Current affairs 14 January 2024

Singapore’s airport earns the title Of world’s best airport in 2023.

• Changi Airport Reclaims the prestigious title of World’s Best Airport for 2023.
• Award based on customer satisfaction surveys, reflecting excellence in airport services.
• Changi's ability to adapt and its commitment to continuous improvement highlighted.
• The architectural marvel of Jewel, featuring a lush garden, retail outlets, and celebrity endorsements.

Meghalaya's Byrnihat India's most polluted city In 2023.

• Meghalaya's Byrnihat leads as India's most polluted city, surpassing Delhi.
• CREA report underscores alarming PM10 concentrations in critical areas.
• Inefficient NCAP fund allocation raises concerns over environmental impact and sustainability.

Rhythm Sangwan secured India's 16th quota place in Shooting for Paris.

• Rhythm Sangwan wins bronze in the 25m sports pistol category at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta, earning India's 16th quota place for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
• This ensures India will send its largest-ever shooting contingent to the Olympics.
• She also won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, contributing significantly to India's success in the qualifiers.

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US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop by 1.9% in 2023.

• A significant 1.9% reduction in US greenhouse gas emissions in 2023, attributed to an 8% decline.
• Unusual convergence of a growing economy and shrinking emissions, breaking the trend of post-pandemic emissions growth.
• Rhodium Group emphasizes the need for sustained efforts to address environmental concerns, calling for annual emissions reductions of 6.9% between 2024 and 2030.

ISRO may opt for Russian spacesuits for Gaganyaan Mission Astronauts.

• ISRO likely to choose Russian-made spacesuits over indigenously crafted Intra Vehicular Activity (IVA) suits.
• Indian-made IVA suits developed by Vikram Sarabhai Space are ready for use and testing, but preparations suggest astronauts will wear Russian spacesuits.
• Mission aims to demonstrate ISRO's capability for India's first human spaceflight to a 400km orbit for a three-day mission.