NATIONAL NEWS
UP best state tableau in Republic Day Parade 2022
The Uttar Pradesh state tableau was selected as the best state tableau, while Maharashtra tableau was selected as best in popular choice category. The UP tableau showcased the glorious history of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, while Maharashtra tableau showcased the five state components including state bird, state animal, state tree and state flower.
ISRO targets to launch Chandrayaan 3 in August 2022
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is targeting to launch Chandrayaan 3 mission in August 2022. Similar to Chandrayaan 2 mission, the mission will include a modified lander and a rover. It will not include an orbiter and as it will use Chandrayaan 2 orbiter to communicate with the Earth.
India nominates Hoysala temples for World Heritage Sites
India has nominated Karnataka’s Hoysala Temples for World Heritage Sites List for 2022-23. According to Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy, these temples represent one of the highest points of human creative genius and stand testimony to the rich historical and cultural heritage of our country.
PR Sreejesh named World Games Athlete
PR Sreejesh, Indian men’s hockey goalkeeper, has been named World Games Athlete of the Year 2021. He has become the second Indian to win World Games Athlete after Indian women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal. PR Sreejesh had played a crucial role in India winning bronze at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Indian Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough
Indian Olympic Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has been nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award 2022. He has been nominated for the award along with six others including Daniil Medvedev, Pedri, Emma Raducanu, Ariarne Titmus and Yulimar Rojas. He is the third Indian to be nominated for the award after Vinesh Phogat and Sachin Tendulkar.
India’s GDP growth projected at 8-8.5 percent in FY23
Economic Survey 2021-22 has projected India’s GDP growth at 8-8.5 percent in Fiscal Year 2022-23. The survey Survey 2022 was tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha. The survey has also estimated the GDP growth for the ongoing financial year 2021-22 at 9.2 percent.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Queen Elizabeth II to become Britain’s first ruler to reign for 70 years.
Queen Elizabeth II, the world’s longest-reigning living monarch, will be Britain’s first monarch to rule for 70 years on February 6, 2022. She was born as Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor and not the direct heir to the throne but became the next heir after her uncle King Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry an American divorcee. She was crowned the Queen of England in 1952 after the passing of her father King George VI.
Australia to reopen borders to foreign tourists on February 21, after almost 2 years
Australia will reopen its borders for foreign tourists on February 21st after a hiatus of almost two years. The nation had shut its borders for international tourists in March 2020, at the very beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, fully vaccinated tourists will be allowed to travel to Australia.
