Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 19, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 19, 2022 INDIA – World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Davos Agenda 2022: PM Modi introduces ‘P3 (Pro-Planet People) movement’ for climate change commitments – Padma Shri awardee Bengali cartoonist Narayan Debnath ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Hybrid Terrorists

Hybrid terrorists are those people brought in by the terrorist groups only to carry out one or two missions. They basically assist the terrorist groups. For instance, shopkeepers allowing terrorists to store their arms, passing information, etc are hybrid terrorists. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Open Data Week

The Open Data Week was launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The week is celebrated between January 17, 2022 and January 21, 2022.  It encourages promoting innovation in the urban ecosystem of the country. About Open Data Week ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Mana Ooru Mana Badi programme

The Mana Ooru Mana Badi programme was launched by the Telangana Government. The programme will create school infrastructure in the state. It is to be implemented at a cost of Rs 7,289 crores. More than 19.84 lakh children are to ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Collarwali tigress

The Collarwali tigress in Pench Tiger Reserve of India recently died. It died because of age. The last rites were conducted by the Forest Department of the state of Madhya Pradesh. The tigress died at the age of 16. About ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Awareness drive on Aromatic plant cultivation in J-K

The government has started a special awareness drive in Jammu and Kashmir, with the goal of enhancing employment opportunities for the youths of the union territory. Highlights Awareness drive has been started for growers on the cultivation, processing of aromatic ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is ‘Great Resignation’?

In 2020, resignation rates in United States increased amid the fear and uncertainty caused by the covid-19 pandemic. One year later, the workforce experienced a collective burnout, as a result they left their jobs at unprecedented rates. This phenomenon of ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

World Employment and Social Outlook Report

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) released its report titled “World Employment and Social Outlook”. In the report, ILO has projected global unemployment of 207 million in 2022. Key findings of the report Global unemployment will reach to 207 million in 2022. It is almost ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

PM’s ‘State of the World’ Address at Davos- Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, virtually delivered his ‘State of the World’ special address at World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Davos Agenda on January 17, 2022. Highlights of the address In his address, Prime Minister underlined the role played by India in ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Summits and Conferences

Cycles4Change and Streets for People challenge- Season 2

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organised an online event called “Cycles4Change challenge and Streets for People Challenge-Season 2”. Highlights During the event, ministry also launched a book titled “Nurturing Neighburhoods Challenge: Stories from the Field”. Event was chaired ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs