7 January 2024 : Latest Current Affairs 7th January
Important Current Affairs 7th January 2024
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 7th January including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 7th January 2024 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 7th January – National News
1. Union Minister Piyush Goyal Unveils Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 Booklet And Logo
◉ Union Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled the booklet and logo for the eagerly awaited “Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024” at a curtain-raiser event in New Delhi.
◉ Held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, February 1-3, 2024, the exhibition features more than 600 exhibitors from more than 50 nations.
◉ Modern technology will be on display at several specialized shows, such as the Auto Show, ACMA Automechanika, a sizable tire show, urban mobility solutions, the EV Infra Pavilion, and the Battery Tech Pavilion.
2. The airport in Ayodhya is now known as Maharshi Valmiki International Airport and has gained international status.
◉ The designation of Ayodhya Airport as an international airport has received permission from the Union Cabinet. The name of the airport, “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham,” will pay homage to the region’s cultural and historical significance.
◉ In a news statement, the administration stated that to fully realize the city’s economic potential, Ayodhya Airport must be upgraded to an international airport. Moreover, it recognizes Ayodhya’s importance as a destination of worldwide pilgrimage, with the expectation that its international standing will draw visitors and pilgrims from other countries.
◉ The development of the airport will take place in stages. The airport would be able to accommodate 10 lakh (one million) passengers a year in its first phase.
3. The 58th DGsP/IGsP Conference was opened by Amit Shah in 2023. The Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur hosted the 58th DGsP/IGsP Conference in 2023, which was opened by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah.
◉ Leading law enforcement authorities from Jaipur attended the three-day hybrid conference in person, while over 500 police personnel from all over the nation participated virtually via video conferencing.
◉ Intelligence Bureau (IB) officers received Police Medals for Meritorious Service from the Union ◉ Home Minister during the conference in recognition of their exceptional work.
◉ The purpose of the conference was to discuss several vital security-related topics, such as border security, cyber threats, radicalization, fake identity document issuing, and risks posed by artificial intelligence.
4. The Government of Assam Launches “Gunotsav 2024”
◉ The Assam government is preparing for the fifth iteration of “Gunotsav 2024,” a thorough evaluation of the performance of almost 40 lakh children in government schools that takes place throughout the whole state.
◉ The project, which is scheduled to run from January 3 to February 8, 2024, is anticipated to be a major factor in raising the standard of instruction and raising student achievement in the state.
◉ “Gunotsav” places a strong emphasis on the active involvement of all parties involved, including local communities, administrators, teachers, and students. It is anticipated that this all-encompassing involvement will promote responsibility and help raise the standard of education in Assam as a whole.
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Appointment
5. Inauguration of Raghuram Iyer as Indian Olympic Association CEO
◉ Following a rigorous screening process by the nominating committee, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has made a significant development with the appointment of seasoned professional Raghuram Iyer as its new CEO.
◉ The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reminded everyone of the long-awaited appointment, which brings a lot of experience to the forefront.
◉ The previous CEO of the Rajasthan Royals, Raghuram Iyer, brings a wealth of experience and a varied professional background to his current position. His background includes holding important roles with two of the Lucknow Super Giants’ and Rising Supergiants’ IPL teams.
◉ In addition, he was the CEO of the table tennis team RPSG Mavericks and contributed to ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League.
6. Sanjiv Aggarwal appointed NIIFL’s MD and CEO
◉ Sanjiv Aggarwal has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL).
◉ Aggarwal has a plethora of experience in energy investments, especially in the Asian market, including India. Aggarwal was formerly a partner with the UK-based private equity firm Actis.
◉ ANZ Investment Bank and Citigroup are only two of the prestigious financial firms where Sanjiv Aggarwal has had a successful tenure. During his career at Actis, he achieved several noteworthy successes, one of which was the April 2022 sale of Sprng Energy, an Indian renewable energy platform, to Shell Plc for an enterprise value of $1.55 billion.
7. Shukla Rashmi Became the First Woman Director General of Police in Maharashtra
◉ Rashmi Shukla, a notable Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1988 batch, was named Director General of Police (DGP) by the Maharashtra government. Since Ms. Shukla is the first woman to hold this esteemed post in the state, this appointment is historic.
◉ Rajnish Seth, her 1988 IPS classmate who just retired and became the chairperson of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), hands off leadership to Ms. Shukla.
Ms. Shukla oversaw the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and was the Central Reserve Police Force’s Additional Director-General before taking on her current role (CRPF).
Science
8. Researchers at IIT Madras Rewire Plant Cells to Make Anticancer Drug
◉ Plant cells have been successfully metabolically modified by researchers from the esteemed Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Madras and Mandi to increase the synthesis of the anti-cancer medication camptothecin (CPT).
◉ The dwindling population of the endangered plant Nathapodytes nimmoniana, from which CPT is customarily harvested, has been a cause for worry. This species has been redlisted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to a 20% decline in population during the last ten years. The discovery made by researchers at IIT is a vital step toward the preservation of plants and the manufacturing of medicines.
9. ISRO Effectively Tests Fuel Cell Using PSLV-C58’s POEM3 Platform
◉ The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully tested a 100 W class Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell based Power System (FCPS) in its orbital platform, POEM3, on January 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone.
◉ This incredible accomplishment occurred during the PSLV-C58 mission, which represents an important step in evaluating fuel cell technology for use in upcoming space missions.
◉ The experiment’s main goal was to assess how well Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel cells function in the harsh environment of space. The mission also sought to collect important data that would help with the design of power systems for future space missions.
Important day
10. 2024’s National Birds Day
◉ National Bird Day is observed on January 5 in the United States of America to increase public awareness of the importance of birds to our ecology.
◉ The purpose of the day is to raise awareness among all of us that birds are beautiful creatures of nature that should be allowed to exist in total freedom, not be trapped or kept as showpieces in our homes.
◉ The Avian Welfare Coalition, which works to raise awareness of birds who are captured or kept in captivity for financial gain or the amusement of humans, established the first commemoration of the day.
11. 2024’s World Day of War Orphans
◉ The world will commemorate the needs and hardships of the youngest and most defenseless victims of war on January 6, 2024, as the World Day of War Orphans.
◉ In the context of continuous international conflicts, this day serves as a sobering reminder of the profound and enduring effects that war has on the lives of defenseless children.
◉ “Orphan Lives Matter” and “Standing Up for War-Affected Children” are two compelling themes that will be used to commemorate this year’s World Day of War Orphans. These themes serve as a loud cry for support and action on a global scale to safeguard and assist children harmed by war.
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