30 January Current Affairs 2024 in English

30 January Current Affairs 2024

30 January Current Affairs 2024 refers to the latest news and events happening worldwide and are relevant to our daily lives. Staying updated with the 30 January Current Affairs 2024 is essential for students preparing for exams, especially competitive exams, as it forms an important part of the syllabus. The importance of the 30 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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30 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 30 January Current Affairs 2024 helps students ace their exams and prepares them for their future roles as responsible and well-informed citizens of society.

Martyr’s Day 2024 or Shaheed Diwas 2024

Martyr's Day 2024 (30th January), History & Significance

Martyr’s Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas or Amar Shaheed Diwas, is observed annually on January 30 to commemorate the martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, who was assassinated on this day in 1948. It is a day to pay homage to all the martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the freedom and progress of India.

Martyr’s Day holds immense significance in India, serving as a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals who have fought for the country’s freedom, justice, and progress. It is a day to pay homage to their courage, determination, and unwavering commitment to the cause of liberty and equality. Read the complete article here.

“Maratha Military Landscapes of India” will be India’s nomination for recognition as UNESCO World Heritage List for 2024-25

The “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” will be India’s nomination for recognition on the UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2024-25. The twelve parts of this nomination are Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohgad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijay Durg, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu.

Tableau of Ministry of Culture secures first prize at Republic Day Parade 2024

The tableau of the Ministry of Culture has secured the first prize at the Republic Day Parade 2024. The tableau, a stunning blend of tradition and innovation, captivated audiences with its masterful use of the anamorphic technique alongside a rich display of Bharat’s cultural heritage – often hailed as the mother of democracy.

India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ Commences in Rajasthan

The inaugural edition of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commenced at Mahajan, Rajasthan. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 29th January to 10th February 2024. The Saudi Arabian contingent comprising 45 personnel is being represented by Royal Saudi Land Forces.

NTPC Limited gets certified as a Top Employer 2024 in India by the Top Employers Institute

The 2024 Top Employers of the Top Employers Institute have been announced and NTPC Limited has been certified as a Top Employer in India by the institute. NTPC completed the following steps to qualify for the certification: HR Best Practice Survey, Validation, and Audit.

FY 2023-24 marks the third successive year of over 7% growth of the Indian economy, according to predicts Economic Review of the Government

The Financial Year 2024 marks the third successive year of over seven percent growth of the Indian economy even as the global economy struggles to grow at more than 3 percent. Projecting the good health of India’s financial sector, the review said that the public sector capital investment has surged in the last 10 years.

Centre allows female employees to nominate son and daughter for family pension

In a path-breaking decision with far-reaching socio-economic impact, the Centre has allowed female employees to nominate their son or daughter for family pension, instead of her husband, according to an official statement issued.

Policy consistency needed to expand production choices for farmers: FinMin

Indian farmers can be encouraged to adopt technologies and practices through policy consistency and continuity, a finance ministry review of the Indian economy said.

That will expand their market and production choices, keeping in view ecological considerations, natural resource availability, and demand, according to the review.

CMFRI to develop lab-grown fish meat for the first time in India

An Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institute has signed a first-of-its-kind agreement in India with a start-up to develop lab-grown fish meat.

The Kochi-based Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has entered into a collaborative research agreement with Neat Meatt Biotech, a start-up working on cultivated meat.

Household consumption to revive in FY25, growth at 6.3%: Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered revised its FY25 forecast to 6.3% from 6%, projecting muted inflation and higher food spending to drive growth. The report expects a revival in consumption to offset the impact of lower commodity prices, slower global growth, and moderation in government capex.

India’s employable youth up from 33.9% in 2014 to 51.3% in 2024: DEA

The Department of Economic Affairs, in its January 2024 review of the economy, said there is ample scope to mainstream skilling into education curriculum and upskilling a large chunk of the existing workforce into future-relevant skills on the back of a transformative journey in skill development in India in the last decade.

Dr. Nitya Anand, who discovered India’s first oral contraceptive pill ‘Saheli’, dies at 99

Dr. Nitya Anand, who discovered India’s first oral contraceptive pill ‘Saheli’, passed away after a prolonged illness at SGPGIMS Lucknow on Saturday. He was 99. Anand was also the former director of the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) from 1974 to 1984. He has been with CDRI since its inception in 1951.

Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra wins Intercontinental Title in the U.S.

Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra won the U.S.-based National Boxing Association’s intercontinental super featherweight title after defeating American Gerardo Esquivel at Toppenish City, Washington. Jangra had a decent run in the amateur circuit as well and won a Commonwealth Games silver medal in the 2014 Glasgow edition.

Burkina, Mali, Niger quit West African bloc ECOWAS

The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it is a threat to member states. All three — founding members of the bloc in 1975 — suspended from ECOWAS with Niger and Mali facing heavy sanctions as the bloc tried to push for the early return of civilian governments with the election.

First Hockey Olympian of Chandigarh dies at 48

Chandigarh’s first hockey Olympian, Sukhbir Singh Gill passed away yesterday at the age of 48. Sukhbir Singh Gill, who represented the Indian men’s hockey team at the Sydney 2000 Olympics and the 2002 Hockey World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. He also helped the Indian team to a gold medal finish at the 2001 Men’s Hockey Champions Challenge in Malaysia.

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