Page-3 of Current Affairs - January, 2024

Major Exercises in 2024 to Showcase Jointness

January 29, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct three major exercises in 2024, emphasizing jointness across India’s defense forces as they work towards establishing theater commands. The key focus areas are integration and coordination in modern warfare. Vayu Shakti-2024 The first ..

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UGC’s Draft De-Reservation Guidelines

January 29, 2024
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Recently, the Ministry of Education responded on its official Twitter handle to clarify that there has been no change in the reservation policy for central educational institutions. “After enactment of this Act, no reserved post is to be de-reserved. Ministry ..

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ICJ Ruling on Israel Regarding Gaza

January 27, 2024

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently issued a landmark ruling on Israel’s actions in Gaza, following a case filed by South Africa alleging genocide against Palestinians. The court confirmed its jurisdiction and ordered Israel to take measures to prevent ..

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India-France Defence Industrial Roadmap and Comprehensive Dialogue on Global Issues

January 27, 2024

India and France have formulated a defence industrial roadmap to boost collaboration in defence production and design of military platforms. This comes amid progress on other strategic agreements during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit. Joint Development and Production Plans The ..

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Alabama Uses Controversial Nitrogen Hypoxia

January 27, 2024

On January 26th, 2024, Alabama used nitrogen hypoxia to execute a death row inmate for the first time, marking the debut of a controversial and risky method in the United States. What is Nitrogen Hypoxia? Nitrogen hypoxia involves forcing the ..

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Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill

January 27, 2024

The Uttarakhand government is likely to table the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in the upcoming assembly session from February 5-8. This key bill was part of the BJP’s election promises in 2022. UCC Committee Finalizes Draft The UCC drafting ..

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ASI’s Gyanvapi Mosque Survey Report

January 27, 2024

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) submitted its survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi to the district court in December 2022. The report concludes that remains of an old Hindu temple existed at the site before the ..

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Aadhaar Cards Now Clearly State Document’s Limits

January 27, 2024

New Aadhaar cards and digital copies now prominently state they are “proof of identity, not of citizenship or date of birth.” The explicit disclaimers signal to government agencies not to use Aadhaar for confirming citizenship or age. Though foreign residents ..

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