UPSC GK Capsule: From new solar energy to PM’s holiday tips, see the week’s major events

only two months left for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) It is extremely important to keep an eye on the Preliminary Exam 2022, Revision and Current Affairs. From the new solar plant to the Deenanath Mangeshkar Memorial Award, here’s your weekly dose of current affairs.

PM Modi inaugurates 500 kv solar plant

The non-descript village of the parish in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district Samba entered India’s ‘modern history’ as the country’s first “carbon neutral panchayat” on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the country to build a 500 kV solar plant. Dedicated, which is set in a record time of about three weeks. Modi inaugurated the solar power plant amidst applause and applause from the people. The Prime Minister said that the parish has shown the way for the country to achieve a carbon neutral state.

India suspends tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals

India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals, global airlines body IATA told its member carriers on April 20. India is taking up with China the plight of around 22,000 Indian students enrolled in Chinese universities who are unable to return for physical classes. However, the neighboring country has refused to let them inside till date. In a circular issued on April 20 regarding India, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said, “Tourist visas issued to citizens of China (People’s Republic) are no longer valid.”

PM Modi’s ‘Vacation Suggestion’ in Mann Ki Baat

Urging Indians to visit local museums and connect with their past during the holidays, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 88th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ lauded the inauguration of the Prime Minister’s Association on Sunday. The country has got ‘Prime Minister’s Union’, it has been opened to the people of the country. It is a matter of pride that we are remembering the contribution of PM, it is connecting the youth of the country with him. The Prime Minister asked people to visit their local museum during the holidays and share their experiences online using the hashtag #MuseumMemories. The leader said that people are donating many items to museums and adding to the cultural heritage of India.

PM Modi will get the first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Memorial Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Mumbai on Sunday to receive the first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at the annual 80th Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award ceremony. The new award will be presented to Modi at a function jointly organized by Late Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smriti Pratishthan, Pune and Hridayesh Arts. The new award and other award winners were announced here by Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar at an event to be presided over by Usha Mangeshkar on the 80th death anniversary of her father, Master Deenanath Mangeshkar on April 24.

China’s Covid death toll rises as Beijing warns of ‘serious’ situation

Shanghai reported 39 Covid deaths on Sunday, official data showed, its highest daily toll since a week-long lockdown began, while China’s capital Beijing warned of a “serious” situation with rising infections . The world’s second largest economy is struggling to seal its worst Covid-19 outbreak in two years with a playbook of stringent lockdowns and mass testing as it sticks to a strict zero-Covid policy, Which takes a toll on businesses and public morale. ,

India’s Jahan Daruwala second in Imola after close fight in sprint race

India’s Jahan Daruwalla only missed out on victory on Saturday, finishing second in the sprint race of the Imola round of the Red Bull-backed racer Formula 2 Championship. The 23-year-old, who started in third place, jumped out of line to finish second behind Marcus Armstrong, who took the lead after a slow escape from sprint race pole-sitter Logan Sargent and dropped to fifth.

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