Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 6, 2022
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 6, 2022
INDIA
– PM Modi cancels Ferozepur visit after major security breach in Punjab
– ‘Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future’ announced as theme of National Science Day 2022 to be celebrated on February 28
– CDS Gen Bipin Rawat chopper crash of Dec 8: No technical snag or sabotage, bad weather identified as prime reason
– India’s TS Tirumurti assumes new chair of UN Counter-Terrorism Committee
– 3 killed in firecracker unit explosion at Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu
– Renowned social worker Sindhutai Sapkal dies in Pune at 74; awarded Padma Shri in 2021
ECONOMY & CORPORATE
– UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) scheme completes 7 years; Over 36 crore 70 lakh LEDs distributed across the country so far
– Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Pashupati Kumar Paras launches 6 brands under One District-One Product (ODOP)
– Smart Cities Mission launches “Smart cities and Academia Towards Action & Research (SAAR)” program
– NCLAT sets aside NCLT order approving Twin Star’s bid for Videocon Group
WORLD
– Former US diplomat Atul Keshap appointed president of U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC)
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022