The GSLV-F15 rocket
- INSAT satellites are used by ISRO to monitor the weather.
- ISRO’s 100th rocket GSLV-F15 will be launched from Sriharikota.
- NVS-02 along with other satellites will monitor land, sea and air traffic and provide accurate information in times of disaster.
- Indian industry has played a major role in the design of this satellite.
The National Education Policy:
- In 2020, the National Education Policy was introduced to bring widespread reforms in higher education.
- It aims to increase state spending on education from 3% to 6% of GDP as soon as possible.
- The National Education Policy (NEP) is a policy formulated by the Government of India to promote and regulate education in India.
- This will bring changes in education and help in achieving the development goals of the country.
- The first National Policy on Education was announced in 1968.
- The second National Policy on Education was announced in 1986.
- The third National Education Policy was announced in 2020.
- The first National Education Policy was released in 1968 by the government led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the second National Education Policy in 1986 by the government led by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and the third National Education Policy in 2020 by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
January 27 is the National Geographic Day
- Every year on January 27, National Geographic Day is observed across the country.
January 28: Birth anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai
- Lala Lajpat Rai was born on January 28, 1865 in Punjab.
- He was a prominent nationalist leader who played a key role in India’s freedom struggle, earning the title of ‘Punjab Kesari’ or ‘Lion of Punjab’.
- He started the foundation of Punjab National Bank.
- He died on November 17, 1928.
Drops of information:
- The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) came into force in Uttarakhand, making it the first state in the country to implement the common civil code.
- Every year, January 24 is celebrated as National Driving Day to highlight the importance of driving in the country’s economy.
- A three-member committee, headed by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, has been set up to select the next chief election commissioner.
- The Election Commission of India consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners, who are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Central Government.
- The current Chief Election Commissioner is Rajiv Kumar.
- Madhabi Puri, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
- National Human Rights Commission Chairman V. Ramasubramanian.
- Madison Keys won the Australian Open women’s singles title.
- Jasprit Bumrah has been named the ICC Test Player of the Year for 2024.
- Codandera Madappa Cariappa was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.