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1) India celebrates the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as Parakram Diwas.
A) Parakram Diwas or Courage Day was announced in 2021.
B) The Government of India decided to celebrate the Birth Anniversary of Netaji as Parakram Diwas.
C) Day seeks to inspire people of India to act with fortitude in face of adversity.
2) Australia’s Online safety act passed in July 2021 comes into effect.
A) The act allows adults to report cases of online bullying in Australia.
B) The eSafety commissioner is empowered to order social media websites to take down content related to bullying against Australian adults.
C) Content shall be removed within 24 hours.
3) Genome Consortium INSACOG announces “Community Transmission” Stage of Omicron in India.
A) Omicron has become dominant in metros though infections are asymptomatic and mild.
B) WHO states Community Transmission occurs when larger outbreaks of Local Transmission occur.
C) UK, USA, Indonesia and Australia had faced Community Transmission.
4) The Ministry of Culture is organising Rangoli making events “Umang Rangoli Utsav” on January 24.
A) Day is celebrated as National Girls Child Day.
B) Nationwide events celebrating the Girl Child are being organised under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
C) Rangoli decorations are being done at more than 50 locations across the country.
5) India emerges as the largest exporter of Gherkins in the World.
A) India has crossed the USD 200 million mark of export of Agricultural processed products.
B) Gherkins are exported under two categories -cucumbers and gherkins.
C) Nearly 15% production of World’s Gherkin requirement is grown in India.
6) PM Modi expressed sorrow over the demise of eminent archaeologist Thiru R Nagaswamy.
A) PM recalled his contribution towards popularising the vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu.
B) He served as Director of Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department.
C) He was awarded the third highest civilian award the Padma Bhushan in 2018.
7) Final blast for the 980 metre long Sela Tunnel conducted by Director General Border Roads (DGBR).
A) It marks the culmination of excavation works on the complete Sela Tunnel Project.
B) The Sela Tunnel Project is located in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
C) Foundation of Sela Tunnel Project was laid by PM Modi in 2019.
8) Swedish defence major Saab’s AT4 anti Armour weapon selected by Indian Army and Navy for single shot weapon.
A) Indian armed forces are a new customer for AT4.
B) The AT4 systems are combat proven across the world.
C) It has proven efficacy against structures, landing craft, helicopters, armoured vehicles and personnel.
9) Tiger Census commences at Bandipur and Nagarhole as part of All India Tiger and Mega Herbivores Estimation.
A)It is held once in four years and is the 5th such exercise being taken up.
B) Nagarhole Tiger Reserve is located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka.
C) Bandipur National Park has been a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve since 1986.
