1.Hoysala temples of Karnataka included in the World Heritage List for inscription
The Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid and Somanathapura in Karnataka have been included as India’s nominations for consideration as World Heritage for the year 2022-2023 . These sacred monuments of the Hoysalas are on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) probable list since April 15, 2014 and represent one of the highest points of human creative genius and the rich historical and cultural heritage of India. also testify. Shri Vishal V Sharma , Permanent Representative of India toUNESCO, was formally inaugurated by the Director of UNESCO, World Heritage, Mr. Lazare Elloundou on 31 January 2022. formally submitted the nomination. These three Hoysala temples are protected monuments of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and hence will be protected and maintained by ASI. The sacred group of Hoysalas, built in the 12th–13th centuries and represented here by the three components of Belur, Halebid and Somanathapura, attest to the creativity and skill of the Hoysala artists and architects under which such masterpieces have been created since then. Construction never seen before. Hoysala architecture is an architectural style developed under the Hoysala Empire between the 11th and 14th centuries, mostly concentrated in the southern Karnataka region . The Hoysalas fall under the temple, hybrid or besara style because of their unique style.It is neither completely Dravidian nor Nagara . Hoysala temples consist of several temples grouped around a central pillared hall rather than a simple inner chamber with pillared halls, and the entire structure is in the shape of an intricately designed star. Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebid, Karnataka, was built in 1150 AD by the Hoysala king out of dark schist stone. Chennakeshava Temple at Somanathapura, Karnataka which was built around 1268 AD under the supervision of Narasimha III. Kesava Temple at Belur in Hassan district of Karnataka was built by Vishnuvardhana.
2.Lt Gen CP Mohanty retires as Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Manoj Pandey takes over
Lt Gen Manoj Pandey takes over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff , succeeding Lt Gen Chandi Prasad Mohanty , Lt Gen Chandi Prasad Mohanty, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, Vice Chief of the Army Staff for his illustrious service of four decades later retired. During his tenure in office, he will be remembered for having massively augmented emergency financial powers to procure urgently needed weapon platforms and equipment, and for induction of specialized and subversive technologies into the military.
3.General GAV Reddy is the new chief of ‘Defense Intelligence Agency’ (DIA)
Lt Gen GAV Reddy has been appointed as the new chief of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). He was Lieutenant General K.J.S. Dhillonwill take its place. The Director General of the Defense Intelligence Agency is the head of the organization and is one of the intelligence advisers to the Defense Minister and the Chief of Defense Staff. The post of Director General is decided on the basis of rotation among the three Armed Services. The first Director General of the DIA was Lt Gen Kamal Davar, a former Director General of the Mechanized Forces of the Indian Army. Lt Gen GAV Reddy, who took over as the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, was formerly serving as the ninth Commandant of the prestigious Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is responsible for coordinating and providing defense and military intelligence to the Indian Armed Forces. It was formed in March 2002 and is administered under the proper guidance of the Ministry of Defence.
4.GAIL launches India’s first Hydrogen blending project in CGD network
Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) has taken up India’s first of its kind project of hydrogen blending in natural gas system at Indore , Madhya Pradesh . Hydrogen blended natural gas will be supplied to Avantika Gas Limited , a joint venture (JV) company of GAIL with HPCL operating in Indore . In line with the National Hydrogen Mission , GAIL has launched City Gas Distribution (CGD) network.Hydrogen blending has been started as a pilot project to establish the techno-commercial feasibility of hydrogen blending in the The project is an important step in India’s journey towards a hydrogen based and carbon neutral future. GAIL has started Gray Hydrogen Injection i.e. filling at City Gate Station (CGS), Indore. This gray hydrogen will later be replaced by green hydrogen. GAIL has already obtained the necessary regulatory approvals to start the project. GAIL has also engaged experts in this field to assess the impact of hydrogen blending in natural gas.
5.PM congratulates H.E. Antonio Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal on his re-election
In Portugal , the Socialist Party has won an absolute majority in a premature election . Prime Minister Antonio Costa ‘s party has won an absolute majority in the results of an early election . The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated the Prime Minister, H.E. Antonio Costa, for his excellent performance in the Parliamentary Elections of Portugal and expressed his aspiration to further deepen India’s friendly and trustworthy relations with Portugal.
