Current Affairs - January 2022
What is the total outlay for the newly launched scheme of the Ministry of Education, New India Literacy Programme, for five years from FYs 2022-2027?
Ministry of Education has approved a new scheme named "New India Literacy Programme for the period FYs 2022-2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education. The total outlay of the "New India Literacy Programme" is Rs.1037.90 crore for FYs 2022-27.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced an increase in the retirement age of state government employees from 60 years to 62 years.
According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Paytm Payments Bank Ltd emerged as the biggest receiver of UPI amount in the October to December 2021 quarter.
A 32-year-old Indian-origin British Sikh Army officer, Captain Harpreet Chandi has created history by becoming the first woman of colour to complete a solo unsupported trek to the South Pole.