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Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 https://t.me/TestRanKING Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 INDEX  Sports News  Important  Defense News Appointments  National News  Ranks and Reports  International News  Schemes  Science and  Economics Technology  Books  Brand Ambassador  Deaths  Awards  Other Main News  Important Days  Practice Questions Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  Divyanshi Jain was the runner-up in the girls' under-11 Sports News category.  वह ीं लड़किय ीं िे अीं डर-11 वर्ग में किव्यींश जैन उपकवजेतय रह ीं. Australian batsman David Warner  announces retirement from ODIs Beatrice Chebet breaks 5km world record at Barcelona event   Australian batsman David Warner has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs).   The 2-time ODI World Cup winner had earlier  Kenya's Beatrice Chebet broke the women's world 5km announced that he would end his Test career after record in Barcelona. Australia's upcoming Test against Pakistan in Sydney.  The 23-year-old's time of 14 minutes 13 seconds  However, the opener has said that he will keep himself improved the previous women-only world record of available for selection in the Champions Trophy in 2025. 14:29 set by Ethiopia's Senbere Teferi in September  Warner is Australia's sixth-highest run-scorer in the ODI 2021. format and is second only to former captain Ricky  Her performance also bettered the women's world Ponting in terms of scoring most centuries for Australia record set in the mixed race of 14:19, achieved by in ODIs. Ethiopia's Ezegehu Taye at the same Barcelona meet in  2021. Anahat Singh wins Scottish Junior Open  On Sunday, Tai finished second behind Chebet with a time of 14:21, while Kenya's Lilian Kasat Rengeruk Squash Under-19 title finished third with a time of 14:26, as the top three fell below the previous women-only world record mark.  Zverev-led Germany beat Swiatek's Poland to win United Cup   Talented Indian squash player Anahat Singh has  performed brilliantly and won the girls' Under-19 title at  Germany defeated Poland 2-1 in a thrilling final of the the 2023 Scottish Junior Open Squash held in United Cup in Sydney. Edinburgh.  Alexander Zverev emerged as the hero for Germany, as  She defeated Robin McAlpine 11-6, 11-1, 11-5 in the his performance saved two championship points final. against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz. Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  Zverev and Laura Siegemund defeated Hurkacz and Iga led the team to a 6-wicket win over Afghanistan in the Swiatek 6-4, 5-7, 10-4 in a crucial mixed doubles match first T20I in Mohali. at Ken Rosewall Arena, giving Germany the United Cup  Rohit achieved another milestone by becoming the first title. player to win 100 T20Is.  Germany had a relatively poor group stage and almost  qualified for the knockouts, but Zverev and Siegemund MP emerges overall champion at first-ever formed a strong pair and led their team to the title by Beach Games held in Diu winning three decisive matches in as many days. Australian cricketer Shaun Marsh announces retirement   Madhya Pradesh emerged as the overall champion at the inaugural Beach Games 2024 held at the pristine Blue Flag-certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu.   Australian cricketer Shaun Marsh has announced his  The landlocked state bagged a total of 18 medals, retirement from professional cricket. including 7 gold medals, highlighting the depth of  Melbourne Renegades' match against Sydney Thunder talent within its contingent. in the Big Bash League was his last match.  1404 young athletes from 28 states and union  Marsh also performed brilliantly across formats with territories participated in the competition across various Australia and scored over 5,200 runs and 13 centuries, disciplines. while his last innings for the Kangaroos was against Sri  Maharashtra won 14 medals including 3 gold, while Lanka at The Oval during the 2019 ODI World Cup. Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and hosts Dadra, Nagar  Haveli, Diu and Daman bagged 12 medals each. Rohit Sharma becomes first male player to Notably, Assam bagged 8 medals with an impressive 5 gold. play 150 T20Is Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa becomes India's number one chess player   India captain Rohit Sharma has become the first male player to play 150 T20Is.  Rohit achieved this feat during the second T20I match  against Afghanistan at the Holkar Cricket Stadium.  Indian young chess player Rameshbabu  Rohit returned to India's T20I setup for the first time Praggnanandhaa has defeated world chess champion since the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. He Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 Ding Liren in the 'TATA Steel Masters' held in the  He surpassed Suryakumar Yadav and Glenn Maxwell in Netherlands. terms of T20I centuries.  With this win, Praggnanandhaa became the second  He also surpassed Virat Kohli's T201 runs record as Indian after Viswanathan Anand to defeat the captain and equalled M. S. Dhoni's wins record. defending champion.   He has also become India's new number one chess Yogesh Singh wins gold in men's 25m player by surpassing Anand in terms of live rating. centre fire pistol  Pat Cummins won the 'Player of the Month' award for the month of December   Yogesh Singh won the gold medal in the men's 25m centre fire pistol event in Jakarta, Indonesia.  Yogesh won the individual gold medal by scoring 573  points and finished ahead of silver winners Muaad Al  The ICC has announced the 'Player of the Month' award Balushi (570) of Oman and Anang Yulianto (567) of for the month of December 2023. Indonesia.  Australia captain Pat Cummins won the Best Male  The other two Indian participants in the event, Pankaj Cricketer award. Yadav (567) and Akshay Jain (564) finished fourth and  At the same time, the Best Female Cricketer award was sixth. given to Deepti Sharma of India.  However, in the women's event, the Indian trio of  The ICC honors the best performing players in Shreyasi, Manisha Keer and Bhavya Tripathi won the international cricket with the 'Player of the Month' silver medal in the women's trap team event with a total award every month. score of 328, finishing behind China and ahead of Kazakhstan. Rohit Sharma became the first player to score five centuries in T20 International South Africa to host ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024   Rohit Sharma has created history by becoming the first  batsman to score five centuries in T20 Internationals  South Africa is hosting the ICC Under-19 Cricket World (T20Is). Cup 2024. The World Cup began on January 19 and will  The feat was achieved during the third T20I match end on February 11. against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on January 17, 2024. Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  16 teams will participate in the 50-over tournament, Arshdeep Singh were the three other Indians to be with a total of 41 matches to be played. included in the team.  The preliminary stage of the tournament organises the  Suryakumar Yadav was the top T20 scorer in the full- teams into four groups, each consisting of four teams. time nation in 2023.  This will be followed by the Super Six stage, which will  Suryakumar scored 733 runs in 18 matches and scored consist of two groups of six teams each. two brilliant centuries.  