Current Affairs 31 December 2020 Today Updates
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India’s launched first hot air balloon wildlife safari
Now tourists can enjoy wildlife safari from top. India’s first hot air balloon wildlife safari was recently launched in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. The safari was launched by Forest Minister of Madhya Pradesh Vijay Shah. Now people can enjoy watching wild animals such as tigers, leopards, And Indian Sloth Bear From Above. Jaipur-based Sky Waltz and company operates it.
Arya Rajendran becomes India’s youngest mayor
A 21 years old college going girl Arya Rajendran is selected as new mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, of Kerala. With this Arya has become youngest person in India to become mayor. She is the leader of Communist Party of India (Marxist). Arya is a second-year student of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Mathematics at the All Saints College.
Scientist of The Year Award to Hemant Kumar
DRDO has honored Scientist Hemant Kumar Pandey with Scientist of the Year Award. The award was presented to Hemant by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He will receive a certificate and 2 lakh cash prize. Hemant has done remarkable work in the field of medicine. He has developed various herbal medicines. A popular drug for the treatment of leucoderma named Lukoskin is also developed by Hemant Kumar Pandey.
- DRDO Chairman: Dr G. Satheesh Reddy.
- DRDO Headquarters: New Delhi.
India-Bhutan Use of Outer Space MoU Approved
The Union Cabinet recently gave its approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Bhutan for peaceful use of outer space. The MoU was signed back in November 19, 2020 between India and Bhutan. The Memorandum of Understanding is important for both countries in mutual cooperation in peaceful use of outer space. Creation of Joint Working Group will be easy now. The joint group will be created by ISRO members and Ministry of Information and Communications, Bhutan.
Union Cabinet Approved Akash Missile System Export
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved export of Akash Missile System in a cabinet meeting. Akash missile contains more than 96% indigenous components. A target of India to achieve 5 billion USD through Akash missile export also set. A committee has also been formed for fast approvals of export of the missile system