1. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched “India Semiconductor Mission”
International
2. Ex-UK PM Tony Blair joins top royal order
3. France takes over EU Presidency for six months 2022
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
· France Capital: Paris;
· France Currency: Euro;
· France Prime Minister: Jean Castex;
· President of France: Emmanuel Macron.
4. Russia’s test-fires new hypersonic Tsirkon missiles 2022
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
· Russia Capital: Moscow;
· Russia Currency: Rouble;
· Russia President: Vladimir Putin.
States
5. Telangana tops in highest number of ODF villages
Appointments
6. Vinod Kannan named as next CEO of Vistara airline
7. Indian-origin Ashok Elluswamy was first employee to be hired for Tesla’s
Business
8. NTPC plans to buy 5% equity in Power Exchange of India Ltd
About Power Exchange of India Ltd:
· It was incorporated on February 20, 2008, as India’s first institutionally promoted power exchange.
· PXIL provides various electricity trading solutions and helps in connecting buyers with sellers.
· The authorised share capital of the PXIL is Rs 120 crore and the paid-up capital is Rs 58.47 crore.
Economy
9. GoI keeps interest rates on Small Savings Schemes unchanged
Defence
10. Exercise Milan 2022: India to host 46 nations mega naval wargames
Schemes and Committees
11. Sushmita Dev in 31-member Panel to examine bill on raising legal age of marriage
12. SEBI reconstitutes its primary market advisory committee
Science and Technology
13. Covid-19 new variant ‘IHU’ discovered in France
Sports
14. Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez announces retirement from cricket
Important Days
15. World Braille Day Observed on 04 January 2022
Obituaries
16. Bollywood film producer Vijay Galani passes away
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