6.Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy launched at IIT Dharwad
A virtual ceremony was organized to mark the launch of the World Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy (GCOE-ACE) on January 28, 2022 at the Indian Institute of Technology , Dharwad , Karnataka . The ceremony was organized by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Of. It was done in the presence of Vijay Raghavan . HHSIF to this centerIt is supported by Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grants provided by The first phase of HHSIF’s CSR project involves provision of equipment such as skill development, infrastructure and R&D tools for GCOE-ACE. In the subsequent phases, innovation will be promoted and initial support will be provided to solve field level problems in affordable and clean energy sector.
7.Announcement of implementation of central bank digital currency ‘Digital Rupee’
The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman , while presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 in the Parliament, announced the implementation of Digital Rupee , which will be launched by the Reserve Bank of India from 2022-23 . The Finance Minister said that the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will give a big boost to the digital economy. The Finance Minister said that a more efficient and cheaper currency management system will be seen through digital currency. Digital currency block chain and other technologieswill use. Celebrating 75 years of independence, it is proposed that 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUS) will be set up by scheduled commercial banks in 75 districts of the country. In another significant announcement, the Finance Minister said that 1.5 lakh Post Offices will be brought under 100% Core Banking System in 2022, thereby enabling financial inclusion and access to accounts through Net Banking, Mobile Banking, ATMs and Post Office Accounts. and will also facilitate online transfer between bank accounts.
8.Prime Minister’s development initiative for Northeast ‘PM-Divine’ announced; 1500 crores allocated for this new scheme
The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman , while presenting the Union Budget 2022-23, announced a new scheme, Pradhan Mantri Vikas Pahal for Northeast-PM-Divine . PM-Divine will be implemented through the North-Eastern Council . An initial allocation of Rs 1,500 crore will be made for this new scheme. This allocation is for strengthening infrastructure and funding social development projects based on the needs of the Northeast, in line with the spirit of PM Gatishakti.
9.Defense Ministry starts home delivery of medicines under Sehat Yojana
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) has launched a home delivery service of medicines to provide services to retired soldiers and service personnel through an online medical consultation platform called Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT) .has started. Sehat Pahal is a teleconsultation service of the three wings of the Ministry of Defense designed for all eligible servicemen and their families. As part of the Government’s commitment to Digital India and e-Governance, Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh launched Sehat on May 27, 2021. Its objective is to provide health services to the patients at their homes. Sehat Stay Home OPD is based on a free OPD service run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) for all citizens on the lines of e-Sanjeevani. Sehat Stay Home OPD (SeHATOPD) is a patient to doctor system where patient can consult doctor remotely through internet.
10.’Bomb cyclone’ hits eastern US
Recently ‘ Bomb Cyclone ‘ hit the eastern US , causing transportation problems. Bomb Cyclone A is an intense mid-latitude cyclone, with low air pressure at its center and characterized by many weather patterns ranging from bad weather and snow storms to heavy storms and heavy rainfall. Bomb cyclones are put on high alert by forecasters as it can produce extremely damaging effects.
11.PM Modi addresses the foundation day program of the 30th National Commission for Women
The Prime Minister , Shri Narendra Modi , on January 31, 2022, addressed the foundation day program of the 30th National Commission for Women via video conferencing. The event was organized to celebrate the achievements of women in various fields. The theme of the program was ‘ She the Change Maker ‘. The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body of the Government of India. NCW was established on 31 January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. Its basic objective is to advise the government on all policy matters affecting women. The current President of NCW is Rekha Sharma since 30 November 2018.
12.Maharashtra has the highest number of SC entrepreneurs
Maharashtra tops India’s list in the number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by SC entrepreneurs with 96,805 enterprises . Tamil Nadu with 42,997 enterprises and Rajasthan with 38,517 units are at the second and third positions, as per the data presented by the Office of the Development Commissioner in the Union Ministry of MSME. The fourth, fifth and sixth positions are held by Uttar Pradesh (36,913 units), Karnataka (28,803 units) and Punjab (24,503 units) respectively. Generally, the proportion of enterprises owned by SC entrepreneurs in the overall national number of MSMEs is 6%.
