1.         National Startup Day : Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared January 16 as National Startup Day in 2021 to celebrate and recognize India's startup ecosystem.

2.         Meghalaya Games : President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the 5th edition of Meghalaya Games, emphasizing support for talent from tribal areas.

3.         Army Day : 76th Army Day, commanded by the Army's Central Command in Lucknow, focused on the theme "In Service of the Nation."

4.         Chabahar Port Agreement: India and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for the development of Chabahar Port.

5.         Harvest Festivals: Celebrated across India.

6.         GI TAG:  Anardana, Wancho Wooden Craft, and Kachchhi Kharek received Geographical Indication (GI) tags.

7.         NACIN Campus Inauguration: PM Modi inaugurated the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN) campus in Andhra Pradesh.

8.         Guatemala President Sworn In: Bernardo Arévalo sworn in as Guatemala's President, focusing on democracy and addressing corruption.

9.         Switzerland Peace Summit: Switzerland to host a global peace summit on Ukraine's request.

10.    Operation AMRITH (Kerala): Kerala initiates Operation Amrith to combat antimicrobial resistance through surprise raids on pharmacies.

11.    Ex-Ayutthaya Naval Exercise: Indian and Royal Thai Navy conduct the first naval exercise named 'Ex-Ayutthaya,' connecting Ayodhya and Ayutthaya.

12.    Yes Bank's SmartFin:  Yes Bank introduces Veefin's SmartFin for digital supply chain finance to support MSMEs.

13.    Green Energy Sector Rules:  Government introduces rules to expedite energy storage establishment in the green energy sector.

14.    WPI Inflation (December 2023): Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation reaches a nine-month high at 0.73% due to increases in food prices.

15.    Union Budget Historical Overview: Brief history of the Union Budget, outlining its significance and evolution.

16.    NITI Aayog Report on Poverty Alleviation: Over 24.8 crore Indians escape multidimensional poverty in 9 years, according to a NITI Aayog report.

17.    WEF Annual Meeting 2024: The 54th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting focuses on navigating global challenges with a 'back to basics' approach.

18.    India Secures Lithium Blocks in Argentina: India secures exploration and development rights for lithium blocks in Argentina to reduce import dependency.

19.    Vice Admiral AN Pramod Appointment: Vice Admiral AN Pramod appointed Director General Naval Operations.

20.    Miss America 2024: US Air Force Officer Madison Marsh becomes the first active-duty winner of Miss America 2024.

21.    Deepa Bhandare VSI Award: Deepa Bhandare makes history as the first female to receive VSI Award in Maharashtra's sugar industry.

22.    Emmys Awards 2024: Highlights of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.

23.    ICC Players of the Month (December 2023): Pat Cummins and Deepti Sharma recognized for outstanding performances in cricket.

24.    K J Joy's Passing: Malayalam music director K J Joy passes away at 77.

25.    I-STEM 'Samavesha' Initiative: I-STEM launches 'Samavesha' to enhance research collaboration in India.

26.    Nipah Virus Vaccine Trials:  Oxford scientists initiate the first human trials for a vaccine against the deadly Nipah virus.