Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister launched ‘Apna Kangra’ app

1.Government announces Padma Awards on the eve of Republic Day

The government has announced Padma awards on the eve of Republic Day . Former Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat , former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Kalyan Singh and former Chairman of Geeta Press Radhe Shyam Khemka are being awarded the Padma Vibhushan , posthumously . Classical singer Prabha Atre will also be honored with Padma Vibhushan . Padma Bhushan will be given to 17 persons , including Krishna and Suchitra Illa of co -vaccine company Bharat Biotech and Kovishield.Cyrus Poonawalla of Serum Institute , former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad , former Chief Minister of West Bengal Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee , former Comptroller and Auditor General Rajiv Mehrishi , Paralympic medalist Devendra Jhajharia , executive officer of Microsoft Udi Satya Nadella and Google CEO Sundar Pichai .

2.India and Israel released a commemorative logo to mark the completion of thirty years of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries

India and Israel have issued a commemorative logo to mark the completion of thirty years of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries . The logo was unveiled in an online event in the presence of Israel’s envoy to India Naor Gilone and India’s envoy to Israel, Sanjeev Singla , through a virtual medium. Star of David and Ashoka Chakra in logoShown, which is the insignia in the national flags of the two countries, and the figure of the number thirty on the completion of thirty years of mutual relations. This special logo symbolizes the strong friendship, love and respect between the people of both the countries. This also reflects the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. Diplomatic relations between India and Israel were established on 29 January 1992. Many cultural events will be organized this year to mark the completion of thirty years of relations.

3.President Ram Nath Kovind approves conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series Awards for 2021 to 51 persons

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Award – 2021 to 51 persons . Out of these, six people got the best Jeevan Raksha Padak , 16 the Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and 29 people got the Jeevan Raksha Padak.Will be given Sarath RR of Kerala, Jatin Kumar of Uttar Pradesh, Ramavatar Godara of Rajasthan, Gyan Chand of Ministry of Railways and Amit Kumar Bhowal of West Bengal are being awarded the Best Jeevan Raksha Medal posthumously. The Jeevan Raksha Padak series awards are given to a person for the humanitarian act of saving someone’s life. These awards are given in three categories, Best Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and Jeevan Raksha Padak. The award consists of a medal, a certificate signed by the Union Home Minister and a lump sum cash amount. These awards will be given later by the Central Ministries, Organizations and State Governments.

4.939 Policemen honored with Police Medal for outstanding and courageous work on the occasion of Republic Day

On the occasion of Republic Day , it has been announced to honor nine hundred and 39 policemen with medals this year. Of these, 189 were awarded for gallantry while 662 for meritorious services to policemen.has been selected for. The President’s Police Medal for distinguished services will be awarded to 88 personnel. 134 policemen out of 189 for gallantry awards are being honored for their brave action in Jammu and Kashmir. 47 policemen have been awarded for their bravery in the LWE affected areas and one policeman in the North-East region for his gallant action. The gallantry awardees include one hundred and fifteen from Jammu and Kashmir Police, thirty from Central Reserve Police Force, three from Indo-Tibetan Border Police, two from Border Security Force, three from Sashastra Seema Bal, ten from Chhattisgarh Police, nine from Odisha Police. , seven from Maharashtra Police and the rest from other states and union territories.

5.Ratan Tata honored with Assam Baibhav Award

The Government of Assam conferred its highest civilian honor ‘ Assam Baibhav ‘ to one of the country’s most eminent industrialists, Mr. Ratan Tata , on January 24, 2022 . However, Ratan Tata could not attend the event in person due to the COVID-19 situation. The award was given to his representative during an event held in Guwahati . Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma on 23 January announced the conferment of Asom Baibhav, Asom Saurav and Asom Gaurav Awards for the year 2021. Assam Sourav Award Prof. Deepak Chand Jain, Lovlina Borgohain, Professor Kamalendu Deb Krory, Dr. Lakshmanan S. and awarded to Neel Pawan Barua. Assam Gaurav AwardManoj Kumar Basumatari, Munindra Nath Nageti, Dharanidhar Boro, Hemoprabha Chutia, Dr. Basant Hazarika, Kaushik Barua, Khorsing Terang, Akash Jyoti Gogoi, Namita Kalita, Dr. Asif Iqbal, Kalpana Boro, Bobby Hazarika and Bormita Momin were awarded. Assam Baibhav is the highest civilian award of the state of Assam. The award was officially announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on December 2, 2021 . It was declared on the occasion of ” Assam Day “.

