Page-2 of Current Affairs - January, 2022

Conversion or Switch operations

January 31, 2022

The Government of India recently held conversion operation. It is also called Switch operation. Under the operation, the government bought back securities from the Reserve Bank of India. These government securities were maturing in 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. These securities ..

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What is Green Climate Fund for adaptation?

January 31, 2022

The Green Climate Fund is invested in developing countries. It helps the countries to fight against climate change. What are the issues around GCF? The countries are not receiving Green Climate Fund, especially those in Africa. This is due to ..

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Delhi Ex Gratia Relief to Farmers

January 31, 2022

The Delhi Government recently approved Rs 20,000 per acre to farmers. These farmers incurred losses due to unseasonal rainfall. Rainwater logged in their fields and damaged the crops that were to be harvested. The state government allocated Rs 53 crores ..

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T.N. Draft Policy for Senior Citizens

January 31, 2022

The Tamil Nadu Government has created a draft policy for senior citizens. Under the policy, the government plans to work with academic institutions, field experts and civil society organizations. The policy has been created based on Article 41 of the ..

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First Woman President of Honduras

January 31, 2022

Xiomara Castro was sworn in as the first woman president of Honduras. Honduras is a Central American country. Its capital is Tegucigalpa. It is located along the coast of Caribbean Sea. About Xiomara Castro She is a leftist. That is, ..

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North Korea Hwasong-12 missile

January 31, 2022

North Korea launched its Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile on January 30, 2022. Highlights Month of January was one of the busiest months of missile tests for North Korea. With the launch of Hwasong-12, the country highlights efforts of ensuring its ..

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India-Israel: ‘Villages of Excellence’

January 31, 2022

On January 28, 2022, central government announced its decision to convert around 150 villages into ‘Villages of Excellence’ across 12 States. Key Facts These villages will be converted into Villages of Excellence, with technical assistance from Israel government. Government of ..

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“The $10 Trillion Dream” Book

January 31, 2022

Former finance secretary, Subhash Chandra Garg, is all set to make his debut as an author with upcoming book titled “The $10 Trillion Dream”. Key Points The book claims to explore the critical policy issues faced by India, today. It also ..

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Bharat Biotech Nasal Booster Trials

January 31, 2022

The Drug controller General of India has approved the COVAXIN booster trials. These boosters were produced by Bharat Biotech, the same company that produces COVAXIN. The boosters are being introduced for the vulnerable population. The booster doses will provide the ..

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Federated Digital Identities

January 31, 2022

The Ministry of Electronics and IT has introduced the “Federated Digital Identities”. It aims to inter link the multiple identities of Indian citizens. For instance, the digital IDs like Aadhaar, Passport and PAN are inter linked and stored under a ..

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