Today Current Affairs 4 January 2024

Today News Headline, Current Affairs - 04/01/2024

Government Programs and Initiatives:

• PM Modi inaugurates several development projects in Lakshadweep worth over Rs 1150 crore.

• MoU signed between QCI and KVIC for quality control in khadi products.

• PM inaugurates Kochi-Lakshadweep submarine optical fibre cable for improved internet connectivity.

• NHAI and NRSC collaborate to develop "Green Cover Index" for monitoring National Highways.

• Union Minister Parshottam Rupala visits shrimp food processing unit in Andhra Pradesh.

• Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar to review Jal Jeevan Mission progress in Goa.

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah to launch Tur dal procurement portal for farmers.

• REC Limited signs MoU with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited for infrastructure projects.

• PFC signs MoU with Govt. of Gujarat for power projects worth Rs 25,000 crore.

• Open Acreage Licensing Policy Bid Round-IX launched for oil and gas exploration.

• EPFO extends deadline for employers to upload wage details for higher pension contributions.

• Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra empowers millions across India.

• Vice President to inaugurate Mega North India StartUp Expo.

Defence and Security:

• All-girl band from North East to participate in NCC Republic Day Camp 2024.

• VICE ADMIRAL SANJAY J SINGH takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.

• INDIAN NAVAL PLATFORMS remain deployed in North/Central Arabian Sea.

Education and Skill Development:

• "SMART 2.0" launched for Ayurveda teaching professionals.

• Year End Review 2023: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

• Ministry of New & Renewable Energy highlights achievements in 2023.

• Development of Agriculture-Horticulture Sector in North Eastern Region.

Social Welfare and Culture:

• PM Modi pens tribute to Captain Vijayakanth.

• "Divya Kala Shakti" cultural program showcases talents of Divyang individuals.

• PM praises devotional bhajan by Swati Mishra to welcome Shri Ram Lala.

• World Braille Day to be celebrated on 4th January.

• Dr. Subhas Sarkar and Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh attend Kashi Tamil Sangamam II closing ceremony.

Economy and Infrastructure:

• No. of retail outlets retailing E20 fuel exceeds 9300, to cover entire country by 2025.

• Indian Railways deploys 19,742 Fog Pass Devices for smooth operations during fog.

• Year End Review 2023: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

• Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs showcases "Urban Square" at AtmaNirbhar Bharat Utsav.

• SUCCESS STORY-Financial assistance and professional training in Pickles manufacturing.

• 7th Grid-India Day commemorates 7 years of independent functioning.

Environment and Wildlife:

• Shri Bhupender Yadav announces birth of three cubs to Namibian Cheetah Aasha.

Others:

• PM Modi talks about wide range of issues in an interview with India Today.

• PM interacts with beneficiaries of various Government of India schemes in Lakshadweep.

• Secretary, Department of Fisheries reviews Saline Water Shrimp Aquaculture in North India.

• Year End Review – National Centre for Good Governance, Department of Administrative Reforms.

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