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Current Affairs 20/1/24

  1. Indian Heritage
  • Culture
  • Modern Indian history
  • The Freedom Struggle
  • Post-independence
  • Indian Society

A. population and associated issues

B. poverty and developmental issues

C.urbanization

   7. Geographical features

8.Indian Constitution

9. Polity

10. Governance

A. institutions

B. regulatory

C. Government policies

D. role of NGOs

E. measures

11. Social Justice

A. Welfare schemes

B Health

C. Education

D. Human Resources

E. poverty and hunger

12. International relations

A. India and its neighbourhood

B. groupings and agreements

C.Indian diaspora

13. Economic Development

A. Government Budgeting

B. industrial

E.issues

14. Technology

Science, Technology, and Innovation Exhibition of IISF 2023

With the closing ceremony of IISF at the grand A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Hall, where the Chief guest was Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana. The Minister announced the development of a “Science City” in the city of Faridabad, Haryana. He also visited the mega science expo where countless commendable innovations were displayed. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Science & Technology visited the mega expo at the inaugural day, the first day of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023.

More than 100 stalls were installed at the expo where 20 stalls were from the private organisations, while more than 80 stalls were from the government organisations. There were around 1 lakh visitors in the exposition. Among the major organisations who showcased their scientific inventions and innovations include Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), and Department of Science and Technology (DST) and its autonomous bodies.  

The displays were clearly justifying the theme of the ninth edition of IISF, “Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal” reflecting the Nation’s contemporary position in the new era in the field of Science and Technology. It proved that our country is young and enthusiastic determined to achieve a lot.

15. Environment

16. Security

ROYAL NAVY SHIP HMS SPEY TO KOCHI

HMS Spey, an offshore patrol vessel of the Royal Navy is on a goodwill visit to Kochi from 17 – 27 Jan 24. The ship was accorded a warm reception amidst fanfare by the Indian Naval band on arrival. During the port call at Kochi, professional & social interactions and sports fixtures were held between the Indian Navy and Royal Navy. The Royal Navy personnel visited onboard INS Sunayna and shared best practices towards enhancing interoperability between the two Navies. Cdr Paul Caddy, Commanding Officer, HMS Spey called on Cmde Sarvpreet Singh, Chief Staff Officer (Operations), Southern Naval Command and discussed issues of mutual interest.

During the visit, a team from Headquarters Sea training (HQST) conducted training module on Force Protection Measures, Damage Control and Firefighting onboard HMS Spey. These exercises aided teams from HQST and the ship to understand the procedures and SOPs followed by both the Navies. The professional exchange exemplified the commitment of both Navies to foster strong Naval partnerships, emphasising the significance of mutual co-operation in maritime security and training.

17. Disaster Management