Current Affairs 27 January 2024

In Current Affairs for 27 January 2024, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS,...

Ruby Thakur
January 27, 2024
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In Current Affairs for 27 January 2024, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT, TA, Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force, Women Military Police, INET, MNS, ACC exams, SCO, PCSL, CAPF, and SSB interviews, and direct entries for Army, Navy, and Air Force like SSC Tech, TGC, JAG, NCC, TES, 10+2 Cadet. Download a PDF file about current events at the end of this article. Let us now see the Current Affairs.

Current Affairs 27 January 2024

Padma Awards for year 2024

The government has announced the Padma Awards for the year 2024.
The list comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri Awards.
Thirty of the awardees are women and the list also includes eight persons from the category of Foreigners / NRI / PIO / OCI and nine Posthumous awardees.
Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, actor K Chiranjeevi, actress Vyjayantimala Bali, and Bharat Natyam dancer Padma Subrahmanyam have been selected for Padma Vibhushan.

Social activist Bindeshwar Pathak has been awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously.
The first women Supreme Court Judge M Fathima Beevi and Tamil actor Vijaykanth have been awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously. Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup, industrialist Sitaram Jindal, composer Pyarelal Sharma, and Foxconn Chairman Young Liu are among those who will be given Padma Bhushan. Among the Padma awardees, 34 are unsung heroes.
They include India’s first woman elephant mahout Parbati Baruah, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu and social worker Sangthankima. Padma Awards – one of the highest civilian Awards of the country is conferred in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
The Awards are given in various disciplines and fields of activities, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature, and education. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service, ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order, and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.

Padma Bhushan Awards

Padma Vibhushan Awards

Republic Day 2024: Tableaux List

The Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in 2024 promises to be a vibrant and eclectic celebration of India’s unity in diversity.
With 25 captivating tableaux from 16 states and Union Territories, the parade showcases a kaleidoscope of themes ranging from education and empowerment to traditional arts and sports achievements.
Each tableau represents the unique cultural, social, and technological facets of the participating regions, contributing to the rich tapestry of India’s national identity.
A total of 25 splendid tableaux, representing 16 states and Union Territories, along with nine Ministries and Departments, will grace the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path.

Each tableau vividly depicts themes ranging from women empowerment to technological advancements, offering a glimpse into the multifaceted tapestry of India’s identity.
The states and UTs set to be represented in the parade include Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Ladakh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Manipur, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana.
The tableaux representing Ministries and Organizations in the Republic Day parade are from the following entities:

Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Ministry of Culture, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Election Commission of India, and Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
The selection of tableaux for the Republic Day Parade follows a rigorous process overseen by an expert committee comprising eminent individuals from various artistic and cultural fields.
To ensure equitable representation, the Ministry of Defence introduced a unique three-year roll-over plan. This plan guarantees rotational participation for all states and Union Territories, addressing concerns of non-inclusion and fostering inclusivity on the grand stage of the Republic Day Parade.

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BharatGPT

CoRover.ai, a leading player in the Conversational AI space, has recently introduced BharatGPT, India’s first Large Language Model (LLM).
This groundbreaking development aims to revolutionize AI conversations across 22 Indian languages, addressing the language diversity challenges prevalent in the country.
Positioned as an Indigenous Generative AI platform, BharatGPT integrates seamlessly with both voice and text modalities, offering a unique solution to the complexities of linguistic diversity.

One of the notable achievements of BharatGPT is its extensive language integration. The model proudly supports voice modality in over 12 Indian languages and text modality in a whopping 22 languages.
This impressive feat has been made possible through a strategic collaboration with the National Hub of Language Technology (NHLT) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s National Language Translation Mission (NLTM).
Amitabh Nag, CEO of BHASHNI, expressed enthusiasm about the scalability and creative use cases demonstrated in collaboration with CoRover. Nag emphasized the pivotal role of language technology breakthroughs, such as BharatGPT, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML).
CoRover.ai, known for providing AI Virtual Assistants to prominent organizations like IRCTC, LIC, IGL, and NPCI, has seamlessly integrated BharatGPT into its existing platforms.