This stage will be crucial in determining which teams  Yadav's last century came against South Africa where he will reach the semi-finals and eventually compete in the scored a century in just 56 balls. final.  The ICC U19 World Cup 2024 in India will be telecast on Man Singh won the 'Asian Marathon Star Sports Network TV channels. Championship'  Live streaming will be available for free on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.  About International Cricket Council (ICC)  The International Cricket Council is the global governing body of cricket.  It was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives from Australia, England and South Africa.  It was renamed the International Cricket Conference in 1965 and got its current name in 1987.  Formed - 15 June 1909   Indian runner Man Singh won the gold medal with a  Headquarters - Dubai, United Arab Emirates personal best time of 2:14:19 at the Asian Marathon  Chairman - Greg Barclay (New Zealand) Championships 2024 in Hong Kong.  Vice Chairman - Imran Khwaja (Singapore)  He became only the second Indian to win the Asian  CEO - Geoff Allardyce (Australia) Marathon title.  General Manager - Wasim Khan  Singh easily beat runner-up Huang Yongzheng of China  Membership - 108 members by 65 seconds.   His previous personal best was 2:16:58 at the Mumbai 4 Indians in ICC T20 Team of the Year Marathon 2023. 2023: Suryakumar Yadav captain,  Gopi Thonakal was the first Indian man to win the Asian Arshdeep, Jaiswal and Bishnoi also Marathon Championships title in 2017. included  He won the gold medal in Dongguan, China with a timing of 2:15:48. Dictator won 'Darley Arabian Million' in Hyderabad race   The ICC announced the T20 Team of the Year 2023 on Monday 22 January.  India batsman Suryakumar Yadav was made the captain of the team, while Ravi Bishnoi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and  Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  Trainer K.S.V. Prasad Raju's Dictator, driven by P. Sai  2 players from South Africa, 1 from New Zealand 11 Kumar, won the Deccan Bookmakers Welfare players from 4 countries were selected in the 2023 Association Darley Arabian Million in Hyderabad. Team of the Year.  The winning horse is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Shapoor P. Mistry representing Manjari Horse Breeders Farm Pvt Ltd along with Mr. D. R. Thacker.  Dictator's victory is a significant achievement in the competitive racing circuit. Chinese Taipei's legendary badminton player Tai Tzu Ying won the 'India Open 2024' women's singles title in badminton   Chinese Taipei's legendary badminton player Tai Tzu Ying displayed a brilliant game and won the India Open 2024 women's singles title.  Tai Tzu Ying defeated China's Chen Yu Fei in the final.  India Open 2024 final was played at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi Rohit becomes captain of ICC ODI Team of  the Year-2023   The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the ODI Team of the Year for 2023.  Captain Rohit Sharma, who led India to the ODI World Cup final, was made the captain of the team. A total of  6 players from India got a place, while Travis Head and Adam Zampa were included from World Cup winner Australia. Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 Ravi Shastri receives Lifetime Achievement India won a total of 8 medals in Asian Award Shotgun Championship 2024   World Cup-winning former India all-rounder and former  head coach Ravi Shastri received the prestigious  India won a total of eight medals with one gold, three Lifetime Achievement Award at the Board of Control for silver and four bronze medals at the Asian Shotgun Cricket in India (BCCI) Awards in Hyderabad. Championship 2024 in Kuwait City. Indian shooters  While Shubman Gill received the Polly Umrigar Award secured two Olympic quotas for the country. for the Best Male Cricketer of the Year for 2023. Jasprit  The Asian Shotgun Championship was held in Kuwait Bumrah won the honour in 2019, a year after his Test from 14 to 21 January 2024. The event was a qualifying debut. event for the Paris 2024 Olympics for Indian shooters in  Gill scored 2154 runs in international cricket, the most the trap and skeet events. by any batsman in 2023. He scored 7 centuries,  Women's skeet team Ganemat Sekhon, Maheshwari including an ODI double century and his first T20I Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon won India's only gold medal century. at the Asian Shotgun Championship 2024..  Asian Games silver medallists Anantjit Singh Naruka and Saumya Tiwari became the country's best Raiza Dhillon secured Paris 2024 Olympic quota for junior women's player India with silver medals in the men's and women's skeet events respectively.  Bopanna wins first Australia Open title   BCCI Annual Awards-2024 ceremony was held in Hyderabad.  Bhopal cricketer Saumya Tiwari received the Best  Cricketer (Junior Domestic) Award in this program.  India's star tennis player Rohan Bopanna has won the Soumya Tiwari played the winning innings in the final of first Australian Open of his career. the Women's Under-19 T20 Cricket World Cup held in  43-year-old Bopanna along with his Australian partner South Africa in January 2022. Matthew Ebdon became the champion in the men's  Soumya Tiwari was made the captain of Rajkot NCA in doubles of the first Grand Slam of the year. the tournament organized by NCA.  With this, Bopanna has won the first men's doubles Grand Slam title and has also become the oldest player to do so in the Open Era. Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  This is the second Grand Slam title of Bopanna's career. Indian pair of Rhythm Sangwan and Ujjwal  This is Rohan Bopanna's second Grand Sland title. Malik won first gold medal at ISSF  Shooting World Cup Virat Kohli wins ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year Award 2023    The Indian pair of Rhythm Sangwan and Ujjwal  Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli was crowned the ICC Malik won the first gold medal for India at the Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 for his stellar ISSF Shooting World Cup 2024 in Cairo. performance in the format, following a stellar showing  They defeated Armenian pair Elmira Karapetian in the World Cup on home turf last year. and Benik Khalghatian 17-7 in the 10m air pistol  This is the fourth such award for Kohli, who was the mixed team event. second-highest run-scorer in ODIs last year after compatriot Shubman Gill.  Earlier, Arjun Babuta and Sonam Uttam Maskar won the silver medal in the 10m air rifle mixed Cricketer Tanmay Agarwal becomes fastest team event. batsman to score triple century in first- England to host 2027 World Test class cricket Championship final    Hyderabad cricketer Tanmay Agarwal has created  England will host the 2027 World Test history by becoming the fastest batsman to score Championship (WTC) final in June, for the fourth triple century in first-class cricket. time in a row.  Tanmay achieved the feat during the Ranji Trophy  The ICC issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 2023/24 Plate Group game of Hyderabad vs Social Responsibility Provider for the period 2024- Arunachal Pradesh in Hyderabad. 2027.  