Daily Current Affairs: 22nd November 2022 | UPSC Prelims Bits
Daily Current Affairs For UPSC IAS Prelims, 24 January 2023
Read today’s important Daily Current Affairs Bits For UPSC Prelims Examination 2023. Today i.e on 22nd November 2022, we are covering some important UPSC Prelims Bits like , Santiago Network for Loss and Damage, Kameng Hydro Power Station, Mascot for the FIFA World Cup 2022, and the Karmayogi Prarambh module.
Santiago Network for Loss and Damage
Why Santiago Network for Loss and Damage in news?
At COP27, countries also accepted the operationalisation of the Santiago Network that will connect vulnerable countries.
What is Santiago Network for Loss and Damage?
The vision of the Santiago Network is to catalyze the technical assistance of relevant organizations, bodies, networks and experts, for the implementation of relevant approaches for averting, minimize and addressing L&D at the local, national and regional level, in developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.
At COP 25 in Madrid, Spain Parties established the Santiago network as part of the WIM.
At COP 26 in Glasgow, UK Parties decided on the functions of the Santiago Network and issued a call for submissions.
Kameng Hydro Power Station
Why Kameng Hydro Power Station in news?
Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated the 600 MW Kameng Hydro Power Station to the nation.
It is the biggest Hydro Power Project implemented by NEEPCO Ltd., a Mini Ratna Power PSU under Ministry ofPower.
How beneficial Kameng Hydro Power Station will be?
600 MW Kameng Hydro Power Station in Arunachal Pradesh will be a major step towards fulfilling Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of the Govt. of India
The project will form part of projected hydro capacity addition of 30000 MW by 2030
The project stretches over more than 80 kilometers in West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh at a cost of approx. Rs 8200 Crore
This will make Arunachal Pradesh a power surplus state with huge benefits to the National Grid in terms of grid stability and integration and balancing of solar and wind energy sources in the grid.
Mascot for the FIFA World Cup 2022
Why in news?
The FIFA World Cup in Qatar started on November 20, 2022.
At 29 days from start to finish (20 November to 18 December), this will be the shortest World Cup since Argentina 1978.
Who is the mascot for the FIFA World Cup 2022?
The mascot for the FIFA World Cup 2022 is ‘La’eeb’.
It is inspired by the keffiyeh, a traditional headdress worn by Arab men.
La’eb: The Mascot of FIFA World Cup 2022
‘La’eeb’ in Arabic translates to ‘super-skilled player’, in anticipation of the hundreds of footballers about to land in the country.
Today, PM distributed about 71,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits under Rozgar Mela. The Prime Minister also launched the Karmayogi Prarambh module.
What is Rozgar Mela?
The Rozgar Mela is a step towards the fulfilment of the Prime Minister’s commitment to accord the highest priority to employment generation.
The Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in furthering employment generation and providing meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment as well as direct participation in national development.
Earlier in October, 75,000 appointment letters were handed over to newly inducted appointees under Rozgar Mela.
What is Karmayogi Prarambh module?
The module is an online orientation course for all new appointees in various Government departments.
It will include code of conduct for Government servants, workplace ethics & integrity, human resource policies and other benefits and allowances that will help them to get acclimatized to the policies and transition smoothly into the new roles.
They will also get an opportunity to explore other courses on igotkarmayogi.gov.in platform to enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies.