Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, succeeding Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. The government distributed over 1.64 crore Ayushman cards nationwide during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which aims to raise awareness of government welfare schemes through outreach activities. India's first multi-sport beach games commenced at Ghoghala Beach in Diu Union Territory, with over 1,200 players participating in sports including beach volleyball, boxing, and soccer.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, succeeding Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. The government distributed over 1.64 crore Ayushman cards nationwide during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which aims to raise awareness of government welfare schemes through outreach activities. India's first multi-sport beach games commenced at Ghoghala Beach in Diu Union Territory, with over 1,200 players participating in sports including beach volleyball, boxing, and soccer.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, succeeding Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. The government distributed over 1.64 crore Ayushman cards nationwide during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which aims to raise awareness of government welfare schemes through outreach activities. India's first multi-sport beach games commenced at Ghoghala Beach in Diu Union Territory, with over 1,200 players participating in sports including beach volleyball, boxing, and soccer.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, succeeding Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. The government distributed over 1.64 crore Ayushman cards nationwide during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which aims to raise awareness of government welfare schemes through outreach activities. India's first multi-sport beach games commenced at Ghoghala Beach in Diu Union Territory, with over 1,200 players participating in sports including beach volleyball, boxing, and soccer.
Daily CA 5th Jan 2024 Question Of The Day (4th Jan) Q. Who has assumed charge as the Official Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)? Q. /वदे श मं4ालय (MEA) के आ:धका<रक >व?ता के Aप मB Cकसने कायEभार संभाला है ?
a) Puneet Chhatwal b) Nakul Anand c) Randhir Jaiswal d) Arindam Bagchi 16 Navaratna 13 Maharatna PDF on Parcham Telegram Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh Assumes Command as Flag Officer of Western Naval Command /वाइस एड(मरल संजय जसजीत (संह ने WNC के 5वज अ7धकार9 के :प म< कमान संभाल9
Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, AVSM, NM took
charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command (WNC).
He succeeded Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh was earlier the
Vice Chief of Naval Staff. Navy has three Commands, each under the control of a Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief
• Vice Admiral V Srinivas - Southern Naval
Command in Kochi
• Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar –
Eastern Naval Command in Vishkhapatnam Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff
• Prior to taking over as Vice Chief of the
Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in- Chief, Western Naval Command. Vasanthalakshmi Honored with the 'Nritya Kalanidhi' Award/वसंतल>मी को 'नBृ य कलाCन7ध' परु Eकार से सFमाCनत Gकया गया
Classical dancer and choreographer
Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari was presented with ‘Nritya Kalanidhi’ award at the 17th Dance Festival of The Music Academy, Chennai
It is presented in the field
of dance every year by the Madras Music Academy. Aatmnirbhar Bharat Utsav Inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi/नई JदLल9 के भारत मंडपम म< आBमCनभNर भारत उBसव का उPघाटन
Hosted by Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Union
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the Aatmnirbhar Bharat Utsav
The Ustav, from 3- 10 Jan, will showcase and celebrate
the stride made towards self-reliance in the country. National One District One Product (ODOP) Awards 2023 Given during Aatmnirbhar Bharat Utsav
There are a total of 24 Awards across 3 categories – for Districts,
States and Union Territories and Indian Missions Abroad
Nicosia Bird Census Commences at Odisha's Chilika Lake for Annual Survey/वा#ष%क सव)*ण के -लए ओ1डशा क4 5च7का झील म; प*ी गणना श@ु
Ø Scheduled to conclude by 15th January
Ø The annual bird census in Odisha's Chilika Lake,
the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia
Ø In last winter's survey, more than 11 lakh birds of
184 different species were counted at the 1,100 sq km blue lagoon. About Chilika Lake •Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake and wintering ground of the birds in the Indian subcontinent.
•Chilika is Asia's largest and world's second largest
lagoon.
•In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian
wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
•Major attraction at Chilika is Irrawaddy dolphins.
•Nalabana Island (Forest of Reeds) covering about 16 sq
km in the lagoon area was declared a bird sanctuary in 1987. Assam Government Initiates 'Gunotsav 2024' to Assess Performance of 40 Lakh Students in Government Schools/असम सरकार ने सरकार9 EकूलT म< 40 लाख छाYT के ZदशNन का आकलन करने के (लए 'गुणोBसव 2024' क^ श_ ु आत क^
Ø Gunotsav is covering all government Elementary and
Secondary schools in the state.
Ø To identify learning gaps in each child and ensure
quality education with grade-specific outcomes.
Ø 'Gunotsav' was first organized in 2017.
PM Modi inaugurates Lakshadweep's 1st On-Grid Solar Project at Kavaratti
Ø It is the region's first on-grid solar project with
state-of-the-art Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technology.
Ø Developed by SECI, boasting 1.7 MW solar
capacity & 1.4 MWh battery storage.
Ø PM inaugurated and laid foundation stone for
development projects worth more than Rs 1150 crores in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep Sikkim Govt and WII Collaborate to Study Climate Change Impact on animals
Ø Forest and Environment Department, Government of Sikkim in collaboration
with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have jointly deployed camera traps across the high-altitude regions of Sikkim to understand the impact of climate change on large mammals.
Ø The highest elevation record of a Male Tiger at 3966 m was from Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary in Gangtok district which is a NATIONAL RECORD and second highest record globally after Bhutan.
Ø Gaur (also known as Indian bison) was observed at an elevation of 3568 m
from Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary which is a WORLD RECORD. Ratle Hydroelectric Project to Power Rajasthan for 40 Years/रतले जल`वPयतु पaरयोजना से राजEथान को 40 वषd तक eबजल9 (मलेगी
Ratle Hydro Electric Power Corporation Limited (RHPCL), a
joint venture company of NHPC Limited and Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC), has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited
for offtake of power generated from 850 MW Ratle
Hydroelectric Project, on the Chenab River, in Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir for 40 years. 10th Century Kadamba Inscription Unveiled in South Goa's Sri Mahadeva Temple
Ø An inscription written in Kannada and Sanskrit and
said to be of 10th century A.D. Kadamba period has been discovered in the Mahadeva temple at Cacoda in southern Goa.
Ø T. Murugeshi, a retired associate professor from
Udupi district, studied the inscription
Ø Sanskrit and Kannada were the official languages
of Kadambas of Goa Prime Minister to Participate in All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police 2023/ZधानमंYी प(ु लस महाCनदे शकT और महाCनर9hकT के अiखल भारतीय सFमेलन 2023 म< भाग ल<गे
§ at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur on 6th and 7th of
January .
Key agenda of conference:
§ Discuss wide range of policing and internal security issues.
§ Deliberate on the road map for implementation of the new
criminal laws.
§ Discuss futuristic themes in policing and security like the
challenges posed by AI, Deepfake, etc. and ways to deal with them. Government Distributes Over 1.64 Crore Ayushman Cards Nationwide During Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra/सरकार ने #वक-सत भारत संक7प याFा के दौरान दे श भर म; 1.64 करोड़ से अ5धक आयRु मान काड% #वतSरत Tकये
Ø Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was flagged off by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15th November 2023 from Khunti, Jharkhand.
Ø It aims to raise awareness of various welfare
schemes launched by the government through outreach activities.
Ø By January 25, 2024, the Yatra aims to cover
over 2.60 lakh Gram Panchayats and 4000+ Urban Local Bodies across the country. India's first-ever multi-sport beach games Commence at Ghoghala Beach in Diu Union Territory/द9व क<k शा(सत Zदे श के घोघला बीच पर बीच गेFस श: ु
Ø More than 1,200 players from across 20 states and union
territories of the country will participate
Ø Theme - Dolphins
Ø The opening ceremony of the Beach Games will be held
at the Ghoghala Beach in Diu,
Ø Closing ceremony will be held at the INS Khukhri
Memorial. Ø A total of 8 different sports are included in the Diu Beach Games, including beach volleyball, pencak silat, beach boxing, beach soccer, and sea-swimming along with traditional sports such as malakhambah, beach kabaddi, and tug of war Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ 2023/यवु ा मामले और खेल मंYालय ने 'राmn9य खेल ZोBसाहन परु Eकार' 2023 क^ घोषणा क^
Ø The awardees will receive their awards from the
President of India at a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 9th January, 2024.
Ø ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ is given to
corporate entities (both in private and public sector), Sports Control Boards, NGOs, including sports bodies at the State and National level, who have played a visible role for sports promotion and development. S. Category Entity awarded for Rashtriya No. Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023 1. Identification and nurturing of Jain Deemed to be University, budding / young talent Bengaluru
2. Encouragement to sports through Odisha Mining Corporate
Corporate Social Responsibility Limited Global Biofuel Alliance Attracts Participation from 22 Nations and 12 International Organizations/ वैिqवक जैव rधन गठबंधन 22 दे शT और 12 अंतराNmn9य संगठनT क^ भागीदार9
Ø Global Biofuel Alliance launched by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G-20 Summit in New Delhi.
Ø Biofuel is a fuel derived from biomass,
which is a plant or algae material, or animal waste About Global Biofuel Alliance Ø India-led Initiative to develop an alliance of Governments, International organizations and Industry to facilitate adoption of biofuels.
Ø Bringing together the biggest consumers and producers of
biofuels, the initiative aims to position biofuels as a key to energy transition and contribute to jobs and economic growth.
Ø India is now the world’s 3rd largest energy consumer, 3rd
largest consumer of oil, 3rd largest LPG consumer, 4th largest LNG importer, 4th largest refiner and 4th largest automobile market in the world. UN Security Council Urges Yemen's Houthis to Cease Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Shipping Attacks/संयuु त राmn सरु hा पaरषद ने यमन के हौ7थयT से लाल सागर और अदन क^ खाड़ी म< नौवहन हमले बंद करने का आxह Gकया
Ø The Iran-aligned Houthis, who control much of
Yemen, have launched drones and missiles at more than 20 ships since Nov. 19,
Ø Reason – showing solidarity with Palestinians
in Gaza, they were targeting vessels with Israeli links or were sailing to Israel. UNSC Ø established by the UN Charter in 1945.
Ø It is one of the six principal organs of the United
Nations.
Ø Its primary responsibility is to work to maintain
international peace and security.
Ø The council has 15 members: 5 permanent members
and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. 35th Palm Springs International Film Festival in California to Feature Premiere of 'Mrs' and 'Sumo Didi’/35व< पाम िEZंzस अंतराNmn9य GफLम महोBसव म< '(मसेज' और 'सम ु ो द9द9' का Zी(मयर होगा
Ø ‘Sumo Didi’ is based on the life of Hetal
Dave, India’s first and only professional sumo wrestler Czech PM to be Chief Guest at Vibrant Gujarat Summit/चेक पीएम वाइ,-ट गुजरात 4शखर स8मेलन म- म; ु य अ>त?थ हBगे
Ø Prime Minister of Czech Republic Petr Fiala is expected to be the
Guest of Honour at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit to be held from January 10-12 in Gandhinagar.
Ø Czech Republic is also a partner country in the 10th Summit
Ø The global event will have participants from over 30 countries.
Ø Theme - ‘Gateway to the Future’
SHORT NEWS Ø REC Limited and Bank of Baroda join hands to finance Power, Infrastructure and Logistics Projects
Ø The National Youth Sports Festival to be held on the
occasion of National Youth Day in Nashik on 12th January 2024
Ø IIT Delhi Team Creates India's First High-Resolution
Landslide Risk Map ‘Indian Landslide Susceptibility Map’ SHORT NEWS Ø 6th NABARD Crafts Mela Commences in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Ø A band, comprising 45 girls from the North East, is
participating in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2024 for the first time.
Ø WR to celebrate completion of 125 years of Western
Railway's Headquarters building at Churchgate REVISION QUESTIONS Where will the All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector General of Police 2023 be held? महाVनदे शकW और प-ु लस महाVनरY*कW का अZखल भारतीय स\मेलन 2023 कहाँ आयोिजत Tकया जाएगा?
A) New Delhi B) Jaipur C) Mumbai D) Kolkata
Ans: b Who recently assumed the position of Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief of the Western Naval Command (WNC)? हाल हY म; पिdचमी नौसेना कमान (WNC) के fलैग ऑTफसर कमां1डंग-इन-चीफ का पद Tकसने lहण Tकया?
a. Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh
b. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar c. Vice Admiral V Srinivas d. None
Ans: a Where did India's first-ever multi-sport beach games commence recently? हाल हJ मB भारत का पहला बहु-खेल समO ु तट खेल कहाँ शA ु हुआ?
A) Mandvi Beach in Gujarat
B) Ghoghala Beach in Diu C) Marina Beach in Chennai D) Juhu Beach in Mumbai
Ans: b Which state government is conducting the 'Gunotsav 2024' program to assess 40 lakh students in government schools? कौन सी राmय सरकार सरकारY nकूलW म; 40 लाख छाFW का आकलन करने के -लए 'गण ु ोrसव 2024' काय%sम आयोिजत कर रहY है ?
A) Assam B) Kerala C) Maharashtra D) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: a Question Of The Day
The 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project is located in
which Union Territory? 850 मेगावाट क4 रतले जल#वwयत ु पSरयोजना Tकस क;x शा-सत yदे श म; िnथत है ?
A) Ladakh B) Chandigarh C) Jammu & Kashmir D) Puducherry
