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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING & FINANCE

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Invites Bids for PFRDA-TRACE RFP in Technology Architecture Project

• The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has initiated a tendering process, inviting bids from prospective bidders to participate in the PFRDA-TRACE RFP as part of the Technology Architecture (TARCH) project.
• Purpose of PFRDA-TRACE: PFRDA-TRACE will function as a comprehensive tool facilitating various functions including submitting regulatory and supervisory compliance reports by intermediaries, sharing reports and data with PFRDA, and monitoring functions.

Key Highlights :

• Features of PFRDA-TRACE: The tool will enable a workflow for PFRDA departments to review and track submissions, facilitate communication of observations and remarks, and include a validation process for reports and data submitted by intermediaries.
• Second Phase of TARCH Project: PFRDA-TRACE represents the second phase of the TARCH project, indicating its significance in the technological advancement of PFRDA’s operations.
• Selection of System Integrator (SI) Vendor: PFRDA is in the process of selecting a System Integrator (SI) vendor specifically for the PFRDA-TRACE module.
• Responsibilities of System Integrator: The selected System Integrator will be tasked with studying existing processes, proposing improved workflows, and providing design, development, customization, implementation, and maintenance services for PFRDA-TRACE.

Recent News :

• In Aug 2023, The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have collaborated to provide National Pension System (NPS) subscribers with an enhanced and consolidated view of their personal investments in the securities market, including updated mark-to-market values under a single consolidated account statement (CAS).

About PFRDA : 

• Established : 2003
• Headquarters : New Delhi, Delhi
• Chairman : Deepak Mohanty
• PFRDA is the regulatory body for the overall supervision and regulation of pensions in India.
• It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance in the Government of India.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS

Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates flyover built for Rs 300 crore at Uttar Pradesh

• Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the flyover built for 300 crore rupees in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh through video conferencing.
• The construction of ROB and flyover will bring more ease in traffic between Lakhimpur and Sitapur districts.
• These projects will prove to be a milestone in the industrial development of Lakhimpur district and the produce of local traders and farmers will be easily accessible to the markets.

Retain defamation as offence in criminal law: Law Commission Report

• The 22nd Law Commission of India led by Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi has recommended that the offence of criminal defamation should be retained in the new criminal laws.
• It is a non-statutory body and is constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice.
• It is constituted with a definite term of reference to carry out research in the field of law and the Commission makes recommendations to the Government (in the form of Reports) as per its terms of reference.
• It functions to the Ministry of Law and Justice as an advisory body.
• The first pre-independence law commission was established in 1834 by the British Government in India.
• It was established by the Charter Act of 1833 and was chaired by Lord Macaulay.
• The first Law Commission of independent India was established in 1955 under the chairmanship of the former Attorney General for India C. Setalvad.
• This Commission was created for three years and this practice has persisted ever since then, resulting in the reconstitution of Law Commissions every three years via executive orders.
• The executive orders that constitute the Law Commissions also specify their scope and purpose, and thus these fluctuate periodically.
• Since then, twenty one more Law Commissions have been constituted, each with a three-year term and with certain terms of reference.
• The Law Commission has taken up various subjects on references made by the Department of Legal Affairs, Supreme Court and High Courts.
• The Twenty Second Law Commission has been notified with effect from 21st February, 2020 for a term of 3 years.
• The 22nd Law Commission of India has submitted its Report No. 284 titled “Revisiting The Law On Prevention of Damage to Public Property” to the Government of India.
• The destruction of public property has continued undiminished causing gargantuan losses to the public exchequer and inconvenience to the general public.
• Having had in-depth deliberations on the same, the Commission has recommended amendments in the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984.
• The Commission also recommends that to tackle the issue of prolonged willful obstruction of public property, a separate law dealing with the same may be enacted or necessary amendments be made in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita or the Indian Penal Code to this effect.
• The 22nd Law Commission of India has submitted its Report No. 285 titled “The Law of Criminal Defamation” to the Government of India.
• Having considered the above in-depth, the Commission recommends that criminal defamation be retained within the scheme of criminal laws in the country.
• In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that right to reputation flows from Article 21 of the Constitution of India, and being a facet of right to life and personal liberty, needs to be adequately protected against defamatory speech and imputations.

Centre merges 4 Home Minister’s medals into one as ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’

• Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) introduced a new medal, Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak.
• Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak has been created after merging four existing medals – Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal, Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation, Asadharan Aasuchana Kushalata Padak and Union Home Minister’s Awards for Meritorious Service in Forensic Science.
• The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak will be conferred to members of the police forces, security organisations, and intelligence wing/branch/special branch of states/Union Territories, etc.
• The Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal was constituted to recognise operations with a high degree of planning and significance for the country’s security.
• For excellence in investigation, the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation was instituted in 2018.
• The Asadharan Aasuchana Kushalata Padak was constituted in 2018 for exceptional performance and indomitable and daring intelligence service.
• The Union Home Minister’s Awards for Meritorious Service in Forensic Science was instituted in 2010.
• The medal will be circular in shape, made of silver gold gilt, and will have embossed on the obverse the symbol of ‘face of Sardar Patel’ in the centre with the words of ‘Jai Bharat’ inscribed below and will have engraved on the upper edge, the words ‘Rashtra Prahari’ (in Hindi) and the words ‘Sentinel of the Nation’ (in English) inscribed on the lower edge.
• On the reverse, it will have embossed the Ashoka Chakra in the centre with the words ‘Satya Seva Suraksha’ inscribed below.

Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar Inaugurates Digital India FutureLABS at IIIT in New Delhi

• Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched the “Digital India FutureLABS” and delivered the keynote address at the ‘Digital India FutureLABS Summit 2024,’ focused on ‘Catalyzing the Next-generation Electronics System Design through Digital India FutureLABS.’
• The Summit also witnessed an announcement of 22 MoUs of C-DAC with Industry for implementation of the futureLABS.
• Companies like NXP Semiconductors, Tenstorrent and Qualcomm India have signed MoUs in areas like High Performance Computing space, Design & Innovation in Compute space and Indian Telecom Stack.
• The Digital India futureLABS is the final piece in architecture for innovation being built by PM Narendra Modi ji since the Digital India programme in 2015.
• The Digital India FutureLABS, coordinated by C-DAC, aims to tap into the trillion-dollar opportunity presented by the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector.
• During the launch event of ” Digital India FutureLABS Summit 2024” held at IIIT- Delhi, three Indigenous Technologies – Thermal camera, CMOS camera and Fleet Management System designed and developed by CDAC.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BUSINESS NEWS

The Coal Ministry has achieved a production of 99.73 million tonnes in January 2024.

• The Ministry of Coal has achieved a significant upswing in overall coal production during the month of January 2024, reaching 99.73 Million Tonne (MT).
• This surpasses the figures of 90.42 MT of the corresponding month during the previous year, representing an increase of 10.30 %.
• The production of Coal India Limited (CIL) has risen to 78.41 MT in the month of January 2024 marking a growth of 9.09 % as compared to 71.88 MT in January 2023.
• The Cumulative Coal Production (up to January 2024) has seen commendable leap of 784.11MT (Provisional) in FY’ 23-24 as compared to 698.99 MT during the same period in FY’ 22-23, with a growth of 12.18%.
• Coal dispatch witnessed a significant boost in January 2024, touching 87.37 MT, compared to 02 MT recorded in January 2023, with a growth rate of 6.52%.
• At the same time, Coal India Limited (CIL) dispatch demonstrated outstanding performance, reaching 67.56 MT in January 2024, compared to 64.45 MT in January 2023, representing a growth of 4.83%.
• The Cumulative Coal dispatch (up to January 2024) stood at 797.66 MT (Provisional) in FY’ 23-24, compared to 719.78 MT during the corresponding period in FY’ 22-23, with a commendable growth of 10.82%.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain Bag Best Global Music Album Grammy Awards for ‘This Moment’

