Current Affairs - January, 2023 - Free Time Learning

1 .

How many personnel received Fire Service, Home Guard and Civil Defense Medal on Republic Day 2023?

A)

47

B)

50

C)

53

D)

56

Correct Answer : 47

President’s Medal for Gallantry and President’s Medal for Distinguished Services as well as Gallantry Medal and Meritorious Services Medals are awarded to the personnel of Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards on Republic Day and Independence Day each year.

* On the occasion of Republic Day, 2023, 47 personnel have been awarded Fire Service Medals.

* Out of these, Fire Service Medal for Gallantry is awarded to 02 personnel for their act of valour and gallantry.

* President’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service is awarded to 07 personnel and Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service is awarded to 38 personnel for their respective distinguished and meritorious records of services.

* In addition, 55 personnel are also awarded Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals on the occasion of the Republic day, 2023. Of these, Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Gallantry is awarded to 01 personnel for his act of valour and gallantry.

* President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Distinguished Service and Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Meritorious Service are awarded to 09 personnel and 45 personnel respectively...

Source : PIB

Published On : January 25, 2023

2 .

The first India Stack Developer Conference will be held in which state/UT on January 25, 2023?

A)

New Delhi

B)

Karnataka

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : New Delhi

The first India Stack Developer Conference will be hosted in New Delhi on January 25, 2023.

The conference will focus on strategies and techniques to increase global acceptance of India's digital goods.

Over 100 digital leaders from industry, government, start-ups and unicorns, and academia will attend the conference.

G20 delegates and the G20 Secretariat have also been invited to the Conference.

Published On : January 26, 2023

3 .

Who has been sworn in as the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand on January 25, 2023?

A)

Jacinda Ardern

B)

Carmel Sepuloni

C)

Chris Carlson Cook

D)

Chris Hipkins

Correct Answer : Chris Hipkins

Chris Hipkins was sworn in as the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand in Wellington by the country's governor-general, Cindy Kiro on January 25, 2023.

Chris Hipkins stated after formally assuming office that this was the greatest honor and responsibility of his life, and he was looking forward to the challenges ahead. Jacinda Ardern resigned as Prime Minister of New Zealand last week.

Hipkins, 44, has promised a back-to-basics approach focusing on the economy and what he described as the “pandemic of inflation.” He will have less than nine months before contesting a tough general election, with opinion polls indicating his Labour Party is trailing its conservative opposition.

New Zealand Governor-General Cindy Kiro officiated the brief swearing-in ceremony in front of friends and colleagues after earlier accepting Ardern’s resignation...

Source : Indian Express

Published On : January 25, 2023

4 .

Which Foundation and CARE launched a programme 'She Feeds the World'?

A)

Ford foundation

B)

PepsiCo foundation

C)

MacArthur Foundation

D)

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Correct Answer : PepsiCo foundation

PepsiCo Foundation and CARE launched a programme 'She Feeds the World'.

It is a USD 18.2-million global agriculture-focused women empowerment programme in India.

It commenced from two districts in North Bengal of West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh could be the next state.

The PepsiCo Foundation invested USD 18.2 million to scale CARE's 'She Feeds the World' initiative in six countries.

President, PepsiCo India : Ahmed ElSheikh.

Source : Outlook India

Published On : January 25, 2023

5 .

Which government has declared a medical emergency in the Yanomami territory?

A)

Mexico

B)

Brazil

C)

Argentina

D)

Portugal

Correct Answer : Brazil

In Brazil, the government has declared a medical emergency in the Yanomami territory following reports of children dying of malnutrition and other diseases caused by illegal gold mining.

A decree published by the government said, the aim of the declaration was to restore health services to the Yanomami people that had been dismantled by the previous government.

Yanomami territory is the country's largest indigenous reservation bordering Venezuela. The government announced food packages that will be flown to the territory where some 26,000 Yanomamis live in a region of rainforest and tropical savanna the size of Portugal. Yanomami has been invaded by illegal gold miners for decades...

Source : AIR

Published On : January 25, 2023

6 .

Which state celebrates its 53rd Statehood Day with joy and enthusiasm across the state on 25th January 2023?

A)

Punjab

B)

Himachal Pradesh

C)

Gujarat

D)

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is celebrating its 53rd Statehood Day with full enthusiasm across the state on Wednesday(25th January 2023).

It was on this day in 1971 that Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India.

The state-level function of Full Statehood Day will be held at Hamirpur district, where Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu will unfurl the national flag and take a salute from the march past presented by various contingents.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while extending warm wishes on the occasion, said the status of full statehood was possible due to the constant efforts of the people of the state under the able leadership of the first chief minister of the state Dr.Y.S Parmar and the benevolence of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi who had special attention towards the state and its people.

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri while remembering the contribution of the people in the development journey of the state said the present state government is committed towards the all-round development of the state..

Source : AIR

Published On : January 25, 2023

7 .

Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, pioneer of modernist architecture in India, when did passes away?

