Current Affairs - January 2020

Current Affairs ? January 2020

Current Affairs January 2020

This is a guide to provide you a precise summary and a huge collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering national and international current affairs for the month of January 2020. This guide will help you in preparing for Indian competitive examinations like Bank PO, Banking, Railway, IAS, PCS, UPSC, CAT, GATE, CDS, NDA, MCA, MBA, Engineering, IBPS, Clerical Gradeand Officer Grade, etc.

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APPOINTMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 1 AWARDS .....................................................................................................................................8 BILLS AND ACTS......................................................................................................................... 17 BOOKS & AUTHORS...................................................................................................................19 COMMITTEES ............................................................................................................................ 21 DEATHS ..................................................................................................................................... 23 DEFENCE ................................................................................................................................... 27 ECONOMIC ............................................................................................................................... 33 ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................................................... 42 FINANCE.................................................................................................................................... 46 IMPORTANT DAYS ..................................................................................................................... 52 INTERNATIONAL........................................................................................................................ 56 MISCELLANEOUS....................................................................................................................... 70 NATIONAL .................................................................................................................................73 PERSONS IN NEWS .................................................................................................................... 89

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PLACES IN NEWS ....................................................................................................................... 91 REGIONAL .................................................................................................................................95 REPORTS ................................................................................................................................. 112 RESIGNATIONS & RETIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 118 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY........................................................................................................120 SPORTS ................................................................................................................................... 125

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AppointmentsCurrent Affairs ? January 2020

1. Ravindra Nath Mahto elected as Jharkhand Assembly Speaker

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) legislator Ravindra Nath Mahto from Nala constituency was unanimously elected as the new Assembly Speaker of Jharkhand. He has administered the oath of the office by proterm Speaker Stephen Marandi. The JMMCongress-RJD pre-poll alliance stormed to power in Jharkhand with a win over 47 seats in the 81-member state assembly.

Mahato was elected for the first time from the same constituency in 2005 but he lost the seat in the subsequent elections. He won it back in 2014, following it up with his win in 2019.

2. Air Marshal Vibhas Pande VSM assumed charge as Air Officer-inCharge Maintenance

Air Marshal Vibhas Pande VSM took charge as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of Indian Air Force with effect from 01 Jan 2020. He started his career as Engineering Officer in IAF with fighter aircraft and later also gained experience in maintenance operations on transport aircraft and helicopters.

Some of the key appointments held by him include command of a premier Base Repair Depot, Senior Maintenance Staff Officer at HQ EAC and ACAS Eng (T&H) at Air HQ. Prior to assuming his present appointment, he was holding the appointment of Director General (Aircraft).

3. Air Marshal MSG Menon VSM assumed charge as Air Officer-inCharge Administration

Air Marshal MSG Menon VSM took charge as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration of Indian Air Force with effect from 01 Jan 2020. The Air Marshal is a Cat `AYE' Air Traffic Controller and has commanded an operational radar unit at a major flying station. He was a member of the first UN Mission to Sudan.

Prior to taking over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration, he was the Director General (Works & Ceremonials) at Air HQ. MSG Menon VSM has served as the Commandant of the prestigious Air Force Administrative College, Coimbatore and Principal Director Ops (Air Traffic Services).

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