Today Current Affairs 2 January 2024

Today News Headline, Current Affairs - 02/01/2024

Government Programs and Initiatives:

• Sale of Electoral Bonds: Through authorized branches of State Bank of India.

• First All-Girls Sainik School: Inaugurated by Raksha Mantri in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.

• Auction for Sale (re-issue) of Government Securities: For various maturities.

• A record of over 8.18 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) filed: For A.Y. 2023-2024.

• PM wishes everyone a splendid 2024.

• Sagar Parikrama Phase X: Led by Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

• GRAP Stage-III revoked in NCR: Due to improvement in air quality.

• Jan Man Survey launched: PM invites citizens to share their views on India's progress.

• Review of AIIMS Jammu project: By Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.

• North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited: Sanctions and disburses funds for projects in NE Region.

• North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation: To establish Ashtlaxmi Haat & Experience Centre in Guwahati.

• Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components extended: By one year with amendments.

Economy and Business:

• ₹14.97 lakh crore gross GST collection: During April-December 2023 period.

• Coal Sector Achieves 10.9 % Growth: Among Eight Core Industries in November 2023.

• Customs Brokers Licensing Examination scheduled: For March 19, 2024.

• Science and Technology:

• VICE ADMIRAL KIRAN DESHMUKH ASSUMES CHARGE AS THE CHIEF OF MATERIEL.

• DRDO celebrates 66th Foundation Day.

Other News:

• VICE ADMIRAL B SIVAKUMAR ASSUMES CHARGE AS.

• Keeping in view the disruptive nature of restrictions under Stage-III of GRAP..

• Overall Mineral Production Increases by 13 % in October 2023.

• Take Jan Man Survey, share your view on India's progress with me: PM.

• AIR VICE MARSHAL S SIVAKUMAR TOOK AS SENIOR OFFICER-IN-CHARGE ADMINISTRATION.

• Human modified food distribution affects aggressive behaviour among elephants.

• PM expresses happiness over successful launch of XPoSat satellite.

• Blessings from the elders the Guiding Spirit of our Life: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.

• PM congratulates Gujarat for setting world record for most people performing Surya Namaskar simultaneously at 108 venues.

• Government of India may consider exemption from APBS on case to case basis.

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