Daily Important Current Affairs – 14 & 15 January 2021 |UPSC, IBPS, RRB, SSC, TNPSC

Daily Important Current Affairs – 14 & 15 January 2021 |UPSC, IBPS, RRB, SSC, TNPSC

National Affairs

CBDT unveils e-portal for filing complaints against tax evasion

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) that is a is a part of Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance has launched e-portal for filling to receive and process complaints of tax evasion and complaints regarding benami properties.

• In this portal, the complainant can file complaints of violations of the Income- tax , Black Money, Imposition of Tax Act and Prevention of Benami Transactions Act in three separate forms designed for the purpose.

About CBDT:

• Chairman : Pramod Chandra Mody
• Ministry Responsible: Finance Ministry

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Atal Innovation Mission launches Atal Tinkering Lab handbook 2.0

Atal Innovation Mission has launched the Atal Tinkering Lab handbook 2.0

This handbook provides detailed establishment and operational processes of the Atal Tinkering Labs and its journey towards an innovative ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

About Atal Innovation Mission:

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is Government of India’s flagship initiative to create and promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and breadth of our country.

About UNSC:

• Headquarters: New York, United States
• Founded: 24 October 1945

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International Affairs

13th India – Vietnam Defence Security Dialogue Virtually

The 13th India-Vietnam Defence Security Dialogue was conducted virtually through an online mode. The Dialogue was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar.

• Vietnamese side was represented by Sr Lt Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Defence Minister, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
• On the Dialogue both sides discussed to elevate engagements between the Armed Forces under the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

About Vietnam:

• Capital: Hanoi.
• Currency: Vietnamese dong.
• Prime Minister: Nguyen Xuan Phuc

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Arab-India Cooperation Forum held virtually

The 3rd Arab-India Cooperation Forum was conducted through video conferencing on January 12, 2021.

• The Arab-India Cooperation Forum Meeting was co-chaired by Ambassador Mohamed Abu Al-Kheir, Assistant Foreign Minister and Permanent Representative of Egypt to the League of Arab States, and Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (CPV&OIA).
• The First ministerial meeting of the forum was held in January 2016 at Manama, Bahrain.

State Affairs

Haryana Government launches Job Portal for Job Seekers

The Haryana government has launched one time registration portal for Common Eligibility Test or CET for recruitment of Group C, D posts in various departments.

• On this portal applicants need to submit the application by paying the requisite fee
• The state government also announced Common eligibility test (CET) which will also be conducted by Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) for filling up different posts of Group C and D.

About Haryana:

• Capital: Chandigarh
• Chief Minister: Manohar Lal
• Governor: Satyadeo Narain Arya

Banking Affairs

RBI scraps Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank’s license

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd which is headquartered in Osmanabad, Maharashtra.

• Now the bank will not conduct the banking business, including acceptance of deposits and repayment of deposits
• This ban was came effect from January 11, 2021.

About RBI:

• Governor: Shaktikanta Das
• Headquarters: Mumbai

MoUs & Agreements

Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and UAE to develop cooperation in science field

The Union Cabinet of India has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Arab Emirates

• This MoU was signed between National Centre of Meteorology of the United Arab Emirates and Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• This MoU will facilitate exchange of scientific and technical information, deployment of Meteorological observation networks over ocean

About UAE:

• Capital: Abu Dhabi
• Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham
• President: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Jammu & Kashmir Govt inks MoU with NECBDC for Bamboo Entrepreneurship

North East Cane & Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC) has signed MoU with Government of Jammu and Kashmir for Bamboo Entrepreneurship and Bamboo Infrastructure Development in J&K.

• This MoU will facilitate bamboo production, its processing and associated business, and to develop bamboo industry into a strong industry of Jammu and Kashmir.
• The MoU will also give market awareness to J&K Entrepreneurs and facilitating the joint exhibitions, export promotions etc.

Ranking & Index

Henley Passport Index 2021 Released – India secures 85th Position

 Henley & Partners has released the Henley Passport Index 2021. As per the Index the report was topped by Japan. India has secured 85th Spot in the Index

• The Report was prepared based on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) data.

The Top 3 Countries are:

• Japan
• Singapore
• South Korea and Germany

Hurun Global 500 List: Reliance gets 54th spot globally

As per the Hurun Global 500 List, Total 11 private Indian firms have made it to the list of most valuable companies across the world, and the country is ranked 10th on the chart, as per a report.

• Reliance Industries leads among the local enterprises and is ranked 54th globally, as per the list.
• Apple is the world’s most valuable company worth $2.1 trillion, followed by Microsoft and Amazon with $1.6 trillion each and Alphabet worth $ 1.2 trillion

Summits & Conference

Fourth ‘One Planet Summit’ hosted by France along with UN and World Bank

France hosted the Fourth ‘One Planet Summit’ in collaborated with United Nations and World Bank

• It was inaugurated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, French President Emmanuel Macron, and President of the World Bank Group David Malpass.
• The theme of this summit is “Let’s act together for nature”

About France:

• Capital: Paris
• President: Emmanuel Macron

Books & Authors

S Y Quraishi authored a book named ‘The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in India’

Ex chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi has authored a book titled “The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in India”.

• The book will release on February 15, 2021. It has been published by HarperCollins India.
• Quraishi was served as chief election commissioner from July 30, 2010, to June 10, 2012

Sports Affairs

First Nubra Ice climbing festival Held in Leh

The maiden Ice climbing festival was celebrated in Nubra valley. The Seven Day event was organized by Nubra Adventure Club.

• The main of this festival is to promote winter tourism in Nubra valley, Nubra Adventure Club, with the help of Social activist Dr Nordan Otzer, has organized the Seven Day Ice Climbing Festival.

Important Days

Armed Forces Veterans Day observed on January 14

Every year, Armed Forces Veterans Day is celebrated on January 14. The day is being celebrated since 2017. The day was initially called Armistice Day.

• This day is celebrated at National War Memorial. Chief of Army, Chief of Navy and Chief of Air Force will be present in the function.
• The Armistice Day was commemorated on November 11 to mark the armistice that was signed between Allies of World war I and Germany.

Army Day is celebrated on January 15

Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year in India.

• The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in national capital as well as all 6 Army Command headquarters.
• This day is observed to salute soldiers for saving people’s life in difficult situations

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