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Obituaries
Noted environmentalist & ‘Save Silent Valley’ campaigner M.K. EXPECTED QUESTIONS
Prasad passes away
Who? M.K.prasad
Passed Away : M.K.prasad
Field? environmentalist
Field: environmentalist
Born? Vypeen,kochi, kerala
Born: Vypeen,kochi, kerala

Highlights :
•Noted environmentalist & ‘Save Silent Valley’ campaigner Prof M K Recent News
Prasad passed away recently.
•He was a prominent figure in the historic grassroots level movement to •Padma Shri Awardee Major
save the evergreen tropical rain forests in Kerala’s Silent Valley from HPS Ahluwalia Dies At 85
destruction. He had also led the popular science movement, ‘Kerala
Sasthra Sahithya Parishath’.
•Prof. Prasad, who had served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Calicut University,
was in the forefront of environment protection activities in the State.
Appointment
Vikram Dev Dutt appointed Chairman & MD of air india EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What? chairman & MD of air
Appointed : Vikram Dev Dutt india
who? Vikram dev dutt
as: chairman & MD of air india

Replaces : Rajiv Bansal Air india

CMD: vikram dev dutt
Founded: 1932
Headquarters: New Delhi

Highlights: Recent News

•Senior IAS officer Vikram Dev Dutt has been appointed as the new
Chairman & Managing Director of national flight carrier Air India. •Shersingh B Khyalia
appointed as CEO of Adani
•The appointment comes at time when the national carrier has been Power
taken over by Tata Group.
•He has been appointed as the Air India chief in the rank and pay of
Additional Secretary, an order issued by the Personnel Ministry.
Dileep Sanghani Appointed as IFFCO Chairman EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What? IFFCO chairman
Appointed : dileep sanghani who? Dileep sanghani

as: IFFCO chairman

Replaces: Balvinder Singh Nakai IFFCO

Capital: dileep sanghani
HQ: new delhi
Estd : 1967

Highlights: Recent News

•Dileep Sanghani was elected as the chairman of the Indian Farmers
•Narendra Kumar Goenka
Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO). Since 2019, Sanghani has served as named as new chairman of
vice-chairman. AEPC
•The elections were called after incumbent chairman Balvinder Singh
Nakai died in October of last year.
•The elected board of directors of IFFCO unanimously elected Dileep
Sanghani as the 17th chairman of the Cooperatives
Lt Gen Manoj Pande Appointed As Next Army Vice Chief EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What? army vice chief
Appointed : Manoj Pande who? Manoj pande

as: army vice chief

Replaces: CP Mohanty Indian army

Chief: manoj mukund naravane
Estd: 1895
HQ: new delhi

Highlights: Recent News

•The Government approved the proposal for appointment of Eastern Army
Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next Vice Chief of Army •V.S Pathania takes over as
Director-General of Indian
Staff.
Coast Guard
•General Pande would be the successor to Lt Gen CP Mohanty who is
scheduled to superannuate.
•General Pande was commissioned into the Corps of Engineers (The Bombay
Sappers) in December 1982. He was Director-General at Army Headquarters
dealing with subjects of discipline, ceremonial and welfare.
MOU
Skill development ministry signs MoU with IGNOU EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What? MOU with IGNOU
By? Skill development
minister

Ministry of skill development

dharmendra pradhan
Cons: deogarh,odisha
IGNOU
VC: Nageshwar Rao
HQ: new delhi
Estd:1985
Highlights:
•The ministry of skill development & entrepreneurship has signed a RECENT NEWS
memorandum of understanding with the Indira Gandhi Open
•NIRDPR collaborates with
University (IGNOU) to link vocational education and training with NCGG to strengthen good
higher education. governance mechanisms
•The move is aimed at making India’s youth employable by creating
avenues for them to access better work opportunities. The MoU is
initially for a period of 10 years subject to renewal on mutual
agreement.
Defence
HAL to export another copter to Mauritius EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What? Contract with
HAL
By? mauritius
HAl
CEO: Sajal Prakash
Hq: Bengaluru
Founded: 1940
Mauritius
Capital: Port Louis
Currency: Mauritian rupee
Highlights: Pres: Prithvirajsing Roopun
•Public sector Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a contract with RECENT NEWS
the Government of Mauritius for export of one more Advanced Light
Helicopter. •Philippines to purchase
BrahMos cruise missiles
•This one is for the Mauritius Police Force. Mauritius already operates HAL built
from India
ALH and Do-228 aircraft.
•The HAL will supply the “Mark III” version of the ALH to the island country.
•The ALH Mk III is a multi-role, multi-mission helicopter in the 5.5 tonne
category in extensive use by the Indian armed forces and has also been
exported.
Summit
PM Modi to host India-Central Asia Summit on January 27 EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What? first India-Central
Asia summit
By? Modi

