Page-22 of Current Affairs - January, 2022

UV-C Disinfection Technology

January 18, 2022

The Government of India had put Ultra Violet – C Disinfection Technology for testing in Parliament, AC buses and trains. The technology is a huge success. It is now to be rolled out for the public. Also, the technology is ..

Month: 

Category: 

‘The Enigma’: 555.55-carat black diamond

January 18, 2022

A 555.55-carat black diamond called “The Enigma” was unveiled in Dubai on January 17, 2022. Key Facts It is believed to have come from outer space. It was unveiled by auction house Sotheby’s. After a tour in Dubai, diamond will ..

Month: 

Category:  •

Abu Dhabi Airport Explosion

January 18, 2022

A possible drone attack sparked an explosion and struct three oil tankers in Abu Dhabi while another fire at the Abu Dhabi International Airport killed three people and injured six, on January 17, 2022. Highlights Two dead people were identified ..

Month: 

Category: 

National Technical Textiles Mission- New Projects

January 18, 2022

On January 17, 2022, Ministry of textiles cleared 20 strategic research projects, worth Rs 30 crores, in the areas of specialty fibres and geotextiles. Key Points These projects fall under government’s flagship programme ‘National Technical Textiles Mission.’ Out of 20 ..

Month: 

Category:  •

Guru Ravidas Jayanti and Punjab Elections

January 18, 2022

The Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on Magh Poornima, that is, on the new moon day of the Magh month. It is celebrated all over India. About Ravidas Ravidas was a social reformer and a spiritual man. He is popular ..

Month: 

Category: 

Commemorative Postal Stamp on COVID-19 vaccine

January 18, 2022

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently released commemorative postal stamp on COVID-19 vaccine. The stamp was launched to mark the first anniversary of the National COVID Vaccination Programme or the COVID vaccination drive. Design of the stamp The ..

Month: 

Category: 

Standards for Charging Infrastructure for EV

January 18, 2022

The Ministry of Power recently released revised guidelines for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.  The ministry has released these guidelines to increase the adoption of EVs and also to fasten the adoption. About the Guidelines It allows the entities or individuals ..

Month: 

Category: 

State Tableaux for Republic Day Parade

January 18, 2022

On January 17, 2022, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as West Bengal’s tableau for the Republic Day parade was rejected without providing reasons or justifications. Highlights West Bengal Tableau was set to commemorate contributions of ..

Month: 

Category:  • •

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 18, 2022

January 18, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 18, 2022 INDIA – Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj dies aged 83 in Delhi; won Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1964) and Padma Vibhushan (1986) – Social worker and Padma Shri ..

Month: 

Lipulekh boundary Issue-Recent Developments

January 17, 2022

India is currently widening the road to the Lipulekh pass. The Nepalese ruling party recently issued a statement objecting this. Also, Nepal has demanded India to withdraw its troops in the region. Nepal also claimed the Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura ..

Month: 

Category: