Page-21 of Current Affairs - January, 2023

Performance Assessment Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH)

January 21, 2023

The Government of India recently launched PARAKH to assess the performance of secondary and higher secondary students. Different states in the country are following different assessment procedures to evaluate their students. Because of the variations, students are facing difficulties during ..

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US launches Welcome Corps Scheme

January 20, 2023

The United States Government recently launched a scheme called “Welcome Corps” to allow its citizens to offer sanctuaries to refugees. The scheme is aimed at expanding the capacity of the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and will help the public ..

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South Africa announces Joint Naval Drills with Russia, China

January 20, 2023

In the path of strengthening multilateral ties, South Africa, Russia, and China are to hold naval drills in the Indian Ocean. It is to be held in the month of February 2023. During the exercise, the countries will exchange knowledge ..

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Decline in Number of birds in Kole Wetlands

January 20, 2023

Kole wetlands are located in Kerala. The Asian Water Bird Census recently reported that the number of birds in the wetland has reduced significantly. The number of water birds in the wetland has decreased from 15,959 in 2022 to 9,904. ..

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Odisha’s Strategy to mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict

January 20, 2023

The Forest Department of the Odisha recently submitted a Ten Pillar Strategy to mitigate Man-Elephant conflict in the state. There are more than 2000 elephants in the state of Odisha spread across the Bhitarkanika National Park, Similipal Tiger Reserve, Debrigarh ..

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Major Ports Adjudicatory Board Rules, 2023

January 20, 2023

The Government of India legislated the Major Port Authorities Act in 2021. Section 54 of the act brings in the need for the constitution of an Adjudicatory Board to regulate the major ports in the country. Section 58 of the ..

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