Monthly Current Affairs for January 2024 Download January 2024 Current Affairs for FREE! Top 5 Morning News: 15th January ed Yi” mmm, avary 15, 2024 * Maldives requests India's troop withdrawal by March 15 * Himalayan Wolf classified as ‘Vulnerable’ on IUCN Red List. 'Bhishm,' a 25T Bollard Pull Tug, launched in 'Make in India’ triumph. Vekoli's CMD Manoj Kumar was honored with IMMA Lifetime Achievement Award. * Rohit Sharma first men’s player with 150 T20! appearances, and 100 wins. Today's History: 15th January January 15, 2024 © 1759: The British Museum opens. * 1784: Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded * 1888: Birth Anniversary of Saifuddin Kitchlew. # 1949: To take the command of the Indian army by Lieutenant General K. M. Cariappa by General Francis Roy Bucher. * 1992: Croatia and Slovenia are internationally recognized as independent nations * 2001: Wikipedia debuted; founded by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger.Indian Army Day 2024 January 15, 2024 * Indian Army Day 2024 commemorates the 76th anniversary of the Indian Army's first Commander-in- Chief, Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa, who took over in 1949. * “In Service of the Nation” will be the theme for Indian Army Day in 2024. * The subject aligns with the Indian Army's motto, "Service Before Self,” which prioritizes national service over personal pursuits. Maldives requests India's troop withdrawal by March 15. January 15, 2024 * Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu formally asks India to withdraw military personnel by March 15. * High-level core group set up for negotiations, holds its first meeting at the Foreign Ministry Headquarters in Male. * President Muizzu's pro-China stance and recent comments hint at a pivot in foreign policy, raising concerns in India, Smriti, Vaishnaw, and Hardeep Puri to Participate in WEF Davos meeting January 15, 2024 + The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, under the theme ‘Rebuilding Trust, to be attended by Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Hardeep Puri * The meeting, scheduled from January 15-19, will feature discussions on global crises such as climate change, conflicts, and misinformation. « India's representation includes nearly 100 political and business leaders.Himalayan Wolf classified as ‘Vulnerable’ on IUCN Red List January 15, 2024 * Himalayan Wolf has been assessed for the first time on the IUCN Red List, categorizing it as "Vulnerable." * The estimated population of 2,275-3,792 mature adults faces ongoing decline, primarily due to threats such as depredation conflict, habitat modification, and illegal hunting. + Recommendations from the IUCN include securing wild prey populations, improving livestock guarding methods. Rahgeere Anand Utsav: vibrant celebrations in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh January 15, 2024 * MP CM Mohan Yadav's efforts result in the successful celebration of Rahgeere Anand Utsav in Ujjain. * The event, held annually between January 14 and 28, aims to foster community joy through sports and cultural programs * Residents, including gir's in traditional attire, participate in activities like Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, folk music, dance, and more, promoting enthusiasm and inclusivity, Weekly Notes: National Affairs January 14, 2024 * Youth Co:Lab 6th edition launched to empower youth-led Start-up Ayodhya’s Hanuman Garhi Besan Ladoo received Gl Tag recognition PM Modi set to inaugurate ‘Atal Setu’, the longest sea bridge in India Defence Secretary launched BEL's high-tech auditorium ‘Abhigyaan’ India's first PRASADAM’ food street inaugurated by Health Ministeree Weekly Notes: International Affairs January 14, 2024 * WHO launched medicine codes for Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani Systems * Security agreement signed between Ukraine and Britain * UN Helicopter seized by al-Shabab in Somalia * State of Emergency declared in Papua New Guinea * South Korea passed bill prohibiting Dog meat consumption and sale * Alvaro, first cyclone of 2024, hits Madagascar Weekly Notes: State Affairs January 14, 2024 * Maharashtra