Today's Current Affairs 14th January 2024

INTERNATIONAL

Security Agreement Signed Between Ukraine & Britain in Kyiv

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signed an unprecedented security agreement between their nations in Kyiv.
• The signed security accord is poised to remain in effect until Ukraine becomes a member of NATO. 

NATIONAL

Ganga Sagar Mela 2024: India’s Second Largest Fair

• The Ganga Sagar Mela stands as a testament to the vibrant cultural and spiritual tapestry of India.
• Held annually in Sagardwip, West Bengal, this magnificent fair has earned the distinction of being the second most popular mela in the country, surpassed only by the revered Kumbh Mela.
• The Ganga Sagar Mela stands as a testament to the vibrant cultural and spiritual tapestry of India. Held annually in Sagardwip, West Bengal, this magnificent fair has earned the distinction of being the second most popular mela in the country, surpassed only by the revered Kumbh Mela. 

International Camel Festival Kicked Off in Bikaner, Rajasthan

• Bikaji ki Tekri became the hub of creativity with competitions organized by the Tourism Department.
• Three-day International Camel Festival kicked off with great fervor in the culturally rich district of Bikaner, Rajasthan. 

Delhi LG Kicks off 2-Day Global ‘Patang Utsav’ At Baansera

• Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena inaugurated the much-anticipated ‘Patang Utsav’ at Baansera.
• The city’s first bamboo-theme park located at Sarai Kale Khan on the scenic banks of the Yamuna River. 

Defense Minister Sanctions Insurance Scheme for BRO Workers

• India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has recently approved a groundbreaking scheme aimed at providing insurance cover to casual workers employed by the Border Roads Organisation. 

SCIENCE & TEHNOLOGY

DRDO Achieves Success in Akash-NG Missile Flight Test

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile.
• The test, conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. 

OBITURY

Renowned Urdu Poet Munawwar Rana Passes Away At 71

• Munawwar Rana, a celebrated Urdu poet, passed away at the age of 71.
• He was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014 for his poetry book ‘Shahdaba’. 

APPOINTMENS & RESIGNATIONS

Manish Jain’s Appointment as Country Managing Director for Experian India

• Experian, a global leader in information services, has appointed Manish Jain as the Country Managing Director for its operations in India.

 IMPORTANT DAYS

FCI (Food Corporation of India) Marks Its 60th Anniversary

• FCI marks its 60th anniversary, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal praising India’s food self-sufficiency as a remarkable achievement in human history.