1 Indian Air Force recently made night landing at Kargil airstrip for the first time with C-130J aircraft.
The Indian Air Force has recently made a night landing at Kargil airstrip for the first time with a C-130J aircraft . The Air Force said the practice flight also accomplished the Garud Commando training mission using area masking of the flight path.
2 Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party gets majority in Bangladesh national elections
Sheikh Hasina -led Awami League party has secured majority in the national elections in Bangladesh . Elections held for 299 seats of Jatiya Sangsad of Bangladesh results for 224 seats have been received so far. Awami League has won 165 seats, while nine candidates of Jatiya Party have won. 49 independents and one candidate from other parties have won. With this spectacular victory, the current Prime Minister and Awami League President will form the government for the fourth consecutive time and will become the Prime Minister for the fifth time . He won Gopalganj-3 seat by a huge margin. Voting took place for 299 out of three hundred seats . According to the Election Commission of Bangladesh, about forty percent voting took place in the parliamentary elections .
3 Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the country’s first healthy and clean food street, ‘Prasadam’ at Neelkanth Forest, Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Prasadam – will connect common citizens from every corner of the country with pure and safe local and traditional food. This effort will also engage the common people and tourists with safe and healthy eating habits.” Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in Ujjain , Madhya Pradesh . Mansukh the country’s first healthy and clean Neelkanth Forest, Mahakal Lok . Said this while inaugurating the Food Street, ‘Prasadam’ . He was also joined by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Manoj Yadav , Deputy Chief Minister Shri Rajendra Shukla, State Minister of State for Public Health and Family Welfare Shri Narendra Shivaji Patel and MP Shri Anil Firozia. “Prasadam” provides convenient and culturally rich food options to the 1 to 1.5 lakh devotees who visit the Mahakaleshwar Temple daily. In this food street, 19 shops have been set up in a total area of 939 square meters. Various facilities have been provided here including children’s play area, drinking water facility, CCTV surveillance, parking, public facilities and seating areas. Apart from increasing tourism in Ujjain and preserving its culinary traditions, “Prasadam” will also contribute to economic development and community engagement.
4 India’s Sucheta Satish enters Guinness World Record by singing in most languages at a concert in UAE
In a historic and grand event, Suchetha Sathish from Kerala has entered the Guinness World Record for singing in the most number of languages in a single concert, in the UAE . The event was held in the auditorium of the Indian Consulate in Dubai . This unprecedented performance of Sucheta is a unique initiative. Concert for Climate , which aimed to create awareness about the important issue of climate change . Sucheta Satish showcased her talent and gave a wonderful rendition of songs in 140 languages and mesmerized the audience with her musical skills.
5 Punjab becomes first state to map accident hotspots
Punjab has become the first state in India to map all 784 accident black spots on the navigation system Maps app developed by MapMyIndia . Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav The initiative, announced by is part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann ‘s preparations to launch a ‘ Road Safety Force ‘. The Maples app provides real-time traffic updates and voice alerts about black spots and blind spots in Punjabi, which aims to enhance road safety by alerting motorists about potential hazards. This pioneering effort is an important step towards the use of technology to improve road safety in the state.
6 Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed released the book “Ram Mandir Rashtra Mandir Ak Sajhi Virast”
Kerala Governor , Arif Mohammed unveiled the book titled “ Ram Mandir, Rashtra Mandir Ek Sajhi Virasat ” co-written by Geeta Singh and Arif Khan Bharti at Rang Bhawan Auditorium in Delhi . Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) President Alok Kumar and Treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra at the book release ceremony. was attended by prominent personalities including Govind Giri Maharaj . The preface of the book has been given by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat .
7 France first European country to issue digital Schengen visa
France has become the first EU member to introduce fully digital Schengen visas for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris . Starting January 1, 2024 , the newly launched “ Olympic Consulate ” system operates through the France-Visa portal, streamlining the application process for 15,000 international athletes, 9,000 journalists and foreign delegations.