6.Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister launched ‘Apna Kangra’ app

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched ‘ Apna Kangra ‘ app and handicrafts by Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh . The objective of the app is to provide a hassle-free experience to the tourists and to promote the sale of local handicrafts. While on one hand this app is bound to provide a unique experience for the tourists, on the other hand it will act as an e-marketing platform for the SHG products of the district. The Chief Minister also virtually inaugurated the Radhe Krishna Cow Sanctuary at Luthan in Jwalamukhi assembly constituency of Kangra. Himachal government launched ‘Mukhyamantri Himcare’ scheme to provide medical services to cattle.

7.Spice Board launches ‘Spice Xchange India’ portal

Spices Board of India has recently launched Spice Exchange Portal . This portal is for Indian Spice Exporters and Buyers across the globe.will act as a meeting point between This platform is the first of its kind in the country. This platform has been launched by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This portal uses artificial intelligence to connect buyers and sellers. This will add value to the government’s efforts to increase spice exports. This will make it easier to do business in the country. Spices account for 41% of the total horticulture exports. Spices rank fourth among Indian agricultural commodities. The first three ranks are held by marine products, non basmati rice and basmati rice. India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices in the world. All the states of India grow one to two spices. This is mainly due to the diverse climatic conditions of India. Some spices have the highest prices in the national and international market. For example, Kashmiri saffron. It recently got GI tag.

8.The Government of Australia purchased the copyright to the Australian Aboriginal flag

The Australian government has purchased the copyright to the Aboriginal flag , to make the identification mark free of who can use it. Tribal flag by Aboriginal artist Harold Thomas in 1971was created as a protest image. However, it is now an official national flag and major tribal symbol. This flag can now be used by anyone without following any legal hazard. The government paid more than $20 million to acquire copyrights and terminate lease agreements. The Australian Aboriginal flag represents Aboriginal Australians. This is the officially declared flag of Australia. It enjoys special legal and political status along with the national flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag. This flag was designed by Harold Thomas in 1971. He was a tribal artist, who were the descendants of Luritza of Central Australia. He had the intellectual property rights to the flag’s design until January 2022. They have now transferred the copyright to the Commonwealth Government. He designed the flag for the land rights movement and it became a symbol of the Aboriginal people of Australia.

9.The central government is going to launch a digital system named “OSM” from April 1, 2022.

In order to bring operational efficiency in the storage, movement and distribution of food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) , the central government is going to launch a digital system called “ Online Storage Management (OSM) ” from April 1, 2022. Is. Rice and Wheat with Online Storage Management System Food Corporation of India (FCI) and other government agenciesWill provide real time data on quantity and quality of stock. It will provide information on food grains stock kept in the godowns of FCI, Central Warehousing Corporation and State Warehousing Corporation. The system will track the grain stock from the procurement points to the PDS distribution outlets. The OSM system is being developed by the state governments in collaboration with the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD). The OSM system will prevent any possibility of manipulation by transport contractors between warehouses and fair price shops. This is expected to help in optimizing the route for distribution of food grains. It will also help in reducing the cost of food storage by reducing the leakage in the system.

10.’G20 People’s Climate Vote 2021′ report released

According to the ‘ G20 People’s Climate Vote 2021 ‘ report, about 67% of youth in India consider the climate crisis to be a global emergency . They are also vocal about the urgent need for immediate policy change or formulation. According to this report, youth are making climate conscious choices in their lifestyle. for example,

1. by purchasing sustainably procured products
2. choosing eco-friendly transportation
3. By dedicating their skills to using innovative ideas to aid action towards the climate crisis.

Young people around the world are more aware of the seriousness of climate change. They are strongly calling for immediate policy action on the climate. In India, 67% of the youth population under the age of 18 considers climate change a global emergency as against 58% of adults. Youth across the world, including India, are expected to play an important role in the climate-action sector. This report highlights that, over the next few years, youth will influence political decisions. Thus, governments should consider their voices while making decisions that will affect them more.

11.Peru declares environmental emergency due to oil spill

Peru is a South American country . The Peruvian government recently declared an environmental emergency due to the oil spill . This emergency will last for 90 days. About 6000 barrels of oil have fallen in the Pacific Ocean . A tanker from Spanish energy firm Repsol was carrying oil to the Ventinala refinery in Peru. The name of this tanker is ” Mare Doricum “. This is an Italian tanker. Oil Spill Undersea Volcano Tongacaused by the explosion. According to NASA, the Tonga volcanic eruption is more powerful than an atomic bomb. The tsunami waves from the explosion caused the oil spill. This oil spill has killed a large number of marine wildlife. This has made a huge impact on the local fishermen. At the same time, it is also affecting the tourism sector to a great extent. About 2,384 cubic meters of sand have been affected by the oil spill. The total economic loss due to this is estimated to be more than $50 million. About 713 hectares of sea has been affected by this.

