14 January Current Affairs 2024 in English

14 January Current Affairs 2024

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Happy Makar Sankranti 2024

Makar Sankranti 2024, Celebrations, History & Significance

Makar Sankranti 2024 is on January 15, 2024. It is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India and Nepal. It marks the first day of the sun’s northward journey in the zodiac, which is also the beginning of the spring season. The festival is celebrated with bonfires, feasting, and other festivities.

Makar Sankranti 2024 is more than just a festival. It’s a vibrant tapestry woven with tradition, gratitude, and the joy of new beginnings. So, prepare to be swept away by the kaleidoscope of celebrations, embrace the warmth of the bonfires, savor the culinary delights, and let the spirit of Makar Sankranti fill your heart. Read the complete article here.

Govt approves reappointment of RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra for 1 year

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the reappointment of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Deputy Governor Michael Patra for one year.

Patra was appointed as RBI Deputy Governor in January 2020; last year, he got an extension of one year.

The three other Deputy Governors of the bank are M Rajeshwar Rao, T Rabi Sankar, and Swaminathan J.

The first ‘Made In India’ Memory chip is expected to be produced in Gujarat in 2024, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav

Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said the first ‘Made In India’ Memory chip is expected to be produced in Gujarat this year. Addressing a seminar on Semiconductors and Electronics at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar, the Minister said Micron’s investment in Gujarat will pave the way for creating a Semiconductor ecosystem in India.

Madhya Pradesh emerges overall champion of first ever Beach Games held in Diu

The first multi-sports beach games in India were organized at the pristine blue flag-certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu from the 4th to the 11th of this month. Madhya Pradesh emerged as the overall champion by winning 18 medals including 7 gold. Maharashtra won 14 medals, while Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and hosts Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Diu& Daman secured 12 medals each.

India’s industrial production grew 2.4% in Nov 2023; Retail inflation inched up marginally to 5.69% in December 2023

India’s industrial production grew 2.4% in November 2023. Factory output measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) had grown by 7.6% in November 2022. The data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) showed that the manufacturing sector’s output grew by 1.2% in November 2023.

Second International AYUSH Conference Inaugurated in Dubai, Focusing on Holistic Healthcare for Non-Communicable Chronic Disease

The second International AYUSH Conference and Exhibition was inaugurated at the Dubai World Trade Centre, orchestrated by the Science India Forum and the Ministry of AYUSH. Running from January 13 to 15, the three-day event showcases AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) as a reliable healthcare system.

Renowned classical singer Prabha Atre, doyen of Kirana Gharana, dies at 92

Renowned classical singer Dr. Prabha Atre passed away following a cardiac arrest at her residence in Pune at the age of 92 early on January 13. Atre, who represented the Kirana Gharana of Hindustani classical music, had been honored with all three Padma awards by the Indian government.

Raksha Mantri approves proposal to launch Group Insurance Scheme for Casual Labourers engaged by Border Roads Organisation

AIRRaksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to launch a Group (Term) Insurance Scheme for Casual Paid Labourers (CPLs) engaged by Border Roads Organisation or General Reserve Engineer Force for the ongoing project works. This scheme will provide the insured value of 10 lakh rupees as insurance in any kind of death to the CPL family or the Next of Kin.

DRDO successfully flight-tests new Akash missile off the Odisha coast

The New Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile, being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was on Friday successfully flight-tested from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the Odisha coast. The flight test was conducted against a high-speed unmanned aerial target at a very low altitude.

Back to Back RBI imposes fine on Dhanlaxmi Bank, ESAF Small Finance Bank, Punjab, and Sind Bank over non-compliance

RBI has imposed monetary penalties against ESAF Small Finance Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, Punjab, and Sind Bank over various non-compliances. A penalty of ₹1.20 crore has been slapped on Dhanlaxmi Bank for non-compliance with certain directions on ‘Loans and Advances – Statutory and Other Restrictions’, KYC, and certain norms related to the interest rate on deposits.

DLabs at ISB launches `Build for Billions’ jointly with RBI Innovation Hub, Union Bank of India

HyderabadDLabs at the Indian School of Business (ISB) launched ‘Build for Billions’, a startup accelerator programme, themed around financial inclusion for the informal economy, in partnership with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) and Union Bank of India.

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