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    Current Affairs – 10 &11

    January 2021
    National Affairs
    Central Government to roll out ‘Know your Constitution’ Campaign in Schools and
    Colleges

    Government has planned to start a campaign named ‘Know your Constitution’ Campaign in
    Schools and Colleges to increase the knowledge about the constitution in the students and youth

     This campaign will be started in colleges, schools, and universities across India.
     This announcement was made by The Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

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    Union Information Ministry launches Government's Digital Calender

    Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar has launched the
    Government's Digital Calender and Diary App.

     This App is available in 11 languages from 15th January, 2021. The app will eliminate
    the need for a new calendar every year
     The Digital Calendar of Government of India is in line with Prime Minister’s Vision of
    “Digital India”
     The app has been designed and developed by Bureau of Outreach and Communication,
    Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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    West Bengal CM inaugurates 26th Kolkata International Film Festival

    Chief Minister of West Bengal has inaugurated Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).

     This festival honored filmmaker Satyajit Ray and Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee.
     This festival will be held till 13th January 2021
     The festival will screen 131 movies from 45 nations.

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    About KIFF:

    The KIFF is the third oldest international film festival in India. The festival is organized by the
    West Bengal Film Centre under the West Bengal Government

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    International Affairs
    Pakistan successfully test-fired Rocket System named Fatah-1

    Pakistan successfully test-fired indigenously developed Guided Multi Launch Rocket System
    (MLRS).

     Fatah-1 weapon system can hit targets up to a range of 140 km. The extended range of
    MLRS is up to 150km.
     The Weapon System will give Pakistan Army capability of precision target engagement

    About Pakistan:

     President: Arif Alvi


     Capital: Islamabad
     Currency: Pakistani rupee

    State Affairs
    Gujarat State Government to create new Bagasara Prant in Amreli district

    Chief Minister of Gujarat State, Vijay Rupani has decided to set up new Bagasara plant in
    Amreli District.

     The main aim for launching this Bagasara Prant is to provide government services faster
    to people.
     This new Bagasara Prant will come in to effect from 26 January 2021. This includes
    Bagasara and Vadiya talukas in it.

    About Gujarat:

     Capital – Gandhi Nagar


     Governor – Acharya Devvrat
     Chief Minister – Vijay Rupani

    Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor launches ‘Satark Nagrik’ Mobile Application

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    Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir has launched the ‘Satark Nagrik’ Mobile
    Application.

     He also launched the Departmental Vigilance Officers Portal of J&K Anti Corruption
    Bureau
     The aim to initiate this application is to facilitate seamless flow of information about
    corruption and enable citizens to submit their grievances with ease and mobility.
     The Portal has designed to enable an online communication channel with the DVOs of
    various departments.

    Appointments
    Two Indian Americans appointed in National Security Council of White House

    The US President-elect Joe Biden has designated Two Indian Americans to the National Security
    Council of White House. They are namely Sumona Guha and Tarun Chhabra .

     Sumona Guha appointed as senior director for South Asia and Tarun Chhabra designated
    as senior director for Technology and National Security.
     Sumona Guha is currently serving as senior vice president at Albright Stonebridge Group
    and Tarun Chhabra is a senior fellow at the Centre for Security and Emerging
    Technology at Georgetown University.

    Abhishek Yadav designated as AIFF’s first Deputy General Secretary

    Former India Footballer Abhishek Yadav wa appointed as All India Football Federation’s (AIFF)
    first Deputy General Secretary

     He has serving as national team's director since January 2018


     He also served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the 2017 U17 Indian World Cup
    team

    About AIFF:

     President: Praful Patel.


     Founded: 23 June 1937.
     Headquarters: Dwarka, Delhi.

    MoUs & Agreements


    IREDA inks MoU with NHPC to provide support in green energy projects

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    Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has inked Memorandum of
    Understanding (MoU) with NHPC Limited to provide its technical expertise in developing
    renewable energy projects.

     The MoU with NHPC is the second one signed by IREDA within last one month. IREDA
    has signed a MoU with SJVN Ltd. in December, 2020

    About NHPC:

     Founded: 1975
     Headquarters: Faridabad, India

    Books & Authors


    “Modi India Calling – 2021” Book Released on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

    On the occasion of 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, A book named “Modi India Calling – 2021”
    was released

     This carries various photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi captured during his 107
    overseas and bilateral visits.
     This book was released by Delhi BJP President Adesh Gupta
     Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was celebrated on January 9 2021

    RBI General Manager authored a book named ‘Right Under our Nose’

    Reserve Bank of India General Manager has authored a book titled “Right Under our Nose”.

     This is his debut book. The Story is based on Politics. Politics in bureaucracy also forms
    an essential part of the plot.
     The book has been published by Rupa Publications.

    Obituaries
    Former Gujarat Chief Minister Madhavsinh Solanki Dies

    Ex Gujarat Chief Minister Madhavsinh Solanki has passed away. He is also served as External
    Affairs Minister of India.

     He was 93. He had also became the MP of Rajya Sabha from Gujarat.
     He served as the state's CM for three terms between 1976 and 1990.

    Noted Indian Fashion Designer Satya Paul Passes away

    Popular Fashion designer Satya Paul passed away at the age of 79.

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     In 1980, he launched the first 'saree boutique' in India named L'Affaire
     He is also known for giving the Indian saree a contemporary touch.
     In 1986 he launched India’s first designer label under the brand name ‘Satya Paul’

    Important Days
    World Hindi Day celebrated on January 10

    Every year World Hindi Day is celebrated on January 10 with an aim to promote the language all
    over the world.

     The day was observed as on this day in 1975, India's former Prime Minister Indira
    Gandhi inaugurated the first World Hindi Conference.

    National road safety week 2021 - 11th January to 17th January

    National road safety week 2021 is celebrated from 11th January to 17th January, 2021. The
    Week was first celebrated in 1989.

     The objective of this day is to create awareness about road safety and minimize road
    accidents & save life.
     On 2021, 32nd National Road Safety Week is being celebrated.

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