Current Affairs 13 January 2024

byhomeacademy •January 19, 2024

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Namo NavMatdatta Registration Portal Launched

BJP President JP Nadda launched the Namo NavMatdatta registration portal on January 13, 2024, in New Delhi to outreach first-time voters.
The portal will serve as a platform to register all Nav Matdatas as Viksit Bharat Ambassadors.
To strengthen the party's presence among the youth and deepen its connection with a vibrant democracy, 5000 conferences will be organized across all Vidhan Sabhas .
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Nadda said, the youth of the country is witnessing a transformative journey under the persistent efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Global Water Monitor Report 2023 Revealed

The Global Water Monitor report 2023 revealed on January 13, 2024 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.
Study noted that global water cycle last year was affected by an emerging El Nino phase shifting tropical rainfall zones.
Despite hotter and drier air, annual soil moisture levels increased by 3.5% above 1998-2005 averages due to multiple possible factors like evolving farm practices.

Dr. Prabha Atre

Veteran classical singer Swarayogini Dr. Prabha Atre, passed away on January 13, 2024 at her residence in Pune. She was 91 years old.
Besides being a classical vocalist, she also excelled as an academician, researcher, composer and author.
She was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the nation’s second-highest civilian honour, in January 2022.
She was earlier honoured with the Padma Shri award in 1990 and the Padma Bhushan in 2002.

Telangana International Kite Festival and Sweet Festival Organised

The 6th edition of the Telangana International Kite Festival and Sweet Festival commenced at the Parade Ground in Secunderabad on January 13, 2024.
This three-day event features 37 international professional kite flyers from 16 different countries.
Kite flyers from Indonesia, Switzerland, Australia, Sri Lanka, Canada, Scotland, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Italy, Taiwan, South Africa etc. are taking part in the festival.
The festival has around 800 stalls, offering a variety of attractions like food courts showcasing Telangana cuisine, handicrafts, and handloom stalls.