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 23 & 24 January 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 23 & 24 January 2022
World Bank approves USD 125 million loan to West Bengal to support poor and and vulnerable groups
The World Bank’s Executive Board of Directors approved a $125 million loan to the Government of West Bengal to support the state’s efforts to help poor and vulnerable groups access social protection services. The loan has been provided under the ‘West Bengal Building State Capability for Inclusive Social Protection’ operation, on 19 January, 2022.
The financial assistance will help the state administration to improve services such as medical help through telemedicine, support for the elderly and differently-abled, financial inclusion of citizens with digital payments and disbursement of benefits for public schemes.
NATO partners to hold 12-day maritime drills in Mediterranean Sea
The United States and NATO partners will conduct a 12-day maritime exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, beginning January 24, 2022, US Department of Defense spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday. The name of the maritime exercise is “Neptune Strike ’22”.
The maritime exercise, called “Neptune Strike ’22” will run through February 4. The main purpose of this exercise will be to demonstrate and test NATO’s wide range of maritime capabilities.
Netaji Research Bureau presents Netaji Award 2022 to former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe
The former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been conferred with the Netaji Award 2022 by the Netaji Research Bureau, based in Kolkata. The award was presented by the Bureau on January 23, 2022 to commemorate 125th birth anniversary celebration of the legendary freedom fighter, Subhas Chandra Bose at his Elgin Road residence in Kolkata.
Consul general of Japan in Kolkata, Nakamura Yutaka, received the honour on behalf of Abe at a function organised by the bureau at the Elgin Road residence here of the national icon.
Japanese Ambassador to India – Satoshi Suzuki
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2022 conferred to- GIDM and Professor Vinod Sharma
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday announced that the Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management and professor Vinod Sharma have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2022 for their work in Disaster Management.
The government of India has instituted an annual award known as Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar, to recognize and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organizations in India in the field of disaster management.
The award is announced every year on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. This year marks the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
PM Narendra Modi unveils hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate on Parakram Divas
January 23 is being observed as Parakram Diwas in India, to mark the birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Netaji’s birth anniversary is being celebrated as Parakram Diwas in the nation.
The 3D image of Netaji is projected on it to create the effect of a hologram. The size of the hologram statue is 28 feet in height and 6 feet in width. As a part of this year-long celebration, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated a hologram statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate in New Delhi. The hologram statue will be replaced by a grand granite statue of Netaji, once the statue is completed.
The statue is being installed on 125th birth anniversary as a tribute to the immense contribution of Netaji in the country’s freedom struggle and would be a symbol of the country’s indebtedness to him.
India’s First “District Good Governance Index” launched for 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir; Top- Jammu
The Union Minister of Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has virtually released India’s First “District Good Governance Index” for 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu district has emerged at the top, followed by districts of Doda, Samba, Pulwama and Srinagar in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
This index has been prepared by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with the Government of Jammu & Kashmir. The District Good Governance Index (DGGI) is a framework document comprising of performance under ten governance sectors having 58 indicators with 116 data points.
Govt annouces 40-100 percent subsidy to popularise drone in agriculture; Maximum subsidy- Rs 10 lakh
Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued guidelines to make drone technology affordable to the stakeholders of this sector. The guidelines of “Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization” (SMAM) have been amended which envisages granting upto 100% of the cost of agriculture drone or Rs. 10 lakhs, whichever is less, as grant for purchase of drones bythe Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institutes, ICAR institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and State Agriculture Universities for taking up large scale demonstrations of this technology on the farmers’ fields.
The detail of percent and maximum amount of subsidy is given below:
Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institutes, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and State Agriculture Universities- 100% subsidy- Rs 10 lakh maximum
Agriculture graduates establishing Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs)= 50 per cent subsidy up to ₹5 lakh
Existing CHCs or new ones, already or to be set up by cooperative society of farmers, farmer producers organizations (FPOs) and rural entrepreneurs are entitled to receive= 40 per cent subsidy (maximum ₹4 lakh).
MNRE to infuse ₹1,000 crore in SECI for financing renewable energy (RE) capacity of 3,300 megawatt (MW)
The Ministry of New and Renewable Ministry (MNRE) on Saturday said it will infuse ₹1,000 crore in state-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) as it eyes financing renewable energy (RE) capacity of 3,300 megawatt (MW).
As per present RBI norms, an agency can extend loans on 20 percent of its net worth. With infusion of Rs 1000 crore in SECI its network will increase and hence it can extend more loans. With this additional capital infusion, the government aims at financing renewable energy (RE) capacity of 3,300 megawatt (MW).
In 2015 Government had allowed the change of name from “Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)” to “Renewable Energy Corporation of India (RECI)”.
NITI Aayog & RMI India releases report ‘Banking on Electric Vehicles in India’ for priority-sector recognition of Electric Vehicles
NITI Aayog, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), and RMI India released a report, titled ‘Banking on Electric Vehicles in India’, which outlines the importance of priority-sector recognition for retail lending in the electric mobility ecosystem. The report provides considerations and recommendations to inform the inclusion of EVs in the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) priority-sector lending (PSL) guidelines.
The report has been developed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with US-based non-profit organisation Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), and RMI India. The report has indicated electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and commercial four-wheelers as early segments to prioritise under Priority Sector Lending. Suggestion has also been made to recognise Electric Vehicles as an infrastructure sub-sector by the Finance Ministry and the incorporation of electric vehicles as a separate reporting category under RBI.
