Daily current affaires 13.1.2021
1) Union Minister Dr.Harsh Vardhan launches Anveshika for deep sea research on January 9, 2021
- The research vehicle will enable scientists to go as deep as 3 km into the Indian Ocean for the research and for collecting data on the resources available in the ocean.
- Its length is 43 meters long along with a draft of 2.5 meters. The vessel also has a capacity to accommodate as many as 8 scientists and 12 crew members for 15 days. The scientists can stay for up to 15 hours in the sea.
2) Ahead of Biden inauguration, US President Trump declares emergency in Washington DC
- Ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20, 2021, the White House informed that President Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington DC.
The declaration of emergency by the President came after the violence broke out in US Capitol on January 6 by the Trump supporters.
3) Galwan Valley Warriors recommended to be awarded war-time chakra series awards
- The soldiers of the Indian Army who fought the Chinese army in the Galwan Valley Clash have been nominated for the war-time Chakra gallantry medals at the Republic Day 2021.
- During the 51st International Film Festival which will be starting at Goa on January 16, 2021, Bangladesh will be the country of focus.
As per the press release released on January 11, 2021, four films from Bangladesh have been included in this section for recognising the cinematic experience and contribution to the country.
- The country of focus section at IFFI will be including Jibandhuli which is directed by Tanvir Mokammel, Under Construction by Rubaiyat Hossain, Meghmallar by Zahidur Rahman Anjan, Sincerely Yours, Dhaka by Nuhash Humanyun, and 9 other individual directors.
- The International Film festival will be concluding on 24th January 2021 and it is being organised in a hybrid format in the light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic
5) Khelo India Ice Hockey tournament starts in Kargil
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