Every year World Pulses Day is celebrated on 10 February to spread public awareness of the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till February 28, 2022. Earlier the scheme was valid till December 31, 2021. Under this scheme, Rs 10 lakh would be spent by the Government on each child.
JPMorgan announced that it has become the first bank to enter the metaverse. It has opened a lounge in Decentraland i.e. a virtual world based on blockchain technology.
The value of the 'Rail-cum-Road-Bridge' project is Rs 696 crore. The new bridge will reduce the period, boost agriculture tourism, and generate employment opportunities.