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Asian Waterbird Census (AWC)
The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is an integral part of International Waterbird Census. The international census is conducted in 143 countries. About AWC The AWC is jointly held by Wetlands International and Bombay Natural History Society. AWC is held in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
National Conference on E – Governance 2022
The 24th National E – Governance Conference is to be organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), State Government of Telangana and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The conference is to be held at Hyderabad ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
IndiaSkills 2021
The India Skills competition is conducted by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). It is held once in two years. The competition is held in multiple locations. The 2021 India Skills competition is held in Pragati Maidan, Mumbai, Bengaluru and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Special Protection Group (SPG) Act – Highlights
The Special Protection Group was created in 1985. The SPG protects Prime Minister and his immediate family members. It also protects the former prime ministers. Key Features of SPG Act The act defines “Proximate Security” as providing protection in close ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
List of Recent Cabinet Approvals
On January 6, 2021, The Union Cabinet gave nod to several proposals including Phase 2 of Green Energy Corridor and MoU with Nepal for constructing bridge over Mahakali River. Green Energy Corridor Phase 2 Government approved phase 2 of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Uvariopsis dicaprio
Uvariopsis dicaprio is a newly identified tree species. It is the first new tree species to be described in 2022. It was discovered in tropical Ebo forest of Cameroon and is native to the region. The tree has been added ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Hyderabad Open Rock Museum
On January 6, 2021, the Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, inaugurated first “Open Rock Museum” in Hyderabad. Open Rock Museum The museum displays about 35 different varieties of rocks from different parts ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Green Energy Corridor Phase II
On January 6, 2022, the Government of India approved Green Energy Corridor Phase – II. The estimated outlay of the phase is Rs 12,031 crores. Under this phase, 10,750 kilometres of transmission lines are to be constructed and 27,500 MVA ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Strategic areas in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir administration gave its approval to declare more than a thousand kanals of land in Gulmarg and 354 kanals in Sonamarg areas as “strategic areas”. Key Points This land will be utilised for “operational and training requirements” ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Sri Lanka India Oil Deal
On January 6, 2022, the Sri Lankan Government signed an agreement with the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC). According to the agreement, Sri Lanka will lease oil tanks to IOC. About the Agreement Sri Lanka has leased 14 tanks to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs