15th January 2024 Daily Current Affairs
Important Dates
1. National Startup Day 2024:16th January
- PM Narendra Modi proclaimed January 16 as National Startup Day 2024, marking a pivotal moment in India’s recognition and celebration of its burgeoning startup ecosystem.
- The day holds immense significance as it provides a dedicated platform to celebrate the triumphs of the startup community.
- It serves as an occasion for entrepreneurs to share insights, discuss innovations, and reflect on their journey.
Banking & Finance
2. Yes Bank deploys Veefin’s SmartFin supply chain finance solution
- Yes Bank has announced the launch of SmartFin, an end-to-end digital supply chain finance (SCF) platform, powered by Veefin Solutions.
- The SmartFin platform, through its end-to-end digital offerings, will help us drive the required operational & financial efficiencies for all stakeholders.
- Veefin continues investing in its SCF product capabilities to see that our clients have the latest SCF technology in the market.
Sports
3. Lionel Messi Won The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2023
- Argentina superstar Lionel Messi won the best men’s player award for the second successive year after winning a tie-breaker with Erling Haaland.
- Spain’s Aitana Bonmati was the stand-out winner for the women’s best player award.
- Pep Guardiola was honoured with the best men’s manager award.
State Affairs
4. Kerala comes up with Operation AMRITH to tackle AMR
- The Kerala Drug Control Department recently launched Operation Amrith (Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention For Total Health) to prevent the overuse of antibiotics in the state.
- The aim is to conduct surprise raids in pharmacies to detect over-the-counter (OTC) sales of antibiotics without a doctor’s prescription.
- AMR refers to the ability of bacteria and microbes to resist the drugs used to inhibit or kill them.
