Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the modern Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center campus in Bengaluru

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1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the modern Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center campus in Bengaluru

Prime Minister  Narendra Modi   will inaugurate  the modern Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center campus  in  Bengaluru . The Boeing India campus,  built   on  an area of ​​43 acres at a cost of Rs 1,600 crore,  is considered to be the largest center outside America . This center will help in developing next generation products and services for the aviation sector and defense industry. The Prime Minister will also launch the Boeing Sukanya program at the inauguration ceremony. This will support girls to pursue careers in the country’s growing aviation sector. The program will provide opportunities for girls and women across the country to learn critical skills in STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 150 such STEM laboratories will be opened in the country to make career in aviation sector. Under this, scholarship will also be given to women who want to take training as pilots.

2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi released commemorative postage stamps on Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

Prime Minister  Shri Narendra Modi  released   six special commemorative postage stamps  dedicated to  Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple . He also released a booklet containing a compilation of postage stamps on Lord Ram issued in different countries of the world. The design of the postage stamp includes images of Ram Temple, Chaupai-Mangal Bhavan, Amangal Hari, Surya, Saryu River and statues of the temple and its surroundings.

3 Union Civil Aviation Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurates Asia’s largest aviation expo – Wings India 2024

 “ Wings India 24 ”   , the largest  four-day event for civil aviation  in  Asia  , begins in Hyderabad . Spanning commercial, general and business aviation sectors, the theme of the show is “ Connecting India to the World in the Age of Amrit: Setting the stage for India Civil Aviation @2047 ”. The Global Aviation Summit  held at   Begumpet  Airport, Hyderabad was inaugurated  by  the Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel,  Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia . Seven major announcements were made at Wings India 2024:

  1. FICCI and KPMG release joint knowledge paper on civil aviation
  2. Udaan 5.3 launched
  3. Launch of Airbus-Air India training center with procurement of more aircraft and setting up of a flight training center in Gurugram with 10 flight simulators and training of 10,000 pilots in the coming years
  4. Airbus Manufacturing Agreement with Tata ASL and Mahindra Aerospace Structures Pvt Ltd to promote more pilots
  5. GMR and Indigo also signed a consortium to collaborate with multiple patterns in developing sustainable training in the aerospace industry
  6. GMR School of Aviation inaugurated
  7. Akasa Air announces deal with triple order of 200 aircraft over a period of 17 months

4 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Cyber ​​Security Operations Center (CSOC) at Assam Rifles Headquarters, Shillong.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister  Shri Amit Shah  inaugurated   the Cyber ​​Security Operations Center (CSOC)  at   Assam  Rifles Headquarters  at  Latkor , Shillong . This center   is the first of its kind across all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) . In the present times, increasing cyber attacks have made it imperative to keep our networks safe from nefarious intruders, hacking and other cyber intrusions. The current infrastructure enables the integration and management of various aspects associated with campaigns.

5 3 day Smart Cities India Expo is being organized in New Delhi

The 9th Smart Cities India Expo  is being organized  from January 17 to 19, 2024  at Pragati Maidan,  New Delhi  . The three-day expo organized by India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO)  and  Exhibition India Group  features key verticals of SMART. Provides a platform to enable deeper communication and practical approach towards making smart cities a reality including information and communication technologies (ICT), smart energy, buildings, transport, water and Swachh Bharat etc.

6 External Affairs Minister Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar will represent India in the Non-Aligned Summit starting in Uganda

The two-day 19th summit of the   member countries of  the Non-Aligned Movement  will begin in Kampala ,  the capital of  Uganda . External Affairs Minister  Dr. S. Jaishankar  will lead the Indian delegation at the conference. Before this, discussions will be held at the level of ministers and senior officials. Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan  will represent India in the meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement to be held before the conference. Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan will represent the country at the 3rd G-77 Summit of Underdeveloped and Developing Countries on January 21 and 22 in Kampala.

7. Governor of Reserve Bank of India said at the World Economic Forum in Davos – India’s economy is likely to grow at the rate of 7.3% in the current financial year.

Reserve Bank of India  Governor  Shaktikanta Das  has emphasized that   according to the first advance estimate of  the National Statistical Office-NSO,  India’s economy  is expected to grow at the rate of  seven point three percent in the financial year 2024 . He   said this during a conversation at an event of the World Economic Forum-WEF  in  Davos  ,  Switzerland . Shri Das said that India’s growth momentum will remain intact in the coming years. He said that this comment is based on various in-house research and analyses. Mr Das said that after a contraction of five.8 per cent in FY2021, the Indian economy grew by nine.1 per cent in FY2022 and seven.2 per cent in FY2023. Notably, global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed India’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at BBB-minus.

8 Textile Ministry has approved 11 projects including nine research and development projects worth Rs 103 crore in various areas of technical textiles.