13.SBI lists first issue of $300 million Formosa bonds on India INX
State Bank of India (SBI) has issued Formosa bonds worth $300 million and is listed on the India INX GIFT IFSC . The lender is the first Indian entity to raise funds through Formosa Bonds, a bond issued in Taiwan . SBI was the first issuer, whose green bonds were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange in November 2021 through a Memorandum of Understanding that has been entered into by both the exchanges. This first successful issuance of Formosa Bonds by any Indian commercial bank is a testament to India’s growth story by foreign investors and the confidence shown in SBI as well.
14.The book “Fearless Governance” by Kiran Bedi
A book titled ‘ Fearless Governance ‘ written by Dr. Kiran Bedi has been released. She is the former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and IPS (Retd) . The book is based on the ground reality of Dr Bedi’s nearly five years of service as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and his vast experience of 40 years in the Indian Police Service.
15.SPMCIL sets up new banknote printing line in Nashik and Dewas
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) has set up ‘ New Banknote Printing Line ‘ at its Currency Note Press , Nashik and Bank Note Press , Dewas . In India, there are four printing presses for the printing and supply of banknotes. These are Dewas in Madhya Pradesh, Nashik in Maharashtra (owned by SPMCIL) , Mysore in Karnataka and Salboni in West Bengal (owned by Reserve Bank of India Note Mudran Pvt Ltd – BRBNMPL).are in. SPMCIL, a Miniratna company owned by the Government of India, produces currency and banknotes, security papers, non-judicial stamp papers, postage stamps, passports, visas, cheques, bonds, warrants, special certificates with security features, security inks, Engaged in circulation and manufacture/production of commemorative coins, medals, refining of gold and silver and assaying of precious metals.
16.Paytm Money Launches “India’s First” Intelligent Messenger ‘POPs’
Paytm Money has introduced India’s first intelligent messenger ‘ Pops ‘. The company has launched ‘POPs’, with which users can get specific information related to their stocks, analysis about their portfolio, market news, and important market movements in an easy to consume format, all in one place. The platform will also serve as a marketplace to offer sophisticated stock recommendations, news insights and other services.
17.Election Commission appoints 15 special observers for Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh assembly elections
The Election Commission has appointed 15 special observers for the ongoing Assembly Elections 2022 in Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh . The Election Commission interacted with the observers to ensure smooth conduct of elections. The Election Commission said that the Special Observers would inspect and monitor the working of the electoral machinery working in the State. The commission also said that the observers would act as the eyes and ears of the commission for conducting free, fair and voter-friendly elections at the grassroots level.
18.The import-export activity between India and Bangladesh through the Binapole-Petrapole trade post will remain suspended for the time being
Beenapol – Petrapole trade post between India and BangladeshThe import-export activity will remain suspended for the time being. No consensus could be reached on Monday in the talks between truck drivers, trade unions and officials on the Indian side of this post. The union of local transport and truck drivers and the labor unions of the ICP are on an indefinite strike. They allege that they are harassed while checking driving licence, vehicle and other documents. A meeting was held with these organizations and the BSF Commandant and other officers on the issue of ending the strike. The trade unions are demanding six months’ time for renewal of papers and driving licenses expired in the last two years during the Covid pandemic. Meanwhile, the movement of unloading and loading goods on the Bangladesh side is going on as normal at this post. Petrapole is the largest land port in South Asia. About thirty percent of the trade between India and Bangladesh takes place through this port.
19.3rd soft skills training program organized for women entrepreneurs in Dhaka
The third soft skills training program for women entrepreneurs was organized at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Center in Dhaka , Bangladesh . The High Commission of India organized the event in collaboration with Bangladesh ‘s Ministry of ICT , Silk Oak Group and Women and E-commerce Forum . Some participants also participated online in this. For this program 30 women entrepreneurs gathered at the Cultural Center while more than 600 women participated online.
20.Tata Steel Long Product’s bid of Rs 12 thousand one hundred crore approved for Nilanchal Ispat Nigam
The government has given buyer approval for Nilanchal Ispat Nigam Limited located at Kalinganagar , Odisha . Tuhinkant Pandey, Secretary, Department of Disinvestment and Public Asset Management said that the highest bid of Rs 12 thousand one hundred crore was from Tata Steel Long Products Limited which was accepted. The Finance Ministry said that this is the first instance of privatization of a public sector steel manufacturing company in India. The success of the transaction is a win-win situation for all.
