Top Current Affairs of the day: 19 January 2022

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• JIO: First To Roll-Out UPI AUTOPAY

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  Reliance JIO, along with the National Payments Corporation of India, is the first telecom company to offer UPI AUTOPAY. Highlights: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Reliance Jio have announced the launch of UPI AUTOPAY for the telecom industry with Jio. io's assimilation with UPI AUTOPAY has created it the first performer... Read More

  Category: Indian Affairs

  Month: Current Affairs January 2022
  
  

  The 9th Edition Of Women National Ice Hockey Championship

  620 days ago

  The 9th Women's National Ice Hockey Championship-2022 officially begins. Highlights: The 9th Women's National Ice Hockey Championship-2022 was launched in Himachal Pradesh at the Ice Skating Rink in Kaza, Lahaul Spiti district. For the first time in the state, a national-level ice hockey competition and development site is being... Read More

  Category: Sports
  
  

  Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar Launched Minister of State Subhas Sarkar

  620 days ago

  Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education, has virtually initiated the Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar (SVP) 2021 – 2022. Highlights: The Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar recognizes, inspires, and awards schools that have done outstanding work in the fields of water, sanitation, and hygiene, while also serving as a benchmark and a road map for... Read More

  Category: Indian Affairs
  
  

  The 17th Raising Day Is Celebrated By NDRF

  620 days ago

  On January 19, 2022, the NDRF commemorated its 17th Raising Day. Highlights: Since its inception on January 19, 2006, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has celebrated Raising Day every year on January 19. The NDRF will celebrate its 17th Raising Day in 2022. There are 12 NDRF battalions located throughout the country, with up... Read More

  Category: Important Days
  
  

  Bengali Comics Artist Narayan Debnath Perished

  620 days ago

  Narayan Debnath, an iconic Bengali comics artist, writer, and illustrator, has passed away. Highlights: Narayan Debnath, a famed Bengali comics artist, writer, and illustrator, has died after a long illness. He was 97 years old. He died while undergoing treatment at the hospital last week, died at 10.15 am On 18 January. The celebrated... Read More

  Category: Obituary

  Month: Current Affairs January 2022
  
  

  Enigma The 555.55-carat Black Diamond

  620 days ago

  On January 17, 2022, a 555.55-carat black diamond known as "The Enigma" was unveiled in Dubai. Highlights: It is believed to come from space. Sotheby's auction house unveiled it. After a tour in Dubai, the diamond will be begun taking to Los Angeles before being auctioned in London in February 2022. The number five is significant... Read More

  Category: International
  
  

  National Technical Textiles Mission Projects

  620 days ago

  On January 17, 2022, the Ministry of Textiles approved 20 strategic research projects in the fields of specialty fibers and geotextiles totaling Rs 30 crores. Highlights: These initiatives are part of the government's flagship program, the 'National Technical Textiles Mission.' Four geotextiles (infrastructure) projects were also... Read More

  Category: Indian Affairs
  
  

  Postal Stamp On COVID-19 Vaccine

  620 days ago

  The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently issued a commemorative postage stamp commemorating the COVID-19 vaccine. Highlights: The stamp was issued to commemorate the first anniversary of the National COVID Vaccination Program, also known as the COVID vaccination campaign. A health care worker is vaccinating a senior citizen on... Read More

  Category: Indian Affairs
  
  

  Delhi: DTC Electric Bus

  620 days ago

  On January 17, 2022, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged off the primary electric bus of the Delhi Transport Corporation. Highlights The E – buses run on a 27 – km long route. JBM Auto Limited manufactured these buses. These electric buses are low-floor buses and fully air-conditioned. These buses were acquired under... Read More

  Category: Science & Technology
  
  

  New Combat Uniform For Indian Army

  620 days ago

  The Indian Army is to supply new uniforms to quite 12 lakh military personnel. Highlights Unlike the old Uniform, the new Uniform features a combat T-shirt underneath. The previous Uniform has been in use since 2008. The new Uniform has an equivalent color to the older one, earthen shades and green. The pattern is a digital and sunshine,... Read More

  Category: Defence

  Month: Current Affairs January 2022
  
  

  Open Data Week Launched Ministry Of Housing And Urban Affairs

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  The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs initiated Open Data Week, which takes place between 17- 21 January. Highlights: It encourages the promotion of innovation in the country's urban ecosystem. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs would publicize high-quality blogs and data sets about intelligent cities throughout the week. The... Read More

  Category: Important Days
  
  

  Collarwali Tigress Passed Away

  620 days ago

  The Collarwali tigress died recently in India's Pench Tiger Reserve. It died as a result of old age. Highlights: The State of Madhya Pradesh's Forest Department performed the last rites. The tigress died when she was 16 years old. In 2005, the Collarwali tigress was born. She was instrumental in increasing the tiger inhabitants in... Read More

  Category: Environment
  
  

  Aromatic Plant Cultivation Awareness In JK

  620 days ago

  The government has launched a unique awareness campaign in Jammu and Kashmir to increase career opportunities for the union territory's youth. Highlights: In Kashmir, an awareness campaign for growers on the cultivation and processing of aromatic plants has begun. Kashmir Valley's climate is ideal for growing a wide range of vegetable... Read More

  Category: Indian Affairs
  
  

  Mana Ooru Mana Badi

  620 days ago

  The Telangana government introduced the Mana Ooru Mana Badi scheme. Highlights: The program will help the state build school infrastructure and will cost Rs 7,289 crores to implement. The program will assist more than 19.84 lakh children. In the first phase, the initiative will be deployed in 9,123 local council schools and the public. The... Read More

  Category: Schemes
  
  

  PM Addressed State Of The World At Davos

  620 days ago

  On January 17, 2022, PM Modi virtually presented his 'State of the World' special address at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Davos Agenda. Highlights: In his speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's involvement in dealing with the Covid-19 crisis and directing the immunization effort. He emphasized the importance... Read More

  Category: International

  Month: Current Affairs January 2022