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22 January Current Affairs 2024

22 January Current Affairs 2024 refers to the latest news and events happening worldwide and are relevant to our daily lives. Staying updated with the 22 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 22 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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22 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 22 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.

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy end up as men’s doubles Runners-up of the India Open tournament losing to Korean pair

In the India Open Badminton, the Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost in the finals of the men’s doubles this evening. South Korea’s Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk won the title 21-15; 11-21, 18-21. Earlier in the day, China’s Shi Yu Qi defeated Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu to clinch the men’s singles title.

India, Cuba sign MoU on digital public infrastructure

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology signed an MoU with the Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Cuba on Cooperation in the field of Sharing Successful Digital Solutions Implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation in New Delhi.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launches first pilot project to make jet fuel from alcohol in Pune

The first pilot technology project to make jet fuel from alcohol was inaugurated yesterday by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Pune. This project will produce sustainable biological aviation fuel or SAF. This pilot project has been set up in the research and development department of Praj Udyog Group in Pirangut Industrial Estate near Pune.

Goods & services exports marginally up at $765.6 bn in 2023: Govt

The country’s exports of goods and services rose marginally by 0.4% to $765.6 billion in 2023 despite global economic uncertainties, according to the commerce ministry data.

Goods exports in the last calendar year, however, contracted by 4.71% to $ 431.9 billion while services exports are estimated to have risen by 7.88% to $ 333.8 billion.

Switzerland and India reach a deal on FTA after 16 years of negotiations

Switzerland and India have reached a consensus on a free-trade agreement after 16 years of negotiations, Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said. The agreement will create jobs for the young population of India, and secure employment in Switzerland.

ICICI Bank Canada launches ‘Money2India (Canada)’ mobile banking app

ICICI Bank Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICICI Bank Limited, announces the launch of its mobile banking app, ‘Money2India (Canada)’. The app enables customers of any bank in Canada to send money instantly and round the clock to any bank in India without opening an account with ICICI Bank Canada.

HDFC Bank seeks Singapore Bank license to grow overseas

HDFC Bank Ltd, India’s biggest private sector lender, is seeking to open its first branch in Singapore, signaling its overseas ambitions after sewing up a landmark merger with mortgage financier Housing Development Finance Corp. last year.

World’s tallest Ambedkar statue unveiled in Andhra Pradesh

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy unveiled the BR Ambedkar statue at Swaraj Maidan here. The 125 ft statue was installed on an 81 ft three-stor pedestal. The statue is made of 400 tonnes of stainless steel and 120 tonnes of bronze. It is the world’s tallest statue of Ambedkar and it is made in India.

NHAI Takes ‘One Vehicle One FASTag’ Initiative to Enhance National Highway Experience

To enhance the efficiency of the Electronic Toll Collection system and provide seamless movement at the Toll Plazas, NHAI has taken the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative that aims to discourage user behavior of using single FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple FASTags to a particular vehicle.

Kachchhi Kharek, indigenous dates of Kutch, become Gujarat’s 2nd fruit to get a GI tag

Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates of Kutch, has become the second fruit of Gujarat to get a geographical indication (GI) tag from the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDT) of India. Jubilant farmers of the semi-arid district have hailed the decision.

Global Firepower Ranking 2024: India has the fourth most powerful military behind China; Pakistan on 9th

The US maintains its position as the world’s most powerful military force, as per the Global Firepower rankings for 2024. This comprehensive assessment evaluates the military strength of 145 countries, providing insights into their capabilities. In a global context, Russia and China follow closely behind, securing the second and third positions. India claimed the 4th spot.

Tata Consultancy Services is the world’s 2nd most valuable IT services brand

Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Infosys have continued to up their brand value and dominance in the IT industry, according to the latest Brand Finance 2024 report. This is despite disruptions caused by newer technologies and a tepid growth environment.

Himalayan Wolf Classified as ‘Vulnerable’ on IUCN Red List

The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco), a prominent lupine predator found across the Himalayas the taxonomic status of which was a puzzle till late, has been assessed for the first time in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List. The animal has been categorized as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List. The assessment was done on June 27, 2023.

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