Page-8 of Current Affairs - January, 2024

Nagara Style Defines Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Design

January 22, 2024

The Nagara temple building style emerged around the 5th century CE in northern India during the late Gupta period, as a counterpart to the Dravida style of southern India developing concurrently. Debates Around Defining a “Style” Scholars debate whether Nagara ..

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Modi Reenacting Somnath History at Ayodhya

January 22, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Ram Mandir temple in Ayodhya on January 22nd, 2024. This echoes a similar grand inauguration ceremony 73 years ago in 1950 when President Rajendra Prasad inaugurated the Somnath temple. However, India’s ..

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WHO Issues Guidance on Healthcare AI Ethics

January 20, 2024

The World Health Organization published comprehensive recommendations on the ethical governance of emerging large multi-modal AI models (LMM) increasingly used in healthcare like symptom analysis chatbots. Their rapid uncontrolled adoption makes determining proper oversight urgent. Key Healthcare Application Areas WHO ..

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Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality

January 20, 2024

At the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos organized around the theme of “Rebuilding Trust”, India participated embodying the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – ready to shape a shared future underpinned by global cooperation. A key outcome was the launch ..

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China’s Population Falls Again in 2023

January 19, 2024

China’s population declined for a second straight year in 2023, falling by 2.75 million to 1.409 billion as plunging birth rates and COVID-19 fatalities accelerate a downturn with profound economic consequences. Fastest Decline Since 1961 Famine The 2023 population drop ..

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RBI’s State of the Economy Report – Current Updates (January, 2024)

January 19, 2024

According to RBI’s State of the Economy report, India is poised to sustain 2023’s economic momentum in 2024. But reigning in inflation and boosting rural and consumption growth is vital for truly inclusive expansion per its latest report. Need to ..

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Guidelines for Advertisements Making Environmental/Green Claims

January 19, 2024

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has introduced guidelines to prevent misleading environmental claims, known as greenwashing, frequently seen across sectors. Effective February 15, 2024, these mandate that green claims in ads are reliable, verifiable and transparent. Ensuring Reliable ..

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Trade Connect ePlatform

January 19, 2024

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced the upcoming Trade Connect ePlatform to boost MSME and startup participation in exports. It was announced at the second meeting of the reconstituted Board of Trade. The portal aims to promote exports by small ..

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