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New Covid Strain ‘Deltacron’
According to Leonodios Kostrikis, a professor of biological sciences at University of Cyprus, a strain of Covid-19 combining delta and omicron was found in Cyprus. Highlights The discovery has been named “deltacron” because of identification of omicron-like genetic signatures within ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Gangasagar Mela
The Gangasagar Mela started on January 10, 2022 in the which occurs at West Bengal’s Gangasagar Island. It will continue till January 16, 2022. Key Facts The Gangasagar Mela is organised during Makar Sankranti every year. The mela is being ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
What is ‘Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)’?
On January 6, 2022, Russian paratroopers and Belarusian special forces boarded planes for Almaty, which is one of the largest metropolises of Kazakhstan. The country has witnessed mass unrest in recent days, over government’s decision to do away with subsidies on ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
What is Devas Case?
Devas is a multi-media company. It offers satellite-based services. Antrix is an Indian Government owned company. It is the commercial arm of ISRO. That is, ISRO launches satellites and provides technological assistance for private firms through Antrix. It is operated ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
U.P’s New Revenue villages
On January 9, 2022, Uttar Pradesh government declared four villages across the Nepal border in the Bahraich district as revenue villages. Highlights The four villages are Bhavanipur, Tedhia, Dhakia and Bichhia. They are located in Mihinpurwa tehsil of the Bahraich district. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Assembly Elections in five states
The Election Commission of India recently announced the election dates of five states. They are Punjab, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and Uttarakhand. About the announcement The Assembly Elections 2022 in these states are to be held in seven phases. In ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Global Surya Namaskar event
The Ministry of AYUSH has decided to organise a “Global Surya Namaskar Demonstration Programme” on January 14, 2022, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. About Global Surya Namaskar Demonstration Programme The event will be organised for 75 lakh people across ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
RBI’s Fin-Tech Department
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set up an internal “FinTech department” for focusing on the dynamically changing financial landscape in India. When was this department set up? As per RBI circular, the FinTech department was set up on January ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Veer Baal Diwas
On January 9, 2022, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that December 26 would be celebrated as “Veer Baal Diwas”. The day will be celebrated to pay tribute to Sahibzades, that is, the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh. Why ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 10, 2022
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 10, 2022 INDIA – India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant begins another phase of sea trials; built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) – ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ to be observed on ..