current affairs 22 january 2021

1. Cabinet approves MoU between India, Uzbekistan for cooperation in solar energy

Main area of work under the MoU is to identify research/demonstration/pilot projects between the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, India and the International Solar Energy Institute (ISEI), Uzbekistan in the mutually identified areas
These areas are solar photovoltaic, storage technologies and transfer of technology. Based on mutual agreement, both parties would work for implementation and deployment of pilot projects in International Solar Alliance (ISA) member countries

First online youth radio station "Radio Hills-Youngistan Ka Dil"
The chief minister appreciated the efforts of the young entrepreneurs and said the online radio station would go a long way in promoting culture and traditions of the state besides providing an opportunity to the youth to exhibit their talents

The festival was an attempt to familiarise the people with the rich and diverse craft, culture of the tribal communities across the country, in one place
The currently ongoing Aadi Mahotsav is showcasing the tribal traditions, craft, arts and culture of tribes across the country and around100 tribal artisans and producers from across India are participating in this festival

Joined hands to strengthen collaboration in the field of technical exchange and cooperation on sustainable geo-hazard management
Establishments will cooperate in the areas of mutual benefit, including conceptual planning of integrated avalanche and landslide protection schemes for all-weather connectivity in snowbound areas

These banks are considered 'too big to fail banks', a phrase used for entities that are systemically important and a collapse of these will be disastrous for the economy