Daily Important Current Affairs – 16, 17 & 18 January 2021 |UPSC, IBPS, RRB, SSC, TNPSC

National Affairs

Government launches Pradhan Mantri Kausal Vikas Yojana 3.0

Indian Government has launched the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

• The third Phase is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0 is to train more than 1 lakh candidates for a period of one year with an investment of 950 crores of Rupees.

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Suriname’s President to be Republic Day chief guest

Suriname’s President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, will be the chief guest of India’s Republic Day parade on January 26, 2021.

• His visit was confirmed after the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called-off his India visit due to COVID19.
• Chandrikapersad Santokhi is an Indian-origin president. He was also the chief guest at the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas 2021.

About Suriname:

• Currency: Suriname Dollar
• Capital: Paramaribo

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NIC collaborated with CBSE to launch CollabCAD Software

National Informatics Centre (NIC) along with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) are jointly launching CollabCAD software, a collaborative network, computer-enabled software system.

This software will provide information to students to create and modify 3D digital designs with a free flow of creativity and imagination.

About CBSE:

• Founded: 1962
• Headquarters: New Delhi

About NIC:

• Founded: 1976
• Director General: Neeta Verma
• Headquarters: New Delhi

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International Affairs

19th Edition of Dhaka International Film Festival inaugurated

The 19th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) has inaugurated on 16th January. This festival will be ended on 24 January

• The film festival this year is dedicated to the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
• In this festival totally 225 films from 73 countries will be screened
• Spring Blossom, a film from France, directed by Suzanne Lindon will be the opening film of the festival.

Joe Biden introduces 1.9 trillion dollar Coronavirus relief package

US President-elect Joe Biden has introduced 1.9 trillion dollar Coronavirus emergency relief package.

• The main aim of this fund is to provide another infusion of federal aid for families, businesses and local governments
• The package includes more than 400 billion to combat the pandemic directly, Another 350 billion would help state and local governments bridge budget shortfalls, while the plan would also include 1,400 direct payments to individuals

State Affairs

Country’s First ‘Fire Park’ inaugurated in Bhubaneswar by Naveen Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated India’s First Fire Park in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

• The main aim of this park is to give awareness on basic fire safety measures among the people, particularly the students.
• The minister also launched an online portal, ‘AgnishamaSeva’ of Odisha Fire Service.

About Odisha:

• Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik
• Governor: Ganeshi Lal.
• Capital: Bhubaneswar

Ratings

Fitch forecasts India’s GDP at -9.4% in Fiscal Year 2021

Rating Agency Fitch has forecasted India’s Gross Domestic Product for FY21 at -9.4 per cent.

• Fitch also forecasted the GDP to expand by 11 per cent in FY22.
• Fitch ratings is a credit rating agency that rates the viability of investments relative to the likelihood of default

Appointments

Sadyr Japarov to be designated as Kyrgyzstan President

Sadyr Japarov, has won the Kyrgyzstan’s President election by a landslide victory.

• The Central Election Commission said Mr Japarov had won 79% of votes cast.
• He will be appointed as the President in 28 January 2021.

About Kyrgyzstan:

• Capital: Bishkek
• Currency: Kyrgyzstani som
• Co-official: Russia

Pat Gelsinger appointed as New CEO of Intel

Pat Gelsinger has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Bob swan

• His appointment will come effective from February 15, 2021
• Gelsinger is an industrialist with more than forty years of technology and leadership experience

About Intel:

• Founded: 18 July 1968
• Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States.
• Founders: Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce.

MoUs & Agreements

Indian Army inks agreement worth 20 million dollars with ideaForge

The Indian Army has inked an agreement with ideaForge, to develop high-altitude variant of SWITCH unmanned aerial vehicles.

• ideaForge is a Mumbai based drone manufacturing company
• These vehicles can be deployed at high altitude and harsh environments for day-and-night surveillance

About Indian Army:

• Commander-in-Chief: President Ram Nath Kovind
• Founded: 1 April 1895, India

Ranking & Index

India secures a 4th Position in Break out Economies, Topped by China

According to the Digital Evolution Scorecard developed by Tufts University’s Fletcher School, India ranked at fourth position in “Break Out Economies”.

• This Index was topped by China. China is followed by Azerbaijan. The third rank is secured by Indonesia.
• The objective of the study was to help governments, businesses and investors understand what they need to emerge ahead of the competition.

Business News

Tesla to be set up its First Indian Company in Bengaluru

Tesla, the world’s most valued carmaker will set up its First Indian Entity in Bengaluru, Karnataka

• The office, situated on Lavelle Road in Bengaluru, is registered with a total paid up capital of Rs 1,00,000 and authorised share capital of Rs 15 lakh.
• This is the first centre of the American giant Tesla in India. The company will be named as Tesla India Motors and Energy Private Limited.

NITI Aayog has partnered with Flipkart to develop Women Entrepreneurship Platform

NITI Aayog and Flipkart have collabrated to launch the revamped Women Entrepreneurship Platform.

• The WEP is a unified access portal which brings together women from different parts of India to realise their entrepreneurial aspirations.
• The idea of the platform was first introduced by Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog

About NITI Aayog:

• Formed: 1 January 2015.
• Headquarters: New Delhi.
• Chairperson: Narendra Modi.

Defence News

Indian Army and DRDO introduce India’s first indigenous developed 9mm machine pistol

Indian Army and Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has produced India’s first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol

• The indigenously developed sub-machine gun can fire up to a range of 100 meters
• The sub-machine gun has been titled ‘Asmi’
• The production cost of Asmi sub-machine gun is likely to be around Rs 50,000 per unit.

About DRDO:

• Chairman: Dr G Satheesh Reddy.
• Headquarters: New Delhi.
• Established: 1958.

Books & Authors

Book named Making of a General-A Himalayan Echo released by Manipur Governor

Governor of Manipur has released a book titled Making of a General-A Himalayan Echo through video conferencing.

• The book is authored by (Retd) Lt General Konsam Himalay Singh. The book is the memoir of Lt Gen (Dr) Konsam Himalay Sing
• Konark Publishers Pvt Ltd has published this book.

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