Current Affairs - National

The inauguration took place in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, where Boeing's Rs 1,600 crore BIETC campus is located. This campus, positioned at Hightech Defence and Aerospace Park, stands as Boeing's most substantial investment globally, outside the United States.

The Employee's Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) decided to exclude Aadhaar as proof of date of birth for correction and updates starting January 16, 2024. This action complies with the directive from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and aligns with the Aadhaar Act, 2016, which does not recognize Aadhaar as a valid proof of date of birth.

The Government of India, under the New Education Policy, has decided to include Farsi (Persian) as one of the nine classical languages, emphasizing cultural ties and connections between Iran and India.

Gujarat and Karnataka were ranked as the 'best performers' in fostering a robust startup ecosystem, according to the DPIIT ranking. Additionally, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Himachal Pradesh were also distinguished as top performers in creating a conducive environment for budding entrepreneurs.

According to the NITI Aayog report, Uttar Pradesh has shown remarkable progress in poverty reduction, with 5.94 crore people successfully moving out of multidimensional poverty from 2013-14 to 2022-23. The NITI Aayog report reveals a significant achievement in India's fight against poverty, with 24.82 crore individuals escaping multidimensional poverty from 2013-14 to 2022-23.