TNPSC 17th JANUARY 2022 CURRENT AFFAIRS TNPSC SHOUTERS ENGLISH PDF

 

World Economic Forum Summit 2022

• The World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda summit kicks off on January 17. The World Economic Forum has been hosting the summit in Davos, Switzerland for the past 50 years, but the 2021 summit has been postponed due to corona damage.
• In this case, the organization is to host the 2022 summit via video for 5 days. There will be two sessions on "Corona Impact" and the next on "Technology Cooperation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution". The Summit for 2022 is being held under the theme "The State of the World".
• On the first day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping address a video conference. The World Economic Forum has been hosting the summit in Davos, Switzerland for the past 50 years, but the 2021 summit was postponed due to corona damage.
• Prime Minister Modi will address the conference via video conference on Monday at 8.30 pm. Following him, the UN. General Secretary Antonio Guterres is about to address.
• Israeli Prime Minister Naphtali Bennett and Japanese Prime Minister Kishido Fumia are scheduled to address the conference on Tuesday.
• There will also be a special session on the challenges of global social agreement and vaccine equity distribution. World Health Organization President Tetros Adanom and Serum-India President Ada Poonawala are expected to attend the event.
• German Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will deliver a keynote address at the Olaf Scholes Conference on Wednesday. The day will feature hearings on alternative energy planning, measurement of new discoveries in the climate, and the Latin American affair.
• European Commission President Osula von Do Lien and Indonesian President Joko Widodo will address the conference on Thursday. In addition, special sessions will be held on environmental, social and governance measures for sustainable future, as well as restoration of confidence in international trade and supply chain.
• On the last day of the summit, the Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison and the Vice President of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo will deliver special speeches. The day will also feature special speeches on the topics of the International Economy, Creating the Future of the Future and Accelerating the Natural-Normal Economy.
• In his address to the World Economic Forum, Prime Minister Modi said that India has become a beacon of hope for the world.
• India has conveyed to the nations of the world the belief in democracy, the belief in technology and the belief in efficiency. We are raising the living standards of the people during the Corona period.
• In India, 160 doses of corona vaccine are given in a single year. It has given hope to the nations of the world. Despite the Corona, India's economy is on a path of improvement. India is helping all the nations of the world on the basis of one world, one health.
• Global companies should come forward to invest in India. This is the perfect time to invest in India. There is a huge youth force in India. In 2014, there were very few entrepreneurs in India. But now there are more than 60,000 start-ups in Indica.
• There are more than 80 unicorns in India. In 2021 alone, 40 new unicorns will be created. Top projects for the next 25 years are already being developed in India. In his speech, Prime Minister Modi said that India is moving towards sustainable and sustainable development.

Europe's Raul Wallenberg 'Prize for Social Activist Evidence Radius

• Vincent Raj Arogyasamy risked his life to help the most backward sections. Vincent Raj Arokiyasamy has rescued 25,000 victims of 3,000 human rights violations.
• The award recognizes his commitment and perseverance in bringing about a meaningful change in the lives of the people on the list, said Marija Bezinovic Burik, Secretary-General of the Council of Europe.
• The awards ceremony will be televised live online on the 19th. He was arrested in 1945 by Swedish diplomat Raul Wallenberg, who had previously saved tens of thousands of Jews from the Holocaust.
• Beginning in 2014, at the initiative of the Swedish government and the Hungarian parliament, the Council of Europe created the Wallenberg Prize in memory of his achievements.
• It is worth noting that this prize, valued at 10,000, is awarded every two years by an individual, a group of individuals or an organization in recognition of extraordinary humanitarian achievements.

Allocation for Women in the list of Mayor of Chennai Corporation - Government Publication

• The Government of Tamil Nadu has issued a reservation notice for the Urban Local Government Elections. Reservation notice has been issued for 12 corporations including Chennai.
• In particular, the government has released the list of mayors of Chennai Corporation for women. Similarly, the post of Mayor of Tambaram Corporation has been allotted to the women on the list.
• The post of Mayor of Avadi Corporation is reserved for (public) women. The government has also allotted 9 mayoral posts to women (public sector).
• Cuddalore, Dindigul, Vellore, Karur, Virudhunagar, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Coimbatore and Erode Corporations are allotted to women (general category).

P. Senthamaraikkannan has been appointed as the Director of the Meteorological Center

• Senthamaraikannan has been appointed as the new Director, having previously served as the Director of the National Documentation Center of the Indian Meteorological Department.
• In addition, he has held various responsibilities including Climate Service and Agricultural Advisory Service in Chennai. Senthamarai Kannan has held various responsibilities at the Indian Meteorological Department for the last 22 years.

INS Vikrant wins third phase test

• The INS Vikrant aircraft carrier was built at the Cochin shipyard at a cost of Rs 23,000 crore. Weighing 40,000 tons, it is the largest and first domestically built aircraft carrier.
• Its first test run took place over 5 days in August last year. Then the 2nd phase test took place for 10 days in October last year. Following this, the 3rd phase of deep sea testing started on the 9th.
• In it, the various instruments featured on the ship were tested. Sensor devices were also included in the experiment.

U. Mathivanan appointed as Chairman of Tamil Nadu Adithravidar Housing and Development Corporation

• Tamil Nadu Adithravidar Housing and Development Corporation (TADCO) was started in 1974 by the then Chief Minister Karunanidhi for the development of Adithravidars and continues to function.
• The construction division of TADCO is in the process of constructing fireproof houses, school hostels and community halls for the homeless Adithyas and the Development Division is implementing various economic development projects to cater to the needs of the Adithyas and the tribal people.
• At present, Chief Minister MK Stalin today (17-1-2022) appointed U. Mathivanan as the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Adithravidar Housing and Development Corporation.

Ministry of Textiles approves 20 projects in the field of specialized fibers and geotextiles under the National Technology Textile Movement

• Rs. For 20 projects worth Rs 30 crore, the Union Textiles Minister Mr. The textile ministry headed by Piyush Goyal gave the nod today. These strategic research projects are under the flagship ‘National Technology Textile Movement’.
• Of the 20 research projects, 16 specialized fiber projects have been approved. These include 5 health projects, 4 projects in the field of industry and security, 3 projects in energy storage, 3 projects in the recycling of textile waste, 1 project in agriculture and 4 projects in the field of geotextiles (infrastructure).
• Various leading Indian companies, specialized centers and government agencies (IITs, DRDOs, etc. PDRA) included. Earlier, on March 26, 2021, the Ministry of Textiles approved 11 research projects worth Rs 78.60 crore.

NLC India launches new Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy Union Minister Mr. Prakash Joshi

• The new Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy of NLC India was unveiled by the Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Mr. Prakash Joshi on video. This new Rehabilitation Policy has been released for those who have made room for NLC.