12.Results of the ICE 360 survey

The ICE 360 survey is conducted by PRICE . PRICE stands for People’s Research on India’s Consumer Economy . The survey collects data on household income, financial statements, expenses, occupation, quality of life, etc. According to this , the household income of rich people has increased by 39% in the last 5 years .happened. Since 1995, the household income of the people in the country has been increasing. However, it has come down by 53% in the last five years. The COVID induced lockdown completely halted economic activities for two quarters in 2020-21. Due to this, the country’s GDP decreased by 7.3% in 2020-21. According to this survey, the most affected of all people are the urban poor. During the pandemic, the middle class people and the poor faced great problems. And the income of the rich increased. The household income of the middle class people has come down by 2%. Lower middle class household income decreased by 32%. During the COVID times, the income of the upper middle class increased by 7%.

13.’Online Safety Bill’ implemented in Australia

Australia ‘s Online Safety Bill has come into force from 23 January 2022. This act was passed in July 2021. This act allows adults to report cases of online bullying in Australia eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grantallows to do. With this act, the eSafety Commissioner is empowered to order social media websites to remove content related to bullying against Australian adults. This type of content will be removed within 24 hours. If they fail to do so, they will face fines of up to USD 5,55,000. With this new law, it will be the responsibility of the “e-Safety Commissioner” to ensure the implementation of this Act. The act seeks to promote the safety of Australians online.

14.Meta will introduce the world’s fastest AI supercomputer

According to Facebook ‘s parent company Meta , its new ” artificial intelligence supercomputer ” will be the fastest worldwide by the middle of 2022 . Meta introduced the AI ​​Research Super Cluster (RSC) on January 24, 2022. It is believed to be one of the fastest AI supercomputers currently. Currently, AI can perform tasks such as translating text between languages ​​and helping identify potentially harmful content. However, the development of the next generation of AI will require powerful supercomputers, capable of performing quintillion operations per second.

15.Two species of fungus linked to basal stem rot found

Recently , researchers from Kerala have identified two new species of fungus belonging to the genus Ganoderma , which are related to coconut stem rot . Two fungal species – Ganoderma keralense and Ganoderma pseudoapplanatumHuh. Butt Rot or Basal Stem Rot Of Coconut is known by different names in different parts of India: Ganoderma Wilt (Andhra Pradesh), Anabaroga (Karnataka) and Thanjavur Wilt (Tamil Nadu). Infection begins at the roots but symptoms include discoloration and rotting of stems and leaves. In the later stages the flower and coconut fruit begins to die and eventually the entire coconut (Cocos nucifera) is destroyed. It appears as a reddish brown runny/leaky substance. The presence of this leaky substance has been reported only in India. Once infected, the plants are unlikely to recover. It is no wonder that it causes huge losses, according to some estimates done in the year 2017 in India it is said that around 12 million people are dependent on coconut cultivation. Another sign of infection is shelf-like”

16.CDRI develops Omicron test kit named “OM”

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) has developed an indigenous RT-PCR diagnostic kit, ‘Om’, to test for the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. This is Omicron’s first kit made by any government institution and the third indigenously made kit for specific testing. At present, two more such kits developed by private companies are available in the market. The kit will give test results in about two hours. OM enables quick and cost-effective detection of Omicron variants upon genome sequencing for a large population. It was made within two months and will cost around Rs 150.

17.Government appoints Vinodanand Jha as new chairman of PMLA Adjudicating Authority

Vinodanand Jha has been appointed as the chairman of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) adjudicating authority for a period of 5 years . Jha is a 1983 batch retired IRS officer, who was earlier serving as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune.

18.Ladakh team won the 9th Women’s National Ice Hockey Championship 2022

The Ladakh women ‘s team has won the 9th National Women’s Ice Hockey Championship in Himachal Pradesh . The championship was organized by Ice Hockey Association of India at Kaza area of ​​Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. A total of six teams from Delhi, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Telangana and Indo-Tibetan Border Police participated in the championship.

19.Indian Armed Forces selects ‘Saab’ for supply of Anti-Armor Weapons

Swedish defense company ‘ Saab ‘ was selected by the Indian Armed Forces through a competitive program for the supply of single-shot anti-armor weapon AT4 . The AT4 will be used by the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. The command includes the AT4CS AST , which can be fired from confined spaces such as inside buildings, bunkers and other urban environments. Saab’s Carl-Gustaf system is already in use by the Indian Armed Forces.

