1.Philippines to buy BrahMos anti-ship cruise missile from India
To boost India’s defense exports , Philippines has signed a US$ 375 million contract with India for the BrahMos missile , manufactured in India. The Philippines has signed the Indian Brahmos Aerospace Pvt Ltd for the supply of shore-based anti-ship missile systems to the Indian Navy.has accepted an offer of USD 375 million. The BrahMos missile deal with the Philippines assumes significance as the latest BrahMos export order with the Philippines government will be India’s biggest deal ever in the region. The BrahMos missile is named after India’s Brahmaputra River and Russia’s Moskva River. BrahMos missiles are designed, developed and manufactured by BrahMos Aerospace. The missile works on the principle of ‘Fire and Forget’, meaning it does not require further guidance after launch. BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture company established by the Defense Research and Development Organization of Mashinostroyenia, Russia. It is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile designed for submarines, ships, Can be launched from planes or the ground. Cruise missiles run parallel to the surface of the Earth and have precise aiming. Based on speed, such missiles are classified as subsonic/subsonic (about Mach 0.8), supersonic/supersonic (2-3 Mach) and supersonic/hypersonic (more than 5 Mach) cruise missiles. It is the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile, as well as the fastest operational anti-ship cruise missile. Its actual range is 290 km, but when fired from a fighter aircraft, it reaches a distance of about 400 km. It is planned to increase it to 600 km in future. Various variants of BrahMos, including land, warship, submarine and Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, which have already been developed and successfully tested in the past. A hypersonic version of the missile capable of reaching a speed of Mach 5 is in development. Which have already been developed and successfully tested in the past. A hypersonic version of the missile capable of reaching a speed of Mach 5 is in development.
2.10th century stone statue of Ajmukhi Yogini stolen from Lokhari in Banda is being brought back to India from London. Kishan Reddy
Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy said that the 10th century stone statue of Ajmukhi (goat-headed) Yogini , which was stolen from Lokhari in Banda, Uttar Pradesh , is being brought back to India from London . Earlier, the Indian High Commission in London had announced to receive this stolen stone statue and send it to India. The statue was first seen in London in 1988 after it disappeared from the Lokhari temple.
3.Indian Army issued new uniform for its soldiers on Army Day
On the occasion of 74th Raising Day, the Indian Army publicly presented its new Combat Uniform for the first time . On Army Day, the commandos of the Parachute Regiment appeared in this new uniform at the Parade Ground in Delhi Cantt. National Institute of Fashion TechnologyThis uniform is light in weight and climate friendly. It has been selected after considering 15 patterns, eight designs and four types of fabric options. This uniform will be available in 13 different sizes. Apart from protecting it from harsh climatic conditions, it will also help the soldiers in hiding during the operation. 70 percent cotton and 30 percent polyester have been used in this, due to which it can dry quickly. This will facilitate the soldiers during operations and the uniform will be comfortable in both winter and summer.
4.World’s largest national flag made of Khadi displayed at Longewala, Rajasthan on the India-Pakistan border on the occasion of Army Day
The world’s largest national flag made of Khadi was displayed at Longewala , Rajasthan on the Indo-Pakistan border on the occasion of 74th Army Day . The Longewala area of Jaisalmer was the main center of war between India and Pakistan in the year 1971.
5.Rear Admiral K.P. Aravindan takes over as Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard (Mumbai)
Rear Admiral K.P. Aravindan , VSM took over as Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard at Mumbai from Rear Admiral B Shivakumar, VSM during a ceremony on 14 January 2022 . Rear Admiral K.P. Aravindan is an alumnus of Naval College of Engineering, INS Shivaji in Lonavala. He passed out from the first batch of the Naval Engineering course and joined the Indian Navy in November 1987.
6.The Union Minister for Home and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah launched the logo of Pratikriti Krishi, Prakritik Gujarat Mobile App for sale of agricultural produce through FPOs and e-vehicle for sale of agricultural produce in Kalol, Gujarat.
The Union Minister for Home and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah launched Pratikriti Krishi logo , Pratikriti Gujarat Mobile App for sale of agricultural produce through FPOs and e-vehicle for sale of agricultural produce at Kalol , Gujarat . Many dignitaries including Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat ji and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel were present on the occasion.
