Page-30 of Current Affairs - January, 2023
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, an annual event that brings together members of the Indian diaspora from around the world. This year’s convention, held in Indore in partnership with the Madhya Pradesh ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Top-performing global airports List
The past year saw the return of travel in full force after the COVID-19 pandemic, with airlines and airports struggling to keep up with the sudden surge of passengers. However, despite these challenges, some airports and airlines worldwide excelled, according ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
India is set to deploy female peacekeepers to the UN Mission in Abyei
India is set to deploy a platoon of female peacekeepers to the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) on the border of Sudan and South Sudan on January 6. This marks the largest single unit of women peacekeepers ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Lecanemab Approved for Alzheimer’s Treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lecanemab, a monoclonal antibody developed by Eisai and Biogen, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is the second drug to receive approval for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and the first ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Google- CCI Row- Update
Within days of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) denying Google’s request for a stay on the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) ruling in the Android case, the tech giant filed an appeal with the Supreme Court (SC) against ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
“UP Global City” Campaign Launched in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a 100-day “UP Global City” campaign in advance of the Global Investors Summit and G20 summit. The campaign aims to bring urban areas in the state up to global standards, with a focus on ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
IISER Ionic organic material to remove pollutants
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune, India have developed a unique molecular sponge-like material that can effectively clean polluted water. The material, called a macro/microporous ionic organic framework, is able to absorb and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Indian Navy ‘SPRINT’ initiative
The Indian Navy has recently announced a collaboration with Sagar Defence Engineering Private Limited for the development of armed autonomous boat swarms as part of the “SPRINT” initiative. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July of last year, SPRINT ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs