Page-27 of Current Affairs - January, 2021

Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline

January 4, 2021

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to dedicate the Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to India on January 5, 2021. What are the Key Highlights of the Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline? The pipeline is 444 kilometres long. The pipeline is to ..

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Delhi Government to set up Tamil Academy

January 4, 2021

Delhi government recently announced that it is to set up a Tamil Academy to protect the Tamil language and culture. Who is the vice chairman of the Tamil Academy set up by Delhi government? The Ex-Councilor N Raja has been ..

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Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act

January 4, 2021

The United States recently passed the Malala Yousafzai Act for Pakistani Women. What are the Key Features of the Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act? The Act requires the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to award at least 50% of ..

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IFSCA in IOSCO

January 4, 2021

The International Financial Services Centres Authority recently became an associate member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). What are the benefits of IOSCO membership? The IOSCO works closely with the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the G20 nations, ..

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India approved two COVID-19 vaccines for Emergency Use

January 4, 2021

The Drug Controller General of India recently announced that it has authorised two COVID-19 vaccines for restricted Emergency Use in India. What are the two COVID-19 Vaccines approved by DGCI for emergency use? COVAXIN and COVISHIELD What is COVAXIN? The ..

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National Metrology Conclave

January 4, 2021

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to deliver an inaugural address at the National Metrology Conclave on January 4, 2021. What is the theme of National Metrology Conclave 2021? Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation. Who is organising ..

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FSSAI new Trans Fat levels

January 4, 2021

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recently announced that all edible refined oils, vegetable fat spreads, Vanaspati, margarines, Bakery shortening and mixed fat spreads can contain only 3% or less trans fats. This is to be implemented by ..

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Japan Solution for Space Debris

January 4, 2021

In order to solve the problem of space debris, Japanese researches are to launch wooden satellites by 2023. What are wooden satellites? These satellites are made of wood. They will burn up without releasing harmful substances into the atmosphere when ..

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Current Affairs – January 4, 2021 [Today’s News Headlines]

January 4, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines for January 4, 2021 India COVAXIN, COVISHIELD approved for Emergency use The Drugs Controller General of India recently approved two vaccines, COVAXIN and COVISHIELD for “Restricted Emergency Use” in India. Phase III trials of ZYCOV-D ..

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Ice Age Woolly Rhino

January 4, 2021

A perfectly preserved woolly Rhinoceros was found by scientists in Yakutia in Russia. Where was the Ice Age Rhino found? The Ice Age Rhino was discovered on the bank of Tirekhtyakh river. What are findings about the Ice Age Rhinos? ..

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