1 Lai Ching-te, candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan, won the presidential election
In Taiwan , Democratic Progressive Party candidate and current Vice President Lai Ching-te has won the much-awaited presidential election. He is certain to become the next President. This is the party’s third historic victory after Tsai Ing Wen completed two terms as Taiwan’s President since 2016 . According to the Central Election Commission report, Mr. Lai has received more than fifty lakh votes. Their share in the total votes is more than forty percent. Ku Omitang’s candidate Hou Yu-ih got 33 percent votes. The third-placed People’s Party candidate Wen Jie got 26 percent votes.
2 NaMo Neo-Voter Registration Portal launched in New Delhi to reach out to first-time voters
BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda launched NaMo neo-voter registration portal in New Delhi to reach out to first-time voters . This portal will serve as a platform to register all new voters as Ambassadors of Developed India . Five thousand conferences will be organized in all the Assemblies on 25 January to strengthen the party’s presence among the youth and deepen its connection with vibrant democracy.
3. More than 30 crore Ayushman cards issued under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan-Arogya Yojana
More than thirty crore Ayushman cards have been issued to the beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana . This scheme provides annual health expenditure of Rs 5 lakh to poor families . The objective of this scheme is to provide the facility of this card to more than 10 crore poor families of the country. This scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2018.
4 Defense Minister Rajnath Singh approved group insurance scheme for casual workers of Border Roads Organization
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the launch of Group Insurance Scheme for temporary laborers working for Border Roads Organization or General Reserve Engineer Force . In this scheme, there is a provision to give an amount of ten lakh rupees to the family or next of kin in case of death of the labourer. The Defense Ministry said that this scheme is being implemented keeping in mind the hazardous workplaces, bad weather, inaccessible areas and occupational health hazards. The ministry said that the scheme will provide social security to temporary laborers working in remote areas of the country. Recently, the Defense Minister has also approved some other welfare measures for temporary labourers. These include advance payment of an ex-gratia of fifty thousand rupees for preserving the dead body and transporting it to the destination, paying transport allowance to the attendant, providing ten thousand rupees for the funeral and immediate assistance in case of death.
5 Second International AYUSH Conference and Exhibition begins at World Trade Center in Dubai
The 2nd International AYUSH Conference and Exhibition began at the World Trade Center in Dubai . It has been organized by Vigyan Bharat Manch and Ministry of AYUSH . The three-day event will run till January 15 and will present AYUSH – Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy systems of medicine as reliable health care systems. The main theme of the conference is prevention and management of chronic non-communicable diseases through AYUSH. In this conference, AYUSH will be shown as a cost-effective and preventive solution to create a disease-free society. More than one thousand five hundred experts from India, Middle East, Far East, Africa, Europe, Australia and America are participating in the conference.
6 Wings India to be held at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad from 18th January
Hyderabad ‘s Begumpet Airport is all set to host the aviation festival, Wings India 2024 , the country’s most important civil aviation event , from January 18 to 21 . Organized jointly by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Indian Industry (FICCI) , this four-day biennial extravaganza promises to be a showcase of cutting-edge aviation technology and machinery.
7 In Telangana, the 6th International Kite and Sweet Festival begins at the Parade Ground, Secunderabad.
In Telangana , the 6th International Kite and Sweets Festival began at the Parade Ground, Secunderabad . Along with 50 participants from India, 37 kite flyers from sixteen countries are participating in this three-day festival. These include participants from Indonesia, Switzerland, Australia, Sri Lanka, Canada, Cambodia, Scotland, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Italy, South Africa and the Netherlands. Various 800 stalls of traditional cuisine, handicrafts and handicrafts of Telangana have been set up in the festival. This festival will continue till tomorrow 15th January.
8 Indian International Science Festival will start from 17th of this month in Faridabad, Haryana.
Indian International Science Festival will start from 17th of this month in Faridabad , Haryana . The primary objective of the festival is to make the world of science accessible to all. This festival will continue till 20th January. In this era of technology, India is emerging as a leading country at the global level and is showcasing its potential on international platforms. From the success of Mangalyaan mission to Chandrayaan’s journey, everything has been inspiring. India is not only leading the way with technology but it is also leading. All schools and colleges can register till Monday to attend the Science Festival.
