9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 13th, 2022

Dear Friends We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 13th, 2022

POWERGRID and Africa50 in Joint Development Agreement, to pioneer Africa’s first transmission PPP project in Kenya

What is the news? Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has signed a Joint Development Agreement with Africa50 to develop the Kenya Transmission Project. What is the Kenya Transmission Project? The Project aims to develop power transmission lines in Kenya under a public-private partnership framework. Under the project, POWERGRID will provide technical and operational… Continue reading POWERGRID and Africa50 in Joint Development Agreement, to pioneer Africa’s first transmission PPP project in Kenya

Writ petition not maintainable against proceedings by banks: SC

What is the news? The Supreme Court has observed that a writ petition by borrowers challenging proceedings under SARFAESI Act initiated by Bank/Asset Reconstruction Companies is not maintainable. What was the case about? A writ petition was filed in the Karnataka High Court by borrowers challenging proceedings under SARFAESI Act initiated by Asset Reconstruction Company… Continue reading Writ petition not maintainable against proceedings by banks: SC

PM inaugurates 11 new medical colleges and a new campus of CICT in Tamil Nadu

What is the news? The Prime Minister has inaugurated 11 new medical colleges and a new campus of Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT) in Tamil Nadu. Improvement of Medical Infrastructure in India In the last seven years, the number of medical colleges has gone up to 596, an increase of 54% Medical Undergraduate and… Continue reading PM inaugurates 11 new medical colleges and a new campus of CICT in Tamil Nadu

Union Minister proposed a Common Single Application for all Scientific Fellowship, Grants and Scholarships

What is the news? The Union Minister of State Science & Technology and Minister of State Earth Sciences has proposed a Common Single Application for all Scientific Fellowships, Grants and Scholarships. What is the need of a Common Single Application for all Scientific Fellowships, Grants and Scholarships? Currently, there are a number of schemes under… Continue reading Union Minister proposed a Common Single Application for all Scientific Fellowship, Grants and Scholarships

National Youth Festival(NYF): Modi exhorts youth to adopt motto of ‘compete & conquer’

What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the 25th National Youth Festival(NYF) hosted by the Union Territory of Puducherry. What is the National Youth Festival(NYF)? National Youth Festival is an annual gathering of youth with various activities including competitive ones.  The festival has been conducted since the year 1995. It is celebrated to… Continue reading National Youth Festival(NYF): Modi exhorts youth to adopt motto of ‘compete & conquer’

Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Pakistan security policy seeks 100 years of peace with India, but with caveat

What is the News? Pakistan will be releasing its First new National Security Policy covering a period between 2022 and 2026. What is the focus of Pakistan’s National Security Policy with respect to India? Firstly, the policy focuses on economic diplomacy in the immediate neighbourhood and doesn’t advocate any conclusive measures in ties with any… Continue reading Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Pakistan security policy seeks 100 years of peace with India, but with caveat

Prime Minister inaugurates MSME Technology Center at Puducherry

What is the News? On the occasion of National Youth Day, the Prime Minister has inaugurated an MSME Technology Center at Puducherry. What are Technology Centers? The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) has established Technology Centers(TCs) across the country.  These centers have been set up under the flagship Technology Center Systems Program. Purpose… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates MSME Technology Center at Puducherry

Union Minister launches Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2021 – 2022

What is the News? The Minister of State for Education has virtually launched Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar (SVP) 2021 – 2022. What is Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar(SVP)? The SVP awards were instituted in 2016-17 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education). Aim: To recognize, inspire and celebrate excellence in sanitation and hygiene practice… Continue reading Union Minister launches Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2021 – 2022

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