Page-8 of Current Affairs - January, 2022

January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 28, 2022

The United Nations marked “International Holocaust Remembrance Day” on January 27, 2022 to honour six million Jews killed in the Holocaust. Key Points The day also honour millions of other victims of Nazism. During the observance, UN urges every member ..

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India’s exports of Electronic Goods- Recent Trends

January 28, 2022

India’s exports of electronic goods reached to USD 1.67 Billion in December 2021. It registered a growth of 33.99%, as compared to export of USD 1.25 Bn in December 2020. Key Points During April-December 2021, electronic sector registered a exports ..

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Transfer of Air India -Time Line

January 28, 2022

On January 27, 2022, the Union government transferred its shares in Air India to Tata Sons subsidiary, Talace. Key Facts Apart from Shares, its control and management were also transferred to Talace. With this, disinvestment process ended which started five ..

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Digital Sansad App

January 28, 2022

The Lok Sabha secretariat launched a new app titled “Digital Sansad” on January 27, 2022. About Digital Sansad App The digital sandad app was launched to make it easier for people to follow proceedings in Parliament and their lawmakers. The ..

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India’s Women Unsung Heroes’ Book

January 28, 2022

As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Culture is set to release three pictorial books on 75 unsung heroes of the freedom struggle. Key Points The pictorial books will be released in partnership with “Amar Chitra Katha”. ..

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Stand-alone Energy Storage System

January 28, 2022

Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy R K Singh announced government’s plan to de-license “stand-alone Energy Storage System”. Key Facts Now, people may be free to set up standalone energy storage systems (ESS). Elements of draft policy ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 28, 2022

January 28, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 28, 2022 INDIA – First India-Central Asia Summit hosted by PM Modi in virtual format; attended by five presidents — Kazakhstan’s Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbekistan’s Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Tajikistan’s Emomali Rahmon, Turkmenistan’s ..

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Param Vishisht Seva Medal

January 28, 2022

The Olympic Gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra was honoured with the Prama Vishisht Seva Medal. Neeraj Chopra brought fame to India by winning the country’s first athletic gold medal. In Tokyo Olympics, Chopra won the medal throwing javelin to 87.58 ..

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