Highlights:
•Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the first India-Central Asia summit in
a virtual format on January 27 as part of the country’s engagement with the RECENT NEWS
extended neighbourhood.
•PM Narendra Modi
•the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
virtually address WEF’s
Uzbekistan will participate in the virtual summit, described as the “first
Davos Agenda 2022
engagement of its kind between India and the Central Asian countries at the Summit
level of leaders.
•At the summit, the leaders are expected to discuss steps to take India-Central
Asia relations to newer heights, and exchange views on regional and
international issues.
Award
Pfizer CEO awarded $1M Genesis Prize for developing COVID vaccine EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What? The Best FIFA Football
Awards 2021
by? FIFA

Genesis prize foundation

chair: Stan Polovets
Hq: israel
Highlights:
•Albert Bourla, chairman and CEO of Pfizer, has been awarded the 2022 Recent News
Genesis Prize for his “leadership, determination and especially for his
•Forensic Science Laboratory
willingness to assume great risks” in developing a coronavirus vaccine in
won SKOCH award for
record time. combating crime against
•The Genesis Foundation recognises individuals for their contribution to children
humanity and commitment to Jewish values.
•The prize was founded in 2012 and It has been referred to as the
"Jewish noble prize", and the prize amount is $1 million annual prize
Banking
Federal Bank, Equirus Wealth launch exclusive USD Fixed Maturity EXPECTED QUESTIONS
Fund What? “US Dollar offshore
fund”
By?federal bank &equirus
wealth
Federal bank
HQ:Aluva, Kerala;
MD & CEO: Shyam Srinivasan
Founded: 1931
Equirus wealth
Hq: Mumbai
Head : Rahul Roy Chowdhury
Highlights: Estd:2018
•Federal Bank, in association with Equirus Wealth, has launched a “US
Dollar offshore fund” exclusively for their customers. Recent News
•Both NRI and Resident customers of Federal Bank will be able to invest •Federal Bank launches
instant 30-minutes loan
in this fund. The fund offers a portfolio return (IRR) guidance of around approval portal for MSMEs
$6.50 per cent per annum with a fund tenor of three years from the
date of fund closure with an option to extend by one year
SEBI Launches Saa₹Thi Mobile App On Investor Education EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What? Saa₹thi, a mobile
app
By? SEBI

SEBI
Founded: 12 April 1992
Headquarters: Mumbai
Chairperson: Ajay Tyagi

Highlights:
•Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched Saa₹thi, a
mobile app on investor education. Recent News
•The new app aims to empower investors with accurate knowledge •SEBI Restructures Market
Data Advisory Committee;
about the securities market. The app will cater largely to individual
investors, who have recently entered the markets and carry out trading
via their mobile phones.
It is currently available in Hindi and English.
International
India, Denmark agree to initiate joint research on green fuels EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What ? Partnered with
denmark
By? india

denmark
Capital: Copenhagen
Currency: Danish krone
PM: Mette Frederiksen
Highlights:
•India and Denmark agreed to initiate joint research and development on
green fuels including green hydrogen.
• a special focus on green solutions for the future -- strategy for investments in
green research, technology, and innovation. Recent News
•POWERGRID and Africa50 in
•They agreed to organise 3-4 webinars for partnership development and Joint Development Agreement
stressed on promoting call for proposals in green fuels, including green
hydrogen.
India offers $500-mn fuel credit line to forex strapped Sri Lanka EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What ? $500 mn LOC
to? srilanka

Sri lanka
Cap: Colombo, Sri
Jayawardenepura Kotte
Curr: Sri Lankan rupee
Highlights: Pres: Gotabaya Rajapaksa

•India offered a new $500 million credit line to Sri Lanka to fund fuel
purchases as the island struggles to manage its worst financial crisis in
years. Recent News
•India give support to Sri
•They opined that the nation's foreign currency reserves should be used to Lanka to overcome forex crisis
pay for the imports of essentials. Shortages of food and essentials are
prevailing due to scarcity of foreign exchange.
National
The Union Cabinet Approved Infusion Of 1500 Crore Rupees In IREDA EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What ? infusion of 1500
crore rupees
In? IREDA

IREDA
Founded: 1987
Headquarters: New Delhi
Chairperson: Pradip Kumar
Das
Highlights:
•The Union Cabinet approved infusion of 1500 crore rupees in Indian
Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited.
•It will help generate 10,200 jobs a year and reduce carbon emissions
Recent News
•Minister of State Subhas
equivalent to approximately 7.49 million tonnes per year. Sarkar launches Swachh
•IREDA is a Non-Banking Financial Institution engaged in promoting, Vidyalaya Puraskar
developing, and extending financial assistance for setting up projects relating
to new and renewable sources of energy.
State
Meghalaya Government raises upper age limit for jobs EXPECTED QUESTIONS
What ? Extend the age
limit to 32 years
By? odisha

Meghalaya
Capital: Shillong.
Governor: Satya Pal Malik.
Chief minister: Conrad
Highlights: Sangma.