The Textiles Ministry  has approved 11 projects  , including  nine research and development projects  worth  Rs 103 crore,  in various areas of technical textiles  . One of these schemes   focuses on the development of high carbon fiber to make India self-reliant in the field of technical textiles  . Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal has stressed on enhancing collaborative efforts between the government and industry to increase indigenous development of technical textile products.

9 A new government was formed in Kuwait under the leadership of the new Amir Sheikh Mashal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

 A new government has been formed  in  Kuwait under the leadership of the new Amir Sheikh Mashal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah . The cabinet formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah  includes 13 members. In this, new ministers have been appointed for oil, finance and foreign affairs. This is the first time since Kuwait’s independence  in 1961  that Abdullah Ali al-Yahya  has been appointed  from outside the royal family as foreign minister,  breaking with tradition .

10 IREDA and Indian Overseas Bank will jointly provide loans for renewable energy projects

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)  has  signed an MoU with  Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)  to collaborate in co-landing and loan syndication for a diverse range of renewable energy projects in the country. The stage for efforts  has been set. Covering a range of services, the MoU includes provisions for providing joint lending and co-origination support for all renewable energy projects. The objective of this partnership is to streamline loan syndication and underwriting processes, management of Trust and Retention Account (TRA) for IREDA borrowers and to bring about fixed interest rates for a tenure of 3-4 years for IREDA loans. Is.

11 Government approves equity investment for setting up two thermal power plants

The Committee on Economic Affairs of  the Union Cabinet   has approved the proposal for equity investment for  two thermal power plants  in the country. These plants  will be set up by subsidiaries of Coal India Limited  . Their aim is to provide affordable electricity to the people at a reasonable cost. One of these plants  will be set up  in  Madhya Pradesh under the name of Amarkantak Thermal Electric Power Station  . It  will be operated as a joint venture by South-East Coal Fields Limited  and  Madhya Pradesh Vidyut Utpadan Company Limited  . Additionally, the second  supercritical thermal power station  will be set up  by  Mahanadi Basin Power Limited in Sundergarh district  of  Odisha .

12 Maharashtra’s Pench Tiger Reserve gets India’s first dark sky park

Pench Tiger Reserve   in  Maharashtra  has created history by gaining recognition as  India’s inaugural  Dark Sky Park , the fifth in Asia  . This prestigious acknowledgment underlines the reserve’s unwavering commitment to protecting the sacredness of the night sky and creating an optimal setting for astronomy enthusiasts. The International Union for Conservation of Nature played a key role in granting this designation, recognizing the intrinsic value of the night sky as a natural, cultural and historical resource. Prabhu Nath Shukla, Deputy Director of the Reserve, highlighted the importance for nature conservation to preserve natural darkness, maintain ecological integrity and contribute to the well-being of communities in urban centres.

13 Switzerland becomes host of Ukraine peace summit

Ukrainian  President  Volodymyr Zelensky  has   secured Switzerland ‘s agreement  to host  a global peace summit  aimed at resolving the conflict arising from  Russia ‘s incursion  into  Ukraine  on  February 24, 2022 . Switzerland, known for its neutrality and previous mediation roles, will facilitate talks to find a solution. Zelensky revealed during a press conference in Bern with Swiss counterpart Viola Emhardt that the participants of the peace summit have not yet been finalized. However, he stressed the invitation to countries that respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, pointing to inclusivity.

14 Oxford scientists conducted the first human trial of Nipah virus vaccine

 Researchers at  the University of Oxford  have started  the first human trial  for  the deadly Nipah virus vaccine , led by the Oxford Vaccine Group  , involving 51 participants aged 18 to 55. In an unprecedented initiative,  researchers at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom  have started the first human-vaccine trial for the deadly Nipah virus. This initiative is an important step towards addressing the severe impact of the virus on various Asian countries, including India. The trials will be conducted on 51 individuals aged 18 to 55 and will be led by the Oxford Vaccine Group.

15 M.J. Akbar unveils book titled “Gandhi A Life in Three Campaigns”

Famous writer  M.J. Akbar  co-authored  K. With Natwar Singh  , launched a new book titled “ Gandhi: A Life in Three Campaigns ”.  The book was unveiled at an important event organized by  Nripendra Mishra , Chairman of the Executive Council of the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library Society at the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library.

16 Real Madrid beats Barcelona to win Spanish Super Cup

 With the help of  Vinicius Junior ‘s hat-trick , Real Madrid  won  the title of Spanish Super Cup football tournament  by defeating its arch-rival Barcelona  4-1   in the match played in  Saudi Arabia . Vinicius scored all three of his goals in the first half as Real Madrid secured their first trophy of the season. Real Madrid won the 13th title in the Super Cup. Barcelona has won this trophy 14 times. Vinicius celebrated like Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring the first goal. Ronaldo currently plays in the Saudi Arabian league. Rodrigo also scored for Real Madrid, while Robert Lewandowski scored the only goal for Barcelona in the first half.