NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Centre released endorsement
guidelines for Social Media Influencers: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public
Distribution has released ‘Endorsements Know-hows!’ guidelines
for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media
platforms.
Aim: To
ensure that individuals do not mislead their audiences. It also ensures that
they are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act 2019. Endorsements
must be made in simple terms such as "advertisement,"
"sponsored," or "paid promotion" can be used.
2. Indian Embassy in Kathmandu
organised 5 km marathon 'Run for Life': Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has organized a 5
km marathon 'Run for Life' from Pashupatinath Temple premises in Nepal. 2023
Theme: lifestyle for Environment It was participated
by college-going students, rescued human trafficking victims, sports
persons, health enthusiasts, medics, and children. The Run for life
marathon celebrates 75 years of diplomatic ties between India and
Nepal as well as 75 years of India’s Independence. The Marathon winner was
awarded a gold medal
3. AIF inaugurated India’s First STEM
Innovation and Learning Center: The American India Foundation (AIF) has inaugurated India’s
first STEM Innovation and Learning Center (SILC) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was
inaugurated under the scheme of Vanavil Mandram. AIF is an award-winning
flagship education Program 'Digital Equalizer (DE)'. It has designed the Center
to be a one-stop solution for STEM among students and teachers. AIF's DE
has also launched Drone and Satellite Launch Vehicle (DSLV) Mission on the
occasion.
4. India’s deepest metro station to be
built at Pune Civil Court: The Maharashtra
Metro Rail Corporation (MahaMetro) has announced that the Commissioner of
Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) will inspect a stretch of the Pune Metro in
February, and clearances are expected in March. This line features India’s
deepest underground station, which will be ready in a few months at the Civil
Court and measures 33.1 metres (108.59 feet) in depth. It will be used as an
interchange facility for an underground station on the
Pimpri-Chinchwad-Swargate route and one elevated route on Vanaz-Ramwadi route
and Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar line. This underground station’s ceiling is 95 feet
high and was constructed to receive direct sunshine or natural light.
It is also the largest
station in the Pune Metro network, spanning 11.17 acres and featuring various
access and exit locations.
5. Brand Guardianship Index 2023:
Mukesh Ambani No1 among Indians: Reliance Industries
Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has been ranked
second globally and top among Indians in Brand Guardianship Index 2023,
compiled by Brand Finance. The Brand Guardianship Index is a global recognition
of CEOs, who are building business value in a sustainable manner, by balancing
the needs of all stakeholders – employees, investors, and the wider society. The
Brand Guardianship Index 2023 saw the rise of Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, and
Mukesh Ambani of Reliance to 1st and 2nd position, respectively. They both now
rank above last year’s leader Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, who now sits in the
3rd place. He is also the 9th richest person in the world, as per the Bloomberg
Billionaire Index. Ambani has ranked ahead of global majors like Satya Nadella
of Microsoft, Google’s Sundar Pichai, Apple’s Tim Cook and Tencent’s Huateng
Ma, and fellow Indians such as N Chandrasekaran of Tata Group, Anand Mahindra,
Sunil Bharti Mittal, among many others.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Egypt president Abdel Fattah El Sisi
to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations: Egypt President Abdel Fattah El Sisi will be
the chief guest at Republic Day celebrations. This is for the first time
that the president of Egypt has been invited as chief guest on our Republic Day
2023.
A 180-member
strong military contingent from the Egyptian army will
also participate in the Republic Day parade. President el-Sisi is
scheduled to visit India from 24 January to 26 January, during which he will
hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attend the Republic
Day celebrations and interact with the business community. The Egyptian
president previously visited India in October 2015 to participate in the third
India-Africa Forum Summit, which was followed by a state visit in September
2016. A commemorative stamp marking 75 years of diplomatic ties between India
and Egypt will be released during his visit.
2. Global Fire Power Index 2023: India
ranked 4th; topped by US: Global
Firepower Index is a rating of the military forces of all countries
on the planet. The Index ranks the countries based on their potential
military strength. India is ranked fourth in the index. The Global
Firepower Index ranked 145 countries. The most powerful country in
the world is the United States of America, followed by Russia, China, and
India. Turkey has once again emerged as the most powerful country in the Middle
East and North African region. Turkey has been placed at the 11th position in
the global ranking. Egypt is ranked 14th and Iran is ranked 17th in the global
ranking. Egypt is ranked as the most powerful Arab country in terms of its
military power. Saudi Arabia emerged as the most powerful country among the
Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Saudi Arabia has the second most
powerful military among the Arab countries. It is placed at the 22nd position
in the global ranking. Algeria is the most powerful of the North African
countries, ranking 26th on the global index. While Lebanon has been described
as the weakest country in the Middle East. Top 10 Countries on Global Power
Index 2023
3. Pakistan is South Asia’s weakest
economy: World Bank report: World
Bank forecast Pakistan’s economic growth to slow further
to two percent during 2023. This will mark a drop of two percentage points
from its June 2022 estimates, according to the World Bank’s Global Economic
Prospects report. The reason behind this is unprecedented floods, depleting
forex reserves, food shortages, and poverty. It forecast Pakistan’s GDP growth
rate to improve to 3.2% in 2024, which would be lower than earlier estimate of
4.2%.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. Thai shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn
wins India Open Badminton title 2023: Thailand badminton player, Kunlavut Vitidsarn won the India Open
title 2023 after defeating Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) in the men's
singles of the India Open Badminton Championship, held at K. D.
Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. While An Seyoung (Korean) won
the Women's singles final after defeating Japanese Akane Yamaguchi.
Other winners
(doubles):
·
Men's: Liang Weikeng and Wang
Chang (China)
·
Women's: Nami Matsuyama and
Chiharu Shida (Japan)
2. FIH Partners with JSP Foundation for
Hockey Development and Men’s World Cup: The International Hockey Federation
(FIH) has signed a partnership with JSP Foundation for
its development programs and FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023
Bhubaneswar-Rourkela as a Global Partner. FIH will be working closely with JSP
Foundation for some of its key initiatives for hockey development. JSP
Foundation is the social arm of Jindal Steel & Power.
Chairperson
of JSP Foundation: Shallu Jindal President of International Hockey
Federation: Tayyab Ikram
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Canara Bank to sell its stake in
Russian joint venture to SBI for Rs 114 cr: Canara Bank would sell its stake in the Russian
joint venture 'Commercial Indo Bank LLC (CIBL)' to the other venture partner
State Bank of India (SBI) for Rs 114 crore (approx). CIBL was incorporated in
2003, a joint venture in Russia between SBI (60%) and Canara Bank
(40%). Canara Bank has entered into a share sale agreement in relation to the
sale of equity shares held by it in CIBL with SBI.
The Canara
Bank entered into the agreement for sale on November 11, 2022.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Dr Prabha Atre awarded Pt Hariprasad
Chaurasia Lifetime Achievement Award: Padma Vibhushan awardee, Dr. Prabha Atre was awarded the Pandit
Hariprasad Chaurasia Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was conferred
by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to her, at a function at Ram Ganesh
Gadkari Rangayatan in Mumbai. She was also presented with a citation and
Rs 1 lakh. She is an Indian classical vocalist from the Kirana Gharana. The
Government of India has awarded her Padma Shri (1990), Padma Bhushan (2002),
and Padma Vibhushan (2022).
2. Indian films
bag award for best scriptwriter and best actress at 21st DIFF: Two Indian films were awarded for the best
script writer and best actress in the Asian Film Competition section at
the 21st Dhaka International Film Festival organized from 14-22 Jan 2023. Aparajito (directed
by: Anik Dutta) won the best scriptwriting award. Ketaki Narayan won
the best actress award for Prappeda (directed by: Krishnendu Kalesh).
·
Best Actor: Japanese Ikkei
Watanabe (for Nakodo- Matchmakers)
· Best Director: Iranian Ali Ghavitan (for Zendegi va Zendegi)
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