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Daily Current Affairs: 16-17/01/2022

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1. Where has the world's largest 'Khadi Flag' been displayed recently?

- Longewala

1. The world's largest 'Khadi Flag' has been displayed by the Indian Army on the India-Pakistan border in Longewala, Rajasthan on the occasion of 74th Army Day (January 15).
2. Made by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), this Indian tricolor flag is 225 feet in length, 150 feet in width, and weighs 1400 kg. Whereas in the tricolor flag, the diameter of the Ashoka Chakra is 30 feet.

• KVIC: Khadi and Village Industries Commission
• Established: 1956
• HQ: Mumbai
• Chairman: Vinai Kumar Saxena
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• Chief of Defense Staff:?
• Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
• Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
• Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar

2. Where has the 9th "National Ice Hockey Championship" been organized recently?

- Himachal Pradesh

1. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated the 9th National Ice Hockey Championship-2022 at Ice Skating Rink, "Kaza" in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
2. "National Ice Hockey Championship" is being organized for the first time in Himachal Pradesh.

• 'Hockey India' replaced 'Indian Hockey Federation' (1925-2008)
• Hockey India Established: 2009
• HQ: New Delhi
• President: Gyanandro Nigombam
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• Himachal Pradesh
• Founded: 25 January 1971
• Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
• CM: Jai Ram Thakur
• Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

3. On which day the first "National Startups Day" has been observed recently?

- January 16

• The "National Startups Day" being celebrated for the first time was announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 15 January 2022 to promote startups in the country.
• Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

4. The well-known Kathak artist of the country, who was honored with the country's second-highest honor 'Padma Vibhushan', has passed away, what is his name?

- Pandit Birju Maharaj

• The country's famous Kathak artist Pandit Birju Maharaj, who was honored with the country's second-highest honor 'Padma Vibhushan', has died at the age of 83 due to a heart attack.

5. Which Indian artist has won the gold medal in the "International Folk Art Festival" recently?

- Sumit Bhale

• Lavani artist 'Sumit Bhale' of Phulbari taluka of Maharashtra has won the gold medal in the "International Folk Art Festival".
• The "International Folk Art Festival" was organized in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

6. Where has India's first 'Coal to Methanol Plant' been inaugurated recently?

- Hyderabad

1. India's first 'Coal to Methanol Plant' has been inaugurated in Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana.
2. India's first 'Coal to Methanol Plant' has been built by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).

• BHEL: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
• Founded: 1964
• HQ: New Delhi
• Chairman & MD: Nalin Shinghal

7. Recently which country has announced to make artificial moon?

- China

1. China has announced to build an artificial moon for gravity experiments.
2. Artificial moon for gravity experiment has been announced to be launched in the year 2022.
3. China space agency
4. Name of the space agency of China: CNSA (China National Space Administration)

• China Capital: Beijing
• Currency: Yuan or Renminbi
• President: Xi Jinping

8. Renowned environmentalist who promoted the 'Save the Silent Valley' campaign has passed away, what is his name?

- M K Prasad

• Renowned environmentalist of Kerala who also launched the 'Save the Silent Valley' campaign to save the silent valley of Kerala, has passed away.

9. Recently which has become India's first sanitary napkin-free village?

- Kumbalangi

• Kumbalangi village in Kerala state has become India's first sanitary napkin-free village.
• Kerala
• Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
• CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
• Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan

10. Who has organized the “India Digital Summit 2022” recently?

- IAMAI

• IAMAI: Internet and Mobile Association of India
• Every year "India Digital Summit" is organized with the aim of promoting digitization and startups in the country.
• This is the 16th edition of "India Digital Summit".
• The theme of "India Digital Summit 2022": 'Supercharging Startups'

11. Recently the name of the post "Goods Guard" has been changed to what new name by the Indian Railways?

- Goods Train Manager

1. The name of the post "Goods Guard" has been changed to "Goods Train Manager" by the Indian Railways.
2. Apart from this, the name of the post "Train Guard" has been changed to "Train Manager".
3. Also the post of "Assistant Guard" has been renamed as "Assistant Passenger Train Manager" and the post of "Mail/Express Guard" has been renamed as "Mail/Express Train Manager".

• The first train in India was run on 16 April 1853 between Bori Bunder station in Bombay to Thane station for a distance of 34 km.
• Railway Board was established in March 1905.
• There are a total of 18 railway zones (including Kolkata Metro) in Indian Railways.
• First Railway Minister of India: John Mathai
• Current Union Minister of Railways: Shri Ashwini Vaishnav
• New Chairman and Executive Officer of Railway Board: Vinay Kumar Tripathi

12. Who has won the men's singles title in the 'India Open Badminton Tournament' recently?

- Lakshya Sen

• India's star badminton player Lakshya Sen has won the men's singles title in the 'India Open Badminton Tournament' by defeating Singapore's world champion badminton player 'Loh Keen Yu'.
• The pair of 'Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty' has won the men's doubles title for the first time in the 'India Open Badminton Tournament'.
• 'India Open Badminton Tournament' has been organized in New Delhi.

13. Which country has recently announced not to impose any lockdown or quarantine rules in the country during the COVID-19 pandemic?

- South Africa

1. The South African government has announced not to impose any lockdown or quarantine rules in the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• South Africa
• Capital: 1. Pretoria (Executive) 2. Cape Town (Legislative) 3. Bloemfontein (Judicial)
• Currency: South African Rand

14. Which state police has recently entered the podcast world for the first time with a digital audio presentation titled 'Kissa Khaki Ka'?

- Delhi Police

1. Delhi Police will engage the public through their unheard stories of crime, investigation, heart, and humanity with a digital audio presentation titled 'Kissa Khaki Ka'.
2. The podcast will create a new bond between Delhi Police and citizens and enable better understanding among people about the challenges faced by the police force.

• Delhi
• Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
• Lieutenant Governor: Anil Baijal
• Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana

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