21.India’s famous hockey goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh was named the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year for his performance in the year 2021
India’s famous hockey goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh has been adjudged the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year for his performance in the year 2021 . He is only the second Indian to receive this honour . Indian women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal in 2020 She was the first Indian to win this honor for her performance in the year 2019. Sreejesh took the honour, leaving behind Spanish sports climber Alberto Gins López and Italian wushu player Michele Giordano. Sreejesh is a former captain of the Indian men’s hockey team and a member of the bronze medal winning team at the Tokyo Olympics. 33-year-old Sreejesh was the only Indian player to be nominated for the award and his name was recommended by the International Hockey Association. Sreejesh was voted Goalkeeper of the Year for 2021 at the FIH Stars Awards in October. Sreejesh has represented India in 244 international matches. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Indian hockey team under the leadership of Sreejesh reached the quarter-finals. Under his captaincy, the Indian team won a silver medal in the 2016 Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy held in London.
22.Chennai Super Kings Becomes India’s First Unicorn Sports Enterprise
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) , has become the first sports unicorn in the country with its market cap to touch an all-time high of Rs 7,600 crore and its share of gray market trading in the price band of Rs 210-225. Mahendra Singh Dhoni -led CSK, which won its fourth IPL title in Dubai last year, now has a higher market cap than its parent unit India Cements. India Cements had a market cap of Rs 6,869 crore.
23.6th Pan Am Women’s Cup Hockey Championship: Argentina beat Chile
Argentina defeated Chile 4–2 to win their sixth Women’s Field Hockey Championship title at the 2022 Women’s Pan American Cup . The Women’s Pan American Cup is a quadrennial international championship of the Americas organized by the Pan American Hockey Federation . The 2022 Women’s Pan Am Cup was the sixth edition of the championship. It was held in Santiago, Chile from January 19 to 29, 2022. With this win, Argentina and Chile both sealed automatic qualification spots at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup, Spain and the Netherlands 2022.
24.Kalpana Chawla’s death anniversary
Every year on February 01, the death anniversary of Indian -origin astronaut Kalpana Chawla is celebrated. It is noteworthy that as the first woman of Indian origin to go to space, Kalpana Chawla has a special place in history. Kalpana Chawla was born on March 17, 1962 in Karnal, Haryana.Happened in. After completing his higher education in aerospace engineering, he started his career with NASA as a researcher in the year 1988. After becoming a US citizen in April 1991, he was selected in the year 1994 as an astronaut in NASA. In November 1996, she was commissioned as a mission specialist on the Space Shuttle mission STS-87, making her the first woman of Indian origin to fly in space. In the year 2000, Kalpana Chawla got the opportunity to become a member of the crew of the space shuttle mission STS-107. Kalpana Chawla died on 01 February 2003 due to an accident during the same mission.
25.46th Raising Day of Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard celebrated its 46th Raising Day on 1 February 2022 . With just 7 surface platforms in 1978, the Indian Coast Guard has now grown into a formidable force with 158 ships and 70 aircraft in its fleet. The Coast Guard aims to have 200 surface platforms and 80 aircraft in its fleet by 2025. 4th largest coast guard in the worldAs a force, the force has played an important role in securing the Indian shores and enforcing the rules in the maritime areas of India. The Indian Coast Guard has saved more than one thousand two hundred people at sea in the last one year and more than 11 thousand lives since its inception. The most important responsibility of the Indian Coast Guard is to prevent smuggling through sea routes in its territory. In the last one year, it has seized narcotics and banned substances worth about Rs 4,000 crore. Its motto ‘ Vayam Raksham ‘ means ‘we protect’. The organization is headed by the Director General Indian Coast Guard (DGICG) and its headquarter is located in New Delhi .
26.NPCI announces UPI Safety and Awareness Week
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the UPI ecosystem (including major banks and fintechs) have announced a UPI Safety and Awareness initiative to create awareness among consumers. Under this initiative, NPCI and the UPI ecosystem will observe February 1-7 as ‘ UPI Safety and Awareness Week ‘ and the entire February as ‘ UPI Safety and Awareness Month ‘.
