19 January 2024 : Latest Current Affairs 19th January
Important Current Affairs 19th January 2024
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 19th January including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 19th January 2024 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 19th January – National News
1. Telangana will see a Rs12,400 crore investment from the Adani Group.
◉ Under the leadership of its chairman, Gautam Adani, the Adani Group has declared plans to invest a total of Rs 12,400 crore in Telangana over the next several years.
◉ Over the next five to seven years, Adani Enterprises Ltd. (AEL) will invest more than Rs 5,000 crore in a 100-MW data center that will run on renewable energy.
◉ AEL will collaborate closely with regional start-ups and micro, small, and medium-sized businesses to build a network of globally capable suppliers for the project. It would give 600 people both direct and indirect jobs.
◉ To establish two pump storage projects (PSPs)—850 MW at Koyabestagudem and 500 MW at Nacharam in the State—Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) will invest more than Rs 5,000 crore.
2. India’s New Classical Language: Farsi
◉ The announcement by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that Farsi (Persian) will be one of the nine classical languages taught in India as part of the New Education Policy is a major step toward strengthening cultural connections.
◉ Jaishankar also draws attention to the linguistic, literary, and cultural ties that exist between Iran and India.
◉ This acknowledgment shows a dedication to promoting a deeper awareness and respect of Farsi’s rich cultural legacy inside the Indian educational system.
◉ In 2004, Tamil became the first language in India to be recognized as a classical language.
The national government of India has also designated Sanskrit, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia as classical languages.
3. The 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace is opened by Jagdeep Dhankhar.
◉ The 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace was opened in New Delhi by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
◉ According to the vice president, issues like poverty, terrorism, conflict, and climate change are global problems that can be solved by working together and having a shared goal.
◉ According to him, Buddhism encompasses a sizable portion of Asia’s cosmopolitan population as well as a wide range of customs, traditions, art, architecture, music, literature, lifestyle, philosophy, cuisine, politics, and religion.
4. Parshotham Rupala initiates the Vizhinjam Artificial Reef Project
◉ Parshotham Rupala, the Union Minister of Fisheries, has started the project of putting artificial reefs in the seabed in Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram.
◉ The project, a cooperative effort between the Central and State governments, intends to boost the local fish population to raise fishermen’s revenue.
◉ With a total budget of 13.02 crore, the project is being carried out under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. The Central Government is contributing 7.812 crore, and the State Government is contributing 5.208 crore.
◉ The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute provides technical help to the Kerala State Coastal Area Development Corporation in the project’s implementation.
5. Wings India 2024, Asia’s Largest Aviation Expo, Opens for Business with Jyotiraditya Scindia
◉ At Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, Wings India 2024, Asia’s largest aviation show, was opened by Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M Scindia.
◉ This event highlights the aviation sector’s growth and future potential in India and represents an important milestone in the industry.
◉ The Airports Authority of India is coordinating the four-day event alongside the Ministry and FICCI.
◉ Showcasing a variety of new-generation aircraft exhibits, linked aviation services, auxiliary unit businesses, and innovations in the tourism sector, Wings India is expected to be the largest civil aviation event in Asia.
6. Amit Shah Opens New Cooperative Office to Promote Rural Economy and Societies
◉ Amit Shah, the Minister of Home and Cooperation, has dedicated the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies office’s new premises at the World Trade Center, Naroji Nagar in New Delhi.
◉ A significant portion of India’s five trillion dollar GDP comes from the cooperative sector.
◉ According to Amit, the creation of the Cooperation Ministry has boosted cooperative societies and integrated the rural economy with modern technologies.
◉ The Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies lacked computerization and sufficient staff before the establishment of the Ministry of Cooperation.
7. UAE introduces the ground-breaking “EcoMark” system for green certification
◉ The first sustainability accreditation system for MSMEs (micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises) has been introduced by the UAE.
◉ The goal of the ISO-based “EcoMark” worldwide Accreditation program is to increase MSMEs’ competitiveness on a worldwide scale in the green economy.
◉ Resources for a sustainability roadmap, consistent application process, and document requirements are all included in digitally enabled certification.
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International News
8. TCS came in second place globally for IT brand value.
◉ According to Brand Finance’s 2024 Global 500 IT Services Ranking, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the second most valuable IT services brand globally.
◉ The brand value of TCS increased to $19.2 billion from $17.2 billion in 2023, demonstrating a robust 11.5% year-over-year (y-o-y) growth.
◉ Among the top 25 most successful IT companies worldwide, the additional $2 billion growth represents the biggest absolute growth reported.
◉ In addition to TCS, Accenture and Infosys also increased the value of their brands. In terms of brand value, the three companies led the list of IT enterprises.
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9. Hrithik Roshan Joins RuPay Prime Volleyball League as Brand Ambassador
◉ Hrithik Roshan has been named the brand ambassador for RuPay Prime Volleyball, powered by A23.
◉ Some of the best volleyball players who will be competing in the third edition of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League, powered by A23, had a conversation with Hrithik about the forthcoming season.
◉ Over the years, the actor has redefined what it means to be fit and athletic, and many of our athletes have found great inspiration in him.
◉ This year, nine teams—the Hyderabad Black Hawks, Ahmedabad Defenders, Kolkata Thunderbolts, Calicut Heroes, Kochi Blue Spikers, Chennai Blitz, and Bengaluru Torpedoes—will compete in the third edition of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23, which is co-owned and exclusively marketed by Baseline Ventures.
Sports
10. As the most prolific T20I centurion, Rohit Sharma
◉ As the first batsman in T20 International history to record five hundred, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has made history.
◉ During the third Twenty20 International match in Bengaluru versus Afghanistan, this milestone was reached.
◉ Two Super Overs were used for the first time in an international cricket match between Afghanistan and India. Mumbai Indians vs. Kings XI is only the second Twenty20 match to feature two super overs. The first team to score 214 in the 2020 Indian Premier League was Punjab. Rohit Sharma has more hundreds in Twenty20 International cricket than any other hitter, surpassing only Glenn Maxwell and Suryakumar Yadav.
Books & Author
11. The book “Fertilising the Future” by Jagdeep Dhankhar was published.
◉ The book “Fertilising the Future: Bharat’s March Towards Fertilizer Self-Sufficiency” was published by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
◉ Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, is the author.
◉ The book is called “Urvarak-Atmanirbharta ki Raah” in Hindi.
◉ The book outlined the revolutionary developments that have occurred up to this point and the path Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to make India self-sufficient in the fertilizer industry.
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