17 January Current Affairs 2024 in English

17 January Current Affairs 2024

17 January Current Affairs 2024 refers to the latest news and events happening worldwide and are relevant to our daily lives. Staying updated with the 17 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 17 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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17 January Current Affairs 2024 also provides students with insights into issues such as politics, economics, and social issues that are important for their overall development as informed citizens. Regularly reading and analyzing the 17 January Current Affairs 2024 not only helps students ace their exams but also prepares them for their future roles as responsible and well-informed citizens of society.

Happy Pongal 2024

Pongal 2024, Celebrations, History & Significance

Pongal 2024 is from January 15 to 18, 2024. It is a four-day harvest festival celebrated by Tamils across India and the world. It marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of the sun’s northward journey, heralding the arrival of spring.

Pongal, a vibrant four-day harvest festival celebrated by Tamils across India and the world, holds immense significance that transcends the realm of mere festivities. It’s a celebration deeply rooted in tradition, gratitude, and the harmonious relationship between humans and nature. Read the complete article here.

National Road Safety Week 2024 Concludes Today

Road Safety Week 2024 stands as an annual dedication to fostering awareness and promoting responsible driving behavior. This week-long event aims to curtail road accidents and save lives by encouraging individuals, communities, and organizations to prioritize road safety measures.

Road Safety Week holds a pivotal role in educating communities and advocating for safer road practices. Through active participation, individuals and communities contribute collectively to the ongoing efforts to create safer roads, ultimately reducing accidents and fatalities. Read the complete article here.

National Startup Awards 2023: Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu adjudged best in startup performance

Under the States Startup Ranking Framework, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have been adjudged as the best performer states in Category A (population more than 1 crore). The National Startup Awards 2023 were announced on the occasion of National Startup Day. The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal presented the awards.

Competition Commission of India approves amalgamation of Shriram GI Holdings Private Limited with Shriram General Insurance

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed amalgamation of Shriram GI Holdings Private Limited with Shriram General Insurance Company Limited. The proposed combination relates to the amalgamation of Shriram GI Holdings Private Limited (SGIH) with Shriram General Insurance Company Limited (SGIC) (Proposed Combination).

Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh launches the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application for the Revised Fund Flow Procedure

The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Rao Inderjit Singh launched the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application for revised fund flow procedure under the MPLAD Scheme.

Pat Cummins, Deepti Sharma Win ICC Player Of The Month Awards For December

Australia skipper Pat Cummins wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for bowling heroics in the Test triumph against Pakistan. Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma of India won the maiden ICC Women’s Player of the Month award thanks to her multi-format brilliance against England and Australia, according to a release from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Fitch says India poised to remain one of the fastest-growing economies in the world for the next few years

Fitch Ratings has said that India is poised to remain one of the fastest-growing economies in the world in the next few years. The rating agency has also affirmed India’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB (minus)’ with a stable outlook.

Government Extends Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobile Industry

Ministry of Heavy Industries is organizing an Auto PLI Conclave tomorrow i.e. 16th January 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, to discuss and highlight the salient features of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry.

India Signs Agreement for Lithium Exploration & Mining Project in Argentina

Ministry of Mines, Government of India has achieved a significant milestone with the signing of an agreement between Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) and the state-owned enterprise of Catamarca province of Argentina CATAMARCA MINERA Y ENERGÉTICA SOCIEDAD DEL ESTADO (CAMYEN SE) at Catamarca, Argentina today i.e., on 15th January 2024.

L&T wins Rs 10,000 crore electrification order for high-speed rail project

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced it has secured a mega contract from an authorized Japanese agency to construct an electrification system for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed rail project in India. Valued in the range of Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore, the project, according to company executives, is the largest single rail-electrification order in India.

Working Group suggests tighter norms for States while giving guarantees

A Working Group constituted during the 32nd Conference of the State Finance Secretaries held in July 2022, to prescribe a uniform guarantee ceiling for States among others, recommended that the word ‘Guarantee’ should include all instruments, which create an obligation, contingent or otherwise, on part of the State Government.

India insurance sector growth pegged at 7.1% in 2024-28: Swiss Re

India’s insurance sector is projected to record the fastest growth among the G20 countries with the total premium expected to rise at an average rate of 7.1 per cent in real terms during 2024-28. In comparison, the growth rate for the global insurance market will be around 2.4%, said a report by the Swiss Re Institute.

Karnataka Bank and NBFC Clix Capital enter co-lending partnership

Karnataka Bank (KBL), a leading Private Sector Bank, and Clix Capital, one of India’s fastest-growing new-age NBFCs, have entered into a strategic digital co-lending partnership through the Yubi Co.lend Platform. This partnership is focused on providing loans to the Indian MSME sector which is one of the biggest contributors to India’s GDP and employment growth.

REC wins ICAI Award for excellence in financial reporting for FY 2022-23

REC Limited, an eminent Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) under the Ministry of Power, India, has earned the ‘ICAI Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting 2022-23’. This distinguished tribute was conferred by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) at a ceremony in Raipur.

Yes Bank deploys Veefin’s SmartFin supply chain finance solution

Yes Bank has unveiled SmartFin, an advanced digital Supply Chain Finance (SCF) platform developed in collaboration with Veefin Solutions to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The move reflects Yes Bank’s commitment to fostering innovation and amplifying its digital offerings, particularly in the realm of working capital efficiencies.

Haldia Petrochemicals becomes India’s first BSI Certified ISO 27001:2022 Petrochemical firm

Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL), a leading petrochemicals company in India, is proud to announce its achievement of becoming the first ISO 27001:2022 certified petrochemical organization in the industry by BSI (British Standards Institution), a renowned certification body.

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