A)

24th January 2023

B)

23rd January 2023

C)

22nd January 2023

D)

21st January 2023

Correct Answer : 24th January 2023

One of the most distinguished Indian minds in the world of architecture, BV Doshi, passed away at the age of 95 on Tuesday (24th January 2023), leaving behind a tall legacy and an irreplaceable void in the world’s design community.

BV or Balkrishna Vithaldas, won the gold medal awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects in 2022, joining a select league of international names like Le Corbuiser, Louis I Kahn and Edwin Maxwell Fry.

* Doshi graduated from the Sir JJ School of Architecture in Mumbai in 1950 and left for Europe soon after, beginning his journey in architecture with Corbusier in Paris between 1951 and 1954. On returning to India, he worked for Corbusier in Ahmedabad.

* He was a fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects and had been on the selection committee for the Pritzker Prize, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. He was also a fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects.

* Apart from designing one of the finest buildings in Ahmedabad, Doshi also created designs for low-cost housing. His 1982 project, Aranya Low Cost Housing in Indore won him the 6th Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

* In another example of the international recognition of his works, Doshi was awarded France’s highest honour for the arts, the Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters, in 2011.

Books he authored : The celebrated architect authored several books on art and architecture, including Paths Uncharted (2011), Balkrishna Doshi: Writings on Architecture and Identity (2019), and Balkrishna Doshi: Architecture for the People (2019). Meanwhile, international architects ended up writing books on Doshi. This included William J R Curtis’s book Balkrishna Doshi: An Architecture for India, released in 2014...

Source : The Hindu

Published On : January 25, 2023

8 .

Which company and the Government's Common Service Centre (CSC) Academy have announced to train 10,000 women in cybersecurity and cyber wellness in the country?

A)

Nokia

B)

Samsung

C)

Oppo India

D)

Vivo India

Correct Answer : Oppo India

OPPO India and the government's Common service Centre (CSC) Academy have announced they will train 10,000 women in cybersecurity and cyber wellness in the country.

The initiative to empower rural and semi-urban women through the 'Cyber Sangini' programme, which is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and IT,

Aim : To equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to become certified 'Cyber Sanginis'.

The 'Cyber Sangini' programme, will empower individuals to become Cyber Security Ambassadors who are continuously trained and supported, providing a powerful solution to these challenges," said Sanjay Kumar Rakesh, MD and CEO, CSC SPV.

After the completion of the 45-day course, participants will receive a certificate from the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), which will open doors to employment and livelihood opportunities in their localities.

The 'Cyber Sanginis' will be trained about the existing laws and frameworks available to every citizen to protect them from such cyber incidents.

Vivek Vasishtha, Vice-President, Public Affairs, OPPO India, said that as India strives to reach its trillion-dollar digital economy potential, "OPPO stands proud in partnership with CSC Academy to launch a campaign that not only sensitises users of all ages about online risks and safety measures but also actively promotes cyber hygiene"...

Source : Business Standard

Published On : January 25, 2023

9 .

Who has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) by Tata Trusts (Charitable Foundation), effect from 1 April 2023.

A)

Salil Parekh

B)

Malay Mahadevia

C)

Jalaj Ashwin Dani

D)

Siddharth Sharma

Correct Answer : Siddharth Sharma

Tata Trusts (Charitable Foundation) confirmed the appointment of Siddharth Sharma as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Aparna Uppaluri as the Trust's Chief Operating Officer (COO).

* Their appointment will come into effect from 1 April 2023.

* Siddharth Sharma will succeed N Srinath, who stepped down from the CEO's post in 2022.

* Tata Trusts has created the COO post for the first time.

* Aparna Uppaluri is currently serving as the programme director at the Ford Foundation..

Source : Mint

Published On : January 25, 2023

10 .

On which day does the world celebrate International Education Day every year?

A)

21st January

B)

22nd January

C)

23rd January

D)

24th January

Correct Answer : 24th January

Every year, the world celebrates the International Day of Education on 24 January. The day is dedicated towards empowering people with the light of education, peace, and prosperity.

* Education is a fundamental right. Without an inclusive and equitable education, no country will accomplish the success and development.

* On the occasion of international education day, several events, workshops, seminars, and other educational programs will be held globally to ensure that every human soul on earth knows the significance of education.

Theme of International Day of Education 2023 :

The theme of International Education Day 2023 is 'To Invest in People, Prioritize Education.'

History and Significance of International Education Day :

In 2018, The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education. with an aim to emphasise the role of education for peace and development.

* This year (2023) marks the 5th International Day of Education.

* The significance of celebrating the International Day of Education is to make education accessible to everyone irrespective of religion, caste, and creed.

* According to the United Nations, "The right to education is enshrined in article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

* The declaration calls for free and compulsory elementary education. The Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted in 1989, goes further to stipulate that countries shall make higher education accessible to all."..

Source : The Quint

Published On : January 24, 2023