1.           Cabinet Approvals:

       The government approved new positions for the 16th Finance Commission.

2.           Aviation Expo:

       Wings India 2024, Asia's largest aviation expo, was inaugurated by Scindia.

3.           Awards and Recognitions:

·       EIL received the SCOPE Eminence Award.

·       Praveen Achuthan Kutty was approved as DCB Bank MD & CEO by the RBI.

4.           Space and Technology:

·       ISRO upgraded its distress alert device for fishermen.

·       India is involved in planning and building the Chabahar port.

·       A lunar sample collection mission aims to understand the Moon's geology.

5.           Environmental Initiatives:

·       Rs 302 crore was announced for artificial reef units in Vizhinjam, Kerala.

·       Project Snow Leopard focuses on conserving snow leopards and their habitats.

6.           National News - Coaching Centres:

New guidelines for coaching centres were introduced to ensure proper standards and student welfare.

7.           National News - Artificial Reefs:

A project for artificial reefs in Vizhinjam, Kerala, was launched to boost fish population and support local fishermen.

8.           National News - Graphene and IoT Centre:

The India Innovation Centre for Graphene and a Centre of Excellence in Intelligent IoT Sensors were inaugurated in Kerala.

9.           National News - Farsi as a Classical Language:

Farsi (Persian) was included as one of India's nine classical languages under the New Education Policy.

10.       International News - China's Population Decline:

 China faces a demographic crisis with a declining birth rate and increased deaths.

11.       International News - Houthi Escalation in the Red Sea:

Houthi rebels in Yemen intensified attacks in the Red Sea, leading to concerns about a broader regional conflict.

12.       International News - Japan's Lunar Mission:

Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is set to land on the Moon, contributing to lunar science.

13.       State News - Moh-Juj Fights in Assam:

Moh-Juj, traditional buffalo fights, made a comeback in Assam after a hiatus of nine years.

14.       State News - Kolkata Book Fair:

Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair, featuring the UK as the theme country.

15.       State News - Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival in Arunachal Pradesh:**

The Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival in Arunachal Pradesh focuses on cultural diversity and conservation efforts.

16.       State News - Tallest Ambedkar Statue in Andhra Pradesh:

Andhra Pradesh unveiled the world's tallest statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Vijayawada.

17.       Banking News - HDFC Bank's Singapore Expansion:

HDFC Bank aims to expand its footprint by establishing its first branch in Singapore.

18.       Banking News - ICICI Bank Canada's Mobile Banking App:

ICICI Bank Canada launched the 'Money2India (Canada)' mobile banking app for seamless fund transfers.

19.       Defence News - Indian Army and MeitY Collaboration:

The Indian Army collaborates with MeitY to develop cutting-edge military-grade software.

20.       Business News - Apple Surpasses Samsung in Smartphone Market:

Apple's iPhone surpassed Samsung as the best-selling smartphone series in 2023.

21.       Business News - Adani Group's Investment in Data Centre:

Adani Group announced a Rs 50,000 crore investment in a 1 GW hyperscale data centre in Maharashtra.

22.       Important Days News - Kokborok Day:

Kokborok Day in Tripura marks the recognition of Kokborok as an official language.

23.       Schemes News - Assam Govt's Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan:

The Assam government launched a scheme to empower rural women entrepreneurs.

24.       Schemes News - E-SAKSHI App Under MPLADS:

The e-SAKSHI app aims to streamline the administration of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).

25.       Agreements News - Google Pay and NPCI Partnership:

Google Pay partners with NPCI to extend UPI payments globally, facilitating transactions for Indian travellers.

26.       Appointments News - Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal:

Senior IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary is appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal.

27.       Appointments News - Hrithik Roshan as RuPay Prime Volleyball League Ambassador:

Hrithik Roshan is appointed as the brand ambassador for the RuPay Prime Volleyball League.

28.       Awards News - Assam Baibhav Award for Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi:

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is honored with the 'Assam Baibhav' award.

29.       Awards News - Gianni Infantino's Sports Personality Award:

FIFA President Gianni Infantino receives the International Sports Personality of the Year award in Dubai.

30.       Sports News - Carlos Sainz's Victory in Dakar Rally 2024:

Carlos Sainz wins the Dakar Rally for the fourth time, making history as the oldest winner.

31.       Miscellaneous News - World's Largest Lamp for Ram Temple Opening:

A 300-foot lamp, the world's largest, will illuminate Ayodhya during the Ram Temple opening ceremony.