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January 30, 2024

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  • Ministry of Culture's Tableau triumphs

  • India's resilient economy

Ministry of Culture's Tableau Triumphs at Republic Day Parade 2024

The Ministry of Culture's tableau wins first prize at the Republic Day Parade 2024, impressing with its blend of tradition and innovation, showcasing Bharat's cultural heritage.

Why it's important: The Ministry of Culture's victory at the Republic Day Parade 2024 highlights the significance of preserving and celebrating India's diverse cultural legacy.

India's Resilient Economy: Sustained Growth and Transformations

The Indian economy has experienced consistent growth of over seven percent for three consecutive years, outperforming the global economy. This growth has allowed India to invest in climate change adaptation, resilience building, and emission mitigation. The financial sector has seen a surge in public sector capital investment over the past decade, indicating its good health. Structural reforms implemented since 2014 have strengthened the macroeconomic fundamentals of the economy. The report also highlights positive transformations in employment, ease of doing business, agriculture, e-commerce, and climate action.

Why it's important: India's sustained economic growth of over seven percent for three years is significant amidst a global economy struggling to grow at more than 3 percent. This growth enables India to allocate resources towards climate change adaptation, resilience building, and emission mitigation. The surge in public sector capital investment and strengthened macroeconomic fundamentals demonstrate the country's commitment to economic stability. Positive transformations in various sectors, such as employment, ease of doing business, and agriculture, contribute to India's overall development.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • The deadly drone attack in Jordan by Iran-backed militants puts pressure on President Biden to take action against Iran, despite his reluctance to start a war.

  • External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke to Israeli counterpart Israel Katz on the ongoing situation in West Asia, discussing India's views, assessments, and interests, and affirming the importance of staying in touch.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • Oil prices increased due to a drone attack on U.S. forces in Jordan and increased attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea, with Brent crude trading at $83.57 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude trading at $78.03 per barrel.

  • The domestic indices surged nearly two percent amid mixed global cues, with the BSE Sensex gaining 1,241 points and the NSE Nifty rising 385 points.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest Indian tennis player to reach World Number One in ATP Doubles Rankings.

  • Indian Olympian Divyansh Singh Panwar sets a world record score in air rifle shooting, while Sonam Uttam Maskar wins silver in her first ISSF World Cup. India leads the medal tally with two gold and three silver medals.

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