NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Sarbananda Sonowal Laid Foundation Stone
Of The Regional Research Institute For Homoeopathy At Guwahati: Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has laid the foundation
stone of the permanent campus of the Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy
and Integrated Ayush Wellness Centre at Azara, Guwahati. A total amount of Rs.
53.89 cr has been sanctioned for this project. This Institute was established
as a Clinical Research Unit of Homeopathy in 1984 in the rented building at
Odalbakra, Guwahati. Presently it is situated at Bhetapara, Guwahati in old
building of Central Ayurveda Research Institute. The Institute is providing
laboratory services at very nominal rates and successfully completed clinical
trials on Skin disorders, Cholera /Gastroenteritis, chronic sinusitis &
bronchitis, Influenza like illness, uterine fibroid, otitis media,
Hypertension, vitiligo, psoriasis, migraine etc.
2. Sheel Vardhan Singh Assumes Role As UPSC
Member: The Central
government has appointed former Central Industrial Security Force Director
General Sheel Vardhan Singh as a member of the Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC). Singh is a 1986-batch IPS officer. The President
appointed Sheel Vardhan Singh as Member Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
under Article 316 (11) of the Constitution of India. The term of his
appointment will be regulated in accordance with the provisions of Article
316(2) of the Constitution of India, and the conditions of service will be
governed by UPSC (Members) Regulations 1969 as amended from time to time.
3. 11 to 17 January – National Road Safety
Week: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
provides a platform to celebrate National Road Safety Week every year. This
significant week is observed from January 11 to 17 to create awareness around
road safety. National Road Safety Week aims to educate the public about the
perils of reckless or irresponsible driving. The Ministry of Road Transport &
Highways published its annual report for 2022-23 with Road Accident statistics.
In the report, the total number of road accidents in the year 2021 totalled
4,12,432.
4. Kerala Launches ‘Operation Amrith’: The Kerala Drug Control Department
recently launched Operation Amrith (Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention For
Total Health) to prevent the overuse of antibiotics in the state. The aim is to
conduct surprise raids in pharmacies to detect over-the-counter (OTC) sales of
antibiotics ..
5. Significance of Nashik’s Kalaram Temple: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently
visited the iconic Kalaram Mandir in Maharashtra’s temple town of Nashik. The
site is deeply intertwined with Hindu mythology as part of the Ramayana’s
Panchavati area where Lord Ram resided in exile Political Prominence.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Greece Drafts Bill To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage: Greece will publish a bill shortly that
will legalize same-sex marriage in
a bid to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation, Prime Minister
Kyriakos Mitsotakis said. Greece has implemented a series of reforms over the
past decade to improve LGBT+ rights in the country where the Orthodox Church
has long opposed equal rights for same-sex couples. Mitsotakis, who is trying
to break away from the traditional image of a conservative leader, has drafted
a national strategy on LGBT+ rights that may win support from the left but
create opposition in more conservative quarters. In 2015, Greece recognised
cohabitation agreements for same-sex couples providing them with some rights
and benefits, but they are still not allowed to have or adopt children as a
couple.
2. Vivek Murthy Appoints As US Representative On WHO
Board: President
Joe Biden has reappointed Indian
American Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to serve as Representative of the United States on the
Executive Board of the World Health Organization. The White House
re-sent Murthy’s nomination as a representative to WHO as his confirmation has
been pending in the Senate since October 2022. He will continue his duties as
Surgeon General. The first Surgeon General of Indian descent, Vivek Hallegere
Murthy, was confirmed by the US Senate in March 2021 to serve as the 21st Surgeon
General under Biden. He previously served as the 19th Surgeon General under
President Barack Obama.
3. 2023 Global Water Monitor Report: The 2023 Global Water Monitor report
reveals over 77 countries endured their highest average annual temperatures in
the last 45 years. The unprecedented heat manifested across all seasons,
influencing precipitation patterns along with water budgets. Warming Effects on
Weather Systems ..
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. 2024 Is ‘Year Of Technology Absorption’ For Army: The year 2024 will
be observed as the “Year of Technology
Absorption” by the Indian Army. This theme underscores our
commitment to leverage technology as a catalyst for transformative change, as
well as to utilize in-house expertise to innovate solutions to our operational
and logistic requirements and give shape to these projects in collaboration
with the domestic defence industry. The Indian Army personnel are being trained
to leverage technology and exploit the cyber domain effectively through
institutionalized, procedural and technological measures.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Varanasi wins ‘Cleanest Ganga Towns’ Award: The spiritual city of Varanasi has secured the top spot in the Cleanest Ganga Town category of Swachh Survekshan 2023, surpassing Prayagraj. Despite this achievement, Varanasi faced a setback, slipping to the 41st position from the 21st spot in the national ranking for cities with a population exceeding 10 lakh. Last year witnessed an improvement for Varanasi, climbing nine positions to secure the 21st rank. In 2021, the city held the 30th position. While Varanasi excelled as the ‘Best Ganga Town’ in Swachh Survekshan 2021, it relinquished the top spot to Hardwar in 2022. In the latest survey, among Indian cities with a population exceeding 10 lakh, Noida secured the 14th position, Ghaziabad 38th, Aligarh 40th, Varanasi 41st, and Lucknow 44th.
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