New Members Join United Nations Security Council

On January 3, Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland officially began their two-year term as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. The flag installation ceremony, initiated by Kazakhstan in 2018, marked the start of their responsibilities and was presided over by Kazakhstan’s permanent representative, Akan Rakhmetullin. Rakhmetullin expressed confidence that the new council ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Topics: Diplomacy • International Relations • Security Council • United Nations • UNSC

National Scout and Guide Jamboree

Rajasthan, a state in western India, is set to host the 18th National Scout and Guide Jamboree after a 66-year gap. The event, which will take place at Rohat in the Pali district, is expected to attract over 35,000 scouts and guides from all over the country. The Jamboree, which will be a 7-day event, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: States Current Affairs

Topics: Droupadi Murmu • Guide Jamboree • Guiding • Jamboree Village • Scout Jamboree • Scouting • Scouts

Exemption for PSUs from Minimum Public Float Rules

The Indian government has announced that public sector entities will be exempt from the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norm. The MPS norm mandates that listed companies must have at least 25% of their shares held by the public. However, this exemption will apply to public sector entities regardless of the government’s direct or indirect holding ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022

Topics: IDBI Bank • Minimum public float requirements • MPS • Public Sector Enterprises • Stock market regulations

India’s First Green Hydrogen Blending Project

NTPC Limited and Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) have commissioned India’s first green hydrogen blending project in the piped natural gas (PNG) network of NTPC Kawas township, Surat. The project, which aims to supply H2-NG (natural gas) to households in the Kawas township, was made possible through the electrolysis of water using power from a 1 ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Alternative energy sources • green energy • Green Hydrogen Blending • Hydrogen fuel cell technology • Renewable energy • What is Green Hydrogen?

Arunachal Pradesh Siyom bridge

Defence minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the Siyom bridge in Arunachal Pradesh, along with 27 other infrastructure projects completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). These projects, costing a total of 724 crore rupees, will significantly improve India’s border infrastructure, particularly along the Chinese border from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh. Siyom Bridge Located on the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Arunachal Pradesh • Connectivity • infrastructure • Siyom Bridge • Transportation

Manipur Gaan Ngai festival

The Gaan Ngai festival is a major event in the state of Manipur, celebrated by the Zeliarong community every year after the harvest season. On January 4, 2023, the community will come together to show their gratitude for a good harvest, pray for a prosperous year ahead, and mark the beginning of the new year ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: cultural celebration • Gaan Ngai festival • Indian culture • Manipur • Northeast India • traditional dance • Tribal communities