Current Affairs 17 January 2024

byhomeacademy •January 20, 2024

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National Conference on Fisheries Insurance Held

Union Minister Parashottam Rupala chaired the National Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture Insurance in hybrid mode in New Delhi on January 17, 2024.
The objective of this is to offer a platform to all stakeholders from the insurance sector to deliberate and discuss ways for enhancing access to insurance schemes to fish farmers.
Mr Rupala will also distribute Group Accident Insurance Scheme cheques to the identified beneficiaries.
Over 300 participants are expected to participate in the conference including policy makers, state officials, researchers, fish farmers, fisheries universities and insurance companies.

PM Unveiled ₹ 4000 Crore Projects in Kochi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three pivotal infrastructure projects in Kochi (Kerala) on January 17, 2024.
These projects, collectively worth over ₹ 4000 crore, align with the Prime Minister’s vision to enhance the nation’s maritime capabilities and foster self-sufficiency.
Ahead of the grand opening, a large number of devotees from across the country have gathered at the seaside pilgrim town.
India’s first fully developed pure ship repair ecosystem, the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF), was also inaugurated.

Sue Redfern

It is announced on January 17, 2024 that Sue Redfern from England is set to become the first ICC-appointed female neutral umpire to officiate in a bilateral series.
This historic moment is scheduled to take place during the upcoming WT20I between Australia and South Africa.
This move is aimed at ensuring a degree of neutrality in match officiating while also contributing to the long-term development of female umpires in the sport.
Sue Redfern, who represented England in six Tests and 15 ODIs between 1995 and 1999, has been part of the ICC Development Panel of Umpires since 2016.

India - Afghanistan T20I Series

India beat Afghanistan in the third T20 International after two thrilling super overs in Bengaluru on January 17, 2024.
Chasing 212, Afghanistan too ended with the same score.
India equaled Afghanistan's score of 16 in the 1st super over to stretch the match, but the visitors could not chase down a target of 12 in the 2nd super over.
With this thrilling victory, India won the series 3-0.

ICC Players of the Month for December 2023

The ICC on January 17, 2024duly recognized the brilliance of Australia’s Pat Cummins and India’s Deepti Sharma for ICC Players of the Month for December 2023.
In a month that showcased cricketing prowess across formats, Cummins and Sharma stood out, earning the prestigious ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards.
Cummins played a pivotal role in Australia’s Test series triumph against Pakistan, displaying exceptional leadership and bowling prowess.
Sharma’s exceptional performances across all three formats, especially against England and Australia, earned her this well-deserved recognition.