Current Affairs Quiz: January 7, 2022

Odisha’s Ganjam has declared itself a child marriage free district, the first in the State.

The Union Ayush Minster Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for the Heartfulness International Yoga academy at Hyderabad. The Academy will set new benchmarks in yoga training.

Food Processing Industries Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras launched six brands developed as part of the ‘One District-One Product’ approach under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises Scheme in New Delhi. The Ministry has signed an agreement with NAFED for developing ten brands of selected One District One Product under the branding and marketing component of the scheme.
The products are Amrit Phal, Cori Gold, Kashmiri Mantra, Madhu Mantra, Somdana, and Whole Wheat Cookies of Dilli Bakes.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched Student Start-ups and Innovation Policy (SSIP-2.0) for the next five years.

The Akshaya Patra Foundation (TAPF) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in India have entered into a partnership to enhance the effectiveness of the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (formerly mid-day meal scheme).

Sri Lanka has agreed to implement a joint project with India to redevelop the strategic World War II-era oil tank farm in the eastern port district of Trincomalee, the island nation’s government announced.

Antigua and Barbuda becomes the 102nd country to join International Solar Alliance.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the authorisation certificates of Muthoot Vehicle and Asset Finance Ltd and Eko India Financial Services Private Ltd for non-compliance with regulatory requirements.

Airtel Payments Bank said it has been categorised as a scheduled bank by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Hughes Communications India Private Ltd and Bharti Airtel have formed a joint venture to provide satellite broadband services in India, the companies said.

Sri Lanka batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa announced his retirement from international cricket, citing family obligations.

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced that the National Youth Championships, scheduled to be held in Bhopal from January 27-29, has been shelved indefinitely following the postponement of the Asian Championships due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Deepak Kumar and Ajay Kumar Choudhary have been promoted as executive directors of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the central bank said.

The first-ever Guinness World Record in Numerology and the first world record of 2022 was achieved by one of India’s top numerologists JC Chaudhry educating about ancient science to around 6000 participants, enthusiasts of numerology joined from USA, UK, Middle East, and India.

Renowned social worker and Padma Shri recipient Sindhutai Sapkal passed away at a hospital in Pune. He was 74.

Shillong Chamber Choir founder Neil Nongkynrih passed away in Mumbai after a brief illness.