National and International Current Affairs of 30th January 2024
1.
Martyr's Day 2024: Remembering India's Heroes
January 30, 2024, marked Martyr's Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas. India
commemorates this day to honor the sacrifice of its heroes, including Mahatma
Gandhi.
2.
India's Nomination for
UNESCO World Heritage List: Maratha
Military Landscapes India has nominated "Maratha Military
Landscapes of India" for the 2024-2025 UNESCO World Heritage List. This
nomination includes iconic forts and structures showcasing Maratha military
prowess.
3.
Republic Day Parade 2024: India's Democratic Heritage Shines
India's Ministry of Culture's tableau, themed 'India: Mother of
Democracy,' secured the top spot at the 2024 Republic Day Parade. It celebrated
India's rich democratic traditions.
4.
Divyansh Singh Panwar
Triumphs at ISSF World Cup 2024: Divyansh Singh
Panwar clinched the gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle event at the ISSF
World Cup 2024 in Cairo. Sonam Uttam Maskar also won silver in the women's
category.
5.
National Health Policy
2017 Targets Tobacco Reduction: The
National Health Policy 2017 aims to reduce tobacco use by 30% by 2025. India
has ratified the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to achieve this
goal.
6.
ISRO Launches INSAT-3DS
Satellite for Weather Forecasting: ISRO
launched the INSAT-3DS satellite to monitor land and ocean surfaces for weather
forecasting and disaster warning, enhancing India's weather monitoring
capabilities.
7.
Padma Awards 2024
Recognize Contributions Across Fields: The
official list for 2024 Padma Awards includes 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma
Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri awardees, honoring contributions across various
fields.
8.
Indian Army Implements
New Fitness Policy: The
Indian Army introduced a new fitness policy to address declining physical
standards. It includes stringent measures and emphasizes the importance of
maintaining physical fitness.
9.
Union Budget 2024 Focuses
on Infrastructure: The
Union Budget 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, prioritizes
infrastructure development, anticipating a 9.57% CAGR in the sector from 2024
to 2029.
10.
Bank of Baroda Rebrands
Subsidiary as 'BOBCARD Limited': Bank
of Baroda's subsidiary, formerly known as BOB Financial Solutions Limited, has
been rebranded as 'BOBCARD Limited' with the tagline "Credit
Reimagined," emphasizing innovative credit solutions.