31 January Current Affairs 2024 in English

31 January Current Affairs 2024

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Economic Survey of India 2023-24 Tabled in Parliament

Economic Survey Key Highlights – The Economic Survey is the central government’s flagship document, delving into the key details of the Indian economy and charting a course for the future. It also highlights potential threats to the economy.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharanam tabled the Economic Survey 2023-24 in parliament today (31-01-2024) before presenting Budget 2024 the next day. Read the complete article here.

India home to 718 snow leopards; Ladakh highest with 477: SPAI Report

Environment Minister, Bhupender Yadav released the report, Status of Snow Leopards in India during the National Board for Wildlife meet held in Delhi.

There are around 718 snow leopards in the country, the first-ever population estimation exercise of the vulnerable species by the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) Program has found.

Snow Leopard IUCN Status – ‘Vulnerable’ Category

Best Republic Day Tableaux: Odisha wins 1st prize; Gujarat bags top spot in people’s choice category

The colourful tableau of Odisha that showcased women’s empowerment in the state as well as its rich handicraft and handloom sector during the 75th Republic Day parade here, has bagged the first prize among the tableaux showcased by various states and UTs.

Gujarat’s tableau showcasing Dhordo tourism village has earned first place in the people’s choice category.

Sanjana rewrites her record; Tamil Nadu second in medals table

Weightlifter A. Sanjana of Haryana was the toast of the sixth Khelo India Youth Games as she broke her National record in snatch, clean, and jerk and total in the girls’ 76 kg category.

She had created the record at the Asian Youth and Junior championships in Greater Noida in August last year.

ACC approves Sanjay Mudaliar as Bank of Baroda Executive Director

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the Department of Financial Services (DFS) proposal to post Sanjay Vinayak Mudaliar as Executive Director at Bank of Baroda.

Mudaliar is currently the Executive Director at Indian Overseas Bank.

Mudaliar will serve his new post from the day he assumes charge for the remainder of his term, i.e. up to Dec 31, 2025.

ADNOC Gas Inks 10-Year Deal to Supply 0.5 MMTPA LNG to GAIL India, Enhancing Asian Market Presence

ADNOC Gas announced a 10-year agreement to supply 0.5 million metric tons per annum (mmtpa) of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to GAIL India Limited, reinforcing its position in the Asian LNG market and enhancing UAE-India relations.

This agreement adds to ADNOC Gas’ portfolio of international LNG sales agreements with partners such as JAPEX, Total Energies Gas and Power, and IOC.

Union Home Minister launches computerization scheme for offices of ARDBs, RCSs of states

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched the computerization scheme for the offices of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCSs) and Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDBs) of the states in New Delhi.

It also aims to reduce transaction costs, facilitate loan distribution to farmers, and enable real-time data access for better monitoring.

IMF upgrades India’s GDP Growth Rate to 6.7% for the current financial year

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased its GDP growth estimate for India to 6.7% for the current financial year.

It is 40 basis points higher than its previous forecast of 6.3%. In its latest World Economic Outlook report, the IMF also raised India’s upward medium-term GDP growth to 6.5%, for 2025 and 2026.

Khelo India Winter Games 2024 mascot, snow leopard ‘Sheen-e She’ (Shan) reveals

The first part of the Winter Games, a mouth-watering event for winter sports athletes, will be held in the Union Territory of Ladakh for the first time from February 2-6.

In keeping with the tradition and biodiversity of the region, the mascot of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 is a snow leopard. It has been named ‘Sheen-e She’ or Shan in Ladakh region.

NGEL signs MoU with Government of Maharashtra for development of Green Hydrogen Projects; ~ ₹ 80, 000 crores investment expected

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra for the development of Green Hydrogen and derivatives (Green Ammonia and Green Methanol) of up to 1 million Ton capacity per annum, including Pumped Storage Projects of 2 GW and development of renewable energy projects with or without storage up to 5 GW in the state.

Sonam Maskar wins air rifle silver in Cairo World Cup

Sonam Maskar won the women’s air rifle silver as she was beaten by 0.9 points by Anna Janssen of Germany in the shooting World Cup in Cairo, Egypt.

Nancy Mandhotra also made the final with an impressive qualification score of 633.1 but missed the chance to win a medal by 0.2 points.

India ranks 93 in the Global Corruption Index 2023

Transparency International unveiled the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), disclosing a list of the world’s most corrupt countries.

In the CPI, India secured the 93rd position with a score of 39, according to the Transparency International report.

India’s overall score remained relatively stable, as it was 40 in 2022, securing the 85th position.

Happy International Zebra Day 2024

International Zebra Day is celebrated every year on 31 January, across the world.

It serves as an important occasion to increase global awareness regarding the conservation of zebras.

The purpose of International Zebra Day is to inspire people to actively participate in the cause, fostering a sense of responsibility towards these majestic animals.

Toyota keeps its crown as the world’s top-selling automaker in 2023

Toyota Motor sold a record 11.2 million vehicles in 2023, taking the crown as the world’s top-selling automaker for a fourth straight year.

The Japanese automaker reported a 7.2% jump in global group sales last year, including those of truck unit Hino Motors and small-car maker Daihatsu, helped by record overseas sales of 8.9 million vehicles.

Anil Lahoti takes charge as TRAI Chairman

Anil Kumar Lahoti assumed charge as the TRAI Chairman and said his top priority will be to ensure quality of services, curb call drops, and a level playing field to facilitate the telecom sector’s overall growth.

The appointment Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Anil Kumar Lahoti as Trai chairman for three years or until he attains the age of 65.

RBI to make available an additional ₹5,000 cr to Standalone Primary Dealers under the Standing Liquidity Facility

Given the liquidity deficit in the banking system, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to make available an additional aggregate amount of ₹5,000 crore to Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) under the Standing Liquidity Facility at the prevailing repo rate starting from January 31, 2024.

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