1 Expansion of Bhajan Lal Sharma Council of Ministers in Rajasthan, 22 new ministers included
Bhajan Lal Sharma Council of Ministers was expanded in Rajasthan . Governor Kalraj Mishra administered the oath to 12 cabinet ministers, five ministers of state with independent charge and five other ministers of state in a ceremony held at Raj Bhawan in Jaipur in the afternoon . Surendra Pal T.T. Also took oath as Minister of State with independent charge. He is contesting the assembly elections from Karanpur seat . The election on this seat was postponed due to the death of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Kunnar . With this expansion of the Council of Ministers, the total number of Council of Ministers including the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers has become 25. Doctor. Kirori Lal Meena, Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Babulal Kharadi, Madan Dilawar, Jogaram Patel, Suresh Singh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, Joraram Kumawat, Hemant Meena, Kanhaiya Lal Chaudhary and Sumit Godara took oath as cabinet ministers. Ministers of state with independent charge include Sanjay Sharma, Gautam Kumar, Jhabbar Singh Kharra, Surendra Pal Singh and Hiralal Nagar. Ministers of State include Otram Dewasi, Dr. Manju Baghmar, Vijay Singh Chaudhary, Krishna Kumar Vishnoi, Jawahar Singh Bedham.
2 Prime Minister inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya Dham
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed Ayodhya Airport . The airport has been named Maharishi Valmiki International Airport . At a public event, the Prime Minister expressed happiness over naming the Ayodhya airport after Maharishi Valmiki. He said that Maharishi Valmiki’s Ramayana is the path of knowledge which connects us to Shri Ram. In modern India, Maharishi Valmiki International Airport will connect us to Ayodhya Dham and the divine-magnificent Ram Temple. The airport has an annual capacity of 10 lakh passengers in the first phase and after the second phase, Maharishi Valmiki International Airport will serve 60 lakh passengers annually.
3 PM inaugurates multiple development projects worth over Rs 15,700 crore
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated , dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of several development projects worth more than Rs 15,700 crore in Ayodhya Dham . These include development projects worth more than Rs 11,100 crore in Ayodhya and its surrounding areas and other projects across Uttar Pradesh worth about Rs 4,600 crore. The Prime Minister underlined the importance of December 30 as it was on this day in 1943 that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the tricolor in Andaman . Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to celebrate Diwali in the country and light the Ram Jyoti on January 22 , the day of Ram Lalla’s consecration in the newly constructed temple of Ayodhya. He said that the entire country should shine on this occasion.
4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station in Uttar Pradesh . It is now called Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station. This railway station has the architectural imprint of Shri Ram temple of Ayodhya . It is known that it has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 240 crore and about one lakh passengers will be able to move from here every day. This three-storey railway station is equipped with modern facilities. The Prime Minister also flagged off a new class of super fast passenger train named Amrit Bharat Express. These trains will run between Darbhanga and Ayodhya-Anand Vihar Terminal and between Malda Town and Sir Visvesvaraya Terminus in Bengaluru. Amrit Bharat Express will have better luggage racks, mobile holders, LED lights, CCTV, public information system and other facilities. The Prime Minister also flagged off six new Vande Bharat trains today. These include Vande Bharat Express trains running between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi, Amritsar to Delhi, Coimbatore to Bengaluru Cantt, Mangalore to Madgaon, Jalna to Mumbai and Ayodhya to Anand Vihar Terminal.
5 Lieutenant Governor inaugurates CRC Samba-Jammu for persons with disabilities
In an important event demonstrating a significant progress towards inclusivity and empowerment, Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir , with the launch of the Comprehensive Regional Center (CRC) for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. (CRC) Samba-Jammu Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay officially inaugurated CRC Jammu by unveiling the commemorative plaque at the National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDUNIPPD).
6 UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Bateshwar’s intra-district chopper service
In a significant development aimed at boosting tourism and infrastructure in the state of Uttar Pradesh , Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the state’s first intra-district helicopter service in Bateshwar, a historic village located 65 km from Agra city . This venture, running on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, is expected to open new doors for tourism in the region. A strategically located helipad at Bateshwar village has been carefully prepared to facilitate starting of inter-district helicopter service. Located just 65 km from Agra city, this helipad will act as the departure point for flights connecting Bateshwar to Govardhan in Mathura .
7 In Manipur, the state government decided to implement seven schemes for the general public.
In Manipur , the state government has decided to implement seven schemes for the general public . State Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced the seven schemes at a press conference at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal . He said that Chief Minister Farmers Livelihood Support Scheme, Chief Minister Players Livelihood Guarantee Scheme, Recognized Tribal Library Construction Scheme with Digital Infrastructure, Chief Minister Ima Nongthang Laima Waifa Tengbang Scheme, School Phagathansi Mission-Second Phase and College Phagathansi Mission will be implemented in the state. The Chief Minister said that the general public will benefit from the new schemes. He said that the state government is committed to improving the living standards of people living below the poverty line and overall development of the state.
8 Argentina’s new President Javier Miley decided not to join BRICS
Argentina ‘s new President Javier Mili has decided to withdraw his country’s plan to join BRICS . The previous government of Argentina had decided to join BRICS. BRICS is an organization of five countries with emerging economies. According to Argentinian media, President Miley has written a letter to the BRICS member countries – China, Russia, India, Brazil and South Africa – informing them of his decision. At the BRICS summit held in August, member countries had invited Argentina and five other countries to join BRICS from January 1.