7.e-filing portal launched in 15 states and union territories
E-Daakhil Portal launched for online redressal of consumer complaints , now 15 states and union territoriesI have started. The Consumer Protection Act 2019, which came into force from July 20, 2020, There is a provision for online payment for e-filing and filing complaints with the Consumer Commission. The e-Dakhil portal empowers the consumers and their advocates by providing the facility from anywhere from registering consumer complaints to paying the prescribed fee for grievance resolution. It is also helpful for consumer commissions. With the help of this, the consumer commission can easily take the decision to accept or reject the online complaints and forward it to the concerned commission for further action. In order to facilitate the consumers of rural areas also, it has been decided to integrate Common Service Centers (CSCs) with e-Dakhil. At the Gram Panchayat level, there may be many consumers who do not have electronic resources available or they may find it difficult to register complaints on the portal,
8.Raghuvendra Tanwar appointed chairman of ICHR
Professor Emeritus of Kurukshetra University , Raghuvendra Tanwar has been appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) . Tanwar is appointed for a period of three years from the date on which he assumes the office of the Chairman of the Council or until further orders. Tanwar, who joined Kurukshetra University as a lecturer in August 1977, has an outstanding academic record with two gold medals in MA History.
9.Nari Shakti Puraskar 2021
The last date for nominations for Nari Shakti Puraskar, 2021 is January 31, 2022 . This award was started in the year 1999 . It is the highest civilian award in honor of women in India . The Nari Shakti Puraskar is presented by the President of India every year on International Women’s Day (March 8) . The Nari Shakti Puraskar carries a cash prize money of Rs 2 lakh and a certificate to individuals and institutions. The Ministry of Women and Child Development announces these national level awards for individuals/groups/Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/institutions etc. Prizes are distributed to the following:
- To encourage women to participate in decision making roles.
- For skill development of women in traditional and non-traditional sectors.
- To provide basic facilities to rural women.
- To promote women permanently in non-traditional fields like science and technology, sports, arts, culture.
- For important work in the direction of safety, health and welfare, education, life skills, respect and dignity of women etc.
10.Indo-China military talks
Recently, the 14th round of Corps Commander level talks between India and China was concluded. Hot Springs and Gogra Post as a result of the meetingThere was no success in the matter of withdrawal, but both sides agreed to meet again soon. The meeting was positive as compared to the previous meeting as no joint statement was issued during the previous talks but both sides issued independent statements blaming each other for the situation. The hot springs are to the north of the Chang Chenmo River and the Gogra Post is to the east of the Hairpin Bend formed when the river turns from the southeast to the southwest from the Galwan Valley. This region is to the north of the Karakoram Range, which is north of Pangong Tso Lake and south of Galwan Valley. This area is near the Kongka Pass which according to China marks the border between India and China. India’s claim of the international border is more towards the east, Because it also includes the area of Aksai Chin. Hot Springs and Gogra Post are close to the border of two of China’s most disturbed provinces (Xinjiang and Tibet).
11.Kala Kumbh-Artist Workshops
As part of the grand celebrations of Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav , Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Ministry of Defense organized Kala Kumbh artist workshops for scroll painting .organised. The Director General, NGMA (National Gallery of Modern Art) along with professors from reputed universities acted as mentors for the scroll painting workshops. The main theme of these artworks is related to the unsung heroes of the Indian freedom struggle. Inspiration is also drawn from illustrations in the Constitution of India by Nandalal Bose, one of the leading masters of modern Indian art of the Bengal School of Art, along with a team of other eminent artists and calligraphers. National Gallery of Modern Art (Headquarters: New Delhi) is a national premier institute established in the year 1954 by the then Vice President Dr. S. Radhakrishnan in the presence of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
12.Daniel Ortega sworn in as President of Nicaragua for 5th term
Nicaraguan President José Daniel Ortega Saavedra , leader of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) , was sworn in as the new President. This is his fifth term and fourth consecutive term as President of Nicaragua. He will be in office till January 2027. He received the oath of office from the head of the National Assembly, Gustavo Porras. Ortega’s first term in power ended in 1990, and upon his return as president in 2007, he quickly began to gain control of key state institutions.
