1. PM addresses the 1111th Birth Anniversary of Lord Devnarayan in Bhilwara, Rajasthan
The Prime Minister , Shri Narendra Modi , attended the 1111th incarnation festival of Lord Devnarayan at Malaseri Dungri in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan on 28 January . During this, an atmosphere of enthusiasm was seen in Malaseri. A religious meeting was also held here and Sri Vishnu Mahayagya was also organized. PM Modi took the blessings of Lord Devnarayan and addressed the religious assembly along with offering oblations in the Mahayagya at Malaseri. Lord Shri Devnarayan Ji is worshiped by the people of Rajasthan and his followers are spread across the country. They are especially honored for their works for public service.
2. Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of Forensic Science University in Dharwad, Karnataka
Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the National Forensic Science University at the University of Agricultural Sciences campus in Dharwad , North Karnataka . Such experts can be prepared from this university, who will be helpful in dealing with crime and whose expertise can be used to punish criminals. Shri Shah said that the Forensic Science University at Dharwad would be the seventh such university in India to produce experts in forensic science.
3. PCB Recycling Center inaugurated at C-MET, Hyderabad
Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology inaugurates 1 tonne per day PCB (Printed Circuit Board) recycling center at Center for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) in Hyderabadinaugurated. It aims to play an important role in e-waste management envisaging a circular economy, resource efficiency, pollution reduction, recovery of precious metals and reducing health hazards. Also helping industries to set up their own plants in India instead of sending e-waste out for recycling. About 3.2 million tonnes of electronic waste is generated annually in India, which includes many precious metals like gold, palladium, silver, etc. apart from hazardous materials that can pose a threat to human health. C-MET has set up a first of its kind Center of Excellence on E-waste Management in the country under PPP model for Public-Private Partnership. Center of Excellence on E-waste Management all technologies of e-waste recycling such as PCB, Lithium Ion Battery, Permanent magnets and Si-solar cells etc. have been developed. C-MET has not only developed the recycling technologies but also designed and manufactured the necessary processing equipment for the same.
4. G20: Startup-20 Engagement Group meeting begins in Hyderabad
A two-day meeting of the Startup-20 Engagement Group has begun in Hyderabad on 28 January 2023 under the G20 chairmanship of India . Representatives of G20 countries and special invitees from observer countries are participating in this meeting. The meeting will be attended by representatives of multilateral organizations as well as the Indian startup ecosystem. In fact, the Engagement Group consists of non-governmental participants from each G20 member country. These participants present recommendations to G20 leaders and contribute to the policy-making process.
5. FCI to offload 30 LMT wheat from Central Pool Stock through various routes under Open Market Sale Scheme
Food Corporation of India (FCI) will offload 30 LMT Wheat from Central Pool Stock through various routes under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) . without e-auctionWheat will also be offered to State Governments/UTs for their schemes. FCI sells surplus stocks of wheat and rice in the open market from time to time at pre-determined prices through e-auctions to augment the supply of food grains. The objective of the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) is to dispose of surplus stocks of wheat and rice held by the Food Corporation of India and to regulate the price of wheat in the open market. FCI conducts weekly auctions of wheat under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) on the platform of National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX). NCDEX is a commodity exchange platform in India that provides a platform for trading in various agricultural and other commodities.
6. Kashmir’s pashmina shawls get a new age French touch
Kashmir ‘s famous pashmina shawls , known for centuries for their intricate buta or paisley patterns, have got a French touch . A change where Kashmiri shawls were decorated with abstract paintings instead of intricate embroideryGaya, has re-introduced the fabric with new age aesthetics. Pashmina is a Geographical Indication (GI) certified wool that originated from the Kashmir region of India. Originally Kashmiri people used Pashmina shawls to keep themselves warm during the winter season. The word ‘pashmina’ is derived from a Persian word “pashm” which means weaveable fiber which is mainly wool. Pashmina shawls are very expensive due to the fine quality of the wool and the hard work that goes into making the shawl. Weaving a pashmina shawl takes a lot of time and depends on the type of work. It usually takes about 72 hours or more to complete a shawl.
7. Etikoppaka Toy Craftsman C.V. Raju selected for Padma award
Etikoppaka Toy Craftsman C.V. Raju is one of the seven persons from Andhra Pradesh who have been selected for this year’s Padma award . For being selected for the Padma Shri award, CV Raju believes that this honor has been given to the Atikoppaka craft , he aims to work towards the preservation of the craft. Last year, to promote ‘ Vocal for Local ‘, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also started ‘ Mann Ki Baat ‘.‘ CV in the program. Appreciated Raju’s efforts and advised people to take inspiration from him. These toys are known as ‘Etikoppaka’ (GI Tagged Etikoppaka Toys). These are traditional toys made by artisans of Etikoppaka village on the banks of Varaha River in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. These toys are made of wood and dyed with natural dyes obtained from seeds, lacquer, bark, roots and leaves. There are no sharp edges in these toys. They are round on all sides. Etikoppaka toys were granted Geographical Indication (GI Tag) in the year 2017. A Geographical Indication (GI Tag) is given to those products which have a specific geographical origin and also have the qualities and reputation of the characteristics of that region. Darjeeling tea was the first product to get GI tag in India in the year 2004-05.
