- National Youth Parliament Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to address the National Youth Parliament. The top winners of the National Youth Parliament will speak before the Prime Minister on 12th January valedictory function. National Youth Parliament is organized by National Service Scheme operating under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The main objective of the scheme is to provide hands on experience to young students in delivering community service.
- Map of India released by WHO The World Health Organization recently released a new map of India. The map differentiated Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from the rest of Indian mainland with different colour. The new WHO map of India has marked the newly created Union Territories of India, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir in grey colour. Also, it has marked the disputed Aksai Chin region in grey colour with blue stripes. The blue stripes are in identical shade as that of China. The map shows India in Navy blue colour.
- Single Window Clearance System for Coal Mines The Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently launched the “Single Window Clearance System” for Coal Mines. The Single Window Clearance System for Coal Mines is an online platform launched to obtain clearances for smooth operationalization of coal mines. This is one of the major steps in Coal Sector reforms of Government of India.
- DRDO Landing Gear System for UAV The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment operating under DRDO recently developed the Retractable Landing Gear System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, TAPAS. These landing gear systems are to be used by the Indian Navy. The Retractable Landing Gear System consists of a hydrogas shock strut integrated with wheel and brake system. It absorbs and dissipates landing impact load to safeguard the aircraft. It has nitrogen combined with hydraulic fluid to absorb and dissipate impact loads.
- Guidelines issued for continued education of migrant children by Education Ministry Education Minister recently issued guidelines to state and union territory for admission, identification and continued education of migrant children. This was done to mitigate the impact of disruptions caused by COVID-19. The main features of the guidelines are identifying out of children, providing continued education for out of school children, and enrollment drives.
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