Page-20 of Current Affairs - January, 2024

Uttar Pradesh’s ‘Paying Guest’ Scheme to Promote Tourism in Ayodhya

January 5, 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government is transforming Ayodhya under its ‘Navya Ayodhya’ project. Within this, the state tourism department’s Paying Guest scheme aims to upgrade accommodation and cuisine experiences for visitors. About the Scheme The scheme focuses on enabling local residents ..

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Uganda to Host 19th NAM Summit

January 5, 2024

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be visiting Uganda from January 15-20, 2024, to attend the 19th edition of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit. Strengthening ties with African countries and other nations of the Global South will be a key ..

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Fossils of Giant “Terror Beasts” Worms Unearthed

January 5, 2024

Scientists have discovered fossils belonging to a previously unknown group of ancient aquatic predators near Greenland. Named “Timorebestia” or “terror beasts”, these large worm-like creatures may have been apex predators more than 518 million years ago. Key Details About the ..

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ECI Introduces Stricter Norms for Symbol Allotment to Unrecognized Parties (RUPPs)

January 5, 2024

On January 5th 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued new guidelines making it mandatory for registered unrecognized political parties (RUPPs) to provide additional financial documents and election expenditure statements for getting a common election symbol. The move aims ..

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Law Commission Looks into Synchronization of Local and National Elections

January 5, 2024

India held simultaneous national and state assembly elections from 1952 until 1967. However, due to early dissolution of Lok Sabha and state assemblies over the years, the elections drifted and are now held at different times. Holding separate elections leads ..

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Justice B.R. Gavai Nominated as SC Legal Services Committee Chairman

January 5, 2024

Justice B.R. Gavai has been nominated the new Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). He replaces Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the top court’s senior-most judge after the Chief Justice of India. About SCLSC The SCLSC, constituted under the ..

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GolDN: IIT Bombay Develops Equipment for Plastic Waste Recycling

January 5, 2024

Researchers at IIT Bombay have developed an instrument named GolDN for mechanically recycling waste plastic polymers through melt-mixing. This indigenous single screw extruder can manufacture composites from thermoplastic waste that can be molded into materials like paver blocks, tiles and ..

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Three Indian Cities Nominated for Wetland City Tag

January 5, 2024

India has submitted nominations for three cities – Indore, Bhopal and Udaipur – to receive the tag of ‘International Wetland City’ under the Ramsar Convention. This recognition highlights efforts by cities to conserve urban and peri-urban wetlands. Significance of Urban ..

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