8 ‘Bharat Park’ will open in UAE
The Indian government is planning to set up a dedicated trade zone ‘Bharat Park’ in the UAE , which will have showrooms and warehouses to display and store Indian manufactured goods for a global audience. Union Minister Piyush Goyal stressed the role of the sector in facilitating international procurement of Indian products with secure transactions in the UAE.
9 India will launch its satellite through SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) , the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), has announced its collaboration with billionaire Elon Musk -owned SpaceX to launch communications satellite GSAT-20 . This is India’s first partnership with SpaceX, marking significant progress in space exploration and satellite deployment. ISRO’s 4.7 tonne satellite GSAT-20, now named GSAT-N2, is a high throughput Ka-band satellite designed to meet India’s growing broadband communications requirements. Ka-band satellites such as GSAT-20 provide high-speed broadband Internet connectivity, as well as facilitate digital video and audio transmission. The satellite boasts an impressive Ka-band HTS capability with 32 beams, providing coverage across India, including remote areas such as Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.
10 10th century Kadamba inscription found in Goa
In an archaeological discovery, an inscription from the 10th century AD has been found in the Mahadev Temple at Kakoda in South Goa . The inscription, written in both Kannada and Sanskrit , throws light on a historical episode during the Kadamba period , providing valuable insight into the past of the region. T. Murugeshi, a retired associate professor specializing in ancient history and archeology at Mulki Sundar Rama Shetty College in Udupi district, studied the inscription carefully. Environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar brought the discovery to light, highlighting the collaborative effort in uncovering this historical gem.
11 IPS Rashmi Shukla becomes the first woman DGP of Maharashtra
IPS Rashmi Shukla has become the first woman DGP of Maharashtra . IPS on 31 December 2023 After the retirement of IPS Rajneesh SethHer image is as an active lady officer in Maharashtra. 1988 batch IPS officer Rashmi Shukla was elected DG of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in March 2023. Before this, she had been Pune Police Commissioner and Chief of Intelligence Department in Maharashtra.
12 Supreme Court Justice Sanjiv Khanna becomes acting president of NALSA
President of India appoints Justice Sanjiv Khanna as National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has appointedJustice Khanna, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, replaces Justice SK Kaul, who retired on December 25. This appointment follows the tradition of appointing the second senior most judge of the Supreme Court to the important post of Executive Chairman of NALSA.
13 G. appointed as Executive Director of SEBI for 3 years. Ram Mohan Rao
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently appointed G Ram Mohan Rao as Executive Director (ED) for a tenure of three years. announced the appointment ofWith over 25 years of experience in SEBI, Rao brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. In his capacity as ED, he will oversee the Investigation Department and Internal Inspection Department, strengthening SEBI’s commitment to maintaining market integrity.
14 NIIFL appoints Sanjeev Aggarwal as new CEO
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) Sanjeev Aggarwal SanjeevAccording to a recent statement, Agarwal’s appointment will be effective from February. He succeeds Rajeev Dhar, who is serving as interim CEO and Managing Director from May 2023.
15 ISRO successfully tests fuel cell on POEM3 platform of PSLV-C58
On January 1, 2024 , the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing a 100 W class Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell based Power System (FCPS) in its orbital platform, POEM3 . This remarkable achievement PSLV-C58 mission, which is an important step in the evaluation of fuel cell technology for future space missions. During short-term testing at POEM, the FCPS generated 180 W of power using hydrogen and oxygen gases stored in high-pressure vessels. This successful test provided abundant data on the performance of various static and dynamic systems integrated into the power system, shedding light on the complex physics involved.
16. GDP growth rate is expected to be 6.2% in 2024: UN
The United Nations has said that India’s growth rate is expected to be 6.2 percent in 2024 due to strong domestic demand and strong growth in manufacturing and services sectors. The United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2024 report said gross domestic product (GDP) in South Asia is projected to grow by 5.2 percent in 2024. The report said, “India’s growth rate is estimated to reach 6.2 percent in 2024, slightly lower than the forecast of 6.3 percent in 2023, due to strong domestic demand and strong growth in manufacturing and services sectors.”
