Page-37 of Current Affairs - January, 2023

MHA High Powered Committee on Ladakh

January 4, 2023

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India has established a High Powered Committee (HPC) to address issues related to the protection of Ladakh’s culture, language, land, and employment opportunities. Purpose of the Committee The committee has been formed with ..

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Savitribai Phule

January 4, 2023

Savitribai Phule is a well-known figure in Indian history for her pioneering efforts in the fields of women’s education, social reform, and gender equality. She is considered the first female teacher in India, and is often referred to as the ..

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Kalasa Banduri Nala project

January 4, 2023

Despite opposition from Goa, Karnataka Water Resources minister Govind Karjol announced that the state will proceed with the Kalasa-Banduri project on the River Mahadayi. The project, which aims to divert water from the Mahadayi to provide drinking water for the ..

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World Braille Day: January 4

January 4, 2023

Every year, the World Braille Day is celebrated on January 4 by the United Nations and several other international organizations. The day is celebrated to create awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the realization ..

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New Members Join United Nations Security Council

January 4, 2023

On January 3, Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland officially began their two-year term as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. The flag installation ceremony, initiated by Kazakhstan in 2018, marked the start of their responsibilities and was ..

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National Scout and Guide Jamboree

January 4, 2023

Rajasthan, a state in western India, is set to host the 18th National Scout and Guide Jamboree after a 66-year gap. The event, which will take place at Rohat in the Pali district, is expected to attract over 35,000 scouts ..

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Exemption for PSUs from Minimum Public Float Rules

January 4, 2023

The Indian government has announced that public sector entities will be exempt from the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norm. The MPS norm mandates that listed companies must have at least 25% of their shares held by the public. However, this ..

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India’s First Green Hydrogen Blending Project

January 4, 2023

NTPC Limited and Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) have commissioned India’s first green hydrogen blending project in the piped natural gas (PNG) network of NTPC Kawas township, Surat. The project, which aims to supply H2-NG (natural gas) to households in the ..

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