Current Affairs - January 28, 2024 Current Affairs

Bank of Baroda successfully raised Rs 5,000 crore through the issuance of 10-year infrastructure bonds, receiving a robust response with 128 bids totalling Rs 14,950 crore against the targeted issue size of Rs 5,000 crore.

Airbus and Tata are jointly working on establishing a helicopter manufacturing facility in India, emphasizing boosting indigenous manufacturing. This collaboration signifies Airbus's commitment to contributing to the country's aerospace sector growth, following their earlier establishment of a final assembly line for C295 military aircraft production in Gujarat.

Bhavish Aggarwal's AI start-up, Krutrim, recently secured $50 million in funding, attaining unicorn status with a valuation of $1 billion. Positioned at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, Krutrim is poised to revolutionize the artificial intelligence industry.

Rohan Bopanna, at the age of 43, achieved the milestone of becoming the oldest player to claim the No. 1 spot in the men's doubles rankings after his quarter-final victory at the 2024 Australian Open.

The golden tiger, a rare Bengal tiger morph, was recently spotted in Kaziranga National Park in Assam, as showcased in a captivating video shared by the Assam Chief Minister's Office, highlighting the state's rich wildlife diversity.

International Customs Day is observed annually on January 26, recognizing and appreciating the crucial role played by customs agencies worldwide.

Zomato Payments Private Limited, a subsidiary of Zomato, secured the payment aggregator license from the Reserve Bank of India, aligning with Zomato's strategy to reduce external dependency on payment apps.

The 63rd Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) meeting convened in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, under the chairmanship of Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines.

The Reserve Bank of India has approved Life Insurance Corporation of India's acquisition of up to 9.99% stake in HDFC Bank, the nation's largest private sector bank. The approval, subject to various conditions, mandates LIC to complete the major shareholding purchase by January 24, 2025.

The International Day of Clean Energy is observed on January 26, emphasizing the significance of renewable energy for a sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

REC Ltd, a Maharatna power finance company, has been designated as the nodal agency for the Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana. The initiative aims to install rooftop solar panels in one crore households, with REC Ltd set to lend Rs 1,20,000 crore for this ambitious project under the leadership of CMD Vivek Kumar Dewangan.

Maersk, the maritime titan, revealed the Ane Maersk, the world’s largest container ship fueled by green methanol sourced from green hydrogen, marking a significant stride towards eco-friendly maritime transportation.

Kenneth Smith, a convicted murderer, made history in Alabama as the first person in the United States to be executed by nitrogen gas, a departure from the conventional lethal injection method.