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:
- FICCI and KPMG release joint knowledge paper on civil aviation
- Udaan 5.3 launched
- 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
- Airbus Manufacturing Agreement with Tata ASL and Mahindra Aerospace Structures Pvt Ltd to promote more pilots
- GMR and Indigo also signed a consortium to collaborate with multiple patterns in developing sustainable training in the aerospace industry
- GMR School of Aviation inaugurated
- 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.