• Prominent Indian musicians Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain’s fusion band Shakti bagged the prestigious Grammy award.
• They clinched the award in the Best Global Music Album category for their latest album This Moment.
• The album This Moment was released in June last year.
• The album consisted of eight songs by John McLaughlin, Zakir Khan, Shankar Mahadevan, V Selvaganesh and Ganesh Rajagopalan.
• Meanwhile, Zakir Hussain also bagged the Grammy in the Best Global Music Performance category for his contribution to Pashto alongside Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer, featuring Rakesh Chaurasia.
• Moreover, Veteran Indian classical flute artist Rakesh Chaurasia managed to win dual Grammy for his collaborative album As We Speak in the Best Contemporary Instrumental and Best Global Music Performance categories.
• The 66th Annual Grammy Awards 2024 are being held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles

REC was awarded the Best Corporate Green Bond at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance 2024.

• REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has been bestowed with the prestigious Best Green Bond – Corporate Award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance 2024.
• REC received the award for issuance of $750 million USD Green Bonds in April 2023 which was also the first USD Green Bond issuance from India post India’s assumption of G20 Presidency and the largest ever Senior Green Bond Tranche by a South or South-East Asian issuer.
• The bond issue was priced at a minimum new issue premium of 7.5 bps, which was tighter than the most recent high-rated issuances from the region.
• The issue was well received by the investors and demonstrates REC’s significant contribution to financing projects aimed at mitigating climate change and promoting environmental sustainability.
• The award underscores REC Limited’s unwavering commitment to sophisticated capital market instruments and customized financing solutions in advancing sustainable finance and fostering environmental stewardship.
• This recognition represents a milestone in REC Limited’s dedication to support initiatives that drive positive environmental impact and foster sustainable development.

About REC Limited:

• REC is a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, and is registered with RBI as Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC). REC is financing the entire Power-Infrastructure sector comprising Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy and new technologies like Electric Vehicles, Battery Storage, Pumped Storage projects, Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Jay Shah Reappointed as Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council for 3rd Consecutive Year by the Board of Control for Cricket in India

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah was appointed as president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for a third consecutive term.
• His extension for another year was unanimously approved at the ACC Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bali, as he was in the midst of the second year of his second two-year term as the ACC Chief.
• Shah, who took over the reins of the ACC in January 2021 from the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board Nazmul Hassan, became the youngest administrator to be re-appointed as the ACC president.
• His extension was proposed by Shammi Silva, the president of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

About Jay Shah :

• Shah worked as one of the directors of Temple Enterprise, a company which was founded in 2004 and involved in the trade of agricultural products.
• After serving as an executive board member of the Central Board of Cricket, Ahmedabad, starting 2009, Shah became the joint secretary of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) in September 2013.
• He became a member of the finance and marketing committees of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2015.
• He stepped down from the position of GCA joint secretary in September 2019.
• The following month, he was elected as the secretary of BCCI for a one-and-a-half-year term and the youngest of the five office bearers.
• In December 2019, the BCCI selected Shah as its representative for future CEC meetings of the International Cricket Council.
• In January 2021, Asian Cricket Council appointed Shah as President.
• Under the leadership of Shah, ACC organised the Asia Cup in the Twenty 20 (T20) format in 2022 and in the One Day International (ODI) format in 2023.

About ACC :

• Established : 1983
• Headquarters : Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Asian Cricket Council is a cricket organisation that currently consists of 25 member associations.
• It is subordinate to the International Cricket Council.

Sultan Ibrahim Officially Assumes Role as Malaysia’s 17th King                                                  

• Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, a billionaire from the southern state of Johor, was appointed Malaysia’s 17th king.
• He succeeded Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, who would return to lead his home state of Pahang at the end of his five-year tenure as king.
• In the presence of other royal families, PM Anwar Ibrahim, and cabinet members, Ibrahim Iskandar took the oath of office at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur and signed the document of the proclamation of office in a ceremony.
• Since Malaysia gained independence from Britain in 1957, Nine ethnic Malay state rulers have taken turns as kings for five-year terms under the world’s only such system.
• Malaysia is the only country in the world where such a system of rotational monarchy exists.
• However, out of Malaysia’s 13 states, only 9 have royal families.