8. First ‘Veer Guardian’ exercise concluded in Japan
Recently the inaugural edition of bilateral air exercise ‘ Veer Guardian 2023 ‘ between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) concluded in Japan . This is the first bilateral air exercise between India and Japan . The IAF contingent along with Su-30 MKI aircraft, one IL-78 in-flight refueling aircraft and two C-17 Globemaster strategic airlift transport aircraft participated in the exercise. Other exercises conducted by India with Japan include Dharma Guardian (Military), JIMEX (Navy), Shinyu Maitri (Air Force) and Malabar (with Australia and the US). This was the first time that an IAF woman fighter pilot was part of the Indian contingent for an aerial combat exercise in a foreign land.
9. Frequent deaths of elephants in Odisha’s Similipal National Park a matter of concern
The Similipal National Park (SNP) in Odisha ‘s Mayurbhanj district hasbecome a hunting ground for animal poachers over the years. Since 2019, 11 elephants have died here and they are mainly poached for their ivory (elephants are protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972). Similipal got its name from the ‘simul’ (silk cotton) tree. It is part of the Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve, also known as the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve. It was formally designated a Tiger Reserve in 1956 and was brought under Project Tiger in the year 1973 and was declared a Biosphere Reserve by the Government of India in June 1994. It is also a part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2009.
10. Punjab State Government airlifts 25 lakh doses for early prevention of Lumpy Skin Disease in cattle
Recently, the Punjab State Government has distributed 25 lakh doses of Goat Pox Vaccine to conduct a free vaccination campaign for the early prevention of Lumpy Skin Disease in cattle.Airlifted. Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) affected cattle on a large scale in July 2022. Around 1.75 lakh cattle were affected in the entire state of Punjab and around 18,000 cattle died. LSD is caused by infection with lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) of cattle or buffalo. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), LSD has a mortality rate of less than 10%. ‘Nodular skin disease’ was first observed in the year 1929 as an epidemic in Zambia. Initially it was thought to be the result of overexposure to either poison or insect bites. Lumpy dermatitis is mainly transmitted to animals by the bites of mosquitoes and flies, the bites of insects (vectors).
11. Inter-governmental agreement signed to reintroduce Cheetah from South Africa to India
The Republic of South Africa and the Republic of India have signed an MoU to cooperate in the reintroduction of the cheetah in the Asian country . As per the agreement, an initial batch of 12 cheetahs are to be brought from South Africa to India during February 2023 . These cheetahs will join the eight cheetahs brought to India from Namibia during 2022. After the import of 12 cheetahs in February, there are plans to move 12 cheetahs annually for the next eight to 10 years.
12. Mahanadi Coalfields sets up attractive Eco-Park & Coal Museum in Odisha
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) , a premier CPSE under the Ministry of Coal, is continuously scaling new heights in coal production through eco-friendly and sustainable mining practices. The latest achievement of MCL in this direction is the development of Chandrashekhar Azad Eco-Park and Coal Museum at Mine No. 4 of Orient Area in Ib Valley Coalfields , Jharsuguda , Odisha . This eco-park is located in Gandghora village along the Jharsuguda-Raigad National Highway 49 .
13. SCO Film Festival 2023 begins in Mumbai
Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur and Minister of State Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi along with other dignitaries inaugurated the five day SCO Film Festival in Mumbai by lighting the lamp . Total 57 films in SCO Film Festival14 films have been nominated for the competition section of the film festival. These include Pannalin’s Oscar-nominated Gujarati film ‘Chello Show’ and Nikhil Mahajan’s award-winning Marathi film ‘Godavari’. The SCO Film Festival is being organized under the chairmanship of India of the International Cooperation Organisation. It is also a part of the celebration of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), formed in 2001, is the world’s largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population. It covers about 60% of Eurasia’s territory, 40% of the world’s population and more than 30% of global GDP. India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are its member countries.
14. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri rededicates ONGC’s iconic Sagar Samrat to the nation as a mobile offshore production unit
Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Development Shri Hardeep Singh Puri rededicated the prestigious drilling rig Sagar Samrat of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) as Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU) . Sagar Samrat commissioned in 1973 at Mitsubishi Yard in JapanIt was built in 1973 and departed from Hiroshima on 3 April 1973. It drilled ONGC’s first offshore well in 1974 in the Mumbai offshore area of the Arabian Sea, then known as Bombay High. Sagar Samrat put India’s oil fortunes on the global oil map. In 32 years, Sagar Samrat has drilled around 125 wells and has been involved in 14 major offshore oil and gas discoveries in India. Initially a jack-up drilling rig, Sagar Samrat has now been converted into a mobile offshore production unit. The Mustang unit of Wood Group, a British engineering and consulting group based in Texas, has undertaken front-end engineering and design for the ship’s conversion.
