1 Rabindranath Tagore Literary Award to Sukrita Paul Kumar for ‘Salt and Pepper: Selected Poems’
Author and critic Sukrita Paul Kumar has been awarded the sixth Rabindranath Tagore Literary Award for her book “ Salt and Pepper: Selected Poems ”.
2 Indian Government unveils video of 10 extraordinary moments that will make a global impact in 2023
The Government of India recently unveiled a compelling video that showcases ten extraordinary moments when India made an indelible mark on the global stage in 2023 . From unprecedented space exploration to economic progress, the video showcases the country’s remarkable progress and contributions.
10 times when India surprised the world in 2023
1. Chandrayaan 3’s historic landing on the South Pole of the Moon
2. India leading: Fastest 5G rollout in the world
3. Swarved Mahamandir: World’s largest meditation center
4. PM Modi told the world India’s longest Ganga river cruise flagged off
5. Guinness World Record: PM Narendra Modi’s yoga session at UN
6. Air India’s record breaking aircraft deal
7. India’s growing economy: fastest growing economy in the world
8. Digital Paid Leadership
9. Architectural Marvel of Surat: World’s Largest Office Building
10. Guinness World Record with 22 Lakh Diyas at Ayodhya’s Deepotsav in Uttar Pradesh
3 CISC Lt Gen J.P. Mathew flags off JSW-NDA car rally
Chief of Integrated Defense Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee Lieutenant General J.P. Mathew flagged off the JSW – NDA car rally from the National War Memorial in New Delhi . This event has been organized to commemorate the completion of 75 glorious years of National Defense Academy – NDA . The Defense Ministry has said that this car rally has been started in the memory of Operation Badli . This campaign took place in 1954 under the leadership of Major General Inayat Habibullah . The ministry has said that the car rally is starting from Dehradun and will pass through important military bases like Gwalior, Nashik and Mumbai. This car rally will cover a journey of 1800 kilometers and reach the National Defense Academy in Pune within six days.
4 Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurates e-Jagruti Portal and VC facility for NCDRC and all State Consumer Commissions
The Department of Consumer Affairs celebrated National Consumer Day 2023 in New Delhi with a focus on leveraging technology for consumer protection and grievance redressal . In his inaugural address on the occasion, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal highlighted the fact that customer satisfaction is the path to the development of the country. On the occasion of National Consumer Day, 2023, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal released the following:
- Inauguration of e-Jagruti portal for consumer commissions
- VC facility inaugurated in NCDRC
- Drone certification facility inaugurated at National Test House (NTH)
- National Consumer Helpline 2.0 inaugurated
- New laboratories inaugurated in National Test House
- Home Appliance Testing Laboratory at Mumbai and Transformer Testing Facility at Guwahati.
- Organic Food Testing Laboratory in Jaipur
- Exchange of MoU between NTH and RRSL for mutual cooperation in EV (testing)
5 President Draupadi Murmu awards Crompton for Energy Conservation 2023
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited (CGCEL), a leading player in India’s consumer electrical industry, has been awarded the prestigious National Energy Conservation Award 2023 . This honor was presented by the President of India Draupadi Murmu and the Ministry of Power . Represented by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day . This recognition reinforces Crompton’s commitment to energy-efficient innovations, marking a significant achievement for its storage water heater in the Most Energy Efficient Appliance of the Year 2023 category.
6 Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 20th ‘Neuro Update 2023’ conference in Gujarat.
In Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 20th ‘ Neuro Update 2023 ‘ conference in Ahmedabad . On the occasion of Vibrant Gujarat Summit and Neurology Conference , the Chief Minister said that the then Chief Minister and current Prime Minister Narendra Modi had started the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 20 years ago with the goal of holistic development in Gujarat. The benefits of this global summit are clearly visible today in various sectors including health, pharmaceutical industry and chemicals. This conference will feature discussions and speeches by renowned doctors in the field of Neurology on the topic ‘Practical Approaches in Neurology’. The conference was attended by members of the Ahmedabad Association of Physicians and neurology doctors, professors and other professionals from across the country.
