1 Gwalior: ‘Taal Darbar’ program of Tansen Festival recorded in Guinness Records
1,282 Tabla players participated in the Tal Darbar program organized as part of Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior , Madhya Pradesh for an unmatched performance . This event has been recorded in the ” Guinness Book of World Records “. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated all of them .
2 Defense Minister inducts stealth guided missile destroyer INS Imphal into the Navy in Mumbai
INS Imphal , a Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer , was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh at a glittering ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai . The event marks the formal induction of the third of the four indigenous ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers. It is designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai . BrahMos Aerospace has installed BrahMos missile on this ship . Torpedo tube launchers are from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) . The rapid gun mount is installed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) , and the medium range missiles are installed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) . INS Imphal has the unique distinction of being the first warship to be named after a city in the North-East , underscoring the importance and contribution of the North-East region and Manipur to the nation and the Indian Navy.
3 Prime Minister addressed the program organized on the occasion of ‘Veer Bal Diwas’
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the program organized on the occasion of ‘ Veer Bal Diwas ‘ at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi . Mr Modi watched three singing and martial arts performances presented by children. On this occasion, the Prime Minister also flagged off the march-past of the youth in Delhi. To celebrate Veer Bal Diwas, the government is organizing participatory programs across the country to inform and educate citizens, especially young children, about the story of indomitable courage of the Sahibzadas . On January 9, 2022 , the day of Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji , the Prime Minister had announced that 26 December will be observed as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ to commemorate the martyrdom of Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, sons of Shri Guru Gobind Singh. Will be celebrated.
4 Gelephu Smart City Project
Recently the King of Bhutan has announced plans to build a huge ” International City ” over an area of more than 1,000 sq km on its border with Assam . This project is known as the Gelefu Project . It will be an “economic corridor connecting South Asia to South East Asia through the north-eastern states of India”. The city is expected to adhere to environmental standards and sustainable development as a goal and will aim to attract “quality investments” from “specially vetted” international companies. The project will involve “zero emission” industries and a “mindfulness city” that will establish Bhutan as a powerhouse in tourism and wellness, as well as infrastructure companies.
5 Selection of Vasudev Devnani as Speaker of Rajasthan Assembly
An important development was seen in the 16th Rajasthan Assembly when veteran BJP MLA Vasudev Devnani was unanimously elected as the Speaker. The proposal for his appointment was moved by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and seconded by Congress leader and Tonk MLA Sachin Pilot , marking a rare unity between the ruling party and the opposition. Vasudev Devnani, representing Ajmer North , has been a prominent personality of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the Vasundhara Raje- led BJP governments .
6 SEBI approves appointment of Pramod Agarwal as BSE Chairman
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given its approval to the appointment of former Coal India chief Pramod Agarwal as the Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) . This regulatory approval paves the way for Agarwal to assume his role on the Governing Board of BSE, effective January 17, 2024. The move comes as the tenure of the current chairman, SS Mundra, ends on January 16, 2024.
7 SAANS campaign 2023-24 launched in Manipur for prevention of pneumonia
In a significant step aimed at tackling childhood pneumonia, Manipur State Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh recently inaugurated the SAANS Campaign 2023-24 in Imphal. Also, the Minister also dedicated the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) as the State Neonatal Resource Centre, emphasizing the state’s commitment to child health care. SAANS, which stands for Social Awareness and Action to Neutralize Pneumonia, is an annual campaign implemented across states and union territories. The primary objective of SAANS is to accelerate action against childhood pneumonia, a leading cause of child death.
8 Raghuram Rajan’s new book ‘Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India’s Economic Future’ released
Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) , Raghuram Rajan , along with economist Rohit Lamba, has released a ground-breaking book titled ‘ Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India’s Economic Future ‘. This latest addition to Rajan’s literary output marks a significant exploration into the possibilities and challenges of India’s economic trajectory. Known for his profound insights into the global and Indian economy, Raghuram Rajan has written influential books such as ‘ Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World Economy ‘, which won the Financial Times Business Book of the Year award. His other notable works include ‘ I Do What I Do: On Reform, Rhetoric and Resolve ‘ and ‘ Saving Capitalism from the Capitalists ‘, co-authored with Luigi Zingales.
9 Satish Kumar Kalra appointed MD and CEO of Slice-backed North East SFB
Bengaluru -based fintech slice – backed North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) has recently announced the appointment of Satish Kumar Kalra as its interim managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO). This important step comes as part of the ongoing merger process between Slice and NESFB, marking a unique development in the fintech and banking sector.
10 RBI imposed fine on four cooperative banks of Gujarat
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently took decisive action against four cooperative banks in Gujarat and imposed monetary penalties on them for various non-compliances. Fines range from Rs 50,000 to Rs 7 lakh , depending on the seriousness of the regulatory violation. The affected banks include Progressive Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd , The Kutch Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd , Shri Morbi Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd and Bhabhar Vibhag Nagrik Co-operative Bank Ltd.