Economy
- According to the World Gold Outlook 2020 report, RBI’s rank in buying gold from abroad – sixth.
- According to the World Gold Outlook 2020 report, world’s largest country in buying gold from abroad – China (followed by Russia, Kazakhstan).
- This stock exchange has become the world’s largest exchange by trading volumes, outpacing US-based CME group - National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India (6 billion contracts traded volume in 2019).
- World’s largest derivatives market place - US-based CME group.
International
- The agreement between Myanmar and this country was signed to implement the deep seaport project called Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone - China.
- This country hosted 'Sweet Marathon' for tourists – Japan (in Osaka).
National
- The Ministry of Earth Science has launched this project to identify the earthquake-prone areas based on its geological and geophysical characteristics - Seismic Hazard Microzonation project.
- This state has secured the top for parameters on water efficiency targets which was set by the ministry of Jal Shakti - Gujarat.
- A Conference of the Chief Secretaries and Administrator State and Union Territories on Census 2021 and updating of National Population Register (NPR) was held in - New Delhi.
Persons in News
- Present Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India - Dr Vivek Joshi.
- World’s shortest man who passes away - Khagendra Thapa Magar (67.08cm or 2 feet 2.41 inches).
- World’s shortest man after late Khagendra Thapa Magar - Colombia’s Edward "Nino" Hernandez (70.21 cm).
- Australia has conferred the ‘Order of Australia’ honour to - Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Biocon founder).
- Newly appointed chairperson of the executive council of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) - Nripendra Misra.
- Newly appointed vice-chairperson of the executive council of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) – Dr. A Surya Prakash (chairperson of the Prasar Bharati board).
Sports
- Winner of the 7th edition of the Mumbai marathon for the full marathon elite category - Derrara Hurisa (22-year-old Ethiopian).
- Winner of the 7th edition of the Mumbai marathon for the International Elite Full Marathon Women's category - Ethiopia's Amane Beriso.
- Winner of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL) Twenty20 trophy in Dhaka - Rajshahi Royals.
State Current Affairs
- Indian Railway has decided to replace Urdu language on all signboards at platforms in Uttarakhand with - Sanskrit.
Science
- World's first diagnostic test for the coronavirus is developed by a researchers from - German Centre for Infection Research.
General Knowledge
- The Guinness Book of World Records was co-founded by twin brothers Norris and Ross McWhirter in London in - 1954.
- Australia - Capital: Canberra; Currency- Australian dollar.
- World’s longest river – Nile (runs through 11 countries in Africa).
- Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) was founded in - 2006 (18 January).
- World Gold Council (WGC) - Founded: 1987; Headquarters: London, United Kingdom.
