19th January 2023

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Right to Sight, Rajasthan Becomes first state to implement Blindness Control Policy.

Under its campaign of Nirogi Rajasthan, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has implemented the policy for Blindness Control with the objective of ‘Right to Sight’. With this, Rajasthan has become the first state to have such a policy. This policy has been brought with an aim to bring light in the lives of more than 3 lakh people suffering from visual impairment in the State. The prevalence rate of blindness in the country was 1.1% in 2020 and the initiatives under the Blindness Control Policy will help to bring it down to 0.3 percent.

Which of the following government has recently implemented a policy for blindness control withthe objective of ‘Right to Sight’?

Virat Kohli becomes fifth highest run scorer in ODI cricket.

Star cricketer Virat Kohli became the fifth-highest run-scorer in history of ODI cricket, overtaking Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardene to enter into top-five. At the time of becoming the fifth-highest run-scorer, Virat had 12,652 runs in 268 ODIs at an average of 57.78, with 45 tons and 65 half-century. His best score in the format is 183.

As per records, the highest run-scorer in ODI history is Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, who has scored 18,426 runs at an average of 44.83. He has 49 centuries and 96 fifties in this format, with the best of 200*. Followed by Sachin, Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara (14,234 runs in 404 matches), Australian great Ricky Ponting (13,704), Sri Lankan all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya (13,430 in 445 matches) and Virat.

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli became the _______-highest run-scorer in history of ODI cricket recently.

Regional carrier Flybig starts flight service from Itanagar to Guwahati.

Regional carrier Flybig commenced its services from Itanagar to Guwahati. The Flybig carrier has commenced flights from Hollongi in Arunachal Pradesh to Guwahati in Assam. With this, Itanagar becomes the 10th destination on the Flybig network while the third destination in Arunachal Pradesh alone.Flybig flies six days a week to Tezu and seven days to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh from Guwahati. The morning flights from Itanagar to Guwahati will be operated on all days except Wednesday.

Regional carrier Flybig has recently started flight service from Itanagar to ________.

‘Soul of Steel’ expedition to challenge high altitude endurance for civilians.

In an effort to test one’s high-altitude endurance, a new challenge called “Soul of Steel” will be launched in India. Spearheaded by venture CLAW Global, which is run by veterans and supported by the Indian Army, the challenge will take place in the state of Uttarakhand and is similar to the “Ironman triathlon” long-distance triathlon challenge in Europe. The expedition will officially launch on January 14th, and will include 12 Indian participants and six international teams, with the age group for applicants being between 18 and 30 years.

Rajnath Singh recently launched ________ Alpine Challenge to promote tourism in border areas.

“Geospatial Hackathon” launched to encourage innovation and start-ups in India.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister for Science and Technology, launched the Geospatial Hackathon to encourage innovation and start-ups in India’s geospatial ecosystem. Speaking at the event in New Delhi, Dr. Singh stated that the hackathon’s goal was to encourage collaborations between the public and private geospatial sectors as well as to develop the nation’s environment for geospatial start-ups.

Which of the following union minister recently launched Geospatial Hackathon to promote Innovation and Start-Ups in India’s Geospatial ecosystem?

India claimed victory over Sri Lanka by a record 317 runs in 3rd ODI.

In Cricket, India scripted history by defeating Sri Lanka by the largest ever margin of 317 runs in the third and final ODI in Thiruvananthpuram, Kerala. With this, India also clean sweeped the series by 3-0. Previous record of a win by a largest ever margin was with the New Zealand, for 290-run win over Ireland in 2008.  Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill scored sublime centuries to help the hosts post an imposing 390 for five. Virat Kohli produced an incredible performance in the third and final ODI of the series, as he smashed an unbeaten 166 off just 110 deliveries, hitting 13 fours and eight.

In Cricket, India scripted history by defeating ________ by the largest ever margin of 317 runs in the third and final ODI in Thiruvananthpuram, Kerala.

Captain Surbhi Jakhmola becomes 1st woman officer to be posted at BRO.

Captain Surbhi Jakhmola of the Indian Army’s 117 Engineer Regiment will be the first woman officer to be posted on a foreign assignment at the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). The officer will be sent to Bhutan as part of Project Dantak. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is an executive road construction force in India that supports the Indian armed forces.

Who will be the first woman officer to be posted on a foreign assignment at the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)?

UK Treasury Adviser Clare Lombardelli appoints as OECD Chief Economist.

Chief Economic Adviser to the Treasury, Clare Lombardelli, has been appointed as the new Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Chief Economist. She will lead the OECD’s economic work, replacing France’s Laurence Boone, who has held the post since 2018. A British national, Clare holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from London School of Economics and Political Science and Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University.

Who has been appointed as the new Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Chief Economist?

United States R’Bonney Gabriel crowned 71st Miss Universe 2022

The United States candidate R’Bonney Gabriel has crowned Miss Universe 2022 at a ceremony held in New Orleans, Mexico. The crown was presented to her by India’s Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu who had won the 2021 title. She was handed a bouquet of flowers, draped in the winner’s sash and crowned with a tiara onstage at the 71st Miss Universe Competition. The second runner-up was Miss Dominican Republic, Andreina Martinez. Miss Curacao, Gabriela Dos Santos, and Miss Puerto Rico, Ashley Carino, rounded out the top five finalists.

United States R’BonneyGaWho has been crowned Miss Universe 2022 at a ceremony held in New Orleans, Mexico?

Centre to launch National Urban Technology Mission for Municipal Services and ULBs.

The Centre is about to launch a five-year National Urban Technology Mission which is able to infuse technological improvements in municipal providers and infrastructure of 4,500 city native bodies within the nation. The mission, to be spearheaded by the ministry of housing and urban affairs, can have three main sub-heads. A be aware ready for the approval of the expenditure finance committee (EFC) pegs the mission outlay at ₹15,000 crore for 5 years.

National Urban Technology Mission Launched by Which Ministry?