Tanmay played an innings of 323 runs in just 160  So far, India has played in both the WTC finals to balls. During his innings, he hit 33 fours and 21 be held in 2021 and 2023. While India lost to New sixes. Zealand in the inaugural final, the Rohit Sharma- led side lost to Australia in the summit clash in June last year. Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 effort to make China a major world power, a goal that has worried many neighbours, particularly its Defence News assertiveness towards self-ruled Taiwan and the disputed South China Sea. Indian Navy releases new design of  The role of China's defence minister is to be the public Admirals Epaulets face of the People's Liberation Army with the media and other armed forces. . Indian Army's Super 30 programme in Assam: 30 students to be trained to join the army   The new design was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Navy Day.  The octagon in this new design is taken from the Naval Ensign and inspired by the Rajmudra of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.  The golden Navy button in the new design reiterates  the resolve to overcome the mindset of slavery.  30 youths from different districts of Assam will be  The octagon represents the eight cardinal directions trained to become officers under the Indian Army's indicating an all-round long-term vision. Super 30 programme.  The octagon represents the eight cardinal directions  These youths have been selected through a rigorous indicating an all-round long-term vision. The sword process. represents the essence of the navy, the cutting edge of  Their training will begin in Tumulpur from Monday. national power.  They will be prepared for the selection process of  Service Selection Board (SSB). Dong Jun named as China's new defence  Two batches will take training this year, the second batch will come in April Defense spokesperson minister Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that there is a large number of youth from Assam at the lower rank of the army, but there are very few youth from Assam at the officer level.  2024 is the 'Year of Technology Absorption' for the Army   China has appointed former navy chief Dong Jun as its new defence minister, replacing previous minister Li Shangfu, who disappeared from public view four months ago.  The appointment by Chinese lawmakers comes as President Xi Jinping upgrades the military as part of his  Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  The year 2024 will be celebrated by the Indian Army as  A total of 150 aircraft will participate in this exercise. the "Year of Technology Absorption".  It is expected that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will  This theme underlines our commitment to leverage also participate. technology as a catalyst for transformational change as  In this exercise, fighter jets will drop bombs weighing well as to innovate solutions to our operational and 500 to 1000 kg on the selected targets of the Indian Air logistical requirements and use domestic expertise to Force. shape these projects in collaboration with the domestic  Fighter jet Rafale will be seen flying at supersonic speed defense industry. and will fire air to air missiles.  Indian Army personnel are being trained to leverage  technology and effectively exploit the cyber domain Indian Navy to host multinational naval through institutional, procedural and technological exercise MILAN in February measures.  Indian Navy decommissioned Indian Naval Ships Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir   To strengthen maritime cooperation and security in the Indian Ocean Region, Indian Navy will host the 12th edition of the multinational exercise MILAN 24 at Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27.   Earlier the 11th edition of this exercise was conducted  Recently, Indian Naval Ships Cheetah, Guldar and in February-March 22 at Visakhapatnam under Eastern Kumbhir have been decommissioned after four decades Naval Command with the theme 'Camaraderie- of glorious service. Cohesion-Cooperation'.  The decommissioning ceremony was held at Port Blair  MILAN is a biennial multinational naval exercise which and the national flag, naval ensign and started in 1995 with the participation of four foreign decommissioning pennants of the three ships were countries (Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand) in lowered for the last time. line with India's 'Look East Policy'.  Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were built at Gdynia  Exercise MILAN flourished under the aegis of Andaman Shipyard in Poland. and Nicobar Command till its 10th edition.  These ships were inducted into the Indian Navy in 1984, Visakhapatnam has been selected as the preferred 1985 and 1986 respectively. venue for future MILAN exercises.  150 aircraft of the Air Force will roar on India, Thailand conduct first bilateral the Jaisalmer border exercise "EX-Ayutthaya"   The Indian Air Force will showcase its strength during the 'Vayu Shakti exercise' in Jaisalmer on February 17.  Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) conducted the first bilateral exercise codenamed 'EX-Ayutthaya', symbolising the significance of 'Ayodhya' in India and Ayutthaya in Thailand, which hold historical heritage and share rich cultural ties.  Indian Naval ships Kulish and IN LCU 56 participated in the inaugural edition of the exercise.  The Royal Thai Navy side was represented by His Thai Majesty's Ship (HTMS) Prachuap Khiri Khan.  The 36th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol   The second edition of Exercise 'Cyclone' is being (Indo-Thai CORPAT) was also conducted along with the conducted between India and Egypt first bilateral exercise. In addition, maritime patrol  This exercise is being conducted from 22 January to 1 aircraft of both navies participated in the sea phase of February 2024 in Anshas, Egypt the exercise.  A contingent of 25 personnel of the Indian Army has  reached Egypt to participate in this exercise India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces  This exercise has been conducted to develop bilateral Exercise 'Khanjar' commences in Himachal military cooperation between the two countries Pradesh  In this, the Indian contingent is being represented by soldiers of the 'Parachute Regiment' (Special Forces)  North Korea tested underwater nuclear weapon system.   The 11th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar began at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.  The exercise is being conducted from January 22 to  February 3.  North Korea has tested its underwater nuclear weapon  The exercise will provide an opportunity to both sides system in protest against the joint military exercise of to strengthen defence ties while addressing common South Korea, the United States and Japan. concerns of international terrorism and extremism.  The test of the "Haeil-5-23" system, the name North  According to the press release, the Indian Army Korea has given to its nuclear-capable underwater contingent comprising 20 personnel is being attack drones, was carried out by a Defense Ministry represented by troops of the Parachute Regiment think tank in waters off its east coast. (Special Forces). Meanwhile, the Kyrgyzstan contingent  Named "Haeil", which means tsunami, the new drone comprising 20 personnel is represented by the Scorpion system was first reportedly tested in March 2023. Brigade.  It was intended to carry out covert attacks in enemy  waters and destroy naval strike groups and major operational ports by creating a large radioactive wave India and Egypt conducted the second through underwater explosions. edition of Exercise 'Cyclone' Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 NATO's largest military exercise since the India, UAE to conduct joint military Cold War 'Steadfast Defender 2024' begins exercise 'Desert Cyclone' in Rajasthan    The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on  The inaugural edition of the joint military exercise January 24, 2024 began its largest military exercise since Desert Cyclone between India and the United Arab the Cold War 'Steadfast Defender 24'. Around 90,000 Emirates will be held in Rajasthan from January 02 to soldiers from member countries are participating in the January 15, 2024. exercise which will run till May 2024. NATO did not  The aim of the joint maneuvers during 'Desert Cyclone name Russia in its announcement. 2024' is to promote interoperability through exchange  Germany, Norway, Romania including the Baltic states, of knowledge and best practices in urban operations. which are seen as most at risk from a potential Russian  The aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability by attack, will be the venue for the exercise. learning and sharing best practices in urban operations.   Recent Exercises  4th edition of military exercise VINBAX-2023 between Joint military exercise between India and India and Vietnam - Hanoi, Vietnam Saudi Arabia - SADA TANSEEQ to be held  14th edition of exercise Vajra Prahar2023 between India in Rajasthan and the US - Umroi, Meghalaya National News Ayodhya Airport renamed after Saharishi Valmiki   The inaugural edition of the joint military exercise 'SADA TANSEEQ' between India and Saudi Arabia will be held in Rajasthan from January 29 to February 10.  The aim of the exercise is to enhance synergy, interoperability and joint manship by learning and sharing best practices between the armies of the two  countries.  After Ayodhya Railway Station, now Ayodhya Airport  The joint exercise will focus on counter-terrorism has also been renamed. Ayodhya Airport is now named operations under the United Nations mandate. 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya  During the exercise, the participants will engage in Dham'. missions ranging from joint planning, operations, joint  Inauguration of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram Airport tactical exercises and provide an opportunity for field and Ayodhya Railway Station and Green Field Township commanders and troops to interact with each other. (Navya Ayodhya) is at the top of it. Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  Deliberation is going on at the government level to  Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first include the projects of Kanpur, Unnao and Lakhimpur Sainik School 'Samvid Gurukulam' Sainik School for girls districts. This is about 16 thousand crores. in Vrindavan, Mathura in Uttar Pradesh.   The government had taken the initiative to establish The statue of Ramlala made by Yogiraj will 100 such new Sainik schools in the year 2019, out of which 42 schools have been established. be installed  Under this, partnership has been done with NGOs / private / state government schools.  Hatti community of Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh got Scheduled Tribe status   Union Minister gave information; Karnataka sculptor also carved Netaji's statue at India Gate  The statue of Ramlala for Ayodhya's Ram temple has been finalized.   It has been made by Karnataka's famous sculptor Arun  Hatti community in Trans-Giri of Sirmaur district has Yogiraj. been given Scheduled Tribe status by the Himachal  Union Minister Prahlad Joshi and former Karnataka CM Pradesh government. Yediyurappa gave this information on social media.  After clarification from the Center and cabinet approval,  He wrote, 'Wherever there is Ram, there is Hanuman. the notification was issued and the Chief Minister of Karnataka is the land of Hanuman. There is no doubt Himachal Pradesh will personally announce it. The Lok that this is an important service for Ramlala from Sabha passed a resolution to include the Hatti Karnataka, the land of Hanuman.' community in the list of Scheduled Tribes in December  On the other hand, BJP leader Yediyurappa also 2022. congratulated Yogiraj and called it a proud moment for  Know about the Hatti community: the state.  The Hattis, named for their 'haat' markets, live in Trans-  However, the Ram Mandir Trust has not confirmed it Giri in Himachal Pradesh and Jaunsar Bawar in yet. Uttarakhand.  This close-knit group practices inter-community Defense Minister Rajnath Singh marriages, with men wearing distinct hats.  Community affairs are governed by the traditional inaugurated the first Sainik School for 'Khumbli' council, whose power rivals the established Girls in Vrindavan, Mathura Panchayati Raj system.  They contribute to 5.7% of Himachal Pradesh's tribal population.  Guinness World Record for mass Surya Namaskar set in Gujarat on New Year's Day  Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 PM Modi inaugurates new terminal building at Tiruchirapalli airport   Gujarat has set a Guinness record for mass Surya Namaskar performed simultaneously at 108 locations in  the state on the first day of the New Year.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new  Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Minister of State for terminal building at Tiruchirapalli International Airport Home Harsh Sanghvi attended the state-level function in Tamil Nadu. organised at the iconic Surya Mandir at Modhera in  The new terminal building has been developed at a cost Mehsana district. of over Rs 1100 crore.  Over 2500 people performed Surya Namaskar at the  The design of the airport is inspired by the cultural state-level function organised at the iconic Modhera vibrancy of Tiruchirapalli. It will feature kolam art to the Surya Mandir. colours of the Srirangam temple and other theme  artworks. J&K becomes first Union Territory to  The two-level new international terminal building has implement PM Vishwakarma Yojana the capacity to serve over 44 lakh passengers annually and around 3500 passengers during peak hours.  Tiruchirappalli International Airport is the second largest airport in Tamil Nadu after Chennai in terms of international passenger traffic.  The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for several development projects worth over ₹19,850 crore in Tamil Nadu.  PM inaugurates Kochi-Lakshadweep   Jammu and Kashmir has become the first Union Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Territory (UT) to implement the PM Vishwakarma Connection Yojana (PMVY).  It is an initiative aimed at empowering and enhancing the skills of the craftsman community.  The training programme for the first batch of 30 trainees (Vishwakarma) in 'Darji Shilp' was virtually inaugurated by Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar and Secretary, Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Atul Kumar Tiwari at ITI Shopian.   The PMVY, launched by the central government in  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the September 2023, aims to recognize artisans and Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre craftsmen through PM Vishwakarma certificates and ID Connection (KLI-SOFC) project. cards.  Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  He also inaugurated various developmental projects worth over Rs 1,150 crore covering several sectors including technology, energy, water resources, healthcare and education.  The KLI-SOFC project will increase internet speeds opening up new possibilities and opportunities. For the first time since Independence, Lakshadweep will be connected by a submarine optic fibre cable.  The dedicated submarine OFC will ensure a paradigm  shift in communication infrastructure in Lakshadweep  Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in islands, enabling faster and more reliable internet New Delhi launched the logo and booklet for the mega services, telemedicine, e-governance, educational mobility show 'Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024'. initiatives, digital banking, digital currency usage, digital  The event will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New literacy, etc. Delhi from 1 to 3 February 2024.   More than 600 exhibitors from over 50 countries will Chhattisgarh declares January 22 as dry participate in the event. day in honour of Ram Mandir  Many countries including Japan, Germany, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand will participate in this auto show.  Automechanical vehicles including electric and hybrid vehicles will be exhibited in this auto show.  'India Mobility Global Expo 2024' is an initiative by the Government of India, aimed at promoting Indian automobile industries.  Sarbananda Sonowal chairs first Inland  Waterways Development Council meeting  The Chhattisgarh government has decided to declare in Kolkata January 22 as a "dry day" as the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will take place on that day.  The CM said, Ram Raj has been our model of good governance.  We are fortunate that Chhattisgarh is the 'Nanihal' (place of Lord Ram's maternal grandfather) of Lord Ram and it is also a matter of good fortune that the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will take  place on January 22.'  Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways  The state's Rice Millers Association has sent 300 metric Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the first Inland Waterways tonnes of aromatic rice to Ayodhya for the ceremony Development Council meeting in Kolkata. and farmers from the state will also send vegetables to  During the meeting, Shri Sonowal unveiled key the Uttar Pradesh city. initiatives, including Green Boats - Guidelines for Green  Transformation of Inland Vessels and River Cruise Piyush Goyal launches logo and booklet Tourism Roadmap 2047. for mega mobility show 'Bharat Mobility Training programme organised at Chilika Global Expo 2024' Lake under 'AMRUT Heritage Capacity Building' scheme Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 Kyrgyzstan declares snow leopard as national symbol   Ministry of Tourism organised a training programme at Chilika Lake, a Ramsar site in Odisha under AMRUT  Heritage Capacity Building Scheme.  Kyrgyzstan has officially declared the snow leopard as  Two training programmes of 15 days each, Alternative its national symbol, underlining its commitment to Livelihood Programme (ALP) and Tourism Seafarer conservation and ecological balance. Certificate (PNC), will be conducted under this initiative.  The snow leopard is not only a symbol of natural wealth  In the first phase of this programme, five priority and cultural richness but also an indicator of the Ramsar sites - Sultanpur National Park, Sirpur Wetland, stability and health of mountain ecosystems, which Yashwant Sagar, Bhitarkanika National Park and Chilika occupy 1/3 of the global area. Lake - have been covered.  The loss of snow leopards in the wild will lead to the  disruption of the delicate ecological balance, which will have a detrimental effect on various animal species and Sucheta Sathish sets new world record for humans. singing in most languages during single  concert in Dubai Uttar Pradesh to set up pharma park   In a historic and awe-inspiring event, Sucheta Sathish (from Kerala) has etched her name in the annals of  music history by setting a new world record for singing  According to the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial in most languages during a single concert in the UAE. Development Authority (UPSIDA), the Uttar Pradesh  Earlier this week the Guinness Book of World Records government will set up a pharma park on 1,472 acres in officially confirmed this achievement. five villages in Lalitpur, Bundelkhand.  Sucheta’s phenomenal performance was part of the  The plan will unfold in two phases, with the initial focus Concert for Climate, a unique initiative aimed at raising on immediate development efforts covering 300 acres awareness about the critical issue of climate change. of land.  The talented artiste gave a wonderful rendition of songs  The villages identified for the survey include Saidpur in an unprecedented 140 languages, mesmerizing the (426 acres), Gadolikala (249 acres), Largan (239 acres), audience with his musical prowess and a powerful Karonda (116 acres), and Rampur (441 acres). message.  The establishment of the pharma park and the  acceleration of related projects is a strategic move by Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 the Uttar Pradesh government towards promoting  The 'Prasadam' initiative aims to connect common industrial development and economic growth. citizens across the country with pure and safe local and  traditional food. West Bengal CM launches 'Yogyashree' for  This effort will inspire both residents and tourists to adopt safe and healthy eating habits. SC/ST students  Spread over an impressive 939 square metres, ‚Prasadam‛ epitomises holistic development.  The Food Street houses 17 shops, each offering a unique culinary experience.  About Madhya Pradesh  Capital – Bhopal  Chief Minister – Dr. Mohan Yadav (replaced Shivraj Singh Chouhan)  Deputy CM- Jagdish Deora and Rajendra Shukla  Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Assembly – Narendra Singh  Tomar  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has  Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel launched a comprehensive social welfare scheme  named "Yogyashree". Defence Ministry has introduced a new  The initiative aims to provide free training modules for system for the selection of tableaux of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in West Bengal, specifically targeting entrance and states and union territories for the competitive exams. Republic Day parade  50 centres will be opened across the state where SC/ST students can get completely free training for competitive exams.  46 similar centres will provide free training to SC and ST students for students aspiring for government jobs, civil services, etc.  Ujjain unveils India's first clean food street 'Prasadam'   Defence Ministry has introduced a new system for the selection of tableaux of states and union territories for the Republic Day parade  Under this, every state and union territory will get a chance to participate within three years  Every year about 15 tableaux are selected from the states and union territories for the parade, so not everyone can be accommodated every year  Under the new system, a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been proposed, which has  been signed by 28 states have signed  Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya  Tableaux of 16 states and union territories have been inaugurated the country's first healthy and clean food selected for the Republic Day parade of the year 2024 street 'Prasadam' at a grand ceremony at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  At the same time, the states which could not get the  This part of the Tamil Nadu Coastal Mission was chance have been invited to show their tableaux in announced in the state budget for 2023-24, with a cost Bharat Parv at the Red Fort from January 23-31, 2024 of Rs 2000 crore supported by World Bank funding.  Initially an expert committee is formed, which includes  This is a significant step towards environmental eminent persons from diverse fields like art, culture, conservation, focused on protecting and revitalizing the painting, sculpture, music, architecture and coastal ecology of the state. choreography   International Camel Festival held in Maharashtra government announced new Bikaner, Rajasthan Atpadi Conservation Reserve in Sangli district    The three-day International Camel Festival has been  The Maharashtra government has declared a new organized with great enthusiasm in Bikaner, a culturally conservation reserve named 'Atpadi Conservation rich district of Rajasthan. Reserve' in the forest land of Sangli district.  The festival began with an attractive heritage walk,  The newly formed Atpadi Conservation Reserve which set the stage for a celebration of folk culture that connects the Maini Conservation Area in the west to the mesmerized both domestic and foreign tourists. Maldhok Bird Sanctuary in the north-east.  The tourism department organized rangoli, mehndi and  This will help protect wildlife corridors and preserve the drawing competitions for the participants at Bikaji ki habitat of wolves, deer, foxes, civets and other Tekri, with the winners being given mementos in mammals in the region. recognition of their skills and talent.  This newly declared conservation reserve hosts three  Camels have always been an integral part of Bikaner's types of forest cover, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous culture and history. The Bikaner Army had a camel and dry deciduous. corps called the "Ganga Risala", which played a vital  role in both World Wars and conflicts in Somaliland, Tamil Nadu launches special vehicle to Egypt and China. restore coastal ecosystem  About Rajasthan  Capital – Jaipur  Chief Minister – Bhajan Lal Sharma (replaced Ashok Gehlot)  Deputy Chief Ministers – Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa  Rajasthan Assembly Speaker – Vasudev Devnani  Governor – Kalraj Mishra   PM Modi inaugurates 27th National Youth  The Tamil Nadu government has launched the Tamil Festival in Nashik Nadu Blue Carbon Agency to protect and restore coastal ecosystems. Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 On 22 January, the Pran Pratishtha of Ramlala, the child form of Shri Ram, was done in Ayodhya.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 27th  National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra.  The Pran Pratishtha of Ramlala, the child form of Shri  The festival, which coincided with the birth anniversary Ram, is being done in Ayodhya. of Swami Vivekananda, celebrated youth talent and  Shri Ram is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Shri skills across the country. Ram is also mentioned in the tenth chapter of Shakal  He also witnessed a march past by the state team and a Samhita of Rigveda. cultural programme on the theme 'Developing India @  In Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, Shri Ram is said to be 2047 - Youth for Youth, Youth's Gate' which included a part of Lord Vishnu. In Valmiki Ramayana, Narad ji has rhythmic gymnastics, mallakhamb, yogasana and described Shri Ram as the most powerful and patient. National Youth Festival song.  Different names of Ram ji have been mentioned in the  scriptures. Narad ji had told 45 qualities of Shri Ram to Valmiki Rishi. Maharashtra's Pench Tiger Reserve becomes India's first dark sky park   Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been marked as India's first dark sky park and the fifth such park in Asia.  This prestigious acknowledgment underlines the reserve's unwavering commitment to protect the sanctity of the night sky and create an optimal setting for astronomy enthusiasts.  The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) emphasises the recognition of the intrinsic value  of the night sky as a natural, cultural and historical resource.  Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 Maharashtra government signed an  Narendra Modi unveiled the commemorative postage stamp on Ram Janmabhoomi temple and a book of agreement with Inox Air Products for stamps featuring Lord Rama globally. state's first green ammonia plant  The stamp collection includes images of Ram Temple, Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevataraja and Maa Shabari.  The 48-page book includes stamps issued by over 20 countries such as the US, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, Cambodia and organisations such as the United Nations. 9th edition of Tamil Nadu International  Balloon Festival: Pollachi  The Maharashtra government has signed an agreement with Inox Air Products for the state's first green ammonia plant with a capacity of 500,000 MTPA.  12th General Assembly of Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace held in New Delhi   The Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival, now in its  ninth edition, began in Pollachi.  Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 12th  The festival was inaugurated by G. D. Gopalakrishnan, General Assembly of Asian Buddhist Conference for president of the Chamber of Commerce, Pollachi. Peace in New Delhi.  The event was organised by Tamil Nadu Tourism in  This two-day 12th General Assembly was inaugurated collaboration with Global Media Box. on 17 January.  The festival featured hot air balloons from the UK, France, Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Thailand and PM Narendra Modi releases postage stamp Vietnam.  on Ayodhya temple CM Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurates 206- foot 'Statue of Social Justice'   Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is set to unveil a tapestry of India's cultural heritage, citizen-centric giant 206-feet tall statue of Social Justice dedicated to initiatives and vibrant traditions. Dr B.R. Ambedkar in Vijayawada.  The event promises a delectable mix of Republic Day  Mr Jagan emphasised the importance of the statue, parade tableaux, vibrant cultural performances, calling it the "Statue of Social Justice". engaging presentations and delicious cuisines from  The 'Statue of Equality' in Maryland is a replica of the every corner of the country. world's tallest Ambedkar statue in Hyderabad, which is  125 feet tall. Chandrakant Sompura, Chief Architect of  Ayodhya Ram Temple India's first solar-powered boat to be operated in Sarayu river    The chief architect of Ayodhya Ram Mandir is  For the first time in India, a solar-powered boat will be Chandrakant Sompura. operated in the Sarayu river in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.  Chandrakant comes from a family that is already  The framework for operating this boat service has been engaged in temple construction work for years. prepared by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable  Notable temples designed by him include Somnath Energy Agency (UPNEDA). Temple in Gujarat, Swaminarayan Temple in Mumbai,  It has been prepared by the Uttar Pradesh New and Akshardham Temple Complex in Gujarat and Birla Renewable Energy Agency. Mandir in Kolkata. Ministry of Tourism to organise "Bharat Ladakh organizes Mamani Festival Parv" from January 23-31   The annual ethnic Mamani Festival was organized in the   The nine-day festival, part of the Republic Day historic Styangkung village and Chiktan Shagaran in celebrations, is scheduled to be held from January 23 to Ladakh. January 31 on the lawns and Gyan Path in front of the  The Styangkung village is around 500 years old and well historic Red Fort in Delhi. preserved till date and is being developed as one of the  Since its inception in 2016, Bharat Parv has evolved into well-maintained heritage villages in Ladakh. a grand celebration that brings together the rich Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  The history of celebrating Mamani Festival in Ladakh  This visionary project aims to provide tourists and dates back to the ancient tradition of offering food to visitors a rare glimpse of melanistic tigers, commonly the departed family members. known as black tigers, recently spotted in Simlipal  During Mamani, people used to exchange food with National Park. their relatives and neighbours and worship various  The safari will be set up in an area of 200 hectares spirits (lha). These festivals have helped revive more adjoining National Highway 18 near Baripada. About than 35 cuisines of Kargil Ladakh. 100 hectares of area will be the demonstration area and  Mamani Festival is organised by Himalayan Cultural the remaining area will be used for construction of Heritage Foundation (HCHF) and Ladakh Tourism veterinary care facilities including rescue center, staff Department. infrastructure and visitor facilities..  About Odisha Jagdeep Dhankhar launches Hamara  Capital-Bhubaneswar  Chief Minister - Naveen Patnaik Samvidhaan, Hamara Samman campaign  Governor - Raghubar Das  Preeti Rajak became the first female Subedar of the Army   The initiative aims to strengthen commitment to constitutional principles, foster pride and responsibility among citizens. 'Nyay Setu' initiative was also launched with the aim of expanding the reach of legal services   Major Commissions-  Indian Army's famous trap shooter Havildar Preeti Rajak  Election Commission – 1950 was promoted to the rank of Subedar.  Planning Commission – 1950  Subedar Preeti Rajak is now the first female Subedar of  Finance Commission – 1951 the Indian Army.  University Grants Commission – 1953  Preeti started serving in the Military Police on 22  December 2022. Odisha to set up world’s first ‘Black Tiger  Preeti won the silver medal in the Trap Women's Team event at the 19th Asian Games held in China in 2022. Safari’  She is currently training at the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) to prepare for the Paris Olympic Games 2024.  Beating Retreat Ceremony completed at Vijay Chowk   Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has unveiled plans to set up the world’s first ‘Black Tiger Safari’ near Simlipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj.  Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  The four-day Republic Day celebrations concluded  The fourth edition of the annual Orange Festival with the Beating the Retreat Ceremony on began at the local ground of Rusoma village in Monday (January 29) at Vijay Chowk in the capital Kohima, Nagaland.  Theme 2024 – ‚Organic Orange‛ Delhi.  The two-day festival was inaugurated by Women  The CAPF bands along with the three armies Resources and Horticulture Minister Salhotunuo played 31 classical tunes in front of President Krus. Draupadi Murmu.  With around 3400 attendees, this year's event  PM Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA showcased the best of organic produce, Ajit Doval, other Union Ministers and the general community spirit and rural entrepreneurship. public were present at the ceremony.   All the major buildings of Vijay Chowk were During 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', PM Modi decorated with colorful lighting. shared tips to reduce the fear and stress of  The bands of the three armies started the exams from the minds of students ceremony by playing the tune of 'Shankhnaad'.  More than 300 years old history The tradition of Beating Retreat Ceremony dates back to the times of kings and Maharajas.  Rubber meet to be held in Guwahati   During 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', PM Modi shared tips to reduce the fear and stress of exams from the minds of students  Prime Minister Modi discusses with 10th-12th class students every year before the board exams.  This year the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' program is to be held on 29 January at Bharat Mandapam in  Pragati Maidan, Delhi.  The seventh edition of India Rubber Meet (IRM  During this, PM Modi shares tips to reduce the 2024) will be held in Guwahati on 23 February. fear and stress of exams from the minds of students.  The theme for this year is 'Natural Rubber -  This is the seventh edition of the Pariksha Pe Changing Landscape, Emerging Trends and Charcha event. Insights for Tomorrow'. 'India: Mother of Democracy' won first 4th Orange Festival 2024 in Nagaland place in Republic Day Parade 2024   Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) announced that its tableau 'Bharat: Mother of Democracy' of the Ministry of Culture has bagged the First Prize at the Republic Day Celebration Parade 2024 on the Path of Duty, marking a significant victory in the field of cultural representation.  A wonderful blend of tradition and innovation, the tableau enthralled the audience with its excellent  use of anamorphic technique along with a rich  Maldives' female minister Mariam Shiuna, who made display of the cultural heritage of India, often derogatory comments on Prime Minister Narendra referred to as the Mother of Democracy. Modi and India, has been suspended from the cabinet.  The anamorphic technique skillfully employed in   According to PTI, apart from Shiuna, two more deputy the presentation added a contemporary touch ministers Malsha Sharif and Abdullah Mahjoom Majid while reflecting the dynamism of culture. have also been suspended.  President Muizzu had given the slogan of 'India Out' International News There has been a rift between the two countries after the new President Mohammad Muizzu took power.  President Muizzu is considered a supporter of China. Pran Pratishtha program will be seen at  He is ready to remove Indian troops from his country. Times Square in America:  He had given the slogan 'India Out' against the alleged presence of Indian Army in Maldives and many demonstrations were also held regarding this.  The new government of Maldives feels that the presence of Indian soldiers in their country is a threat to sovereignty.  68 Rajya Sabha members will retire in 2024   Pran Pratishtha program will be seen at Times Square in America: This is the first live screening of an Indian program, 6 more important programs have been held before this  A 44 feet high flag has been brought to Ayodhya from Ahmedabad.   It will fly on the 161 feet high Ram temple.  68 Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union  According to this, the total height of the temple and the Ministers, are completing their term this year, which has flag will be 205 feet. started a kind of competition among the leaders of political parties to keep an eye on the six-year term in 3 Maldives ministers suspended for the Upper House of Parliament. objectionable comments on Modi-India  Of the 68 vacancies, elections have already been called for three seats in Delhi, where AAP leaders Sanjay Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024 Singh, Narain Das Gupta and Sushil Kumar Gupta will complete their term on January 27.  57 leaders, including Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav, Health Minister Mansukh Madaviya and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, will complete their term in April.  Russia takes over 2024 BRICS  chairmanship  Denmark's popular Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-reigning monarch, will step down on January 14 and hand over power to her son Crown Prince Frederik.  Margrethe, 83, has ruled for 52 years and is Europe's only reigning queen after the death of Britain's Elizabeth II.  She has been praised for subtly modernising the Danish royal family in her half a century on the throne. The Queen, known for her artistic talents, has been immensely popular in Denmark.  External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to   Russia assumed the 2024 BRICS chairmanship, represent India at Uganda NAM Summit in welcoming Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the January 2024 United Arab Emirates to the group, focusing on global growth, security and expansion.  Key areas of BRICS partnership include political and security cooperation, economic and cultural exchanges.  Putin emphasised Russia's intention to include a new category of partner countries within BRICS.  Know about BRICS:  BRICS is an influential group that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.   The combined nominal GDP of all five initial member  India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will countries is US$28 trillion. represent India at the upcoming Non-Aligned  The BRICS countries formed the New Development Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, the capital of Bank. Uganda, in January 2024.  It was formed in 2010 by adding South Africa to its  Scheduled from January 17 to 20, 2024, the 19th edition predecessor BRIC, which was named after the first of the NAM Summit will be preceded by a crucial letters of the founding countries Brazil, Russia, India and Foreign Ministerial meeting from January 15. China.  Additionally, the African country will host the third South Summit and the G77 meeting from January 21 to Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to step 23. down after 52 years on throne  At the 2019 NAM Summit in Azerbaijan and the 2016 NAM Venezuela Summit, India was represented at the Vice President level. Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  Uganda will be the chair of the NAM group from 2024-  The main theme of the conference, ‚Non- 2027. The African country was chosen to host the 19th communicable Chronic Diseases – Prevention and Non-Aligned Movement summit during the meeting Management through AYUSH‛, aims to highlight held in Baku, Azerbaijan on October 19, 2019. AYUSH as a prevention-oriented and cost-effective approach to create a disease-free society. Greece drafts bill to legalise gay marriage  William Lai elected President of Taiwan   Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece will soon publish a bill that will legalise gay marriage to eliminate  discrimination based on sexual orientation.  William Lai of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party  Greece has implemented a series of reforms over the (DPP), also known as Lai Ching-te, won Taiwan’s past decade to improve LGBT+ rights in the country, presidential election. where the Orthodox Church has long opposed equal  Lai, the current Vice President of Taiwan, secured nearly rights for same-sex couples. 40% vote share after counting from over 90% of polling  Mitsotakis, who is trying to break away from the stations. traditional image of a conservative leader, has drafted a  He was competing against two other candidates, national strategy on LGBT+ rights that could win support from the left but create opposition in more including Hou Yu-ih from the conservative Kuomintang conservative areas. (KMT) and former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je from the  Taiwan People's Party, which was founded only in 2019. 2nd International AYUSH Conference inaugurated in Dubai United Nations Security Council: First Meeting (17 January 1946)   The 2nd International AYUSH Conference and Exhibition  organised by Science India Forum and Ministry of  The first meeting of the United Nations Security Council AYUSH was inaugurated at Dubai World Trade Centre. (UNSC) was held on 17 January 1946  The three-day event was dedicated to showcasing  The Security Council began its first meeting with the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) consideration of the report of the 'Preparatory as a reliable health care system for prevention and Commission', the selection of the President of the management of non-communicable chronic diseases Security Council and the appointment of the UN 14th (NCDs). Secretary-General Download Test RanKING App for Free Mock Tests & E-Books  Test RanKING JANUARY, 2024  About the United Nations Security Council (UNSC):  Maldives (2015) and Sri Lanka (2016) have been  It is one of the six major organs of the United Nations declared malaria-free by WHO  It was established in 1945 by the United Nations  Cape Verde- Charter  Capital – Praia  This council works to maintain international peace and  Is an island country; Currency - Cape Verdean Escudo security  Spread in the form of an archipelago off the west coast  It is headquartered in New York of Africa  This council consists of 15 members  The five permanent members are the United States, the President of the 78th session of the United Russian Federation, France, China and the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis Kingdom arrived in New Delhi on a five-day visit to  A 'Global Peace Summit' on Ukraine will India be held in Switzerland    President of the 78th session of the United Nations  On Ukraine A 'Global Peace Summit' will be organized General Assembly Dennis Francis arrived in New Delhi in Switzerland. on a five-day visit to India.  Switzerland has agreed to host this conference at the  The Ministry of External Affairs said, this visit is an request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. opportunity to advance India-United Nations relations  It is worth noting that since Russia sent its army to and exchange views on India's priorities and global Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the conflict between the challenges. two countries is going on.  On the occasion of Republic Day on January 26, Francis will participate as a state guest in the Republic Day WHO declared Cape Verde a malaria-free parade in Maharashtra. country World's tallest 721-foot Ram Mandir to be built in Perth, Australia   WHO