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Current Affairs 09 January 2021
Daily Current Affairs 09 January 2021: This post contains the latest current affairs for 09 January 2021 that are important for all competitive exams like Bank, SSC, IBPS, SBI exams. You can also attempt our Current Affairs Quiz after reading our daily current affairs.
National
India to chair 3 key subsidiary bodies of United Nations Security Council during its two-year tenure
- The Permanent Representative of India to the UN, T S Tirumurti has announced that India has been asked to chair three important committees of the UN Security Council (UNSC), during its tenure as non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation UN body.
- The three highly significant committees include the Taliban Sanctions Committee, Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the Libyan Sanctions Committee.
- Among these, India will chair the Counter-Terrorism Committee of UNSC in 2022, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.
- India began its two-year term at UNSC from January 01, 2021. It is the eighth time that the country has joined UNSC as the non-permanent member.
- In 2021, along with India, Norway, Kenya, Ireland and Mexico joined as non-permanent members in the Council.
International
Pakistan Successfully Test Fires Indigenously Developed Rocket System, Fatah-1
- The Pakistan Army successfully conducted the test flight of an indigenously developed Guided Multi Launch Rocket System, Fatah-1, on January 07, 2021.
- Fatah-1 weapon system is capable of precisely delivering conventional warheads deep into “enemy territory.”
- It can hit targets up to a range of 140 km.
Appointment
Indian-American Raj Iyer takes charge as US Army’s first Chief Information Officer
- Indian-American Dr Raj Iyer has been appointed as the first Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the US Army, since the creation of the position by the Pentagon in July 2020.
- Iyer currently serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Army.
- He will supervise an annual budget of USD 16 billion for the US Army’s IT operations.
List of New Appointments of Chief Justices in High Courts by President Kovind
- The President of India, Shri Ramnath Kovind has transferred 4 Chief Justice and 6 Judges of High Courts, in exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 222 of the Constitution of India.
- He also elevated 4 Judges as Chief Justices of the High Courts, in exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India.
- Click Here to view the list of new appointments
Economy News
Indian economy likely to rebound with 8.9% growth in FY22: IHS Markit
- London-based financial services company IHS Markit has projected the Indian economy to rebound by 8.9 percent in the fiscal year 2021-22, beginning April 2021.
- This upward estimate is based on the backdrop of the significant improvement in domestic economic activity in the fourth quarter of 2020 by India.
Sports
Australian umpire Claire Polosak becomes first-ever female to officiate Men’s Test Match
- Claire Polosak, an Australian umpire, has become the first-ever woman match official of a men’s Test match.
- The 32-year-old achieved the feat on January 07, 2021, when she took over the role of fourth umpire in the ongoing third Test between India and Australia in Sydney.
- Prior to this, Polosak had also become the first-ever female to officiate in a men’s ODI on April 27, 2019.
Books & Author
RBI officer R. Giridharan authors debut novel ‘Right Under our Nose’
- R Giridharan, a general manager at RBI has come out with his debut novel titled “Right Under our Nose”.
- The book revolves around murder and politics, wherein, a murderer eliminates scientists right under the nose of the police and leaves forensics baffled.
- In response, the chief minister calls upon Vijay (novel character), who is given an impossible deadline to solve the case before Parliament resumes in a week.
- The book has been published by Rupa Publications.
Obituary
Veteran Professor Chitra Ghosh & Niece of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose passes away at 90
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s niece and eminent academician Chitra Ghosh has passed away following a cardiac arrest. She was 90.
- She made pioneering contributions to academics and community services and dedicated her life in serving the people, teaching & inspiring the youth.
- Professor Bose was the former head of the political science department at Lady Brabourne College in Kolkata.
Congress Leader and Former Kerala Minister Ramachandran passes away at 84
- Veteran Congress leader and former state minister of Kerala, K K Ramachandran has passed away following a heart attack. He was 84.
- Popularly known as Ramachandran Master, he had represented the party as an MLA six times, which included three times from Kalpetta and thrice from Sultan Bathery Assembly constituency.
- Ramachandran was Minister for Food & Civil Supplies in the A K Antony Government from 1995 and Health Minister in the Oommen Chandy Government from 2004.
- He resigned in 2006 and later in 2011, following differences of opinion with the party, he was ousted from Congress party.
Popular Indian Fashion Designer Satya Paul passes away at 79
- Veteran Fashion designer Satya Paul, best known for reinventing the Indian saree for contemporary women, has passed away. He was 78.
- Satya Paul launched the first saree boutique in India, L’Affaire, in 1980.
- In 1986, he launched India’s first designer label, under the brand ‘Satya Paul’, which has now became one of the premier brands in the country.