•The Meghalaya Government extended the upper age limit for

Government job aspirants from 27 years to 32 years for non-tribals and
the upper age limit for tribal job seekers to 37 years. Recent News
•the latest relaxation, however, would not be applicable for jobs in •Meghalaya approves creation
certain departments including Police, Civil Defence and Home Guards. of new district named Eastern
West Khasi Hills District
Ambassador
Internet panel on languages ropes in Vijay Shekhar Sharma as EXPECTED QUESTIONS
ambassador
What ? UASG ambassador
who? Vijay shekar sharma

UASG
Pres: Dr. Ajay Data
Founded:2015,

Highlights:
•Global internet body ICANN-supported Universal Acceptance Steering Recent News
Group on Tuesday said it has roped in Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar •LLC named Jhulan Goswami
Sharma as UA Ambassador. as Ambassador of All Women
Match Official Team
•Universal Acceptance Steering Group works on developing and
recommending standards for languages script that are not currently
used to access the internet.
Organisation / Bank: HAl Coun\cap
Air india CEO: Sajal Prakash Mauritius
CMD: _________ Hq: __________ Capital: ___________
Founded: 1940 MINIS/cons
Founded: 1932 Currency: Mauritian rupee
Ministry of skill development
Headquarters: New Delhi IREDA Pres: Prithvirajsing Roopun
IFFCO dharmendra pradhan
Founded: 1987 Cons: ___________ denmark
Capital: ____________ Capital: Copenhagen
Headquarters: New Delhi
HQ: new delhi Currency: Danish krone
Chairperson: _________
Estd : 1967 PM: _____________
Indian army
Sri lanka
Chief: manoj mukund SEBI
Cap: Colombo, Sri
naravane Founded: 12 April 1992
Jayawardenepura Kotte
Estd: 1895 Headquarters: Mumbai
Curr: Sri Lankan rupee
HQ: new delhi Chairperson: _________
Pres: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
IGNOU Federal bank Meghalaya
VC: Nageshwar Rao HQ:_____; Capital: Shillong.
HQ: new delhi MD & CEO: Shyam Srinivasan Governor: _______________
Estd:_______ Founded: 1931 Chief minister: Conrad
Equirus wealth Sangma.
UASG Hq: Mumbai
Pres: __________ Head : __________
Founded:2015, Estd:2018
Organisation / Bank: HAl Coun\cap
Air india CEO: Sajal Prakash Mauritius
CMD: vikram dev dutt Hq: Bengaluru Capital: Port Louis
Founded: 1940 MINIS/cons
Founded: 1932 Currency: Mauritian rupee
Ministry of skill development
Headquarters: New Delhi IREDA Pres: Prithvirajsing Roopun
IFFCO dharmendra pradhan
Founded: 1987 Cons: deogarh,odisha denmark
Capital: dileep sanghani Capital: Copenhagen
Headquarters: New Delhi
HQ: new delhi Currency: Danish krone
Chairperson: Pradip Kumar
Estd : 1967 PM: Mette Frederiksen
Das
Indian army
Sri lanka
Chief: manoj mukund SEBI
Cap: Colombo, Sri
naravane Founded: 12 April 1992
Jayawardenepura Kotte
Estd: 1895 Headquarters: Mumbai
Curr: Sri Lankan rupee
HQ: new delhi Chairperson: Ajay Tyagi
Pres: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
IGNOU Federal bank Meghalaya
VC: Nageshwar Rao HQ:Aluva, Kerala; Capital: Shillong.
HQ: new delhi MD & CEO: Shyam Srinivasan Governor: Satya Pal Malik.
Estd:1985 Founded: 1931 Chief minister: Conrad
Equirus wealth Sangma.
UASG Hq: Mumbai
Pres: Dr. Ajay Data Head : Rahul Roy Chowdhury
Founded:2015, Estd:2018
1. NDRF celebrates its ____________ th Raising Day on 19
January 2022
17th
2. Padma Shri Awardee Major ____________ Dies At 85
HPS Ahluwalia
3. Snapdeal partners with_____________, NPCI to launch contactless
RuPay credit card
BOB Financial
4. MobiKwik launches ‘__________in collaboration with NBBL
ClickPay’
5. ____________teams up with WFP to improve food security,
farmers' resilience
Odisha