When you think about it, our world is constantly changing. All around us, things are moving faster and changing more quickly than ever before. This means that the things we care about – our country, our environment, and even the world around us – are also changing all the time. It is not always easy to keep up with the changes happening all around us, and it can be hard to make sense of it all. In recent years, the world has become smaller and smaller, and you are expected to know everything happening around. Sometimes it becomes impossible to root out the important current affairs from the usual ones and so Defence Guru comes to your aid. We bring all the important current affairs for the month of January 2023 from defence exam point of view. Read this complete article to know everything important for your upcoming NDA/ CDS/ AFCAT/ MNS/ NAVY/ AIRFORCE 2023 exams. "The current events help us to understand more about the world that we live in today." Learning about current affairs helps to give you a better insight into the world around you. It can help you to make sense of the changes that are happening in the world around you and perform better at your competitive exams. Here are some important current events from the month of January 2023-
President Draupadi Murmu inaugurates the 18th National Scout and Guide Jamboree
President Droupadi Murmu kicks off the 18th National Scout and Guide Jamboree in Rohat, Rajasthan's Pali district. Rajasthan is hosting the Jamboree for the first time in 66 years. This 7-day mega-event will bring together over 35,000 scouts and guides from throughout the country.
India’s first green hydrogen blending operation was launched by NTPC in Gujarat
The NTPC Kawas township’s piped natural gas PNG network has begun green hydrogen bending in Surat. The project is a collaboration between NTPC and Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL). This project was approved by Prime Minister Modi last July and is all set as the first molecule of green hydrogen was launched by the president of NTPC.
Bhopal to host the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD)
On January 9, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launched the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Pravasi Bhartiya to reinforce India's distinctive global perspective and its critical role in the global order.
DRDO carried out a successful test launch of the short-range ballistic missile Prithvi II
According to the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO, successfully conducted a training launch of a Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II, from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The Prithvi-II missile is a well-established system that has been a vital element of India's nuclear deterrence.
World’s Longest River Cruise, Ganga Vilas flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
World's Longest River Cruise-MV Ganga Vilas was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through video conferencing. The longest river cruise is going to be a host of tourist attractions and a major milestone in the tourism sector of the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 26th National Youth Festival in Karnataka
On January 12, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 26th National Youth Festival in Hubbali, Karnataka. The event is being conducted on National Youth Day, which is commemorated on Swami Vivekanand's birth anniversary, to honor and respect his values, teachings, and accomplishments.
75th Army Day was organized in Bangalore
Bengaluru hosted the 75th Army Day ceremony on January 15, 2023. This is the first time the event has been held outside of the nation's capital. This was a great celebration for the people in the southern part of the country to understand more about the Indian Armed Forces.
21st edition of Naval Exercise, Varuna starts between India and France
On January 16, 2023, the 21st edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise VARUNA between India and France began on the Western Seaboard. The drill, which will go throughout January 2023, will include advanced air defense exercises, tactical manoeuvres, surface firings, underway replenishment, and other marine activities.
INS Vagir- the fifth Kalvari class submarine was inducted into Indian Navy
The Indian Navy commissioned the fifth Kalvari class submarine Vagir, on January 23, 2023. Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, was the Chief Guest during a ceremony conducted at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Egypt’s President was the Chief Guest at India's 74th Republic Day
Egypt's President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, arrived in New Delhi on January 24, 2023, on a three-day visit. This is the very first time that the President of Egypt is a chief guest on the occasion of our Republic Day. The nation welcomed President Sisi with open arms and celebrated the 14th Republic Day with great pomp and show.
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