9 Indian Army plans for advanced ‘Pup Tent’ for cold areas near LAC
The Indian Army has planned to set up ‘ Pup Tents’ for soldiers at heights along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in freezing temperatures of -50 degrees Celsius . The ‘Pup Tent’ is for troops deployed in extreme cold weather conditions like eastern Ladakh, Sikkim and Siachen Glacier . The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is the border that divides the territories of India and Aksai Chin (Indian territory occupied by China). It is divided into three sectors: the eastern sector spanning Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim (1346 km), the central sector spanning Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh (545 km), and the western sector spanning Ladakh (1597 km). .
10 Unemployment rate likely to increase in 2024: ILO warns
The International Labor Organization (ILO) has released a report named ‘ World Employment and Social Outlook Report 2024 ‘ on 10 January 2024 . ILO claimed in its report that the global unemployment rate is expected to increase to 5.2 percent in the year 2024 . According to the study, the labor market outlook and unemployment are expected to worsen, and in 2024, an additional 2 million workers are expected to seek employment.
11 New safe haven created in Maharashtra for endangered canids and diverse wildlife
The Government of Maharashtra has established an important new wildlife habitat in Sangli district , aptly named Atpadi Conservation Reserve . Spread over 9.48 sq km, the reserve gives priority to the protection of the endangered ‘ Canid ‘ family including wild dogs, wolves, jackals and foxes . Strategically located, Atappadi bridges the distance between the Maini Conservation Area and Madhok Bird Sanctuary, thereby promoting a protected wildlife corridor. This diverse sanctuary boasts three different types of forests – semi-evergreen, moist deciduous, and dry deciduous. Its rich flora and fauna include 35 tree species, 15 shrubs, 14 vines, 116 herbs and even a parasitic plant, creating a vibrant ecological tapestry.
12 South Korea bans dog meat trade
The South Korean Parliament recently passed an important legislative bill banning the consumption and sale of dog meat . The historic decision marks the end of a controversial centuries-old practice in South Korea. The bill, which received broad bipartisan support, was approved by an overwhelming majority of 208 votes in the single-chamber parliament.
13 LIC will buy 10 percent stake in National Housing Bank promoted companies
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) said its board of directors has approved buying up to 10 per cent stake in the company promoted by National Housing Bank (NHB) . LIC said in a communication to the stock market that the board of directors has approved the proposal to invest up to 10 percent of its share capital in a new company promoted by NHB. It states that the investment is to be made in one or more installments.
14 Rohan Bopanna and Australia’s Matthew Ebden lost in the final of Adelaide International Tennis Tournament.
The pair of Rohan Bopanna and Australia ‘s Matthew Ebden have lost the final of the Adelaide International Tennis Tournament . In the final played in Australia , the pair was defeated by Rajeev Ram of America and Joe of England . The Salisbury pair won 5-7, 7-5, 9-11. The match was decided by tie-breaker. Last year also in the US Open final, Bopanna and Ebden had to face defeat from the same pair.
15 Well-known classical singer Swar Yogini Dr. Prabha Atre passed away in Pune, she was 91 years old.
Well-known classical singer Swar Yogini Dr. Prabha Atre passed away in Pune. She was 91 years old. There is a wave of mourning in the music world due to the demise of Dr. Atre. Dr. Atre, who belonged to the Kirana Gharana of Hindustani classical music, was honored with all three Padma Awards by the Government of India . The senior singer from Kirana Gharana of UP was awarded Padmashree in 1990, Padma Bhushan in 2002, Padma Vibhushan in 2022. Apart from classical music, she is also known as a teacher, researcher, composer and writer . Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Baise , Chief Minister Eknath Shinde , Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar and many eminent personalities from various fields have condoled the demise of Dr. Atre.
