TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Vice-President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on a one-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on 4th of this month. He will be the Chief Guest at the 8th Convocation of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Jammu.
2. PM Modi on Tuesday dedicated to the nation the ₹400 crore Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant (DFRP) at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam.
The fast reactor power generation company Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (BHAVINI) in Kalpakkam is setting up the PFBR and in the future, two more fast reactors will also be built by the company.
3. The Indian Space Research Organisation will carry out at least 12 launches this year, surpassing previous records, chairman S Somanath said.
4. The 10th phase of Sagar Parikrama, a government initiative focused on the welfare of fishing communities and coastal development, took place from January 1st to 6th, 2024, traversing various locations in Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry.
5. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday approved the proposal to set up an eco-friendly industrial hub at Rani Khera in northwest Delhi.
6. PM MODI, M K STALIN SHARE THE STAGE IN TAMIL NADU: PM Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Tuesday ensured that they made their political points without letting the tension between the state and Centre take over. PM Modi was in Trichy to lay the foundation for projects worth Rs 20,000 crore and to attend the 38th convocation ceremony of Bharathidasan University.
7. The HARYANA government on Monday announced a cashless medical facility for government employees and their dependents on the occasion of New Year.
8. Power Grid Corporation, announced a significant change in its leadership on 01 January. Ravindra Kumar Tyagi has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).
9. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on the security situation in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in wake of recent terror attack there.
10. Satwant Atwal Trivedi, a 1996 batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been given the additional charge of the post of Director General of Police (DGP).
11. Jammu and Kashmir became the first Union Territory of country to launch prestigious PM Vishwakarma Yojana (PMVY) from Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Shopian.
12. World`s Tallest Statue Of Lord Ram To Be Installed Near Saryu River Bank In Ayodhya. An 823-foot-tall statue of Lord Rama, affectionately known as Ram Lalla, is set to adorn the banks of the Saryu River. This colossal sculpture is currently taking shape in a factory in Manesar, Haryana.
13. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University’s Vice Chancellor Prof. B.R. Kamboj has been honoured with the prestigious M.S. Swaminathan Award in recognition of his contributions as a scientist and extension specialist in the field of agronomy.
14. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s brainchild, the Jagananna Aarogya Suraksha-2 to provide better health services to the poor, started across Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday.
15. Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy held a meeting with officials to discuss the Hyderabad Metro Rail’s Phase-II (HMRL) expansion from MGBS to Falaknuma at the Telangana State Secretariat on Tuesday, 02 January.
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LEGAL REPORT
#Chief Justice of India:
Shri Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
#Minister Of Law & Justice : Arjun Ram Meghwal
#International Court Of Justice Prz. : Joan Donoghue
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1. Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday announced cash rewards ranging from ₹ 1 lakh to ₹ 12.5 lakh will be given to people who provide information that will lead to tangible action against terrorism and drug trade.
2. The Supreme Court (SC) is expected to pronounce the judgment, today on 03 January, in a batch of petitions seeking examination of allegations of fraud made against Adani Group of companies in the Hindenburg Research report.
3. Fuel stations in Hyderabad go dry as motorists queue up. The drivers had called for a strike given the stringent penalties prescribed against hit-and-run cases under the new criminal laws. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, those involved in such accidents can face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to ₹ 7 lakh, in case they do not inform the authorities of the accident.
4. BSP leader Yakub Qureshi’s benami property worth Rs 31 crore seized under Gangster Act.
5. The strike called by truck drivers’ association has been called off, following a meeting held between the representatives of the association and Union home ministry officials in New Delhi on 02 January.
6. The Hindu petitioners seeking direction from the district magistrate of Varanasi for cleaning the entire area of ‘wazukhana’ or ablution pond of Gyanvapi mosque, have filed an application to this end.
7. The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Bihar government to put the break-up of the caste survey data in the public domain so that those aggrieved can challenge the findings.
8. Union Home Ministry a meeting with All India Motor Transport Congress to discuss their concerns related to the new provisions of hit-and-run cases under the newly-passed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired the meeting in New Delhi.
9. Union minister and Telangana state BJP president G. Kishan Reddy said on Tuesday that the Central government will deploy the CBI within 48 hours to probe the financial irregularities and scam in the Kaleshwaram project if the Congress-led state government writes to the Centre.
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FINANCE
#Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman.