20.Jio ties up with Finland’s University of Oulu to accelerate 6G research

Jio Platforms (JPL) has signed an agreement with the University of Oulu , Finland to accelerate research and standardization in 6G technology . JPL and the University of Oulu will collaborate in the research and development (R&D) of 3D-connected intelligence in aerial and space communications, holographic beamforming, cyber security, microelectronics and photonics. This collaboration will develop competencies with 6G enabled products in experiences such as defence, automotive, white goods, industrial machinery, consumer goods, efficient manufacturing, Novell personal smart device environments, and urban computing and autonomous traffic settings.

21.Gooddot ropes in Neeraj Chopra as its brand ambassador

Plant-based meat company Gooddot has roped in Neeraj Chopra as its brand ambassador. With this collaboration, the company wants to create awareness about a new category of plant-based meats. It also seeks to send a message that small changes in lifestyle and food choices can go a long way in making the world a better place. The company offers mutton, chicken and egg options and as of now is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) player and also sells through online marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, etc. It also sells in countries like Canada, Singapore, Nepal, Dubai, South Africa, Mauritius and Oman.

22.Karnataka becomes first state in India to launch AVGC Center of Excellence

The Government of Karnataka has launched India’s first AVGC Center of Excellence (CoE) (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics) at Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka . AVGC CoE was launched under its Innovate Karnataka initiative along with leading high technology digital media hubs. It is funded by the Department of Electronics Information Technology, Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Science and Technology. Karnataka became the first state in India to set up such an AVGC CoE, it is also the largest center in Asia. The center also has a finishing school that offers unique courses based on emerging technologies such as virtual reality, digital compression, photogrammetry, simplification of education, real-time virtual production, and other emerging technologies.

23.India’s first Para-Badminton Academy started in Lucknow

India’s first Para-Badminton Academy has been established in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh . It has all the advanced equipments and facilities. This set-up will improve India’s medal prospects at the 2024 Paralympics to be held at the Stade de France Stadium, Paris, France . The Badminton Center has been launched by Gaurav Khanna , Chief National Coach of the Indian Para-Badminton team in association with Ageas Federal Life Insurance .

24.Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the winners of the 17th edition of the ICC Awards for the year 2021 , which will honor the best international cricket players of the past 12 months (between January 01, 2021 and December 31, 2021). India’s Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2021has been declared. Smriti has won the ICC Women’s Cricketer Award for the second time after 2018. Left-handed batsman Mandhana beat England’s Tammy Beaumond, South Africa’s Lizelly Lee and Ireland’s Gaby Lewis in the match for the trophy. She has become the second woman cricketer after Australia’s Ellyse Berry to receive this honor more than once. Mandhana has also been named in the ICC Women’s T20 International Team of the Year. Mandhana was named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year and One Day Match Cricketer of the Year in 2018. The list of winners is given below:

25.Odisha Open Badminton Tournament-2022 begins at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack

The Odisha Open Badminton Tournament-2022 began at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack . It will run till January 30. The Odisha Open Super 100 tournament is the third event of the 2022 BWF World Tour . This is the first edition of Odisha Open organized by Badminton Association of India. Olympic bronze medalist Saina Nehwal will be the star attraction at the Odisha Open Super 100. More than 300 players from 18 countries are participating in it.

26.national tourism day

National Tourism Day is celebrated on 25 January every year to highlight the diversity of the country . The theme of this year is Rural and Community Centered Tourism . The Ministry of Tourism is celebrating this day under the Amrit festival of Azadi . India has a special place in the world in the tourism sector. The tourist places here are attractive and delightful. India has a rich cultural heritage that attracts foreign tourists.

27.Himachal Pradesh Foundation Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Himachal Pradesh on the 52nd foundation day of Himachal Pradesh on January 25 . Himachal Pradesh got statehood on January 25, 1971 and thus this hilly province became the 18th state of the Indian Union.

28.National Voters’ Day

Twelfth National Voters’ Day was celebrated in India on 25 January . Its objective is to motivate people to participate in large numbers to vote in the elections in the country. The theme of this year’s National Voters’ Day is – To make elections inclusive, accessible and participatory . On this day, the election officers who have performed well in the election process are honored. This year the function is being organized by the Election Commission in New Delhi. National Voters’ Day was first celebrated in 2011, it is celebrated to commemorate the establishment day of the Election Commission (Election Commission). The Election Commission was established on January 25, 1950 .