Current Affairs - Places

The 14th All India Police Commando Competition occurred at the A.P. Police Greyhounds training facility in Visakhapatnam. The event, inaugurated by Commissioner of Police A. Ravi Shankar, attracted elite commando forces from 16 states, including SOG from Odisha and Chhattisgarh, C-60 from Maharashtra, and paramilitary forces like BSF, CRPF, and Assam Rifles.

Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated Wings India 2024, Asia's largest aviation expo, at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad. This event signifies a major milestone in the Indian aviation sector, showcasing its growth and future potential.

Vice President Dhankhar inaugurated the 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace in New Delhi, emphasizing Buddha's wisdom as a transformative roadmap for inner peace, compassion, and non-violence amidst universal challenges.

Kachchhi Kharek, the historic date variety from Kutch, Gujarat, has received the second fruit-related geographical indication (GI) tag in the state, acknowledging its cultivation roots dating back 400-500 years.

S. Jaishankar is set to visit Uganda for the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit from January 15-20, 2024. The summit, involving 120 developing countries, aims to discuss global cooperation, solidarity, and common goals in politics, economics, and culture. India aims to strengthen ties with African nations, focusing on sustainable development, digital partnerships, and health infrastructure collaboration.