Today's Current Affairs 27th January 2024

INTERNATIONAL

Maersk unveils the largest ship globally powered by methanol

• Maersk, a leader in the maritime industry, takes a significant step towards sustainability with the introduction of the Ane Maersk. This groundbreaking container vessel is powered by green methanol sourced from green hydrogen, marking a monumental stride towards environmental stewardship.

Alabama carries out the inaugural nitrogen gas execution in the United States

• In a groundbreaking turn of events, Kenneth Smith, a convicted murderer, has become the first person in the United States to be executed by nitrogen gas.
• The execution, which took place in Alabama, introduces a new method intended to be the most painless and humane alternative to the previously predominant lethal injection.

NATIONAL

The 63rd session of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) convened in Bhopal

• The 63rd assembly of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) convened in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, under the leadership of Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Ministry of Mines.

Nirmala Sitharaman is set to become the second Finance Minister to present six consecutive Union Budgets

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is poised to make history as she prepares to deliver her sixth consecutive Budget, comprising five annual Budgets and one interim Budget.

SPORTS

Virat Kohli secures the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for 2023

• Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli was honored as the ICC men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023, recognizing his stellar performance in the format, notably his remarkable display during the World Cup held in his home country.
• This is the fourth such award for Kohli, who was the second most prolific run-scorer in ODIs last year behind compatriot Shubman Gill.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust

• January 27th marks a solemn occasion recognised globally as the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
• This day serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust and the enduring need to fight against hatred, bigotry, and racism in all its forms.

BANKING AND ECONOMY

Bank of Baroda's subsidiary has been rebranded as 'BOBCARD Limited'

• Bank of Baroda's card subsidiary, 'BOB Financial Solutions Limited', has undergone a rebranding to 'BOBCARD Limited', accompanied by the tagline "Credit Reimagined".
• The NBFC has also unveiled a new logo called ‘Baroda Sun’, which comprises dual ‘B’ letterforms that hold the rays of the rising sun.