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Answer: Option A Explanation: In India, February 27th is celebrated as National Protein Day, to create awareness about protein deficiency and encourage people to include this macronutrient in their diet.
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Answer: Option D Explanation: New Development Bank will become the first multilateral agency to open an office in the Gujarat International Finance Tech City.
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Union Cabinet has approved the pan-India implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission with a budget of Rs.1,600 crore for five years.
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Answer: Option B Explanation: India has become the second country after China to implement a T+1 stock settlement mechanism in a phased manner. The system will be starting with select stocks and then gradually add others to the fold.
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Answer: Option B Explanation: UK-based Standard Chartered has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to launch a payment platform 'IATA Pay' for the airline industry in India.
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Indian Air Force has decided not to send its aircraft to the multilateral air exercise 'Cobra Warrior-22' in United Kingdom, due to the deepening crisis in Ukraine, arising out of the Russian military attack in that country.
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Answer: Option C Explanation: World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27 every year.
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Madagascar is witnessing its fourth cyclone in five weeks as Emnati makes a severe landfall. Madagascar is hit by numerous cyclones between November and April every year.
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