National and International Current Affairs of 24th January 2024
1.
National Girl Child Day : Observes annually to
empower girls and address their challenges.
2.
International Day of Education : Dedicated by UNESCO
to highlight education and teachers' role in countering hate speech.
3.
Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana: Unveiled by PM Modi
to provide rooftop solar power systems to one crore households.
4.
Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman: Inaugurated by Vice
President Jagdeep Dhankhar to commemorate 75th Republic Day.
5.
Sweden: Set to become a NATO member as Turkey
approves its membership bid.
6.
Khelo India Youth Games 2023: Opening ceremony held in Chennai.
7.
DD Podhigai: Revamped version
launched as "DD Tamil."
8.
Boeing: Largest aerospace
engineering facility outside the US located in Bengaluru.
9.
AMRUT projects: 8 projects worth around Rs. 2,000 crores
launched in Solapur, Maharashtra.
10.
The Doomsday Clock: Symbolizes humanity's proximity to global
catastrophes; recently set close to midnight.
11.
India Aids Afghanistan: Provides 40,000
liters of Malathion against locust threat.
12.
Iran’s Military Receives Drones: Receives domestically developed
reconnaissance and combat drones.
13.
India And Egypt Joint Exercise Cyclone: Indian Army participates in joint special
forces exercise with Egypt.
14.
Union Budget Of India: Presented annually,
shaping India's economic trajectory.
15.
RBI Announces Revised Eligibility Norms: For urban
co-operative banks' inclusion in the second schedule.
16.
CCI Approves JSW Group’s Stake Buy In MG
Motor India:** Significant
business transactions approved by the Competition Commission of India.
17.
Petroleum Ministry Approves ONGC’s Green
Energy Unit: Approval
granted for the formation of ONGC's green energy subsidiary.
18.
India’s First Self-Made Aircraft Seat
Unveiled: Timetooth
unveils the first domestically manufactured aircraft seat at Wings India 2024.
19.
National Girl Child Day 2024 : A day to empower and
address challenges faced by girls.
20.
International Day Of Education 2024: Emphasizes
"Learning for Lasting Peace."
21.
Telangana Gruha Jyothi Scheme: Chief Minister
announces the scheme for free electricity from February.
22.
Indian Equity Market Surpasses Hong Kong: Ranks 4th globally
with a market cap of $4.33 trillion.
23.
Serum Institute Partners With CEPI: Joins Coalition
for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to produce affordable outbreak vaccines.
24.
Former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur Awarded
Bharat Ratna: Posthumously
awarded the nation’s highest civilian award.
25.
Oscars 2024 Nominations Announced: Christopher Nolan’s
“Oppenheimer” secures 13 major nominations.
26.
Man Singh Clinches Gold At The Asian
Marathon Championships 2024: Historic win for
Indian athlete.
27.
ICC Awards 2023: Rohit Sharma named captain of ICC ODI Team
of the Year.