Page-7 of Current Affairs - January, 2024

What is Madiga Community Issue in Telangana?

January 23, 2024

The Madiga community, which constitutes over 50% of the Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Telangana, has long demanded sub-categorization of SCs. Their argument is that despite being the largest SC group numerically, they have been deprived of reservations and other ..

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India Surpasses Hong Kong As World’s Fourth Biggest Stock Market

January 23, 2024

India’s equity market capitalization has surpassed Hong Kong’s for the first time, making it the fourth largest globally. Favorable domestic growth dynamics combined with global capital inflows have powered India’s market rally. Crossing $4 trillion milestone As of January 23th, ..

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11th Edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise ‘Khanjar’

January 23, 2024

The 11th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise, ‘Khanjar’, commenced on January 22 in Himachal Pradesh. The two-week long exercise aims to boost defence cooperation and exchange expertise on counterterrorism operations. What is the Khanjar exercise? Khanjar is an ..

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Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana

January 23, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a new government scheme to promote rooftop solar power systems. This scheme aims to boost India’s renewable energy goals and reduce electricity bills for households. What is the scheme ..

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2023 State of Teachers, Teaching and Teacher Education Report

January 22, 2024

The 2023 State of Teachers, Teaching and Teacher Education Report surveyed 8 states through questionnaires for over 6,000 teachers, principals, teacher colleges and analyzed government data on teachers. Inadequate Teacher Qualifications Despite certification requirements, only 46% of primary teachers possessed ..

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Ayodhya Ram Temple’s Solar-Powered “Surya Tilak” for Ram Lalla

January 22, 2024

As per plans, every year on Ram Navami marking Lord Ram’s birth, the Ram Lalla deity in Ayodhya’s new Ram Mandir will receive a “Surya Tilak” – sunlight focused onto Ram Lalla’s forehead for 6 minutes at noon through an ..

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Ayodhya’s Enduring Ties to Korean Queen Heo

January 22, 2024

For the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22nd, the temple Trust has invited representatives from over 50 nations, including Kim Chil-su from South Korea, who belongs to the descended royal lineage of Queen Heo (also ..

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“Ram Rajya” Ideal Revived for New Ayodhya Era

January 22, 2024

As PM Modi prepares to inaugurate Ayodhya’s new Ram temple in 4 the phase “Ram Rajya” has reemerged in political discourse regarding the ideal qualities of Indian democracy originally inspired by Lord Ram’s reign and woven into the Constitution. The ..

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