Current Affairs 14 January 2024

byhomeacademy •January 19, 2024

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Group Insurance Scheme to be Launched

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal on January 14, 2024 to launch a Group (Term) Insurance Scheme.
This scheme launched for Casual Paid Labourers (CPLs) engaged by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) or General Reserve Engineering Force (GREF) for the ongoing project works.
This scheme will provide the insured value of ₹10 lakh as insurance in any kind of death to CPLs family or Next of Kin.
This scheme will serve as a social security and welfare measure to the CPLs working in remote and far-flung areas of the nation.

India’s First Dark Sky Park Announced

Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has made history on January 14, 2024 by securing recognition as India’s inaugural Dark Sky Park, marking its position as the fifth in Asia.
This acknowledgment underscores the reserve’s unwavering commitment to protecting the sanctity of the night sky and creating an optimal setting for astronomy enthusiasts.
The Reserve is located in the southern reaches of the Satpura hills in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts in Madhya Pradesh.
The hills continue in Nagpur district in Maharashtra as a separate Sanctuary.

Operation Sarvashakti Launched

The Indian Army on January 14, 2024 launched Operation Sarvashakti in Jammu and Kashmir.
It involves security forces on both sides of the Pir Panjal range.
The goal is to flush out terrorists who have ambushed Indian troops in Rajouri and Poonch.
Sarvashakti is modeled on 2003’s Operation Sarpvinash in the region south of Pir Panjal and Operation Sarpvinash was implemented by the Indian Army and the Rashtriya Rifles.

'Bhishm' - A 25T Bollard Pull Tug Successfully Launched

Cmde S Sreekumar launched the 25T Bollard Pull Tug, named Bhishm, at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd in Kolkata on January 14, 2024.
The event marks a significant stride in the "Make in India" initiative.
Contracted under the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative, six 25T BP Tugs, including Bhishm, are being constructed by M/s TRSL, Kolkata.
These Tugs, built under the Indian Register of Shipping rules, will enhance operational support to the Indian Navy, aiding in firefighting, and limited Search and Rescue Operations.

Football

Spanish Super Cup 2024

Real Madrid defeated by Barcelona by 4-1 in the Spanish Super Cup final that was played on January 14, 2024.
It took place in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
Vinicius Junior was the hero of the game and he scored three goals (a hat-trick) for Real Madrid.
Barcelona scored one goal which was scored by Robert Lewandowski.

William Lai Ching-te

Taiwanese voters have chosen William Lai Ching-te as their President on January 14, 2024, marking a significant departure from China.
He is a pro-sovereignty candidate from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the current vice president.
Lai secured an unprecedented third consecutive term for the DPP by defeating his conservative rival, Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang (KMT), by over 900000 votes.
China, branding Lai as a “dangerous separatist,” expressed anger over the election results, asserting Taiwan as part of China and framing the choice as one between “war and peace.”

Munawwar Rana

Munawwar Rana, a celebrated Urdu poet, passed away at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest in Lucknow on January 14, 2024.
Throughout his career, Rana received numerous accolades and he was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014 for his poetry book ‘Shahdaba’.
His other recognitions include the Ameer Khusro Award, Mir Taqi Mir Award, Ghalib Award, Dr Zakir Hussain Award, and the Saraswati Samaj Award.
His poetic style was marked by its accessibility, as he often included Hindi and Awadhi words, avoiding Persian and Arabic, to resonate more with Indian audiences.