#Commerce & Industry : Piyush Goyal
#RBI Gvrnr: Shaktikanta Das
#President of the World Bank :
Ajay Banga
#IMF MD:
Kristalina Georgieva
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USD ₹ 83.26
💷 GBP ₹ 105.11
€ Euro : ₹ 92.12
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GDP rate (2023 ) : 6.5% ( $3.75 trillion)
India is the fifth largest economy in the world.
Inflation rate : 4.7%
Population : 141.81 cr
(17.7% of the total world population).
Unemployment : 7.8%
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NIFTY
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Jaipur-based energy start-up Cancrie has begun producing nanomaterials using agricultural wastes for use in batteries and capacitors boosting their energy efficiency.
2. CCI approves acquisition of GVK Power’s 540 MW power plant by Punjab govt: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of GVK Power (Goindwal Sahib) Limited by Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL), the commission said on 02 January.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
#Information and Broadcasting Minister: Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
#Chairman of The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) :
R Madhavan
#Chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC): Prasoon Joshi
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1. Tamil Nadu BJP leader Arjunamurthy on Tuesday met Rajinikanth on behalf of Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra and invited him to the grand Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22.
2. Popular Telugu actor Junior NTR, also known as Young Tiger, recently took to Twitter to express his shock and concern after learning about the devastating earthquake that struck Japan. The actor revealed that he and his family were present in Japan during the seismic event and shared his heartfelt wishes for the swift recovery of those affected.
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DEFENCE
#Supreme Commander of Armed Forces: The President
#Def Minister: Rajnath Singh
#Def Minister of State :
Ajay Bhatt
#Union Home : Amit Shah
#National Security Advisor : Ajit Doval
#Chief of Defence Staff:
Gen Anil Chauhan, PVSM UYSM AVSM SM VSM
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1. Indian army gears up to induct 1st batch of Apache attack 🚁 developed by the US-based aviation giant Boeing in February-March 2024.
2. The HAL Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) is slated to be ready by 2026, with production commencing by 2032. The Naval TEJAS serves as a crucial technology demonstrator, paving the way for the TEDBF and underlining India’s commitment to advancing niche technologies for deck-based fighter operations.
3. India’s newest stealth destroyer INS IMPHAL firing a BrahMos supersonic cruise missileIndia’s biggest defence export deal is expected to be worth around $375 million and is set to be delivered in late February or early March 2024.
4. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first all-girl Sainik School in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh.
5. The collaborative military exercise ‘Desert Cyclone 2024‘ is set to mark a significant milestone in the partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Scheduled to take place in Rajasthan from January 2 to January 15, this joint manoeuvre aims to enhance interoperability through the exchange of knowledge and best practices, particularly in urban operations.
6. Lieutenant General RC Tiwari took charge of the crucial Rising Sun Eastern Command, based in Kolkata.
7. Indian Navy, Vice-Admiral B Sivakumar assumed the role of Controller Warship Production and Acquisition.
8. Vice-Admiral Kiran Deshmukh took charge as the Chief of Material of the Navy.
9. Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva Monday took over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the army’s elite White Knight Corps.
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BIHAR = PATNA
Before : Part of Bengal Province
Formation: 22 Mar 1912
Districts: 38
Governor : Rajendra Arlekar
Chief minister
Nitish Kumar (JD(U))
STATE SYMBOLS
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BIRD : House sparrow
FISH : Walking catfish
FLOWER : Marigold
FRUIT : Mango
MAMMAL : Gaur
TREE : Peepal tree
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In Bharat there are 28 states and 8 Union territories.
Population of Bharat:
142 cr (2023)
President of Bharat ,
Smt Droupadi Murmu
Vice President
Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
Prime Minister : Shri Narendra Modi
Speaker Lok Sabha :
Shri Om Birla (BJP)
Rajyasabha Seats : 245 (233 Elected + 12 Nominated)
Loksabha : 550 members (530 States + 20 Union Territories)
Chief Election Commissioner:
Shri Rajiv Kumar
03 Jan (Wednesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Hemant Ritu
Drik Ritu : Shishir Ritu
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2080
Shaka Samvat – 1945
Month : Agrahayana 22 (Amanta)
Pausa 8, (Purnimanta)
Nakshatr : Uttara Phalguni (up to 2:46 pm)
Hasta
Tithi : Saptami (up to 7:48 pm)Ashtami
Rahu 12:31 PM – 01:50 PM
Yamaganda 08:32 AM – 09:51
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