Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 10 & 11 April 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.
Daily Current Affairs 10 & 11 April 2022
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu confers Sangeet Natak Akademi and Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowships and Awards
Forty-three eminent artists were presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Sangeet Natak Awards for 2018 while the Lalit Kala Akademi’s Fellowship and National Awards for 2021 were given to 23 people by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu in a joint ceremony here on Saturday.
The awards were presented during the 62nd National Exhibition of Art, organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi and inaugurated by Minister of Culture, Shri G. Kishan Reddy on April 09, 2022 in New Delhi.
RBI releases Guidelines on Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday issued guidelines for the establishment of ‘Digital Banking Units’ as announced in the Union Budget 2022-23 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earlier this year. In the Union Budget 2022-23 the finance minister made announcements for setting up of 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 districts to commemorate the 75 years of independence of the country. To achieve this objective, the Reserve Bank of India has released the guidelines on the establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs).
Digital Banking Unit (DBU): It will be a specialised fixed point business unit / hub housing certain minimum digital infrastructure for delivering digital banking products & services as well as servicing existing financial products & services digitally, in both self-service and assisted mode for a minimum of 4 hours per day for at least five days a week.
Which Banks can open Digital Banking Unit?– Scheduled Commercial Banks (other than RRBs, Payments Bank and Local Area Banks) with past digital banking experience are permitted to open DBUs in Tier 1 to Tier 6 centres.
Book titled “Not Just a Nightwatchman: My Innings in the BCCI” by former CAG Vinod Rai
“Not Just a Nightwatchman: My Innings in the BCCI” book by Vinod Rai – The Former CAG Vinod Rai has authored a new book titled “NOT JUST A NIGHTWATCHMAN: My Innings in the BCCI”, has been published by Rupa Publications India.
In the book Rai has narrated his stint of 33 months at BCCI, when he was appointment as the head of the Supreme Court-mandated Committee of Administrators (CoA) in the BCCI. The book has been published by Rupa Publications India.
Vinod Rai served as 11th Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in 2008. He was also appointed the first chairman of the newly created Banks Board Bureau (BBB) during 2016-2018.
Other books written by him includes: Not Just an Accountant: The Diary of the Nation’s Conscience Keeper and Rethinking Good Governance: Holding to Account India’s Public Institutions.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports released USD 72,124 to UNESCO Fund
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has released 72,124 Dollars to the UNESCO Fund for Elimination of Doping in Sport in 2022.
In the 7th COP, the State Parties had agreed for the contribution of 1% of the regular budget of the respective nations to UNESCO towards the Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport.
India has contributed USD 28172 towards the UNESCO Fund in 2021. The Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport was established in 2008.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Chairs 20th NTCA Meeting at Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired the 20th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) which was held in Pakke tiger reserve in Arunachal Pradesh on 9th April 2022. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav.
It is for the first time in history the NTCA meeting, that it took place outside the national capital. The Union Minister had directed that in order to get first hand information about reserve, local issues etc. these meetings will be held outside Delhi in forest areas or in tiger reserves, henceforth.
Uttarakhand government launched 1064 Anti-Corruption Mobile App
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has launched an anti-corruption mobile app named 1064 Anti-Corruption Mobile App.
This mobile application has been developed by the vigilance department, Uttarakhand. It helps the citizens to lodge corruption-related complaints directly with the authorities.
Currently, the app is available in both Hindi and English language. Registered complaints, data and the identity of the complainant will be protected.
India successfully flight-tested Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System and Pinaka Area Denial Munition Rocket Systems
Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System (EPRS) and Pinaka Area Denial Munition (ADM) rocket systems have been successfully flight-tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army at Pokhran firing ranges. The EPRS is the upgraded version of the Pinaka variant, which has been in service with the Indian Army for the last decade.
The rocket system has been upgraded with advanced technologies and enhanced range to meet the emerging requirements. The Pinaka rocket system has been developed by DRDO lab- Armament Research and Development Establishment, Pune in collaboration with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates two-day scientific convention on ‘Homoeopathy: People’s Choice for Wellness’ in New Delhi
Union Minister of AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday inaugurated a two-day scientific convention on ‘Homoeopathy: People’s Choice for Wellness’ in New Delhi on April 09, 2022.
The three apex bodies under Ministry of Ayush namely, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, National Commission for Homoeopathy and National Institute of Homoeopathy are jointly organising this convention on the World Homoeopathy Day which is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of Homoeopathy, Dr. Christian Fredrich Samuel Hahnemann. This convention is an opportunity to review the achievements in the field of Homoeopathy and to formulate future strategies for development of Homoeopathy.
World Homeopathy Day 2022: 10 April
Every year on April 10th, World Homeopathy Day honors the memory of Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. The day also challenges understanding and strategies that will further develop homeopathy. The day marks the birth anniversary of German physician Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, who is considered as the founder of system of alternative medicine called Homeopathy.
The theme for 2022 World Homoeopathy Day is “People’s Choice for Wellness“
The year 2022 marks the 267th birthday of Hanhemann.
UIDAI, ISRO signed pact for technical collaboration
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has signed a pact with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO for technical collaboration.
NRSC will develop Bhuvan-Aadhar portal for providing information and locations about the Aadhaar centres across India.
The portal will provide the facility of complete geographic information, retrieval, analysis, and reporting for Aadhaar centres with a high-resolution backdrop of natural-colour satellite images.
Kangra Tea is likely to get European Union GI Tag
Kangra Tea is likely to win the European Union Geographical Indication Tag (GI Tag); this tag helps Kangra tea to get an opportunity to enter the European market.
Kangra tea received the Indian GI tag in 2005. Since 1999, the cultivation and development of tea have improved constantly in the Kangra region of Himachal Pradesh.
Other GI tags of Himachal Pradesh: Chamba Chappal, Chamba Rumal, Kinnauri Shawl, Kangra paintings, Kullu shawl, Basmati
