5-point Reform agenda for FCI

On the 58th Foundation Day of Food Corporation of India (FCI), the food Minister Shri Piyush Goyal released a “5-point reform agenda for FCI”. It is also called “5 Sutras”. The agenda aims to improve FCI and its progress. What ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Oxfam Report on ‘Pandemic Billionaires’

Oxfam has recently released its report on “Pandemic Billionaires”. As per report, covid has not only took livelihood for millions but it has also created new billionaires. Findings of the report As per report, people in Asia witnessed their wealth ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Tearless Onions in UK

The tearless onions are called “Sunions”. It is to be sold in United Kingdom. These onions were produced by cross breeding onion varieties that are less pungent. About Sunions The Sunions are sweet onions. They are to be sold in ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

J&K Agricultural Land Regulations 2022

The Administration of Jammu and Kashmir recently notified Jammu and Kashmir Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non-Agricultural Purposes) Regulations 2022. Legalities of the rules The rules were notified under the Jammu and Kashmir Land Revenue Act, Samvat 1996. Rules An agricultural ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Vision India@2047

The Government of India is to finalize the 2047 plan by May 2022. The plan is being framed by a Sectoral Group of Secretaries. That is, the sectaries are from ten different sectors. They will draw a plan that will ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

First BrahMos Export Order

India and Philippines are expected to sign a $374.9 million deal in last week of January 2022, for ‘BrahMos shore-based supersonic cruise missile systems’ supply. Key Facts This deal will be signed as part of Philippines’ plan to strengthen its ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Army Day 2022

74th Indian Army Day is being celebrated in India on January 15, 2022. Highlights Indian Army Day is celebrated to honour soldiers of the armed forces in India, for their selfless service. The day is celebrated at all army command ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Pakistan’s National Security Policy (NSP)

Pakistan launched its first-ever National Security Policy (NSP) on January 14, 2022. Highlights With this launch, Pakistan makes it imperative to deter war and defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty by using all elements of national power, at all costs. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

World’s largest Khadi National Flag

On January 15, 2022, world’s largest national flag, made of Khadi fabric will be put to display, to celebrate the “Army Day”. Key Points It will be displayed at Longewala, along the India – Pakistan Border in Jaisalmer. Longewala was ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Cryogenic Engine Test for Gaganyaan

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the qualification test of cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan programme on January 12, 2022. Key Points The test was conducted for 720 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex, in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. Performance of the engine met ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs