1 India Ratings raises India’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 6.7%
India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) has raised its GDP growth forecast for the current financial year from earlier , citing a resilient economy, continued government capital expenditure and the possibility of a new private corporate capital expenditure. raised to 6.7% from 6.2% Have given. cycle. The agency acknowledges risks such as weak global growth, trade uncertainties and unstable geopolitical conditions that could limit India’s GDP growth.
2 PM inaugurates Rs 400 crore fast reactor plant in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a historic moment when he dedicated to the nation the Rs 400 crore demonstration fast reactor fuel reprocessing plant (DFRP) at Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam . The facility is an important step towards advancing India’s nuclear capabilities , designed to reprocess fuel from Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) . Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) , a fast reactor power generation company based at Kalpakkam. is at the forefront of this initiative. Bhavini is currently setting up a PFBR and is planning two additional fast reactors in the future. DFRP, a pilot project for larger facilities, plays an important role in reprocessing fuel from the upcoming PFBR.
3 ISRO sets record by successfully placing India’s first solar satellite Aditya L-1 into final orbit
Indian Space Research Organisation- ISRO successfully placed Aditya L-1 satellite in its final orbit. ISRO said in a social media post that Aditya L-1 has been successfully inserted into the halo orbit near the L-1 point . Aditya L-1 is India’s first solar mission which will study the Sun’s corona, the Sun’s intense heat and its impact on Earth. The Lagrangian point – L One is the location where an object can remain in equilibrium due to the gravitational influence of the Sun and the Earth. this point is about 15 lakh kilometers away from the Earth .
4 Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the 58th Conference of Directors General of Police and Inspectors General of Police in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the 58th Conference of Directors General of Police (DGsP) and Inspectors General of Police (IGsP) at Rajasthan International Centre , Jaipur . The conference is being held in hybrid mode with Directors General of Police and Inspectors General of Police as well as heads of central police organizations participating in person in Jaipur, while more than 500 police officers of various ranks from across the country are participating through video conferencing. Are participating in the conference through. The Union Home Minister distributed police medals for meritorious service to Intelligence Bureau (IB) officers and presented trophies for the three best police stations.
5 Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launches ‘College Phagathansi Mission’
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched the ‘ College Phagathansi Mission ‘. The mission was launched during a program organized in Vishnupur district with the aim of developing colleges . This new mission has been started to develop the infrastructure of colleges and provide better facilities related to higher education. In the first phase of the mission, infrastructure will be developed in 24 colleges. An amount of Rs 2.5 crore has been earmarked for each college. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects during the programme.
6 Prime Minister of Czech Republic Petr Fiala will be the chief guest at Vibrant Gujarat Summit
Prime Minister of Czech Republic Petr Fiala will be the chief guest at the 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit to be held in Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12 . The 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGS) is scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12, 2024. The theme of this edition is “ Gateway to the Future ”. This biennial event serves as an important platform for global policy makers, diplomats, business leaders and investors to collaborate, promote partnerships and explore investment opportunities.
7 Appointment of Nadia Calvino as the new President of the European Investment Bank
On 1 January 2024 , Nadia Calvino Santamaría , a Spanish economist and civil servant, chaired the European Investment Bank (EIB ) , the lending arm of the European Union (EU ). took over as the 8th President of the
8 Rockefeller Foundation Chairman and former US Aid chief Dr Rajeev Shah inducted into the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Dr Rajeev Shah, Chairman of the Rockefeller Foundation and former head of US Aid, has been included in the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York . They are appointed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This appointment will be effective till December 31, 2026. The Rockefeller Foundation is a well-known philanthropic organization. Mr. Shah has been its president since 2017.
9 Swamitva Yojana received the Best Innovation Award for Innovation Sandbox Presentation during Public Policy Dialogue-2024 at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
Ministry of Panchayati Raj participated in the Innovation Sandbox presentation and showcased “ Digital Transformation Initiative in Land Management through SVAMITVA Scheme ”. The demonstration detailed the processes adopted by states to digitize land management systems transparently and efficiently. “ Digital Transformation in Land Management through Ownership Scheme” at the 2nd Annual Three Day “ Public Policy Dialogue ” Conference organized during 3 January – 5 January 2024 at Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP) , Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been awarded the prestigious first prize in the Innovation Sandbox presentation for the “Innovation Sandbox” initiative .
10 Bengali writer Shirshendu Mukhyopadhyay wins Kuvempu Award
Noted Bengali writer Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay has been honored with the 2023 Kuvempu National Award . Named in honor of the late Kannada poet Kuvempu, the national award honors writers who have made significant contributions to any Indian language . An accomplished author with a rich literary career, Shirsendu Mukhopadhyay has written over 90 books, spanning across genres including travelogues and fiction for children. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a silver medal and a citation.
11 CII National Award to Hero MotoCorp for water management
Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp has made significant progress in water conservation , winning the CII National Award for Excellence in Water Management and setting an ambitious target of becoming 500% water positive by 2025 . Hero MotoCorp’s Gurugram facility emerged victorious in the ‘Within the Fence’ category of the CII Awards, highlighting exceptional water management practices within its manufacturing operations. This recognition underlines the company’s commitment to reducing water consumption and wastage at its premises.
12 Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurates NCC Republic Day Camp 2024
Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar praised NCC for ushering in a new era of youth development and national progress by channelizing the energy of youth into positivity. Describing NCC cadets as important stakeholders in India’s development, the Vice President said that they are role models for the youth of the country. NCC Republic Day Camp-2024 in New Delhi Addressing the gathering during the inauguration of the
13 Shashi Singh appointed as new President of AIRIA
The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) , the leading body representing India’s rubber industry , has recently announced a significant leadership change. Shashi Singh has been elected as the new president in place of Ramesh Kejriwal . This change marks a new era for AIRIA, with Singh set to advance the association’s mission and goals.
14 Randhir Jaiswal becomes the new spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs
Senior diplomat Randhir Jaiswal has taken charge as the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs . He made Arindam Bagchi the spokesperson in the year 2020 He has replacedBagchi has been appointed India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations in Geneva.
15 Beatrice Chabet breaks 5km world record at Barcelona event
Kenya ‘s Beatrice Chebet capped off her remarkable year by breaking the women’s 5km marathon world record at the Cursa dels Nassos in Barcelona . With an astonishing time of 14:13 , Chebet left his competitors behind and bettered the previous record by six seconds, setting the stage for a memorable achievement.