7 ArSRLM and SBI tie up for SHG banking services
In a significant step towards empowering Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Arunachal Pradesh , Arunachal State Rural Livelihood Mission (ARSRLM) has formed a strategic alliance with State Bank of India (SBI) . The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two institutions aims to provide comprehensive banking services to the SHGs operating in the state.
8 SASTRA Ramanujan Awards 2022 & 2023
At a prestigious ceremony at the SASTRA campus in Kumbakonam , the SASTRA-Ramanujan Awards for 2022 and 2023 were presented to Yunqing Tang and Ruixiang Zhang, mathematicians affiliated with the University of California at Berkeley . The award, established by SASTRA in 2005, honors individuals under the age of 32 who have made notable contributions to the field of mathematics.
9 WHO: More than 1 million Afghan children facing severe malnutrition crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning, revealing that more than one million children in Afghanistan are currently suffering from severe malnutrition. The dire situation has prompted urgent calls for international assistance and funding, as the country attempts to deal with the growing crisis. Tolo News, an Afghan news channel based in Kabul, reports on the seriousness of the issue, highlighting the urgent need for resources to meet the critical health needs of Afghanistan’s vulnerable population.
10 RBI started card token facility at bank level
RBI has launched ‘ Card-on-File ‘ (COF) token facility at the level of banks and other institutions . With its help, customers will be able to create a token of their debit or credit card and link it to the accounts of various e-commerce apps . Also, you will be able to make online payment without giving actual card details. With the implementation of the system, data theft and financial fraud will be prevented. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) allowed National Pension System (NPS) subscribers to deposit their contributions directly through UPI QR code. Its purpose is to simplify the contribution process. Under the new system, customers will use the UPI QR code to transfer their contributions.
11 Conversion of National Academy of Indian Railway Assets into Gati Shakti University
The Railway Ministry has issued instructions to hand over all assets from Vadodara- based National Indian Railway Academy (NAIR) to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) . The directive is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s vision of promoting the newly envisioned central university . The move is set to impact the prestigious heritage of NAIR, which has been an important training facility for railway officers for many decades.
12 RBI forecasts economic trajectory: FY24 GDP growth at 7.1%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released projections for India’s economic performance using its Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) model . The forecast indicates real GDP growth of 7.1% for fiscal year 2023-24 , higher than the previous estimate of 7%, and a slowdown of 6% in the next fiscal year, 2024-25 .
13 NTPC Kanti receives FICCI Water Award 2023 for industrial water use efficiency
NTPC Kanti has been awarded the 11th edition of FICCI Water Awards 2023 under the “ Industrial Water Use Efficiency ” category. This prestigious award was presented during the inaugural ceremony of the 9th edition of India Industry Water Conclave held at FICCI Federation House in New Delhi.
14 Aditya Birla Sun Life and IDFC First Bank collaborate on financial solutions
In a strategic move to broaden their service offerings and strengthen their market presence, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance and IDFC First Bank have come together through a bancassurance partnership. The collaboration aims to provide comprehensive insurance solutions to the Bank’s wide customer base by leveraging IDFC First Bank’s strong distribution network.
15 In women’s cricket, India defeated Australia by 8 wickets in the only test in Mumbai.
Indian women’s cricket team has defeated Australia by eight wickets in the only cricket test match . India has created history by defeating the Australian team for the first time in women’s test cricket. Today, on the fourth and final day in Mumbai, India got the target of 75 runs to win, which the team achieved by losing two wickets.
16 Sports Ministry suspends newly elected Indian Wrestling Federation for violating several provisions
The Sports Ministry has suspended the newly elected Indian Wrestling Federation for violating several provisions . According to sources, the Sports Ministry suspended the new president of the federation Sanjay Singh after the announcement of organizing national competition for wrestling under-15 and under-20 age groups. After being elected President of the Indian Wrestling Federation, Sanjay Singh had announced to organize a national competition for the under-15 and under-20 age groups in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. According to sources, the Ministry said that this announcement was made in haste and no prior information was given to the wrestlers participating in the competition. Also, the provisions of the Constitution of the Indian Wrestling Federation were not followed. The Ministry said that such decisions are taken by the Executive Committee of the Federation before which such an agenda is required to be placed for consideration.
