China’s Artificial Moon: China has built an artificial moon research facility that is capable of lowering the gravity level using magnetism. The research facility is scheduled to officially launch later this year. This research facility is also said to be the first of its kind in the world. Objective of the project: The idea is […]
Nusantara: New Capital Of Indonesia
Nusantara: Now The capital Of Indonesia The capital of Indonesia is being shifted from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, and will be called Nusantara (situated to the east of Borneo island). East Kalimantan is 2,300 kilometres from Jakarta on the eastern side of Borneo island, shared by Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. The new capital will be […]
Anti-Defection Law
Anti-Defection Law: Last week, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati called for a more stringent anti-defection law amid a string of politicians switching parties ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly election beginning next month. The practice of politicians deserting parties just ahead of elections is not unusual. And every time there are defections, the anti-defection […]
Steering Committee for SAMARTH
SAMARTH: Union Power Secretary chaired the second meeting of Steering Committee for SAMARTH (SUSTAINABLE AGRARIAN MISSION ON USE OF AGRO RESIDUE IN THERMAL POWER PLANTS)i.e. National Mission on Use of Biomass in coal based thermal Power Plants He reviewed the status of bio-mass co-firing and progress of the actions being taken to promote the co-firing […]
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the equity infusion of Rs.1500 crore in Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA). This equity infusion will help in employment generation of approximately 10200 jobs-year and CO2 equivalent emission reduction of approximately 7.49 Million Tonnes CO2/year. Additional equity infusion of […]
National Commission For Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)
National Commission For Safai Karamcharis (NCSK): The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) for three years beyond 31.3.2022. The total implication of the extension for three years would be approximately Rs.43.68 crore. The major beneficiaries would be the Safai Karamcharis and identified manual scavengers […]
Houthis: Important Points
Houthis: Two Indians and a Pakistani were killed and six other people including two Indians were injured in an attack by suspected drones on three petroleum tankers at an oil facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The attack was claimed by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen. Indians were not the target of […]
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Hundreds of thousands of deaths occur today due to previously treatable infections — such as lower respiratory and bloodstream infections — because the bacteria that cause them have become resistant to treatment. A comprehensive estimate of the global impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), covering 204 countries and territories and published in The […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th January 2022
Today Current Affairs: 20th January 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Who was Pandit Birju Maharaj?
Pandit Birju Maharaj: The famous Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj, who took the traditional Indian dance form ‘Kathak’ to the world stage passed away. He was one of India’s most famous and favorite artists, belonged to the Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Lucknow, a classical Kathak dance form. He was born on February 4, 1938 in Lucknow. Awards: […]