About Malaysia :

• Prime Minister : Anwar Ibrahim
• Capital : Kuala Lumpur
• Currency : Malaysian ringgit

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh becomes the brand ambassador and investor of boAt

• Leading audio wearable brand boAt has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador, and he has also invested an undisclosed amount in the company, becoming a key stakeholder in the company.
• Singh will be the star of the company’s immersive new campaign, “Lost in Nirvana”.
• The 360-degree campaign was conceptualised and executed with the Bangalore-based creative agency Talented.
• boAt, one of India’s leading electronics and audio products company, was founded by Sameer Mehta and Aman Gupta in November 2016.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

Indian Navy Collaborates with Seychelles Defence Forces and Sri Lanka Navy to Counter Hijacking of Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel

• In a coordinated multilateral response to the hijacking of a Sri Lankan fishing vessel, the Indian Navy in collaboration with Seychelles Defence Forces and Sri Lanka Navy successfully intercepted and rescued the hijacked vessel.
• A hijacking incident was reported onboard the Sri Lankan flagged multi-day fishing trawler LORENZO PUTHA 04 about 955 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Three pirates had boarded and hijacked the fishing trawler on 27 Jan 24.
• Indian Navy deployed INS Sharda ex Kochi PM 28 Jan and also tasked HALE Sea Guardian to locate and intercept the hijacked fishing vessel.
• Additionally, efficient operational coordination and Information Sharing through the Sri Lanka and Seychelles International Liaison Officers at IFC IOR, New Delhi resulted in the interception of the hijacked fishing vessel by SCGS Topaz in Seychelles EEZ on 29 Jan 24.
• The three pirates surrendered to the Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) and all six crew members are safe and the vessel is being escorted to Mahe, Seychelles.

About Ministry of Defence :

• Defence Minister : Rajnath Singh
• Minister of State : Ministry of Defence
• Defence Secretary : Giridhar Aramane

Indian Air Force to Hold Vayu Shakti 2024 Mega Exercise at Pokharan Range, Jaisalmer

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct the Vayu Shakti 2024 mega exercise at the Pokharan Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
• The last edition of exercise Vayu Shakti took place on 16 February 2019, indicating its periodic occurrence.

Key Highlights :

• Participation: More than 100 aircraft and helicopters will participate in this exercise.
• Several indigenous manufactured and designed aircraft and helicopters like Tejas, Prachand, and Dhruv will take part in the exercise.
• Missile Systems Display: Air-to-air and surface-to-air missile systems such as MICA, R-73, SAMAR, and Akash will demonstrate their firepower during the exercise.
• Gagan Shakti: The second mega exercise, Gagan Shakti, will also take place, featuring Rafale fighter aircraft and S-400 air defence systems.
• Frequency of Gagan Shakti: Exercise Gagan Shakti is conducted once every five years, indicating its significance and scale.
• Tarang Shakti:Tarang Shakti would be the first-ever multinational exercise to be held in India.
• Aircraft from friendly air forces like the United States (US), Germany, France, Australia and neighbouring countries will participate in this exercise.

Indian Navy Designates 2024 as ‘Year of Naval Civilians

• The Indian Navy has designated the year 2024 as the ‘Year of Naval Civilians’.
• It has been declared to improve the administration, efficiency, and welfare of Naval civilians by addressing all aspects of civilian human resource management in a time-bound manner.

Key Highlights :

• Key focus areas towards maximizing administrative efficiency, digital initiatives, general and specific training programs, and welfare activities have been identified for implementation in 2024.
• Civilian personnel of the Navy constitute approximately one-third of the total workforce of the Indian Navy and contribute significantly to its operational effectiveness in all areas.
• Civilian personnel influence the overall performance of naval structures such as command headquarters, dockyards, material organizations, naval armament depots, Naval Armament Inspectorates, training establishments, and many other types of support units.
• However, several initiatives have been conceived and implemented in the past to enhance organizational efficiency and satisfaction levels among civilian personnel.
• However, it is imperative that impetus be provided to their administration, training, welfare etc. so that they effectively contribute towards ensuring that the Indian Navy always remains a combat ready, credible, cohesive and future proof force. Declaring 2024 as a year dedicated to them is a step in this direction.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Indian Institute of Mass Communication Designated as Deemed University

• The Ministry of Education, on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission (UGC), has declared the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), a leading institution for Journalism and Mass Communication, as a deemed university under a distinct category.       

