Page-6 of Current Affairs - January, 2024

NATO Inks Mega Ammunition Deal to Aid Ukraine

January 24, 2024

NATO has signed a €1.1 billion contract to procure hundreds of thousands of 155mm artillery rounds, part of which will go to Ukraine as it faces critical ammunition shortages.  Ukrainian officials have warned shell supplies are a pressing challenge for ..

Month: 

Category: 

Europe Witnesses 30-Fold Increase in Measles Cases

January 24, 2024

As per WHO, Europe reported over 30,000 measles cases in 2023 – a shocking 30 times rise compared to 2022 numbers. This underscores a troubling reversal in a preventable infectious disease that can turn fatal for vulnerable groups. 40 countries ..

Month: 

Category: 

Bharat Ratna Announced for Karpoori Thakur

January 24, 2024

The central government has announced Bharat Ratna for late Bihar leader Karpoori Thakur in his birth centenary year. Known as ‘Jannayak’ or people’s leader, Thakur was CM twice and pioneered social justice policies despite hailing from a marginalized caste himself. ..

Month: 

Category: 

Cameroon Launches World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children

January 24, 2024

Cameroon is set to kick off a landmark malaria vaccine program on January 22nd covering 2.5 lakh children over two years. Africa accounts for 95% of global malaria mortality, so curbing infections here is pivotal. Officials described the campaign as ..

Month: 

Category: 

Canada Caps Student Visas, Tweaks Work Permits

January 24, 2024

In a major policy shift, Canada will cap the number of study permits for new international students to 360,000 for the 2024-25 academic year beginning September 1st. This 35% reduction from 2023 student visa levels intends to ensure sustainable intake ..

Month: 

Category: 

BCCI Awards 2024

January 23, 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Awards took place on January 23, 2024 in Hyderabad. The glittering ceremony honoured exceptional Indian cricketers across domestic and international formats. The event had a star-studded guest list and presence of ..

Month: 

Category: 

Mineral (Auction) Amendment Rules, 2024

January 23, 2024

The Indian Government has amended the mineral auction rules through a notification of the Mineral (Auction) Amendment Rules, 2024. The changes aim to improve transparency, promote competition and boost state revenue from mineral auctions. Capping upfront fees The amendments introduce ..

Month: 

Category: 

India Dispatches Malathion to Afghanistan

January 23, 2024

In a recent humanitarian gesture, India has sent 40,000 litres of Malathion pesticide to Afghanistan via Iran’s Chabahar port. This environment-friendly insecticide will help Afghanistan combat locust swarms that threaten agricultural production. The assistance ensures regional food security. Timely aid ..

Month: 

Category: