Goan writer Damodar Mauzo gets Jnanpith Award

Goan writer Damodar Mauzo Goa has received the prestigious Jnanpith Award, the country’s highest literary honour, from state Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai.

Addressing a gathering after presenting the award on Saturday, the governor said Mauzo is the epitome of the Konkani literary culture. Renowned poet Gulzar was present during the function held at the Raj Bhavan near Goa capital Panaji.

Mauzo’s

25 books have been published in Konkani and one in English. Many of his books have also been translated in different languages.

NVS-01 placed into orbit

After a flight of 19 minutes, the NVS-01 satellite was injected precisely into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Subsequent orbit-raising manoeuvres will take NVS-01 into the intended geosynchronous orbitS. ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday conducted the fifth

launch of the year with the lift-off of a 2,232-kg satellite, as part of its NavIC ( with Indian Constellation) series

The NVS-01 satellite was launched onboard GSLV-F12 from Sriharikota and successfully placed into orbit

The Zimbabwean economy operates on adual currency structure, with the Zimbabwean dollar and the U.S. dollar in use. The U.S. dollar currently dominates and accounts for about 70% of domestic transactions, according to the RBZ. In an effort to halt the collapse of the Zimbabwean dollar and reduce the demand for the U.S. dollar, the RBZ introduced gold coins in July 2022.

The RBZ had re-introduced the Zimbabwean dollar in 2019, replacing the previous multiple currency system that had been in place since 2009, when the country abandoned its old local dollar due to years of hyperinflation.

Indo-Israel Agricultural Project Centres of Excellence:

The Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture Ministry, the Government of India, and Mashav (Israel’s International Development Cooperation Agency) are leading Israel’s largest G2G cooperation, with 29 operational Centres of Excellence (COEs) across India in 12 states.

They are establishing Advanced-Intensive Agriculture farms using Israeli Agro-Technology tailored to local conditions.

The Centres of Excellence generate knowledge, demonstrate best practices, and provide farmer training.

The (NGT) has formed a joint committee to investigate allegations of illegal construction activity in Mekedatu. The Karnataka government had proposed building a dam across the Cauvery River in the same location.

Highlights:

The Mekedatu multi-purpose project entails the construction of a balancing reservoir across the Cauvery River near Kanakapura in Ramanagaram district.

It intends to supply drinking water to the districts of Bengaluru and Ramanagaram, as well as generate electricity.

However, Tamil Nadu has objected on the grounds that the project violates the award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.

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Indias Union Railway Minister,Ashwini Vaishnaw, has shared a timelapse video showcasing the construction of the Anji Khad Bridge, the countrys first cable-stayed rail bridge.With a total of 96 cables spanning a length of 653km, the bridge is part of the challengingUdampur-Srinagar-Baramulla-Rail Link (USBRL)Project in the Reasi district ofJammu and Kashmir.

The Anji Khad Bridge is supported by a single main pylon standing at a height of 331 meters above the river bed, with a height of 193 meters from the top of the foundation.

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With 48 GI-tagged goods to itscredit, UP is now 2nd in country

Uttar Pradeshhas achieved the second position nationally in terms of having the maximum number of Geographical Indication-tagged goods after receiving GI tags for three more ODOP crafts Mainpuri tarkashi,Mahoba Gaurastone craft, and Sambhal

horn craft with the technical facilitation provided by the Varanasi-based NGO Human Welfare Association (HWA).

Naduhas maximum 55 GI-tagged goods while UP and Karnataka have 48 and 46 GI products, respectively. However, UP is first in terms of GI-tagged handicrafts with 36 crafts to its credit.

Currently Tamil Nadu has maximum 55 GI-tagged goods while UP and Karnataka have 48 and 46 Gi products, respectively. Among the 48 GI goods of UP, 36 products belong to the handicraft category. In Varanasi region alone, 18 GI-tagged goods out of 23 belong to the handicraft category.

Electronic Goods India’s Exports

In December 2021, India’s electronic goods exports totaled USD 1.67 billion. It increased by 33.99 percent compared to December 2020 exports of USD 1.25 billion.

Highlights:

From April

to December 2021, the electronic sector’s exports increased by 49 percent, reaching USD 11.0 billion, up from USD 7.4 billion in 2020.

Exports of Electronic Goods increased by 26% and 131 percent, respectively, from USD 8.8 billion in April-December 2019 to USD 4.8 billion in April-December 2014.

Mobile phones account for a significant portion of India’s electronic goods exports.

IT Hardware, such as laptops and tablets; Industrial electronics; Consumer electronics, such as TVs and audio; LED Lighting; Strategic electronics, Auto electronics, electronic components, Telecom equipment, wearables, and audio devices; and Strategic electronics, Auto electronics, electronic components, Telecom equipment, wearables, and audio devices.

Google To Invest $1 Billion In Airtel

Bharti Airtel and Google have launched long-term cooperation to help India’s digital ecosystem grow faster.

Highlights:

Bharti Airtel and Google have launched long-term cooperation to help India’s digital ecosystem grow faster.

Google would spend $1 billion in Airtel as part of the agreement. Google would invest USD 700 million to acquire a 1.28 percent interest in Bharti

Airtel Ltd.

The remaining USD 300 million will be used to fund multi-year commercial agreements with Airtel, including products developed in collaboration between the two tech giants.

Global Private Banking Awards 2021

HDFC Bank is voted Best Private Bank in India at the Global Private Banking Awards 2021.

Highlights:

At the ‘Global Private Banking Awards 2021,’ organized by Professional Wealth Management (PWM) in a virtual ceremony, HDFC Bank was voted the ‘Best Private Bank’ in India.

The Financial Times Group publishes PWM, a wealth management magazine. The prize was presented to assist in accelerating significant trends, such as digitization, Communication, and in ESG initiatives (environmental, social, and Governance).

PWM received over 120 submissions for the Global Private Banking Awards 2021, of which 16 judges judged from four continents.

World Gold Council: Gold Demand Trends 2021

According to the World Gold Council, global gold demand jumps 10% to 4,021 tonnes.

Highlights:

According to the World Gold Council’s

(WGC) publication ‘Gold Demand Trends 2021,’ worldwide gold demand increased 10% to 4,021.3 tonnes in 2021.

Overall gold demand in 2020 was 3,658.8 tonnes, which was impacted by the Covid-19-related interruptions.

The demand for gold was driven mainly by central bank purchases in the fourth quarter of 2021 and a rebound in jewelry purchasing, primarily in India and China.

On the back of improved consumer optimism and pent-up demand following the Covid-19-related disruptions, India’s gold consumption increased to 797.3 tonnes in 2021. The optimistic trend is expected to continue this year.