Key Highlights :

• Coverage of Declaration: The declaration extends to IIMC New Delhi and its five regional campuses located in Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir), Amravati (Maharashtra), Aizawl (Mizoram), Kottayam (Kerala), and Dhenkanal (Odisha).
• Authorization to Offer Degrees: With this new status, IIMC is now authorized to offer degrees, including doctoral degrees, enhancing its academic offerings.

About IIMC :

• Founded on August 17, 1965, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
• IIMC is one of the leading institutions in the country for journalism and mass communication training.
• IIMC is renowned for providing quality training in journalism and conducting significant research in media and mass communication fields.
• Additionally, IIMC serves as the training academy for Indian Information Service (IIS) officers, further highlighting its importance in the domain of media and communication education.

Taiwan’s first lunar mission set to launch in 2024                          

• Taiwan is set to launch its first lunar mission in 2024, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration efforts.

Key Highlights :

• National Central University’s Announcement: On 29 January, Taiwan’s National Central University revealed details about this groundbreaking lunar mission, underscoring the collaboration between academia and the space sector.
• Deep Space Radiation Probe (DSRP): Developed by faculty and students of Taiwan’s National Central University, the DSRP is a crucial component of the mission.
• Weighing only 400 grams and slightly larger than the size of a hand, it aims to study the radiation environment in deep space.
• Objective of the DSRP: The DSRP is specifically designed to assess the radiation effects on technology during a four-month journey to the Moon. This research will provide valuable insights for future space missions and the design of space and electronic products.
• Significance of Radiation Tolerance Tests: Following successful ground tests, demonstrating radiation tolerance, the DSRP was transported to the JAXA Tsukuba Space Center in Japan in December 2023.
• It will be integrated into the HAKUTO-R Mission 2 lunar lander developed by iSpace, a Japanese private lunar exploration company and partner in this moon-landing mission.
• Harsh radiation conditions arise in deep space, more than 2,000 kilometres from Earth, which affects both life forms and technological products.

About Taiwan :

• President : Tsai Ing-wen
• Capital : Taipei
• Currency : New Taiwan dollar

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

Karnataka has secured the top spot in the medal tally for Short Track Ice Skating at the Khelo India Winter Games.

• Karnataka has topped in the medal tally in the Short track Ice Skating with 4 gold medals in the ongoing Fourth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 at Leh.
• Telangana is in second place with 2 golds and 3 silver medals and Maharashtra is in third in the medal tally with one Gold, 7 Silver, and 5 Bronze
• The Short Track Ice Skating under 17 and Above 17 in 300 metres and 500 metres in the Khelo India Winter Games concluded.
• Out of six disciplines of the Khelo India Winter Games, two disciplines namely Ice Hockey and Speed Track Skating are being held at Leh as the fourth edition of Khelo India Winter Games is being jointly hosted by Ladakh Union Territory and Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.
• The Ice Skating long track competition will begin.
• The semi-final match of Ice Hockey is going to be held between ITBP and UT Ladakh and Indian Army and Himachal Pradesh

CURRENT AFFAIRS : OBITUARIES

Veteran Odia Actor & National Award Winner, Sadhu Meher, Passed Away                           

• Renowned actor and director Sadhu Meher, who left an indelible mark on both Hindi and Odia film industries, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 84.

About Sadhu Meher :

• Meher hailing from Manamunda in Odisha’s Boudh district.
• He initiated his career in 1969 with notable Hindi films such as “Bhuvan Shome”, “Ankur”, and “Mrigayaa”, later transitioning his focus to Odia cinema.
• In the Hindi film industry, Sadhu Meher made his debut in Mrinal Sen’s “Bhuvan Shome” (1969), portraying the character of a junior railway official.
• The movie received national acclaim, securing awards for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor the following year.
• Concurrently, in 1969, he took on a role in “Icchapuran”, the only children’s film directed by Sen and based on a story by Rabindranath Tagore.
• Following “Ankur”, Meher continued his collaboration with Shyam Benegal, contributing to two more award-winning films, “Nishant” (1975) and “Manthan” (1976).
• Some of his other films include memorable roles in films like “Safed Haathi”, “‘Inkaar”, “Debshishu”, “Gharaonda”, “Mrigayaa” and “Uttoran” amongst others.