This integration enhances the capabilities of the CoRover Conversational AI platform, allowing developers and business users to effortlessly create text and voice-enabled multilingual virtual assistants.
The CoRover Conversational AI platform comes equipped with several notable features, including data sovereignty, tight integrability with enterprise-wide automation applications, and real-time transaction APIs through the API sandbox.
Additionally, the platform supports the integration of payment gateways and Aadhar-based authentication for KYC, making it a comprehensive solution for diverse business needs.
The platform’s components encompass dialogue/conversational management, real-time analytics, speech to text, text to speech, sentiment analysis, and more. This comprehensive suite of components ensures a robust and versatile solution for organizations seeking to enhance their conversational AI capabilities.

Global Table Tennis Title

Indian table tennis player Sreeja Akula achieved a significant milestone in her career by securing her maiden international title at the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas, USA.
The 25-year-old athlete displayed exceptional skill and determination in the women’s singles event, culminating in a remarkable victory.

Sreeja Akula faced a formidable opponent in the final, going up against world No. 46 Lily Zhang of the USA, a three-time Olympian.
The WTT Feeder Series serves as a vital platform for lower-ranked and grassroots players to compete on the international stage regularly.
Positioned below the Contender, Champions, Grand Smashes, and Cup Finals events, this series provides valuable exposure and opportunities for emerging talents. Sreeja Akula’s triumph at the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 highlights the significance of such platforms in nurturing and showcasing table tennis talent.

New 3 Drug Regimen For Leprosy Approved

The Central government has approved a new three-drug treatment regimen for leprosy patients, aiming to stop transmission of the disease in India by 2027.
The National Leprosy Eradication Programme is taking steps to introduce this new regimen consisting of dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine.

The new regimen will be implemented for all PB leprosy patients from April 1, 2025 instead of the current two-drug regimen given for 6 months.
The WHO has agreed to supply the revised drugs and states have been asked to send drug requisitions 12 months in advance. The aim is to eradicate leprosy in India by 2027, three years before the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals target.
The introduction of this globally accepted treatment protocol is a significant step towards stopping leprosy transmission across India.

Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae bacteria which affects the skin and nerves. It can cause permanent disability if left untreated. Transmission occurs through droplets from nose and mouth during close contact with untreated patients.
It is curable with Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT). There are two classifications – PB with fewer visible bacteria and no signs of advanced disease. MB has visible bacteria and advanced disease signs.
The new regimen will be given to PB patients for 6 months and MB patients for 12 months.
WHO provides MDT free of cost to patients globally. This uniform regimen makes treatment administration easier across leprosy programmes. Experts say two-drug regimen has adequate efficacy for PB leprosy and low relapse rates, so the third drug may not be strictly needed.
Clofazimine has disconcerting side effects like skin discoloration. But the government aims to fully align with global treatment guidelines.

Cabinet Approves Two Coal Gasification Plants

The Government has approved that Coal India Limited (CIL) will set up two Coal Gasification Plants with a view to achieve the target of 100 MT coal gasification by the year 2030 and to fulfil India’s dual objectives of self-reliance and energy independence.
Briefing media after the Union Cabinet meeting, Union Minister for Coal Pralhad Joshi said that total investment in the joint venture of CIL and GAIL for the proposed Coal-to-Synthetic Natural Gas at Sonepur Bazari Area of Eastern Coalfields Limited in West Bengal will be of 13 thousand 52 crore rupees.

Mr Joshi informed that for CIL and BHEL Joint Venture for the proposed Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited in Jharsuguda district of Odisha will be 11 thousand 782 crore rupees.
The Centre has also approved a proposal for equity investment for setting up of Coal-to-Synthetic Natural Gas Project through a Joint venture of Coal India Limited – CIL and Gas Authority of India Limited- GAIL.
It has also approved for setting up of the Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project through a Joint venture of CIL and Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited- BHEL.