Indonesia passes bill to change its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara
Indonesia has decided to change its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara, a site deep within the jungle of Kalimantan on Borneo Island, after a bill seeking the same was approved by the parliament.
The new capital named as Nusantara is located within the jungle of mineral-rich East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Jakarta will remain the commercial and financial centre while the government administrative functions will move to East Kalimantan.
The project for the development of new capital city Nusantara (meaning archipelago in Javanese) will be taken in five stages and the first stage is expected to begin in 2022. The estimated cost of the project is around 466 trillion rupiah ($32 billion).
ISRO Successfully Tests Vikas engine that would power India’s first human-carry rocket in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully fired the high thrust Vikas engine that would power India’s first rocket that would carry humans.
This qualification test of the Vikas Engine for the Gaganyaan human space mission was conducted by ISRO at Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. More such tests on Vikas Engine will be conducted in the future by ISRO.
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley wins second consecutive term
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley was sworn in for a second term Thursday after her party appeared to have swept every legislative seat in the first elections the island nation held as a republic since casting off the British monarchy.
Mottley is serving as the Prime Minister of Barbados since 2018. She is the leader of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) since 2008. Mottley is the first woman prime minister of the country as well as first PM under a republic system.
PV Sindhu wins women’s singles title of Syed Modi International Tournament
In Badminton, two-time Olympic medalist, P.V. Sindhu has won the Women’s singles title at the Syed Modi International tournament on January 23, 2022. Sindhu beat fellow Indian Malvika Bansod 21-13 21-16 to win her second Syed Modi title after 2017.
The 2022 Syed Modi International badminton tournament was held at Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from 18 to 23 January 2022. Men’s singles final was declared a ‘No Match’ between Arnaud Merkle and Lucas Claerbout, after one of the finalists tested positive for Covid-19.
Winners List
- Men’s singles – Final was declared a ‘No Match’ between Arnaud Merkle and Lucas Claerbout, after one of the finalists tested positive for Covid-19.
- Women’s singles – PV Sindhu
- Men’s doubles – Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun (Malaysia)
- Women’s doubles – Anna Cheong and Teoh Mei Xing (Malaysia)
- Mixed Doubles – Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Castro (India).
India’s first para-badminton academy launched in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
With the aim to improve India’s medal prospects at the 2024 Paralympics, the country’s first state-of-the-art, high-performance para-badminton academy with advanced equipment and facilities has been set up in Lucknow.
Chief National Coach of the Indian Para-badminton team, Gaurav Khanna, formally announced the launch of the country’s first Para-Badminton Academy in Lucknow. The state-of-the-art, high-performance centre with advanced equipment and facilities in the Uttar Pradesh capital aims to improve India’s medal chances at the 2024 Paralympics. The set up will improve India’s medal prospects at the 2024 Paralympics to be held in Paris, France at Stade de France stadium.
The centre has been launched by Dronacharya awardee and head national coach of Indian para-badminton team, Gaurav Khanna, in association with Ageas Federal Life Insurance.
Andhra Pradesh girl Jahnavi Dangeti becomes first Indian to complete NASA’s IASP programme
Jahnavi Dangeti, a young girl from Andhra Pradesh, has just completed NASA’s International Air and Space Program (iasp nasa) at the Kennedy Space Centre in Alabama, US, making her the first Indian to accomplish this feat. She is part of a carefully shortlisted group of 20 students from around the world. Jahnavi was one among only 20 young people from all over the world selected for IASP programme. Jahnavi, who hails from Palakollu, of West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh is currently pursuing her engineering second year from a private university in Punjab.
Prajakta Koli become India’s first UN Development Programme (UNDP) Youth Climate Champion
United Nations Development Programme India announced their partnership with leading content creator and actress Prajakta Koli who embraces the moniker MostlySane as their first UNDP India Youth Climate Champion.
She has been conferred the title for her contribution towards mental health, women’s rights and girl child education through various global social campaigns. With this title, Prajakta will now have the responsibility to interact with the young generation to raise awareness around climate crisis, global warming and biodiversity loss and their impacts. She is also the global ambassador for YouTube’s ‘Creators For Change’ initiative.
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Koshyari releases book Legend of Birsa Munda, authored by Tuhin A. Sinha
Bhagat Singh Koshyari launched a book on the life of tribal hero Birsa Munda titled ‘Legend of Birsa Munda’. The book is written by BJP leader and author Tuhin A. Sinha and co-authored by Ankita Verma. The new book is about the lesser-known contribution of Birsa Munda to India’s freedom struggle.
Former India footballer Subhas Bhowmick passes away at 72
Former India footballer Subhas Bhowmick passes away at the age of 72 years due to prolonged illness. He was born in West Bengal
He was part of the Indian Football team that won a bronze medal at the 1970 Asian Games (held in Bangkok). He also scored a hat-trick against the Philippines in the Merdeka Cup in 1971. He has also served as the coach for football teams like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.
International Day of Education: 24 January
The International Day of Education is marked every year on 24 January globally to celebrate the role of education in bringing global peace and sustainable development.
The celebration, led by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), aims to showcase the most important transformations that have to be nurtured to realize everyone’s fundamental right to education and build a more sustainable, inclusive and peaceful futures. The first International Day of Education was held in 2019.
Theme:
The theme of 4th International Day of Education in 2022 is Changing Course, Transforming Education.
National Girl Child Day: January 24
The National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24. The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India initiated this celebration in 2008.
The day was initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to:
- Spread awareness among people about all the inequalities faced by girls in the country.
- Promote awareness about the rights of a girl child.
- Increase awareness on the importance of girl education, health, and nutrition.
