Daily Current Affairs 28th January 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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1. RBI’s Approval for LIC’s HDFC Bank Stake Increase
- The Reserve Bank of India has given the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) the green light to increase its stake in HDFC Bank up to 9.99%.
- LIC’s current holding in HDFC Bank is 5.19%, as per the bank’s shareholding pattern on December 31.
- The RBI’s approval, communicated in a letter dated January 25, enables LIC to potentially double its stake, significantly enhancing its influence in HDFC Bank.
- This development comes amidst HDFC Bank’s share price volatility, which has been experiencing a downward trend, reaching nearly its lowest in a year, particularly following the bank’s thirdquarter financial results.
2. Bank of Baroda’s Infrastructure Bond Issuance
- Bank of Baroda, a statecontrolled entity, is issuing infrastructure bonds worth Rs 5,000 crore with a 10year maturity period.
- The bond issue includes a base amount of Rs 1,000 crore and an option to retain oversubscription up to Rs 4,000 crore, known as a greenshoe option.
- This move signifies Bank of Baroda’s commitment to supporting infrastructure financing in India.
3. ICRA’s Revised Bank Credit Growth Estimate
- ICRA has updated its forecast for bank credit growth in FY24 to an increase between 14.9% and 15.3%, or about ₹20.4 to ₹20.9 lakh crore.
- This revision is a significant increase from the previous projection of 12.8% to 13% growth.
- ICRA also expects bond issuances in FY24 to be between ₹9.6 lakh crore and ₹9.9 lakh crore, with an even higher projection for FY25.
- However, ICRA cautions that deposit mobilization challenges could slow down credit expansion, potentially reducing growth rates in FY25.
4. Zomato Payments Receives RBI Authorization
- Zomato Payments, a subsidiary of Zomato Limited, has been authorized by the RBI to operate as an online payment aggregator.
- This allows Zomato to engage in payment processing and issue prepaid payment instruments.
- This step is part of Zomato’s expansion into financial services, following its previous partnership with ICICI Bank to launch Zomato UPI.
5. Diamond Jubilee of Supreme Court of India
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Supreme Court of India, marking 60 years of judicial service.
- Several technologydriven initiatives were launched, including the Digital Supreme Court Reports, Digital Courts 2.0, and a revamped Supreme Court website.
- These initiatives aim to modernize and digitize the Indian judiciary, enhancing transparency and accessibility.
6. AP MollerMaersk’s MethanolPowered Container Ship
- AP MollerMaersk has introduced the Ane Maersk, the world’s largest methanolpowered container ship, signifying a leap in sustainable maritime transport.
- The Ane Maersk is named after Ane Maersk McKinney Uggla, the Chairman of AP Moller Holding.
- It significantly surpasses the Laura Maersk, the previous title holder for the world’s first methanol dualfuel container ship.
- This vessel represents AP MollerMaersk’s commitment to environmental sustainability in shipping.
7. Krutrim: India’s First AI Unicorn
- Krutrim, an AI startup by Bhavish Aggarwal, has become India’s first AI unicorn with a valuation of $1 billion.
- The funding round leading to this valuation was spearheaded by Matrix Partners India.
- Krutrim focuses on developing advanced AI technologies, including a large language model for multiple Indian languages.
- The company is preparing to launch a multilingual AI voice assistant, marking a significant development in India’s AI sector.
8. Padma Awards 2024 Announced
- The Indian government has announced the Padma Awards for 2024, the nation’s secondhighest civilian honors.
- The awards are classified into Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, based on the level of service.
- Awardees are selected by the Padma Awards Committee, convened annually by the Prime Minister.
9. & 10. Details of Padma Awardees
- A total of 132 individuals have been honored with the Padma Awards this year.
- The awards are distributed across Padma Vibhushan (5 awardees), Padma Bhushan (17), and Padma Shri (110).
- These awards recognize significant contributions in various fields and dedication to public service.
11. Appointments and Resignations in India
- Sudhir Sekhri has been appointed as the Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC).
- Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar, has resigned and is expected to form a new government with BJP support.
12. Aditya L1 Spacecraft Update
- ISRO’s AdityaL1 spacecraft has successfully deployed a 6meterlong magnetometer boom at the L1 Lagrange Point.
- This deployment is crucial for the mission’s objective to study the Sun.
13. Australian Open Tennis Tournament
- Aryna Sabalenka has defended her Australian Open women’s singles title, winning against Zheng Qinwen.
- She is the first woman in over a decade to defend the Australian Open title.
14. Update on ISRO’s Aditya L1 Spacecraft
- The AdityaL1 spacecraft has deployed a 6meterlong magnetometer boom in space to study the Sun’s corona and magnetic field.
- This deployment marks a critical step in the mission’s objectives.
15. Aryna Sabalenka’s Victory at the Australian Open
- Aryna Sabalenka has successfully defended her Australian Open title, defeating Zheng Qinwen.
- This victory solidifies her as a leading figure in women’s tennis.
16. Diamond Jubilee of the Supreme Court of India
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 60thanniversary celebrations of the Supreme Court of India.
- Technologybased initiatives were launched to modernize the judiciary and make it more accessible to the public.
