7th January 2024 Daily Current Affairs
Defense
1. India, Mauritius to develop joint ‘small satellite’ worth Rs 20 crores
- The Union Cabinet under PM Narendra Modi gave a clearance and green signal to the MoU between ISRO and MRIC along with the MEA for the development of joint small satellite helpful for both India and Mauritius strategically and scientifically.
- The joint satellite building will also help in ensuring MRIC support from their ground station for ISRO’s small satellite mission in future.
- The estimated cost for the joint satellite is Rs 20 crores.
National & International Appointments
2. Vikas Sheel appointed Executive Director, Asian Development Bank
- Vikas Sheel was appointed as the Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila
- He brings valuable experience from his current role as Additional Secretary and Mission Director of Jal Jeevan Mission, contributing to India’s representation at this prestigious institution
- Smita Sarangi has been appointed as Adviser to the Executive Director at ADB
- Her expertise will play a vital role in India’s collaboration with ADB on important development initiatives.
Books & Authors
3. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has released the Book ‘Maga Kavithai’
- Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M.K. Stalin has released the book ‘Maga Kavithai’.
- This book has been written by poet Vairamuthu.
- The book covers a wide range of topics including the origin of the universe, planet Earth, functions of the five elements, climate change, and its effects.
- The book also emphasizes the urgent need to prevent the threats faced by humans due to the ever-increasing global temperature and deteriorating environment.
