Current Affairs for SSC CGL Exams - 05 February 2021

SSC CGL Current Affairs

Current Affairs for SSC CGL Exams - 05 February 2021

::NATIONAL::

'Chauri Chaura' centenary celebrations inaugurated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of events to kick off the 'Chauri Chaura centenary celebrations in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district.
He also released a postage stamp via video link dedicated to the Chauri Chaura incident that took place on February 4, 1922.
In the incident, which led to the death of three civilians and 22 policemen, a large group of protesters participating in the Mahatma Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement against the British colonial rule had clashed with police who opened fire on them. The demonstrators then attacked and set fire to a police station in Chauri Chaura.
The UP government has planned a year of celebrations in all 75 districts of the state in the memory of the martyrs.
Amidst growing unrest in Uttar Pradesh over the three contentious farm laws, the Prime Minister said farmers have been behind the progress of the country and added that they also played an important role in the Chauri Chaura struggle.
Stating that his government has taken steps to make farmers self-reliant in the last six years, Modi asserted that the agriculture sector has grown even during the pandemic. “We have taken several steps in the interest of farmers. To make mandis profitable for farmers, 1,000 more mandis will be linked to e-NAM,” the PM said in his address.

::INTERNATIONAL::

United Nations celebrated International Human Fraternity Day on 4 February

There is deep concern regarding acts that advocate religious hatred and, thereby, undermine the spirit of tolerance and respect for diversity, especially at a time when the world confronts the unprecedented crisis caused by the Corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which requires a global response based on unity, solidarity and renewed multilateral cooperation.
And in these times we need — perhaps more than ever before — to recognize the valuable contribution of people of all religions, or beliefs, to humanity and the contribution that dialogue among all religious groups can make towards an improved awareness and understanding of the common values shared by all humankind.
We also need to underline the importance of raising awareness about different cultures and religions, or beliefs, and the promotion of tolerance, which involves societal acceptance and respect for religious and cultural diversity, including with regard to religious expression. Education, in particular at school, should contribute in a meaningful way to promoting tolerance and the elimination of discrimination based on religion or belief.
Furthermore, we must acknowledge that tolerance, pluralistic tradition, mutual respect and the diversity of religions and beliefs promote human fraternity. Thus, it is imperative that we encourage activities aimed at promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue in order to enhance peace and social stability, respect for diversity and mutual respect and to create, at the global level, and also at the regional, national and local levels, an environment conducive to peace and mutual understanding.

::ECONOMY::

Government Launches KAPILA for Intellectual Property Literacy

Citing the occasion on 89th birth anniversary of former President and Scientist Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam yesterday, the Ministry of education virtually launched the 'KAPILA' Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness campaign. "It is necessary not only to invent for the self-sufficiency of the country, but also to patent the inventions. Patent of inventions will lead India towards Self-Reliance", Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said.
India has a proud history of Nalanda and Takshila Universities so we already had the intellectual property inherited within our culture. India has to again lead the world as Vishwaguru in the field of patents, "On 'National Innovation Day', this important initiative has been taken towards making India self-reliant", he added. Under this campaign, students pursuing education in higher educational institutions will get information about the correct system of application process for patenting their invention and they will be aware of their rights.
Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademarks Sh. O P Gupta said, "The country can benefit from its inventions only if the country's researchers and inventors are aware of the proper system of patenting. This campaign will create awareness among students for filing applications for patents."

::SCIENCE AND TECH::

Pakistan tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile Ghaznavi

Pakistan successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile which can strike targets up to 290 kilometres, the army said.
The launch of Ghaznavi missile was "culmination of Annual Field Training Exercise of Army Strategic Forces Command,” said a statement issued by the media wing of the Pakistani army - the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
It said that the ballistic missile is capable of delivering nuclear and conventional warheads up to a range of 290 kilometres.
The training launch was witnessed by Commander Army Strategic Forces Command Lt Gen Muhammad Ali, senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, Scientists and Engineers of the strategic organizations.
Commander Army Strategic Forces Command appreciated the operational preparedness and display of excellent standard in handling and operating the weapon system, the army said.
On January 20, Pakistan test-fired nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-III which can strike targets up to 2,750 kilometres.

::SPORTS::

Osaka, Azarenka withdraw from Australian Open tuneups

Former Australian Open champions Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka withdrawn from tuneup tournaments Saturday, two days before the year’s first tennis major begins at Melbourne Park.
No. 3-ranked Osaka pulled out of her Gippsland Trophy semifinal against Elise Mertens, citing a “niggling injury."
Azarenka withdrew from the Grampians Trophy quarterfinal match against Anett Kontaveit with a lower back problem.