declared new Atpadi Conservation Reserve in Sangli district * GRSE unveiled West Bengal's first next-gen electric ferry + Ayodhya sets world record with longest solar light line installation * Varanasi and Prayagraj won 'Cleanest Ganga Towns’ award * India's premier regenerative tourism model launched by Goa Minister * PM Modi inaugurated 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Weekly Notes: Sports News January 14, 2024 + Harbin unveiled official Mascots and Emblem for 9th Asian Winter Games + Aman Sehrawat clinched gold in UWW ranking series * Mohammed Shami set to receive prestigious Arjuna Award 2023 Germany clinched United Cup title after Zverev's Epic comeback * British Sikh ‘Polar Preet' claimed fastest Solo Ski across AntarcticaWeekly Notes: Awards and Honours - | January 14, 2024 * Suchetha Satish set world record for singing in most languages * First woman to win best environment officer award in sugar industry « First Indian woman, Divyakriti Singh, won Arjuna Award * Sheetal Devi, the world's first armless woman archer won Arjuna Award * Shirshendu Mukyopadhyaya honored with Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar 2023 Weekly Notes: Awards and Honours - Il January 14, 2024 * Obama, Mulaney, Burnett Triumph at 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards * Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj bagged Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award * President Droupadi Murmu presented Dronacharya Award 2023 * Golden Globes 2024 Highlights Weekly Notes: Appointments January 14, 2024 * Denmarks crown Prince Frederik to become the New King * Gabriel Attal became France's youngest Prime Minister * Sheikh Hasina wins Sth Term as Bangladesh Prime Minister in election * Credit bureau Experian appointed Manish Jain as MD for India * Indra Mani Pandey assumed role of BIMSTEC Secretary GeneralWeekly Notes: Government Policies and Schemes January 14, 2024 * ‘Yogyasree’ scheme for SC/ST students launched in West Bengal * Indian government greenlights Prithvi Vigyan Scheme with Rs 4797 crore * Government Unveils Rs 515-Cr Solar Scheme for Tribal Electrification * PM Modi launched 'Swachh Mandir’ campaign for clean pilgrimage sites * India launched ‘Heal in India, Heal by India’ initiative * NSPAAD launched mobile app ‘Report Fish Disease’ Weekly Notes: Defence News - | January 14, 2024 * DRDO launched ‘Ugram’ - indigenous assault rifle for armed forces * "MILAN 2024" Naval Exercise to commence in Visakhapatnam * India and Japan Coast Guard conduct joint exercise in Chennai * DRDO conducts successful flight-test of New Generation AKASH missile * Indian Army declared 2024 as ‘Year of Technology Absorption’ tg Weekly Notes: Defence News - II January 14, 2024 * Indian Navy's P8I Aircraft joined Exercise Sea Dragon-24 in Guam + IAF's Women Agniveer Vayu to march on Republic Day parade + Raksha Mantri approved group insurance scheme for casual labourersWeekly Notes: Science & Technology January 14, 2024 * ‘Work4Food' developed by IIT Delhi for food delivery agents * China launched ‘Einstein Probe Modeled’ after ‘Lobster Eyes’ * Microsoft launched Al Odyssey to skill 100,000 developers in India * India and Mauritius collaborate on Rs 20 crore small satellite project + MV Vasiliy begins 43rd Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica Weekly Notes: Summits & Conferences January 14, 2024 * Begumpet airport gears up for Wings India 2024 * External Affairs Minister to attend 19th NAM Summit in Uganda * PM to inaugurate 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra * India International Science Festival 2023 + Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated Kala Utsav 2024 * Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated ‘Indus Food 2024" * India to chair, host UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in 2024 Weekly Notes: Index and Reports - | January 14, 2024 * India topped list of source markets for Sri Lanka's tourism in 2023 * Meghalaya's Bymihat India's most polluted city In 2023 * Global Risks Report 2024 * 2024 Henley Passport Index; India ranks 80th * Swachh Survekshan 2023: Indore & Surat emerged as cleanest cities