Page-35 of Current Affairs - January, 2022

U.K-India Free-trade deal Talks

January 13, 2022

On January 13, 2022, UK government announced the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India. Key Facts This move is being described as a golden opportunity, of putting British businesses at the front of Indian economy. FTA is ..

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UK HS2: Discovery of Roman trading settlement

January 13, 2022

HS2 archaeologists recently uncovered a wealthy Roman trading settlement near a village in South Northamptonshire. Highlights The team of around 80 archaeologists from MOLA Headland Infrastructure, are involved in excavating an Iron Age village The iron village was developed into ..

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Indu Malhotra Panel

January 13, 2022

On January 12, 2022, the Supreme Court appointed an inquiry committee headed by former judge Justice Indu Malhotra to probe the Prime Minister Narendra Modi security breach in Punjab on January 5. Highlights While setting up the inquiry committee, the bench headed by CJI ..

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Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar (SVP) 2021 – 2022

January 13, 2022

Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education, Subhas Sarkar, launched the Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar (SVP) 2021 – 2022, in virtual mode on January 12, 2022. Key Points While launching the awards, the minister highlighted the importance of Water, Sanitation and ..

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India-US Bilateral Trade- Recent Trends

January 13, 2022

As a part of bilateral deal, India has agreed to allow import of pork and pork products from the US. The deal would also facilitate for exporting Indian mangoes and pomegranate to the US. Key Points This decision was taken months after ..

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What is ‘Purposive testing strategy?

January 13, 2022

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued new guidelines on “Purposive Testing Strategy”, amid rising cases of covid-19 cases. What is Purposive Testing Strategy? ICMR issued guidelines on who needs to get tested for the infection, and who doesn’t. ..

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AI- driven Start-Up for Water Purification

January 13, 2022

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven Start-Up for water purification through innovative technology. Key Points AI driven start-up for water purification has been developed by an IIT Alumni. The start-up was launched with the aim of ..

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KVIC’s Khadi Handmade Paper Slippers

January 13, 2022

KVIC is Khadi and Village Industries Commission. It operates under Ministry of MSME. It has recently launched hand made use and throw paper slippers and also khadi baby wear slippers. About Khadi baby wear For the first time, the KVIC ..

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