Daily Current Affairs- 30 January 2024

Today's Current Affairs 30th January 2024

INTERNATIONAL

Iran successfully sends three satellites into orbit

• Iran has declared the prosperous deployment of three satellites into space utilizing a rocket that has encountered numerous obstacles in the past. This milestone signifies the most recent progression in a program that Western nations allege is bolstering Tehran's ballistic missile capabilities.

 NATIONAL

On the 75th Republic Day, THDC India Limited inaugurated India's largest Green Hydrogen Pilot Project

• On the 75th Republic Day, THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a prominent Power Sector PSU, proudly unveiled India’s Largest Electrolyser End Fuel Cell-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at its office complex in Rishikesh.
• The initiative aligns with the “National Green Hydrogen Mission,” showcasing THDCIL’s commitment to sustainable energy practices. The pilot project, utilizing a 1MW Rooftop Solar Plant, will produce 50KG of Green Hydrogen daily. 

The Fourth National Chilika Birds Festival was hosted in Odisha

• The National Chilika Birds Festival, a significant event in Odisha's calendar, began with splendor on January 26. The festival was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
• Hosted against the breathtaking backdrop of Chilika Lake, this festival brings together birders and enthusiasts from across India to celebrate the State of India’s Birds.

 SPORTS

Naorem Roshibina Devi was honored as the Female Wushu Athlete Of The Year

• Naorem Roshibina Devi, the pride of Manipur, has clinched the prestigious title of International Wushu Federation Female Athlete of the Year, solidifying her place as a powerhouse in the world of wushu.
• Roshibina’s triumphs at the Asian Games in 2018 and 2022 have been pivotal moments in her career, showcasing her dominance in the sport. Her silver and bronze medals in the sanda category have earned her widespread recognition and admiration.

 APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS 

Former PM Tshering Tobgay set to become PM of Bhutan for 2^nd Time

• Tshering Tobgay, Bhutan's liberal leader from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has begun his second term as prime minister following recent elections in the nation.
• Bhutan, with a population of less than 800,000, has embraced democracy for 15 years and is renowned for its unique Gross National Happiness (GNH) index, measuring factors like recreation and emotional well-being. 

Important Days

January 30 is observed as Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas 

• Martyrs' Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, is observed in India on January 30 annually. The day is dedicated to pay homage to the courageous soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their motherland. It also marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948. In 1949, Godse, a Hindu nationalist, was sentenced to death.

 AWARDS & RECOGNITION

2024 Padma awards

• Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, actors Chiranjeevi and Vyjayanthimala Bali, and Bharatanatyam dancer Padma Subrahmanyam will be conferred with Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award, the Central government announced on the eve of Republic Day. Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh International, will be conferred with the award posthumously.

 BANKING AND ECONOMY

Union Budget 2024 

• On February 1, 2024, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Finance Minister, is scheduled to present her sixth budget. This Union Budget marks the 15th interim budget.