Current Affairs for SSC CGL Exams - 27 January 2021

SSC CGL Current Affairs

Current Affairs for SSC CGL Exams - 27 January 2021

::NATIONAL::

LokSabha Speaker inaugurates Bharat Parv-2021

LokSabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated ‘Bharat Parv-2021’ organised by the Ministry of Tourism in New Delhi.
Addressing the august gathering, LokSabha Speaker Om Birla greeted everyone on the occasion of our Republic Day.
Praising India’s democracy, Birla observed that in the journey of past seven decades, democracy in our country has matured, strengthened and become even stronger, due to the guiding spirit provided by the Constitution.
Regarding the tourism sector, Birla remarked that there is no state or district in our country that has no distinct specialty of its own and because of this uniqueness, India has become a center of attraction for international tourists too. We are working to connect the whole country through tourism and culture.
Birla further said that through the 'Bharat Parv' programme, the Ministry has taken the commendable task of bringing together India's tourism, spiritual and other activities on a single platform.
Observing that the COVID-19 pandemic has posed the greatest challenge for the tourism sector, Birla noted that despite the odds, the tourism sector has worked to turn this challenge into an opportunity.
Emphasizing the potential of tourism sector in India, Birla said that the tourism sector is the only area that provides the largest number of employment to people.

::INTERNATIONAL::

72nd Republic Day celebrations at the Indian Embassy in Seoul joined by South Korean leaders

Embassy of India, Seoul celebrated the 72nd Republic Day. Ambassador SripriyaRanganathan unfurled the national flag.
Due to local Government's COVID-19 related social distancing norms in Seoul, the majority of the community members, and friends of India in Korea joined the event online which was broadcast live on Embassy’s social media pages and handles.
Important Korean dignitaries including Mr. Lee Nak-yon, former Prime Minister and current Chairman of the Ruling Democratic Party, Mr. Kim Chong-in, Chairman of the main opposition party- People Power Party, Mr. Song Young-gil, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, Dr. Park Bok-yeong, Economic Advisor to the President and Chairperson of the Presidential Committee on New Southern Policy, Mr.HeoSeong-gon, Mayor of Gimhae City gave congratulatory remarks, showing the bipartisan support to the India-Korea Special Strategic Partnership. South Korean leaders congratulated India on its 72nd Republic Day.
Extending a warm welcome to all the guests, Ambassador, Ms.SripriyaRanganathan, spoke about the importance of this year’s republic day celebration and read excerpts from the President of India’s Republic Day Speech. Ambassador also released a booklet on Atmanirbhar Bharat, to mark this occasion.

::ECONOMY::

Q3 earnings trends indicate robust recovery for India Inc

Early earnings signal that India Inc. has put up a good show, recovering from the coronavirus turbulence with a strong focus on the balance sheet, cash flow and expenses.
Analysts, however, said that as things begin to normalise and supply-side issues are ironed out, margin improvements reported in the quarter will likely moderate.
A Mint analysis showed net sales of 166 BSE-listed companies grew 10.47% from a year earlier during the fiscal third-quarter—a seven-quarter high. That compares with a 3.34% gain in the preceding September quarter and 1.57% increase in the December quarter of 2019, according to data provider Capitaline.
Aggregate net profit growth surged 57.8% from a year earlier in the December quarter—the highest in 10 quarters—from 8.99% growth in the September quarter and a drop of 1% in the corresponding quarter last fiscal. Net profit was adjusted against one-time profit or loss. The review excludes banking, financial services, insurance and oil and gas companies.
To be sure, these are early trends, and typically, companies with weak performances declare their results towards the end of the earnings season. Analysts are, however, confident that the December quarter will throw up better-than-average growth in earnings.

::SCIENCE AND TECH::

CSIR-CMERI unveils ‘Aqua Rejuvenation Plant’ which facilitates an Organic Farming Model through treated Waste Water

CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur unveiled the first-ever Waste Water Treatment Technology Model which purifies Waste Water for Irrigation/Farming purposes.
Prof. (Dr.) Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI inaugurated the ‘Aqua Rejuv’ along with SubhenduBasu, Additional District Magistrate (ZilaParishad), PaschimBardhaman on Saturday. During his inaugural speech, Prof.Hirani expressed that he wanted the solution for the society from Carbon Dioxide, frequent chocking of the drainage system and the discharge of sewage water through the application of basic sciences. He also referred to different studies where it has been outlined that the COVID virus has the potential to survive up to 34 days in the sewage water.
Keeping in mind these societal aspects he envisioned for this technology following the norms of the National Green Tribunal which is the statutory body for handling the expeditious disposal of the cases pertaining to environmental issues in our country.
Aqua Rejuvenation Plant (ARP) is an Integrated Waste Water Rejuvenation Model which has six-stage purification profile for comprehensive treatment of Waste Water, based upon diverse purification parameters. The approx. 24,000 litres of water that can be rejuvenated using ARP will be sufficient for almost 4 acres of Agricultural Land (barring seasonal variations in water requirements).
The used filtration media have been specially developed to handle Indian Sewage Water Parameters and based upon Geographical Variations they may be modified. The filter media is also locally source-able, so as to ensure that there would not be any stress in the Supply Chain for scaled-up Manufacturing of ARP. The treated water which is now being used for irrigation can be used even for drinking purpose also when little more time is given for settling. The system has a dual benefit as while the treated water is being used for irrigation purpose, the filtered sludge generated is also utilized as manure/fertilizer.

::SPORTS::

FIFA sets late-2021 target to pick 2026 World Cup cities

The 23 candidate cities likely need to be cut to 16. FIFA said it could confirm them at the end of the year.
The pre-pandemic schedule called for cities hosting the first 48-team World Cup — likely 10 in the United States and three each in Canada and Mexico — to be picked early this year. The new deadline will depend on FIFA officials being able to take inspection trips to 17 cities in the United States and three each in Canada and Mexico.
Most of the venues in the United States will be NFL stadiums, with the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets expected to host the final on July 12, 2026.