9 Former Navy Chief Dong Chun appointed as the new Defense Minister in China
Former Navy Chief Dong Chun has been appointed the new Defense Minister in China . He has been appointed in place of Defense Minister Li Shangfu , who went missing four months ago . Mr Dong’s appointment was announced at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress in the capital Beijing. The move follows the dismissal of several top military officials in China earlier this year. This week also, nine senior military officers in China have been removed from the Standing Committee.
10 UNSC adopts a resolution on improving the humanitarian situation and women’s rights in Afghanistan
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution that aims to improve the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and address women’s rights issues there . This proposal, prepared jointly by Japan and the United Arab Emirates, was accepted by majority yesterday. The resolution emphasizes the need for a comprehensive solution to Afghanistan’s problems, including women’s rights, security, terrorism and narcotics. The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has worsened due to international aid being stopped after the Taliban took power in August 2021.
11 Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s five-day visit to Russia concludes
Foreign Minister Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar ‘s five-day visit to Russia has concluded . During this visit he met Russian President Vladimir Putin , Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov . Dr. Jaishankar discussed with these leaders the issues of Indo-Pacific region, Ukraine, Israel-Gaza conflict and India-Russia economic cooperation. They also discussed important developments in trade, finance, connectivity, energy, civil aviation and nuclear sectors.
12 The government declared Lakhbir Singh Landa, a mafia operating in Canada, as a terrorist.
The government has declared Lakhbir Singh Landa, a mafia operating in Canada, as a terrorist . The Home Ministry has said in a notification that Lakhbir is associated with the Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International and was involved in planning the rocket attack on the headquarters of the Punjab Police Intelligence Department in Mohali, near Chandigarh in the year 2021. The ministry has said that kingpin Lakhbir and his henchmen have been conspiring to disturb peace and law and order in Punjab and have been indulging in murders, extortion and anti-national activities in different parts of the country.
13 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the headquarters of National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) Limited in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the headquarters of National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) Limited in Gandhinagar , Gujarat and addressed the e-Market Awards 2023 ceremony . On this occasion, many dignitaries including Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat Legislative Assembly Speaker Shri Shankar Choudhary, IFFCO Chairman Shri Dilip Sanghani, NDDB Chairman Dr Meenesh Shah and NCDFI Chairman Dr Mangal Rai were present.
14 Defense Secretary launches new design and test facility at Aero Engine Research & Development Center of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru
Defense Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane inaugurated a new design and test facility at the Aero Engine Research and Development Center (AERDC) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru, Karnataka on December 29, 2023 . AERDC is currently involved in design and development activities. Several new engines including two strategic engines – Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine (HTFE) of 25 kN thrust to enhance capability for trainers, UAVs, twin engined small combat aircraft or regional jets and 1200 kN to power light and medium aircraft. Thrust’s Hindustan Turbo Shaft Engine (HTSE) is used on heavy duty helicopters (3.5 to 6.5 tonnes in single/twin engine configuration).
15 Kerala CM unveils board for transparent PSU recruitment
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recently inaugurated the Kerala Public Enterprises (Selection and Recruitment) Board , an important step towards increasing transparency and efficiency in the recruitment processes of Public Sector Units (PSUs). The establishment, located at Vellayambalam , is set to play a vital role in identifying and placing capable candidates within the state-run institutions.
16 The central government increased the interest rates of two small savings schemes by 20 basis points for the period from January to March next year.
The Central Government has increased the interest rates of two small savings schemes by 20 basis points for the period January to March next year. According to a notification of the Finance Ministry, the interest rate of Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme has been increased by 20 basis points from 8 percent to 8.2 percent . Apart from this, the interest rate on three-year deposits has been increased by 10 basis points from 7 percent to 7.1 percent. The interest rates of other small savings schemes will remain the same as for the quarter of October-December 2023.
17 Gujarat emerges as ‘Petro Capital’ of India
Gujarat is now recognized as the ” Petro Capital ” of India with the world’s largest oil refinery at Jamnagar and the OPL petrochemical complex at Dahej in Bharuch district . The officials said this. He said Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Jamnagar Refinery is the world’s largest and most complex single-site refinery with a processing capacity of 14 lakh barrels per day (MBPS) of crude oil. According to RIL’s website, the Jamnagar refinery complex houses some of the largest units in the world, such as fluidized catalytic cracker, coker, alkylation, paraxylene, polypropylene, refinery off-gas cracker and petcoke gasification plant. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel had recently highlighted the impact of the state’s petrochemical sector.
18 Indian women’s hockey team announced for Paris Olympics, qualifier competition to be held in Jharkhand
18 members of the Indian women’s hockey team have been announced for the hockey qualifier to be held in Jharkhand for entry into the Olympics proposed to be held in Paris in July-August next year . This competition will be played in Ranchi next month from 13 to 19 January. Eight teams are participating in this competition. The top three teams of the competition will get entry to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Goalkeeper Savita Punia will be the captain of the Indian team and Vandana Kataria will be the vice-captain.