13.India extends support to Sri Lanka to overcome forex crisis
India Sri Lanka announced financial assistance of USD 900 million line of credit to to build up its dwindling foreign reserves and food imports. It should be noted that Sri Lanka is currently facing shortage of almost all essential commodities due to paucity of dollars to pay for imports. India is extending its support through the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay met Cabral and expressed India’s strong support to Sri Lanka in view of the expansion of facilities worth over USD 900 million by RBI.
14.India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $ 878 million to $ 632.7 billion
In the week ending January 7, 2022, as per the weekly data of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $878 million to USD 632.736 billion . In the previous week ended December 31, India’s reserves fell from $1.466 billion to $633.614 billion. The decline was mainly due to fall in gold reserves and foreign currency assets (FCA). In the week under review, FCA declined by $497 million to $569.392 billion. Gold reserves declined by $360 million to $39.044 billion. Special drawing rights (SDRs) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) fell by $16 million to $19.098 billion. India’s reserve position with the IMF decreased by $5 million to $5.202 billion.
15.Russia: White Swan Strategic Missile Bomber
The Russian Defense Forces recently unveiled a new Tupolev Tu-160M . It is a missile bomber aircraft. It is called ” White Swan ” is also known asThis bomber aircraft is designed to carry nuclear weapons. It is one of the heaviest supersonic military aircraft. The unveiling of the White Swan comes at a time when Russia-NATO tensions are at its peak due to the Ukraine crisis. It can carry a load of 34 tons. This bomber aircraft can deliver 24 cruise missiles. It can cover a distance of 14,000 km without refueling. In times of war, this aircraft can remain in the sky for more than a day.
16.Global Private Banking Awards 2021: HDFC Bank named as Best Private Bank in India
HDFC Bank was named as the ‘ Best Private Bank in India’ at the ‘ Global Private Banking Awards 2021′, organized by Professional Wealth Management (PWM) in a virtual ceremony. PWM is a wealth management magazine, published by the Financial Times Group. The award was given for its contribution in accelerating key trends in environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, including digitisation, communication and investment.
17.United Nations forecasts India’s GDP to be 6.5% in FY 2022
According to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2022 Report , India’s GDP growth is projected to grow at 6.5 percent in the fiscal year 2022 . Earlier it was estimated to be 8.4% . WESP is a major report produced by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA). The United Nations has projected a growth rate of 5.9 percent for the financial year 2023 (FY 2022-2023).
18.Meteorite (ALH) 84001
A new study recently published in the journal Science provides an explanation for the existence of organic compounds on the surface of a meteorite called meteorite (ALH) 84001 . It landed on Earth from Mars in the year 1984 and possibly life on Mars (Red Planet).reveal its existence. A meteorite named Allen Hills (ALH) 84001 was found in December 1984 by a US meteorite mission in the far western icefield of Allen Hills in Antarctica. It was recognized as an unusual rock at the time of its discovery. At the time of discovery it was described as being a round brick or the size of a large potato about 6 inches long and partly covered with blackened glass. In 2021, NASA’s Perseverance Rover collected the first sample of Martian rock. It can be said with certainty that the meteorite came from Mars/Red Planet because the presence of traces of some gases is similar to that of the Martian atmosphere.
19.AISCD gets approval to organize 1st World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship 2023
The All India Sports Council for the Deaf has received approval from the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) to host the first World T20 Cricket Championship in Kerala from January 10-20, 2023 . . The championship was planned to be held in 2020-21, but due to the sudden outbreak of coronavirus, it was earlier postponed to 2022 and is now scheduled for 2023. At least eight countries are expected to participate in the championship and this is the first time such an international event is being held in India with the approval of the ICSD.
20.Virat Kohli resigns as captain of Indian Test cricket team
Virat Kohli has stepped down as the Test captain of the Indian cricket team . Kohli has taken this decision after the series loss against South Africa. With this, Virat Kohli will no longer be the captain of any format of cricket. Kohli replaced MS Dhoni as the captain of the Indian team and became the most successful Test captain, winning 40 matches in 68 matches. Kohli became the first Asian captain to win a Test series in Australia.
