NATIONAL NEWS
PM Modi introduces P3 movement at WEF
Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the P3 (Pro-Planet-People) movement underlining India’s climate change commitments at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda 2022. Under the P3 movement, PM Modi highlighted the challenges that our lifestyle causes for the climate. He stated that the throw away culture has deepened climate change. He said it is important to move from a ‘take-make-use’dispose’ economy to a circular economy.
NHRC issues advisory to states/ Uts for timely treatment of leprosy-affected people
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a detailed advisory to states and union territories on January 17, 2022 that seeks timely identification and treatment of the people affected by leprosy. The commission also urged the elimination of discrimination against Leprosy-affected people. The advisory seeks that no person suffering from leprosy or any of his/ her family members is discriminated against and denied the right to education, healthcare, employment and land rights.
Shiv Sena, NCP to form an alliance in Goa?
Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party are likely to contest in alliance in the upcoming Goa Assembly elections 2022. A decision will be taken on the same after a meeting between NCP general secretary Praful Patel and Maharashtra Minister Jitendra Awhad. The NCP had desired to contest the Goa elections in alliance with the Congress but reportedly it could not happen due to opposition by some local leaders.
Narendra Goenka is new AEPC Chairman
Narendra Kumar Goenka took charge as the new Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) during its executive committee meeting. After assuming charge of the council, he said that India is currently witnessing robust growth in apparel exports. Goenka credited the major positive turnaround in apparel exports to the highly efficient management by the central government.
Cartoonist Narayan Debnath passes away
Cartoonist Narayan Debnath, the creator of popular Bengali comic characters ‘Nonte Phonte’, ‘Bantul The Great’, ‘Handa Bhonda’, passed away in Kolkata at the age of 97. Narayan Debnath was awarded Padma Shree in 202. He was an Indian comics artist, illustrator, and writer.
Expectation for education sector under Union Budget 2022
As the Union Budget will be presented amid the COVID-19, the learning losses, the fragile economic recovery, and the interest in the implementation of the NEP can be seen as significant aspects of the Education Budget 2022. The government in its upcoming Union Budget 2022 is expected to shift a lot of focus to the Education sector.
Lt Gen Manoj Pande becomes new Vice Chief of Army Staff
The Government gave its approval to the proposal for the appointment of Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff. Lt Gen Manoj Pande will be the successor to Lt Gen CP Mohanty who is scheduled to superannuate on January 31, 2022.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
China to restrain from selling Beijing Olympics tickets to public
China announced on January 17, 2021 that it will not be selling tickets for the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics to the general public.The move comes after the first Omicron variant was reported in the capital city. Several other Chinese cities are on a strict lockdown after community infections of the highly transmissible Omicron variant were discovered. The tickets for the sporting event are expected to be distributed to a limited number of people through state-run companies.
Ben Stokes to sit out of IPL 2022 mega auction
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has decided to sit out of the upcoming IPL 2022 mega auction. He will miss this year’s IPL edition to stay fresh for England’s summer season. Stokes was a part of Rajasthan Royals last season and he was not retained by the team in the IPL Retention Ceremony. Stokes had missed the second half of IPL in order to take a break to take care of his mental health in 2021. England’s captain Joe Root will also be sitting out of the 2022 IPL mega auction as he wants to focus on rebuilding England’s test side after losing the Ashes series 0-4.
Robert Lewandowski wins Best FIFA Men’s Player Award
Poland’s Robert Lewandowski won the Best FIFA Men’s Player Award on January 17, 2022. This is the second consecutive time that Lewandowski has won the award. Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the Best FIFA Women’s Player award. The BEST FIFA Football Awards 2022 ceremony was held virtually from Zurich. Senegal’s Edouard Mendy won the Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper award, while Chile’s Christiane Endler was named Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper.
