Weekly Current Affairs (14th January to 20th January 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs (14th January to 20th January 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs   /   Weekly Current Affairs (14th January to 20th January 2024)

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Awards Published on: January 21 2024

Share on facebook
  • Yogesh Singh secured gold in the Men's 25m Standard Pistol Event at the Asian Shooting Championships 2024.
  • Fifty-six awards will be presented in the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar-2024.
  • Manoj Kumar has been honored with the 'Life Time Achievement Award' by IMMA for outstanding contributions to coal mining.
  • Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa currently holds the title of India's number one chess player, surpassing Viswanathan Anand in the rankings.
  • Sumit Nagal became the first Indian man in 35 years to beat a seeded player at a Grand Slam.
  • ICAI awarded REC Limited for its financial reporting in FY 2022-23.
  • Major A. Ranjith Kumar received his second Sena Medal (Gallantry), referred to as "Bar to Sena Medal," during the Central Command Investiture Ceremony 2024 held in Lucknow. 
  • The President of India presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 to 19 children for their outstanding achievements in six categories.
  • Ranjan Gogoi will be conferred with the Assam Baibhav award.
  • Bangalore and Delhi Airports clinch Best Airport Award at 4th Wings India Awards in Civil Aviation Sector.
Recent Post's
  • India’s women’s kabaddi team clinches the World Cup title for the second time, showcasing unmatched dominance on the global stage.

    Read More....
  • The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed on 25 November, launching the 16 Days of Activism with the theme “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.”

    Read More....
  • Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after 12,000 years, sending ash clouds to India and disrupting flights amid worsening air quality.

    Read More....
  • 10-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan made history by winning the UK Women’s Blitz Chess Championship with a stunning 13.5/15 score.

    Read More....
  • Justice Vikram Nath appointed Executive Chairman of NALSA, boosting India’s legal aid and access-to-justice reforms.

    Read More....
  • BEL and Safran formed a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided weapon system in India, boosting defence indigenisation and India–France strategic cooperation.

    Read More....
  • Sandip Pradhan has been appointed as a Whole-Time Member of SEBI for a three-year term, strengthening its leadership in market regulation and governance.

    Read More....
  • Lakshya Sen clinched his first title of 2025 by winning the Australian Open Super 500, marking a strong comeback on the BWF World Tour.

    Read More....
  • The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg marked Africa’s first hosting, focusing on solidarity, equality, sustainability, and advancing global financial and climate initiatives.

    Read More....
  • India strengthens textile and sericulture ties with Georgia, showcasing innovations and expanding bilateral cooperation.

    Read More....