21.January 15: Indian Meteorological Department Foundation Day
January 15, 2022 is the 147th foundation day of the Indian Meteorological Department . It started in 1875 . This day is celebrated by the Ministry of Earth Sciences , the Indian Meteorological Department works under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Five observatories of the Indian Meteorological Department have been accredited by the World Meteorological Organization, these observatories are located at Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram and Panjim. Apart from this, the Indian Meteorological Department was praised globally for the accurate forecast of cyclone named Fani. In August, 2019 CDES (Centralized Data Entry System) replaced DATEN9 software. 91 observatories and 40 airports are using this system.
22.Maghi Mela
Despite the recent third wave of COVID-19, thousands of people gathered at historic Gurudwaras to offer Maghi and take a dip in the ‘Sarovar’ (sacred pond) on the occasion of Maghi. Maghi fair is organized every year in Muktsar , Punjab in the month of January or Magh according to Nanakshahi calendar . Maghi is the occasion when Guru Gobind Singh JiThe sacrifices of the forty Sikhs who fought for the war are remembered. The festival of Lohri is celebrated on the eve of Maghi, during which bonfires are lit in Hindu homes and prasad is distributed to those present to wish the birth of sons in the families. The day of Maghi is celebrated with the aim of honoring the heroic battle of Guru Gobind Singh who sacrificed his life while protecting him from attack by the searching Mughal imperial army. This battle between the Mughal royal army and the Chali Mukte took place on December 29, 1705, near Khidrane di Dhab. The bodies of forty soldiers (Chali Mukte) who were martyred in this battle were cremated on the next day which was the first day of Magh month. That’s why this festival is named Maghi. The Nanakshahi calendar was prepared by the Sikh scholar Pal Singh Purewal to replace it with the Vikram calendar and to know the dates of Gurpurab and other festivals.
23.Various Indian Harvesting Festivals
Various harvest festivals are celebrated in India such as Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan and Paush Parv etc. Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival dedicated to showing gratitude to the Sun. On this day people thank nature for its abundant resources and good crop yields. This festival marks the entry of the Sun into Makara (Capricorn Rashi). Lohri is mainly celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus. this day marks the end of winterWhen crops like paddy etc. are harvested and people show their gratitude to God and the charity of the land that Bihu festival is celebrated at the time of harvesting of crops in Assam. People celebrate Rongali/Magh Bihu to mark the beginning of the Assamese New Year. The festival is believed to have originated when the people of the Brahmaputra Valley started plowing the land. It is also believed that the Bihu festival is as old as the Brahmaputra river. Makaravilakku festival is celebrated in the holy grove of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala. It is an annual festival and is celebrated for seven days. It begins on the day of Makar Sankranti (when the Sun enters the summer solstice). The main attraction of the festival is the presence of Makar Jyoti, which is a celestial star and is visible above the Kantamala Hills on the day of Makar Sankranti. Makaravilakku ends with a ritual called ‘Guruthi’,
24.Indian Army celebrates 74th Army Day
The Indian Army celebrated its 74th Army Day on 15 January . Field Marshal K.M. It is celebrated in the memory of Cariappa taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. He was made Commander-in-Chief on 15 January 1949, succeeding General Francis Butcher , the last British Commander-in-Chief of India . He was appointed the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of independent India. The theme of the Indian Army for the year 2022 on Army Day is ” In Stride with the Future – Progressing with the Future “, which reflects the recognition of the increasingly important role played by critical and disruptive technologies in modern-day warfare.
25.Olympic medalist athlete Dion Lendor dies
Olympic athlete Deon Lendore , who competed in the 400 meters race at the 2020 Olympics , passed away at the age of 29 due to a fatal car accident in Texas, United States (US) . He was born on 28 October 1992 in Trinidad and Tobago (Caribbean Islands, South America), a specialist in the 400 m championship. He participated in the 2012 London Olympics and won a bronze medal in the 4×400m relay. He also participated in Tokyo Olympics 2021 and 2016 Rio Olympics.
