Page-2 of Current Affairs - December, 2022

Garrarnawun Bush Tomato

December 30, 2022

A new species of bush tomato, christened Garrarnawun bush tomato (Solanum scalarium), was discovered in Australia recently. About the genus Solanum Genus Solanum has around 1,400 accepted species that are distributed across the world. The species belonging to this genus ..

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Delhi Government’s Solar Policy 2022

December 29, 2022

The Delhi government recently approved its draft Solar Policy 2022. What are the key features of Delhi’s Solar Policy 2022? The 2022 policy revises the installed capacity proposed by the 2016 policy from 2,000 MW to 6,000 MW by 2025 ..

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TRAI Recommendations on “Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration”

December 29, 2022

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently issued its recommendations on the “Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration”. Currently, the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 does not have provisions for the renewal of the MSO registrations. What are ..

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Angul-Balram rail link

December 29, 2022

The 14 km-long Angul-Balram rail link was inaugurated recently. About Angul-Balram rail link The Angul-Balram rail link was constructed by the Mahanadi Coal Railway Limited (MCRL). It was constructed at a total cost of Rs.300 crore. This rail link is ..

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Stay Safe Online Campaign and G20 Digital Innovation Alliance

December 29, 2022

The “Stay Safe Online” campaign and the “G20 Digital Innovation Alliance” (G20 DIA) were launched recently as part of India’s G20 presidency. What is the “Stay Safe Online” campaign? The “Stay Safe Online” campaign” aims to raise awareness about the ..

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Official Government of India Calendar for 2023

December 29, 2022

Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur has released the Official Government of India Calendar for the year 2023. About the Official Government of India Calendar for 2023 The official calendar for the year 2023 has a collection of 12 images that ..

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Proposal to Shift from “Minimum” to “Living” Wages

December 29, 2022

The Union Labour Ministry is currently mulling to shift from the “minimum wages” to “living wages” in a bid to bring more people from poverty in the country. What is a living wage? The term “living wage” is the theoretical ..

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IISc Bengaluru – G20 Science Working Group’s Secretariat

December 29, 2022

The Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been chosen as the secretariat for Science 20 (S20) – the science working group of the G20 summit. About the S20 2023 The Science 20 (S20) 2023 will work towards resolving common ..

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Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

December 29, 2022

The Union Ministry of Railways has launched a new scheme called Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to modernize railway stations across India. What are the objectives of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme? The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has several broad objectives. ..

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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF)

December 28, 2022

A tripartite agreement was signed by the Indian Government, Manipur Government and an insurgent group called Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF). What is Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF)? The Zeliangrong United Front is an insurgent group that was established in 2011. This ..

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