1.           Atal Setu

PM Modi inaugurated Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge connecting Mumbai to Navi Mumbai, spanning 21.8 km with six lanes.

2.           Airstrikes in Yemen

The US and UK conducted airstrikes on Yemen's Huthi Rebels in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping.

3.           Malkangiri Airport

Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Malkangiri Airport in Odisha, enhancing connectivity in tribal-dominated areas.

4.           Pharma Manufacturing Rules

Revised pharmaceutical manufacturing rules under Schedule M were notified by the Ministry of Health for quality control.

5.           Flight Duty Time Rules

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation revised flight duty time rules to reduce pilot fatigue and enhance safety.

6.           Training Program in Chilika Lake

The Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Environment conducted a training program in Chilika Lake under the Amrit Dharohar Capacity Building Scheme.

7.           Visa-free Entry

France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain allow visa-free entry to 194 global destinations.

8.           Einstein Probe

China launched the Einstein Probe, a satellite shaped like a lotus, to observe transient phenomena in the universe using innovative X-ray detection technology.

9.           Dark Sky Park

India's first "Dark Sky Park" was established.

10.       National Youth Festival

PM Modi inaugurated the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, celebrating youthful talent and India's commitment to development by 2047.

11.       Airstrikes on Yemen’s Huthi Rebels

The US and UK conducted airstrikes on Yemen's Huthi Rebels in response to escalating attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.

12.       Malkangiri Airport in Odisha

Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Malkangiri Airport in Odisha to enhance connectivity in tribal-dominated areas.

13.       Simmtech Semiconductor Plant in Gujarat

Simmtech, a South Korean firm, plans to set up a semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, with a Rs 1,250 crore investment.

14.       India’s Economic Goals

India aims to become the third-largest economy by 2027-28, reaching a GDP of over $5 trillion, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

15.       National Road Safety Week

National Road Safety Week is observed annually from January 11 to 17, aiming to raise awareness about road safety in India.

16.       National Youth Day

National Youth Day on January 12th commemorates Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, focusing on youth empowerment and nation-building.

17.       Mulya Pravah 2.0

The University Grants Commission introduced Mulya Pravah 2.0 to promote ethical practices in higher education, aiming for integrity, accountability, and transparency.

18.       Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023

Indore and Surat shared the cleanest city title at the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023, with several other cities and states recognized for cleanliness.

19.       World Bank's Global Economic Resilience

The World Bank reports global economic resilience amid a dark outlook, projecting a third consecutive year of slowdown in 2024.

20.       Rural Ministry and SBI Partnership

The Rural Development Ministry partnered with the State Bank of India to facilitate enterprise financing for rural self-help groups (SHGs).

21.       Rear Admiral Upal Kundu

Rear Admiral Upal Kundu took charge as Chief of Staff at the Southern Naval Command, bringing expertise in anti-submarine warfare.

22.       Sheel Vardhan Singh in UPSC

Sheel Vardhan Singh, former Director General of CISF, has been appointed as a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

23.       Book 'Modi: Energising A Green Future'

Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav launched the book 'Modi: Energising A Green Future,' focusing on PM Modi's vision for a sustainable and eco-friendly future.

24.       9th Asian Winter Games

The 9th Asian Winter Games unveiled its core symbols, including the slogan "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia" and mascots "Binbin" and "Nini."

25.       Wrestler Aman Sehrawat’s Gold in Zagreb Open

Aman Sehrawat won gold in the 57 kg category at the Zagreb Open wrestling tournament.

26.       Rhythm Sangwan’s Olympic Quota

Rhythm Sangwan secured a bronze medal in the women’s 25m pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships, earning India’s 16th Olympic quota for Paris 2024.

27.       China’s ‘Einstein Probe’

China deployed the 'Einstein Probe,' a lotus-shaped satellite, to monitor cosmic turbulence using innovative X-ray detection technology.