Awards & Honors :

• In 1974, Sadhu Meher secured the National Award for Best Actor for his compelling portrayal in Shyam Benegal’s debut film, “Ankur” (The Seedling).
• He is recipient of Odisha State Film Award i.e. Jayadev Award for outstanding contribution to Cinema of Odisha for the year 2008.
• He was conferred Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2017.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

Safer Internet Day 2024: 6th February

• Safer Internet Day 2024 is observed on the 6th of February 2024.
• The inaugural Safer Internet Day was observed globally in 2003, and since then, it has been observed annually.
• On this day, numerous organizations and stakeholders from various nations can demonstrate their support for a safer online environment.
• In 2004 the EU SafeBorders project launched it, and in 2005 the Insafe network of European Safer Internet Centers (SICs) adopted it.
• The Insafe network currently coordinates Safer Internet Day with the help of the European Commission.
• This day is observed in about 200 nations and territories worldwide.
• On Safer Internet Day, a special focus is placed on safeguarding children and raising awareness of the precautions they can take online.

International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation: 6th February

• International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation 2024 is observed on the 6th February 2024.
• The Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting was initiated by UNFPA and UNICEF in 2007 to accelerate the abandonment of the practice.
• In 2008, WHO and 9 other United Nations partners released a declaration titled “Eliminating Female Genital Mutilation: An Interagency Statement” regarding the abolition of FGM.
• WHO 2010 published a “Global strategy to stop health care providers from performing female genital mutilation” in collaboration with other key UN agencies and international organizations.
• The UN General Assembly in 2012 adopted a resolution A/RES/67/14 on the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Daily CA One- Liner: February 6

• Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the flyover built for 300 crore rupees in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh through video conferencing.
• The 22nd Law Commission of India led by Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi has recommended that the offence of criminal defamation should be retained in the new criminal laws.
• Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) introduced a new medal, Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak.
• Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched the “Digital India FutureLABS” and delivered the keynote address at the ‘Digital India FutureLABS Summit 2024,’ focused on ‘Catalyzing the Next-generation Electronics System Design through Digital India FutureLABS.
• The Ministry of Coal has achieved a significant upswing in overall coal production during the month of January 2024, reaching 99.73 Million Tonne (MT).
• Prominent Indian musicians Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain’s fusion band Shakti bagged the prestigious Grammy award
• REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC has been bestowed with the prestigious Best Green Bond – Corporate Award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance 2024.
• Karnataka has topped the medal tally in the Short track Ice Skating with 4 gold medals in the ongoing Fourth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 at Leh.
• Safer Internet Day 2024 is observed on the 6th of February 2024.
• International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation 2024 is observed on the 6th February 2024
• The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has initiated a tendering process, inviting bids from prospective bidders to participate in the PFRDA-TRACE RFP as part of the Technology Architecture (TARCH) project.
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah was appointed as president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for a third consecutive term.
• Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, a billionaire from the southern state of Johor, was appointed Malaysia’s 17th king.
• Leading audio wearable brand boAt has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador, and he has also invested an undisclosed amount in the company, becoming a key stakeholder in the company.
• In a coordinated multilateral response to the hijacking of a Sri Lankan fishing vessel, the Indian Navy in collaboration with Seychelles Defence Forces and Sri Lanka Navy successfully intercepted and rescued the hijacked vessel.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct the Vayu Shakti 2024 mega exercise at the Pokharan Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
• The Indian Navy has designated the year 2024 as the ‘Year of Naval Civilians’.
• The Ministry of Education, on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission (UGC), has declared the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), a leading institution for Journalism and Mass Communication, as a deemed university under a distinct category.       
• Taiwan is set to launch its first lunar mission in 2024, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration efforts.
• Renowned actor and director Sadhu Meher, who left an indelible mark on both Hindi and Odia film industries, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 84.