The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Government of Denmark, introduced a groundbreaking initiative in Ukraine, the establishment of 'green rooms' at the National Police headquarters in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. This innovative project aims to create a safe and supportive environment for effective communication between law enforcement officers and child survivors or witnesses of crime.
The 'green rooms' are specially designed spaces within police facilities that prioritise the well-being and rights of child survivors during investigative and procedural processes. With the launch in Zaporizhzhia and Vilniansk, these rooms play a pivotal role in facilitating interactions that are sensitive to the needs of children involved in legal proceedings.
The initiative to establish these 'green rooms' originated from the Ehida Zaporizhzhia NGO and received support from UNDP. The Government of Denmark has played a crucial role by providing financial assistance for the successful implementation of the project.
Japan Airlines Appoints Ex-flight Attendant as First Female President
In a groundbreaking decision, Japan Airlines, the flag carrier of Japan, selected Mitsuko Tottori as its next president, marking the first time a woman has held this position within a major Japanese and global airline.
Tottori, who began her career as a flight attendant in 1985, expressed her hope that this significant appointment would inspire other women to advance in their professional journeys.
Solar Power Stations Inaugurated at Egyptian World Heritage Sites
In a landmark initiative for sustainable energy and environmental conservation, Egypt took a significant step forward. In a ceremony at the Manial Palace, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Supreme Council for Antiquities (SCA), in collaboration with the Industrial Modernisation Centre and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Egypt, officially inaugurated solar power stations at five renowned Egyptian world heritage sites and museums.
This initiative is part of the Egypt PV project, a groundbreaking effort aimed at fostering the market for rooftop small-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems in Egypt. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the European Union, the project operates under the auspices of the UNDP in partnership with Egypt's COP27 Presidency.
The solar power stations were installed at strategically significant locations:
Giza Plateau's Visitor Centre: A landmark site for Egypt's tourism, the Giza Plateau is home to the iconic Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Manial Palace, Cairo: This historical palace is a fusion of Ottoman, Moorish, Persian and European Rococo styles.
Sharm El Sheikh Museum: Located in one of Egypt's major tourist destinations, known for its beaches and clear waters.
National and Royal Jewellery Museums in Alexandria: These museums are cultural treasures showcasing Egypt's rich history.
Largest Deep-sea Coral Reef to Date Mapped by Scientists off the US Atlantic Coast
Scientists mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean, stretching hundreds of miles off the US Atlantic coast.
The reef extends for about 310 miles (499 kilometres) from Florida to South Carolina and at some points reaches 68 miles (109 kilometres) wide. The total area is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park.
The reef was found at depths ranging from 655 feet to 3,280 feet (200 meters to 1,000 meters), where sunlight doesn't penetrate. Unlike tropical coral reefs, where photosynthesis is important for growth, coral this far down must filter food particles out of the water for energy.
HDFC Bank Aims for Singapore Expansion with Banking License Application
HDFC Bank Ltd, India's biggest private sector lender, is seeking to open its first branch in Singapore, signalling its overseas ambitions after sewing up a landmark merger with mortgage financier Housing Development Finance Corporation in 2023.
The bank applied to the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a banking license and is awaiting approval.
As per reports, the banking giant is seeking a bigger presence abroad to tap the Indian diaspora for savings and term deposits, as well as to cross-sell more products, including mortgages.
Japan became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon.
Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) landed the moon's surface and re-established communication with earth, but its solar panels were not able to generate electricity, possibly because they are angled wrong.
Dubbed the 'moon sniper', SLIM attempted to land within 100 metre of its target, versus the conventional accuracy of several km, a technology JAXA says would become a powerful tool in future exploration of hilly moon poles seen as a potential source of oxygen, fuel and water.
Indian Women's Hockey Team Fails to Qualify for Paris Olympics 2024
India's hopes for a place in the Paris Olympics were shattered after losing the third-fourth classification match against Japan in the FIH Women's Qualifier in Ranchi. India needed to win against Japan for an Olympic quota, but they lost the game 1-0.
Japan scored the match's only goal in the first quarter and then defended with a lot of confidence.
Nirupam Madaan is AIIMS New Delhi's First Woman Medical Superintendent in 68 Years
India's top central tertiary care hospital All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi got its first woman Medical Superintendent in the 68-year history of the institute.
Nirupam Madaan was appointed AIIMS Medical Superintendent with the hospital and teaching institute creating history by naming a woman for the top job.
Amit Shah Inaugurates Cyber Security Operations Centre for Assam Rifles
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the cyber security operations centre in the Assam Rifles Headquarters at Laitkor.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the cyber security operations centre will strengthen the cyber security posture of the force by carrying out real-time monitoring of the network, mitigation of external threats & prevention of cyber violations in the Assam Rifles Wide Area Network (ARWAN). The cyber security operations centre is equipped with a state-of-the-art Network & data monitoring devices to provide 24 x 7 services.
The Centre is the first of its kind among all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across the country.
Northeast is an important part of India which is typically known for its tourism. Every year on January 21, people of Northeast celebrate the Foundation Day to commemorate their statehood.
The Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya Foundation Day is observed by people of Northeast with great enthusiasm and grandeur. People participate in different events to showcase their rich culture and traditions.
On January 21, 1972 the three states - Tripura, Meghalaya, and Manipur received the title of full fledged States under the North Eastern Region Re-Organisation Act, 1971. Prior to this, Meghalaya was a part of Assam, and Tripura and Manipur were princely states.
Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates Second Edition of IInvenTiv at IIT Hyderabad
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the second edition of the Ministry of Education's flagship R&D Innovation Fair, IInvenTiv-2024, at IIT Hyderabad.
IInvenTiv-2024 presented a diverse array of innovative projects, showcasing a total of 120 groundbreaking initiatives from 53 esteemed institutes. These innovations were from a broad and collaborative spectrum of participating institutions, including prestigious names such as IITs, NITs, IISERs, IIITs, IISc Bangalore, and the top 50 NIRF-ranked engineering institutions in the country.
ICSI Gets New President and Vice-President for 2024
The Institute of Companies Secretaries of India (ICSI) elected B. Narasimhan and Dhananjay Shukla as the president and vice-president, respectively of the institute for the current year 2024. The new president replaced C. S. Manish Gupta. B. Narasimhan was the vice president of the institute in 2023.
SC Collegium Recommends Appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice P. B. Varale as Supreme Court Judge
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale as a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
He is senior-most High Court Judge belonging to a Scheduled Caste and the only Chief Justice belonging to a Scheduled Caste among the Chief Justices of High Courts across the country.
Justice Varale enrolled as an advocate in August 1985 practiced under advocate SN Loya during his initial years. He also served as a lecturer at Ambedkar Law College in Aurangabad till 1992.
He was appointed a judge of the Bombay High Court in July 2008.
He was elevated as Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka in October 2022.
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