National and International Current Affairs of 11th January 2024
1.
National
Human Trafficking Awareness Day (January 11, 2024): Recognizes the need to address human trafficking globally
and end the suffering of victims. Highlights the Trafficking Victims Protection
Act of 2000.
2.
Republic
Day Pact: The
Defence Ministry proposes a plan allowing states to showcase their tableaux
every three years to ensure fair representation in the Republic Day parade.
3.
India-Nepal
Agreements: India
and Nepal sign agreements on renewable energy, power, space, technology, and
High Impact Community Development Projects. Nepal also signs a long-term power
deal with India.
4.
South
Korea's Dog Meat Ban: South
Korea passes a law banning the trade of dog meat, ending a centuries-old practice.
5.
Red
Ant Chutney GI Tag: Mayurbhanj's Red Ant Chutney in Odisha is granted a
Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
6.
Zagreb
Open 2024: Aman
Sehrawat wins a gold medal in men's 57kg wrestling at the Zagreb Open 2024 in
Croatia, marking India's first medal in the ranking series.
7.
TARKASH
Joint Exercise: TARKASH
is a joint exercise by the National Security Guard (NSG), India, and US Special
Operations Forces (SOF), USA, addressing threats related to CBRN terror
attacks.
8.
Republic
Day Tableaux Plan: Defence Ministry
proposes a three-year cycle for states to showcase tableaux in the Republic Day
parade.
9.
Rajnath
Singh's UK Visit: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits London for crucial
defense and security talks with the UK.
10.
South
Korea's Dog Meat Ban: South
Korea passes a law banning the eating and selling of dog meat, effective after
a three-year grace period.
11.
Chhattisgarh's
Ramlala Darshan Scheme: Chhattisgarh launches a scheme providing free pilgrimage
to Ayodhya for residents aged 18-75.
12.
Maharashtra's
Atpadi Conservation Reserve: Maharashtra
establishes a wildlife habitat in Sangli district, prioritizing the protection
of endangered canids and diverse wildlife.
13.
Indian
Navy's Indigenous Drone: Indian
Navy acquires its first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone,
the Drishti 10 Starliner.
14.
Human
Trafficking Awareness Day: Observes
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11, emphasizing the global
need to address the issue.
15.
Startup
India Innovation Week 2024: DPIIT
organizes a week-long event to celebrate and advance the Indian Startup
Ecosystem.
16.
Street
Vendors Empowerment: Two
initiatives, PAiSA Dashboard and PM SVANidhi Portal, launched to empower street
vendors.
17.
Global
Unemployment Outlook: International
Labour Organization warns of a slight increase in global unemployment in 2024.
18.
Global
Passport Rankings: Six
nations, including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain, share
the top spot in the world's most powerful passports.
19.
National
Youth Festival: PM
Modi inaugurates the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra, with
the theme "MYBharat-ViksitBharat@2047."
20.
Maldives-China
Agreements: Maldives
and China sign 20 agreements for diverse cooperation, elevating bilateral ties
to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
21.
India's
Antarctic Expedition: Scientists
from Mauritius and Bangladesh join India's 43rd Antarctic Expedition for
collaborative research.
22.
Senthil
Pandian C as WTO Ambassador: Senthil
Pandian C appointed as India's ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
in Geneva.
23.
Tshering
Tobgay Re-Elected as Bhutan's Prime Minister: Bhutanese voters
re-elect Tshering Tobgay as Prime Minister for a second term.
24.
Divyakriti
Singh - First Indian Woman Arjuna Awardee in Equestrian Sports: Divyakriti
Singh becomes the first woman from Rajasthan to receive the Arjuna Award for
her achievements in equestrian sports.