1.      India and France have announced a "defence industrial roadmap" aimed at enhancing cooperation on defense production and space projects.

2.      The Central government of India has approved a new treatment regimen for leprosy with the goal of halting its transmission at the sub-national level by 2027.

3.      The prestigious Padma Vibhushan award for 2024 was conferred upon notable individuals including M Venkaiah Naidu, Chiranjeevi, Vyjayantimala Bali, Padma Subrahmanyam, and Bindeshwar Pathak.

4.      Airbus and Tata are set to collaborate on establishing India's first private helicopter assembly line.

5.      Krutrim, an AI startup in India, has achieved unicorn status by securing $50 million in funding, valuing the company at $1 billion.

6.      January 27 is celebrated annually as National Geographic Day, honoring the contributions of the National Geographic Society in the fields of geography, natural science, and exploration.

7.      The Prime Minister of India has urged the armed forces, military-civilian bureaucracy, and the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to eliminate cost overruns and project delays in defense manufacturing.

8.      The 63rd gathering of the Central Geological Programming Board took place in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, discussing geological plans for the upcoming year.

9.      Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Finance Minister, is set to present the budget for the sixth consecutive time.

10. Maersk has introduced a groundbreaking container vessel, the Ane Maersk, powered by clean fuel, marking a significant stride towards sustainability in maritime transportation.

11. Alabama conducted its first execution using nitrogen gas, introducing a new method as an alternative to lethal injection.

12. Zomato Payments Private Limited has obtained approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to process online payments as a payment aggregator.

13. ICRA has revised its bank credit growth estimates for FY24 upwards, anticipating record incremental growth in bank credit.

14. Air India has been fined by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for safety breaches, particularly concerning insufficient emergency oxygen supply.

15. The Union Cabinet has approved a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme allocating Rs 8,500 crores for Coal Gasification Projects.

16. LIC has received approval to acquire a significant stake in HDFC Bank from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

17. The government plans to implement a rooftop solar scheme aiming to install solar panels on numerous rooftops across the country.

18. India’s ACME Group and Japan’s IHI Corporation have signed a historic agreement for the supply of green ammonia.

19. Rohan Bopanna, an Indian tennis player, has become the oldest world number one in men's doubles, achieving a remarkable milestone in his career.