Current Affairs 27 January Question

Shri Sitaram Jindal Got Padam Bhushan For
A. Music
B. Trade & Industry
C. Public Affairs
D. Medicine
ANSWER: B
Ms. Fathima Biwi Got Padam Vibhushan For
A. Music
B. Trade & Industry
C. Public Affairs
D. Medicine
ANSWER: C
Theme Of Chhattisgarh Tableaux
A. Women’s Handicraft
B. Muria Darbar In Bastar
C. Women Empowerment
D. Power Beyond Boundaries
ANSWER: B
What Is ‘Andrographis Theniensis’, Recently Seen In The News
A. Plant
B. Flower
C. Bacteria
D. Fungus
ANSWER: A
Which Global Financial Institution Became Anchor Investor In India’s Largest
Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Trust
A. European Investment Bank
B. World Bank
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
ANSWER: D
Which Institution Selected For Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan
Puraskar-2024 In The Institutional Category
A. 60 Parachute field hospital, UP
B. 30 Parachute field hospital, UP
C. KJMU, Lucknow
D. AIIMS, Delhi
ANSWER: A
What Organization Recently Removed Aadhaar From List Of Acceptable Documents For Proof Of Date Of Birth
A. Employee’s Provident Fund Organization
B. National Identification Bureau of India
C. Social Security and Pension Organization
D. Labour Welfare Board
ANSWER: A
Global 500 IT Services Ranking By Brand Finance, Which Company Is Rated As 2nd Most Valuable IT Services Brand In World
A. Tata Consultancy Services
B. IBM
C. Accenture
D. Infosys
ANSWER: A
Which City Recently Became 1st In India To Develop 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin
A. Gandhinagar
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Varanasi
ANSWER: D
With Which Group Did Foxconn Forge A Partnership To Establish A Chip
Packaging And Testing Facility In India
A. Silicon Craft Corporation
B. HCL Group
C. Tata Group
D. Reliance Industries
ANSWER: B
Name Of The Mobile Application Launched For Transparent Monitoring Of
MPLADS Fund Flow
A. e- Pragati
B. e- Myscheme
C. e- taal
D. e- sakshi
ANSWER: D
Company Launched ‘ALT ID’ Solution For Guest Checkout Transactions
A. Paytm
B. PhonePe
C. Mastercard
D. VISA
ANSWER:C
Who Won Individual Gold Medal In Men’s 25m Centre Fire Pistol Event At 2024
Asian Shooting Championship In Jakarta
A. Muad Al Balushi
B. Anang Yulianto
C. Pankaj Yadav
D. Yogesh Singh
ANSWER: D
In Which City Was 12th General Assembly Of Asian Buddhist Conference For
Peace Inaugurated
A. Kolkata
B. Mumbai
C. New Delhi
D. Bangalore
ANSWER: C
Which Indian State Is Hosting 9th Edition Of The Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival
A. Maharashtra
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Rajasthan
ANSWER: B
Gabon Which Was Seen In The News, Is Located In Which Region
A. Africa
B. Europe
C. Australia
D. Asia
ANSWER: A
In Which City Is World’s Tallest Statue Of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Named ‘Statue
Of Social Justice,’ Set To Be Unveiled
A. Vijayawada
B. Hyderabad
C. Chennai
D. Bengaluru
ANSWER: A
Which Country Recently Conducted A Test Of Its Underwater Nuclear
Weapons System
A. China
B. Russia
C. Iran
D. North Korea
ANSWER: D
Who Has Been Appointed As The Director General Of Sashastra Seema Bal
A. Imtiaz Ismail Parray
B. V.K. Singh
C. Daljit Singh Chaudhary
D. Archana Ramasundram
ANSWER: C
Rio Carnival Is An Annual Festival Observed In Which Country
A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Canada
D. France
ANSWER: B