current affairs 27 january 2021

 1. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates virtual Bharat Parv-2021

• Bharat Parv offers a unique glimpse of India's cultural diversity
• This event will provide an opportunity to know and understand the art, culture, food, clothing and traditions of the 28 states and  eight Union territories of the country
• To celebrate the spirit of India, the annual event of 'Bharat Parv' will this year be conducted on a virtual platform from January 26 to January 31.
  

2. “AYU SAMVAD” campaign program organized by All India Institute of Ayurveda New Delhi

• This campaign will be immensely beneficial in understanding the importance of Ayurveda & in the fight against COVID19 & also for post covid management. this campaign will specifically focus on the role of preventive, promotive, curative and Rehabilitation in management of covid 19 through Ayurveda
  
  
  

3. Indian Navy conducts exercise AMPHEX – 21 with Army and Air Force

• The exercise was aimed at validating India’s capabilities to safeguard the territorial integrity of its island territories. It also sought to enhance operational synergy and joint warfighting capabilities amongst the three Services
• A large-scale tri-service joint amphibious exercise AMPHEX – 21 was conducted in Andaman & Nicobar group of islands from 21 – 25 Jan 2021. The exercise involved the participation of Naval ships, amphibious troops of the Army and different types of aircraft from the Air force
  
  
  

4. Bhanu Kapil’s ‘How To Wash A Heart’ wins TS Eliot poetry prize

• How to Wash a Heart explores the relationship between an immigrant guest and a citizen host
• British-Indian poet Bhanu Kapil has won the prestigious TS Eliot Poetry Prize for the year 2020, for her "radical and arresting" collection, How to Wash a Heart
  
  
  

5. Vice President inaugurates two new facilities at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad

• The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today praised the DRDO scientists and engineers for taking India very close to self-reliance in missile technology with their hard work, dedication and perseverance. “Attaining self-reliance in the defence sector is not only of critical or strategic importance for the country, but is also essential in terms of national pride”