Discovery on world's rarest fish doubles known population Antonia Cooper and her research team from the University of Tasmania's Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies and the citizen science program Reef Life Survey, received a tip from the public about a rare species of fish. Within a stretch of reef about the size of a badminton court, they found a total of eight red handfish. 27 newspapers in ASEAN countries publish PM Modi's editorial ASEAN countries joined Modi to mark 25 years of India-ASEAN relations. The prime minister wrote an editorial which was published in 27 newspapers from the 10 ASEAN countries. The article reflected on the "shared values" and "common destiny" of India and ASEAN nations. Waste-pickers hoist National Flag at landfill in Delhi Over 100 waste-pickers unfurled the Tricolour at one of the three landfills in Delhi on the Republic Day eve. The waste-pickers said that they wanted to draw government's attention towards their need for clean and healthy working and living environment. www.toprankers.com Page 1 of 5
India beat Japan 4-2 in Four Nations Invitational Tournament Indian men s hockey team defeated Japan by 4-2. After stunning victories against New Zealand (3-2) and Belgium (5-4), India overcame Japanese challenge. China To Establish International Courts China has decided to set up three international courts to deal with disputes related to its multibillion dollar Belt and Road Initiative. Under this initiative, China is making massive investments. The Chinese Supreme People's Court will set up international courts in Beijing, Xi'an. SPORTS Govt. relaxes Atal pension plan norms The Centre would now allow small finance banks and payment banks to offer the Atal Pension Yojana. It will significantly increase the coverage of the scheme. As of January 23, 2018, there were more than 84 lakh subscribers registered under the APY with an asset base of more than 3,194 crore. T.N. ranks third in Atal pension scheme Tamil Nadu is the third biggest State in terms of number of subscribers under the Centre s Atal Pension Yojana. The State has over 6 lakh subscribers. Uttar Pradesh has about 11.27 lakh. Bihar has over 8 lakh subscribers. SCHEME www.toprankers.com Page 2 of 5
Total milk production registers a growth of 4.7% The Milk production in the country during 2016-17 has achieved a remarkable progress by showing 20.13% growth as compared to 2013-14. Further, the production have been estimated to be increased by 6.4% in 2016-17 over 2015-16. In past the growth rate has been 6.3% in 2014-15; 6.3% in 2015-16 and 6.4% in 2016-17. ECOMONY President launches countrywide Pulse Polio Programme for 2018 Ram Nath Kovind, launched the Pulse Polio programme for 2018 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. He did so in the presence of the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Shri J P Nadda and Ministers of State (Health) Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey and Smt. Anupriya Patel. Raksha Mantri takes to Skies in an IAF Su-30 MKI Raksha Mantri Nirmala Sitharaman took to the skies in the formidable Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft of 31 Squadron. She is the first woman Defence Minister of India to fly a sortie in an IAF Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. President of India presents Sangeet Natak Akademi s fellowships and Akademi Awards for 2016 The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi s Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the year 2016. He presented it at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. DEFENSE AWARDS www.toprankers.com Page 3 of 5
The President appreciated the Sangeet Natak Akademi for honouring artists who in the field of tribal music, dance, theatre and traditional folk arts. MoS, Textiles inaugurates 60th edition of India International Garment Fair The 60th edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF) was inaugurated by Minister of State for Textiles, Ajay Tamta, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The three-day international fair is being held at Hall Nos. 11, 12 & 12A at Pragati Maidan. Speaking on the occasion Chairman, AEPC, Mr. H. K. L Magu expressed satisfaction at the huge transformation the fair and the industry has witnessed in recent years. Fourteenth Meeting of the Special Committee for Inter-Linking of Rivers held today Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Shri Nitin Gadkari has called upon state governments to cooperate with one another and with the centre to expedite the projects for interlinking of rivers. He was addressing the fourteenth meeting of the Special Committee for Inter-linking of Rivers in New Delhi today. Gadkari said that inter-linking of rivers will bring a big social economic change in the country, and usher in prosperity in many regions that are poorly developed today. Khelo India Anthem Scores a Double Century, Crosses 200m reach The Khelo India Anthem, which was unveiled on 15th January, has crossed an unprecedented reach of 200m reach across digital platforms YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. SPORTS www.toprankers.com Page 4 of 5
From Sachin Tendulkar to Amitabh Bachchan, everyone took to their social media channels and praised the effort that has gone behind revamping this program. International Solar Alliance Forum at World Future Energy Summit, Abu Dhabi On receipt of 15 ratifications, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement entered into force on 6th December, 2017. So far 19 countries have ratified and 48 countries have signed the ISA Framework Agreement. In one of its first outreach programmes post-ratification, the ISA hosted a two Day Event International Solar Alliance Forum during 17-18th January, 2018 at the Future World Energy Summit (WFES) 2018. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas launched Bid Round I under the innovative Open Acreage Licensing Programme in New Delhi Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has steered a plethora of reforms in the recent past years. The Government launched the Bid Round I under Open Acreage Licensing (OAL) Programme for international competitive bidding on 18 January, 2018. The landmark event was presided by Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan. www.toprankers.com Page 5 of 5