Current affairs 23 January 2024

The "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony of Ram Lalla took place in Ayodhya.

• The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Trust has invited nearly 8,000 guests including politicians, business stalwarts, entertainment industry stars, and other dignitaries for the grand ceremony.
• Worldwide events showcase global enthusiasm for the consecration, uniting the Indian diaspora in festivities.

India to send industry delegation for copper mining in Zambia.

• The Mines Ministry proposes sending an Indian industry delegation, including major players like Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc, Ola Electric, and LOHUM, to Zambia to explore copper mining projects.
• With about 6% of the world's copper reserves, Zambia ranks eighth in copper production (2022).
• China Nonferrous Mining Corporation (CNMC) stands out as a major player in Zambia's copper industry.

S Jaishankar co-chairs 6th India-Nigeria joint commission meeting.

• Dr. S Jaishankar co-chairs the 6th India-Nigeria Joint Commission Meeting with Nigerian counterpart Yusuf Tuggar.
• The meeting aims to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation.
• Dr. Jaishankar, during his visit to Lagos, chaired a meeting with Indian Ambassadors in West Africa.
• He expressed gratitude for their role as a living bridge connecting India to the world.

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Union Minister inaugurates five new galleries at "Salar Jung Museum".

• G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurates five new galleries in Hyderabad.
• It features 40 sculptures dating back to the 2nd century B.C.
• The Bidriware Gallery showcases 300 unique objects, including Huqqa bases and jugs.
• Lamp and Chandelier Gallery displays 180 antique objects.
• European Bronze Gallery has 100 bronze statues, and European Marble Gallery showcases 50 marble sculptures.

Mansukh Mandaviya laid foundation stone for cancer hospital in Rajkot.

• Shree Khodaldham Trust initiates the construction of a Cancer Hospital and Research Center in Rajkot.
• PM Modi highlights Gujarat's exceptional healthcare progress, citing the development of 30 new cancer hospitals in the last nine years.
• Gujarat emerges as a major medical hub with a significant increase in medical colleges and seats, focusing on comprehensive cancer patient care.