15. ‘Abhay Kumar’ elected as Corresponding Member of the Sahitya Akademi of Brazil
The Academy of Letters of Brazil (ALB) has recently elected poet-diplomat ‘ Abhay Kumar ‘ as a Corresponding Member of the Academy of Letters of Brazil during one of its plenary sessions . Abhay Kumar is a poet-diplomat from India currently serving as the Deputy Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations in New Delhi. Abhay Kumar, the youngest Indian Foreign Service officer, was born and brought up in Rajgir, Nalanda district of Bihar.
16. Naresh Lalwani appointed as General Manager of Central Railway
Naresh Lalwani has been appointed as General Manager of Central Railway . He is a senior officer of 1985 batch of Indian Railway Service of Engineering. He was Senior Deputy General Manager and Chief Vigilance Officer of Western Railway before becoming General Manager, Central Railway. He replaced Ashok Kumar Mishra, General Manager of Western Railway, who was also in-charge of Central Railway.
17. Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) hands over ‘Visible Emission Line Coronagraph’ to ISRO
The Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has handed over the Visible Line Emission Coronagraph (VELC) to ISRO . VELC will be sent to study the Sun under ISRO’s Aditya L1 project . This instrument is the largest instrument sent under the Aditya L1 project. ISRO’s ambitious Aditya L1 is proposed in June or July this year. The VELC payload has been designed and fabricated at the Center for Science and Technology Research and Education (CREST) campus which is located in Bengaluru.
18. Raksha Mantri felicitates Super 25 prize winners of ‘Veer Gatha 2.0’ contest
On the eve of Republic Day – 2023 , Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh felicitated 25 winners of Veer Gatha 2.0 at a function in New Delhi on January 25, 2023 . The second edition of Veer Gatha 2.0 was organized under the Veer Gatha project after the huge success of last year’s Veer Gatha Edition-1. It has been launched jointly by the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Education as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Shri Rajnath Singh presented a cash prize of Rs 10,000, a medal and a certificate to the winners.
19. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation issues new smart card with G20 logo
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued a new smart card with the G20 logo ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam’ . According to the information of DMRC, about 27 lakh passengers travel daily in Delhi Metro. Out of which about 75 percent passengers use smart cards only. For this reason, about 20 lakh common people will also be eager to know about G20 by seeing the logo and theme of G20. However, this new smart card of the G20 logo will be used by thousands of passengers every day to spread the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ to the masses. However, the remaining 25 percent of passengers traveling by token will also receive a token bearing the G20 summit logo.
20. 18.53% increase in Aadhaar-enabled e-KYC transactions in the country
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has informed that over 84.8 crore e-KYC transactions have been done using Aadhaar in the October-December quarter (Q3) of the financial year 2022-23 . According to UIDAI, there has been an increase of 18.53 per cent in e-KYC transactions as compared to the second quarter . Aadhaar e-KYC transactions are witnessing a steady increase. According to UIDAI, by the end of December 2022, the total number of transactions through e-KYC has increased to about 8829.66 crore. Similarly, in the month of December alone, 32.49 crore e-KYC transactions were done using Aadhaar, which is 13% more than the previous month. This shows that rapid digitization is taking place in India.
21. EPFO’s presence will increase in all districts of the country with ‘Nidhi Aapke Niktat 2.0’
A massive District Outreach Program “ Nidhi Aapke Nikt 2.0 ” has been launched in all the districts of the country. Explain that the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has started this program. The second phase of Nidhi Aapke Nirbhar will not only become a grievance redressal platform and information exchange network for employers and employees, but will also prove to be an important platform for information exchange with district level officials in various state governments and central government departments. Will happen. It is noteworthy that in this episode, this ambitious program was started on January 27, 2023 through virtual medium by Ms. Aarti Ahuja, Secretary, Ministry of Labor and Employment, Government of India.
22. Birth anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai: 28 January
Lala Lajpat Rai was born on January 28, 1865 in Punjab , his father was a teacher in a government school. Lala Lajpat Rajya was a member of the Trimurti named ‘ Lal Bal Pal ‘. It included Lala Lajpat Rai of Punjab, Bal Gangadhar Tilak of Maharashtra and Bipin Chandra Pal of Bengal . These three leaders played an important role in changing the direction of the freedom struggle. All three united people across the country to strengthen the Swadeshi movement.
23. Data Privacy Day: 28 January
Data Privacy Day is celebrated every year on 28 January across the world . The primary purpose of organizing this day is to sensitize the general public about data privacy and promote the dissemination of privacy practices and principles. The day encourages all stakeholders to fulfill their responsibility to develop a culture of privacy. This year’s theme is ” Think Privacy First “., Prioritizing data privacy in this digital age is practical for both individuals and companies. As a society, we must raise privacy awareness to promote mutual trust and best practices as this is the right time to prioritize privacy. It is noteworthy that many efforts have been made in India to ensure data privacy and security. The Supreme Court in the year 2017 in K.S. In Puttaswamy v. Union of India, the right to privacy was held to be a fundamental right, after which the central government directed Justice B.N. Shri Krishna Committee was appointed. The committee submitted its report and draft to the government in the form of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018. Parliament amended it in the year 2019 and the new bill is called the ‘ Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 ‘.‘ Named.
