During the Nizam period, they were traded to Myanmar (Burma), West Asia and East Africa, where they are called Asian gossipy tidbits. "Ikat" is gotten from the Malay-Indonesian mangikat, which intends to tie, tie or entrap.

Dealers of Red Sanders Was Arrested

08 March 2021 Current Affairs:The Kadapa police have captured a worldwide Red Sanders dealer from Chennai and held onto logs worth about Rs 1 crore. Red Sanders: Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) is known for its rich tones and recuperating properties. The tree is endemic in a few territories of Andhra Pradesh and certain regions of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. This species was recorded in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora in 1995, and the fare of red sand processors was restricted in 2004.

Night Safari Introduced in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh has presented night safari visits in three public stops in Madhya Pradesh on March 4, 2021. Features: With the presentation of night safaris in the three public parks of Madhya Pradesh, natural life darlings would now be able to encounter superb creatures around evening time. The three parks incorporate Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park and Pench National Park.

Features of Food Waste Index Report

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) delivered the "Food Waste Index Report 2021". As per the UNEP report, an expected 931 million tons of food was squandered worldwide in 2019. The office likewise underscored that this measure of squandered food may make the earth circle the earth multiple times. Features:

Worldwide Day of Women is on eighth March

Worldwide Women's Day (March 8) is a worldwide day that praises ladies' social, financial, social and political accomplishments. This day additionally denoted a call for activity to quicken sex fairness. Features:  International Women's Day (IWD) has been held for over a century. The first International Women's Day party in quite a while upheld by 1,000,000 individuals from Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland