Current Affairs - January 7, 2024 Current Affairs

The recent amendment in traffic laws has increased the jail term for drivers involved in hit-and-run cases to a maximum of 10 years, compared to the previous provision allowing up to two years under Section 304A of the IPC for causing death by negligence.

Kyrgyzstan declared the Snow Leopard as its National symbol, reflecting the country's commitment to conservation and ecological balance, with the leopard holding cultural significance in Kyrgyz folklore and recognized for its role in maintaining ecological balance globally.

Odisha Mining Corporate Limited was honoured for its encouragement of sports through Corporate Social Responsibility in the 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar.'

Raipur Smart City introduced a Green Corridor system for organ transplants, in collaboration with the Government of India and Bangalore. Equipped with GPS-enabled ambulances, the initiative ensures swift and efficient transportation, promoting a sustainable and life-saving approach in critical situations.

REC Limited (REC) collaborated with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) in a significant MoU for financing infrastructure projects. This involves an investment of up to Rs. 35,000 Crores over the next 5 years, covering multi-modal logistics hub projects, rail infrastructure, road, port, and metro projects.

World Hindi Day 2024 is celebrated on January 10 each year, marking the anniversary of the First World Conference held in 1975 at Nagpur, Maharashtra. The day aims to promote and celebrate the richness of the Hindi language, fostering cultural exchange and unity among Hindi speakers worldwide.

Lanjia Saura paintings and Dongaria Kondh shawls from Odisha recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, signifying their unique cultural and artistic significance in the state.

ISRO successfully tested the 100 W Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell in the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) 3, showcasing a significant leap in space power generation using Hydrogen and Oxygen gases.

The inaugural multi-sports beach games took place in Diu, a Union Territory, featuring over 1,200 players from 20 Indian states and union territories participating in games such as volleyball, beach soccer, and kabaddi.

Jammu and Kashmir have taken a significant step by becoming the first Union Territory to implement the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, aimed at empowering the vibrant community of artisans and craftspeople, recognizing their crucial role in preserving India's cultural heritage.

Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM, officially took over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on January 4, 2024, succeeding in a distinguished naval career.

The Defence Ministry signed contracts worth 802 crores for military equipment acquisition in New Delhi, including the procurement of 697 Bogie Open Military Wagons (cost: 473 crores) and 56 Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment (cost: 329 crores). This emphasizes the Buy Indian category, promoting indigenous manufacturing and private sector participation in defence production.

Rashmi Govil, a seasoned HR executive with almost thirty years of experience at Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), is slated to become the next Director (Human Resources), as recommended by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).

West Bengal achieved Geographical Indication (GI) tags for various products, including Sundarban honey, Black Nunia rice, and Tangail, Gorod, and Kadiyal sarees, in the National GI Drive Mission.

Maharashtra has emerged as the leader in the number of investors on the NSE, boasting 1.49 crore registered investors in 2023. This surge of 22% in the NSE investor base reflects a significant increase in retail investor participation.