12 January Current Affairs 2024 in English

12 January Current Affairs 2024

12 January Current Affairs 2024 refers to the latest news and events happening worldwide and are relevant to our daily lives. Staying updated with the 12 January Current Affairs 2024 is essential for students who are preparing for exams, especially competitive exams, as it forms an important part of the syllabus. The importance of the 12 January Current Affairs 2024 lies in its ability to help students enhance their general knowledge, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and develop their critical thinking abilities.

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National Youth Day 2024

National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, falls on January 12th, 2024, and promises to be a vibrant celebration of youth potential and Swami Vivekananda’s inspiring legacy.

National Youth Day honors the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a global icon of youth empowerment and spiritual awakening. His powerful message of universal brotherhood, self-reliance, and service to humanity continues to resonate with young people across generations. Read the complete article here.

CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2023 Awards

The 13th edition of the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year was held to recognize the exceptional contributions of remarkable individuals across seven categories — Business, Entertainment, Sports, Youth Icon, Rising Sports Star, Social Change, and Climate Warriors.

World’s Most Powerful Passports: 6 Countries In Top Spot, India Ranks 80th

France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain start 2024 with the world’s most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 194 global destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Indore and Surat win Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023

Indore and Surat have been awarded the prestigious ‘cleanest cities’ of the 2023 title. Indian President Draupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards on Thursday, declaring the two cities as the joint cleanest cities in the country. Varanasi and Prayagraj were recognized as the cleanest Ganga Towns.

NPCI expands UPI’s linkage with Singapore’s PayNow

India and Singapore last year linked their respective digital payments systems, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and PayNow. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has now announced that this facility is live on BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money), PhonePe, and Paytm.

India’s outward FDI nosedives to $2.25 billion in December: RBI data

India’s outward foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments fell sharply to $2.25 billion in December 2023, compared to over $4.12 billion in December 2022. Sequentially, they were also down from $4.0 billion in November 2023, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.

FIDC to prepare model code of conduct for NBFCs

The Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) said it will continue its endeavor to act as an industry watchdog to prevent, reduce, and correct instances of questionable business practices through persuasion and consensus-building among member NBFCs.

Indian Bank launches ‘Indian Bank One Co-Branded Credit Card’

Indian Bank has announced its partnership with FPL Technologies to launch the ‘Indian Bank one co-branded credit card’ powered by Visa and RuPay. The partnership signifies a strategic shift as the One co-branded credit card will now be extended not just to existing Indian Bank customers but also to new customers, allowing a reach to a broader audience.

SBI raises $600 million via 5-year senior unsecured bonds

State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender, on January 10 said it has concluded the issuance of $600 million senior unsecured fixed rate notes with a maturity of 5 years at a coupon of 5 percent, payable semi-annually, under Regulation-S. This issuance comes after the bank concluded the placement of $250 million senior unsecured green floating rate notes.

FIH inks four-year media rights deal with Viacom18

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a major media rights agreement with Viacom18. This agreement runs for a four-year cycle (2023-2027) and includes all FIH events, except the FIH Nations Cup.

India to chair, and host UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee for the first time In July

India is set to chair UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee and host its 46th session in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024, marking a historic milestone for our nation. Vishal V Sharma, India’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, announced this decision on January 9.

Senthil Pandian C to be India’s next ambassador to WTO

The government has appointed IAS officer Senthil Pandian C as ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva after Brajendra Navnit’s tenure as India’s ambassador to the global trade watchdog ends on March 31, 2024. He will replace Brajendra Navnit after his tenure ends in March-end and will continue to lead India’s negotiations until the ministerial meeting.

Indian Army to Observe 2024 as Year of Technology Absorption

Indian Army will observe 2024 as the “Year of Technology Absorption” as it’s trying to gradually mature into a modern force that will have a new operational philosophy for induction of drones & counter-drones systems right across infantry, artillery and armored battalions, and establish Command Cyber Operations Support Wings, besides bridging other conventional asymmetries.

IndusInd Bank introduces the ‘Samman RuPay Credit Card’ exclusively for government employees

IndusInd Bank recently introduced the “IndusInd Bank Samman RuPay Credit Card”, equipped with UPI functionality, in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Tailored for government sector employees, the card is designed to offer a variety of exclusive perks, aiming to elevate their banking experience.

Election disruption from AI poses the biggest global risk in 2024, Davos survey warns

The World Economic Forum’s “Global Risks Report 2024,” released, ranked AI-derived misinformation and disinformation — and its implications for societal polarization — ahead of climate change, war, and economic weakness in its top 10 risks over the next two years.

Former CISF Chief Sheel Vardhan Singh Appointed As UPSC Member

Sheel Vardhan Singh, the former Chief of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), has been appointed as a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

The UPSC, led by a chairperson, can have up to 10 members, each serving a term of six years or until reaching the age of 65.

He served as Director General of the CISF from November 2021 to December 2023.

Sh. Manoj Soni is the current Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

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