Welcome to SaralStudy’s Weekly Current Affairs roundup for the week of 13th to 19th January. This week witnessed several noteworthy events shaping the political, economic, and scientific landscapes globally and nationally. From major government announcements and international developments to achievements in sports, technology, and culture, we’ve compiled all the essential updates to help you stay informed.
Weekly Current Affairs For Your Competitive Exams
Whether you’re preparing for competitive exams or just want to stay updated with the latest happenings, this comprehensive summary has got you covered. Dive in and keep yourself ahead with the key highlights of this week!
1. Maiya Samman Yojana
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren transferred more than ₹1,400 crore to 5661791 women bank accounts under the Maiya Samman Yojana on January 7, 2024.
All about Maiya Samman Yojana (झारखण्ड मुख्यमंत्री मंईयां सम्मान योजना):
- This Yojana is an initiative to provide financial assistance to women of Jharkhand.
- Allowance of ₹2,500 will be given per woman aged 18 to 50 under this scheme.
- To get benefit from this scheme it requires women to have bank accounts. It will help to bring millions of women into the formal banking system.
- Aim of the government is to engage women in economic activities to boost the state’s economic development. (News source: XXXXX)
2. Vembnand lake
Vembnand lake is reducing: Climate change and pollution from slaughterhouses and shrimp peeling sheds are suffocating the Vembanad lake’s ecology, which is quickly reducing in size.
- Vembanad lake is a Ramsar Site.
- It is the longest lake in India (83.9 km ) as well as the largest Backwater lake in India.
- This lake is situated in Kerala.
- The area of this lake is 230 square Kilometers.
- It is also called Vembnand Kayal as kayal stands for backwater body.
- A snake boat race called Vallam Kali is held every year in the month of August.This boat race also called The Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
- This lake is also known as Punnamada lake.
- Lake is formed from four rivers named- Meenachil, Achankovil, Pampa, and Manimala.
- A Bird Sanctuary named Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on its coast.
3. Mission Mausam
On the occasion of 150 years of foundation day of IMD (IMD stands for Indian Meteorological Department), PM Modi addressed IMD on 14th january as “Symbol of India’s Scientific journey” and launched “Mission Mausam”. The PM also launched a postal stamp and commemorative coin during the address to IMD on 14th january 2024..
What is Mission Mausam?
- Mission Mausam is an effort to strengthen weather monitoring and forecasting systems in order to make India a climate-smart country. Mission is launched to make India a weather ready nation.
- The project’s initial two years of being implemented will cost 2000 crore.
- With support of maximised efficiency of meteorology a country can cope with disaster management and can mitigate impact of any natural disaster.
What will Mission Mausam do?
- The project will focus on improving knowledge of weather and climate mechanisms.
- It will provide data on air quality to guide long-term weather management strategies.
- The mission’s goal is to improve India’s weather department’s forecasting, demonstrating, and broadcasting.
- This mission will directly benefit sectors like agriculture, aviation, defence, disaster management, tourism and health.
What else Mission Mausam will do?
Additionally, the mission will “supervise” various weather conditions, enhancing or lowering rainfall, hail, fog, and eventually, strikes of lightning as needed.
Important points to be remembered for competitive exams on Mission Mausam
- IMD stands for Indian Meteorological Department.
- Headquarter of IMD situated at New Delhi.
- Indian Meteorological Department established on 15th january, 1875.
- The Initial Budget of Mission Mausam for two years is 2000 crore.
- Mission Mausam’s aim is to cover all aspects of weather and forecasting. Sectors like agriculture, defence, tourism, health, aviation will be its direct beneficiaries.
Conclusion
That concludes the weekly current affairs roundup for 13th to 19th January 2025. Staying informed about current events is essential for personal growth, competitive exams, and understanding the world around us. Keep visiting SaralStudy every week for well-curated updates across diverse topics. Stay curious, stay informed, and stay ahead!
