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Current affairs Jan 7
Specified Skilled Worker Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Government of India and Government of Japan, on a Basic Framework for Partnership for Proper Operation of the System Pertaining to “Specified Skilled Worker”. Details: The present Memorandum of Cooperation would …
Bird Flu
Bird Flu Why in News? Bird flu has been reported among wild geese in Himachal Pradesh, crows in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and ducks in Kerala. In Haryana, around one lakh poultry birds have died mysteriously in the last few days. What is avian influenza? It is a highly contagious viral disease caused by Influenza …
Current Affairs Jan 6
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Why in News? Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the 306 Km New Rewari – New Madar Section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) on 7th January 2021. Also flag off the world’s first Double Stack Long Haul 1.5 Km long Container Train hauled by electric traction from New …
Space Missions to Look Forward To In 2021
Space Missions to Look Forward To In 2021 Space exploration achieved several notable firsts in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, including commercial human spaceflight and returning samples of an asteroid to Earth. Here are some of the missions to keep an eye in 2021 Artemis 1 Artemis 1 is the first flight of the Nasa-led, …
Current Affairs Jan 5
National Metrology Conclave Prime Minister said India is not looking to fill the world with Indian products but ensure customer satisfaction across the globe. Dedicating the national atomic timescale and Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravya Pranali (Certified Indian Reference Material programme) to the nation and laying the foundation stone for National Environmental Standards Laboratory.. Indian scientists have …
Gibraltar
Gibraltar Why in News? Spain announced it had struck a deal with the UK to maintain free movement to and from Gibraltar – a small portion of land on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula that Britain controls but Spain claims as its own. Officially remaining a British Overseas Territory, Gibraltar will now be …
Current Affairs Jan 4
National Police K-9 Journal Why in News? Union home minister released the inaugural issue of “National Police K-9 Journal”. About It is the first such publication in the country on the subject of Police Service K9s (PSKs) i.e. Police Dogs. This is a unique initiative which will further enrich the subjects related to Police Service …