10 Important Current Affairs For 27th January 2024

Kerala has taken legal action by filing a lawsuit under Article 131 of the Indian Constitution in the Supreme Court, challenging recent measures by the Centre that restrict states' borrowing capacities.

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The European Union (EU) has introduced the "European Ports Alliance" to standardize approaches in countering drug smuggling and infiltration by criminal groups at ports.

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The Supreme Court has expressed worry about the increasing conflicts between central agencies like the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and state governments during investigations, affecting the principles of federalism.

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The Ministry of Education has unveiled the latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) for 2021-22, covering all higher education institutions in the country. The AISHE has been conducted annually since 2011.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced Gallantry and Service medals for 1132 personnel across police, fire, civil defense, and correctional services ahead of India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations.

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The Padma Awards, India’s top civilian honors, are granted in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri – recognizing outstanding contributions across various fields.

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Recently, Odisha declared the world’s first exclusive melanistic tiger safari adjacent to the Similipal Tiger Reserve.

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Data gathered by NASA's rover Perseverance confirms the existence of ancient lake sediments deposited by water that once filled a vast basin on Mars called Jerezo Crater, according to a study published on Friday.

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Over 30 Chinese military aircraft were spotted around Taiwan in a 24-hour period, as reported by Taipei's defense ministry on Saturday, marking the largest display of force around the island since crucial elections were held.

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Artificial intelligence likely generated fake, sexually explicit images of American megastar Taylor Swift, spreading rapidly across social media platforms this week, causing distress among her fans.

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India and France have agreed to enhance cooperation in the Southwest Indian Ocean, building on joint surveillance missions carried out from the French island territory of La Reunion in 2020 and 2022.

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Former US president Donald Trump has been ordered by a New York jury on Friday to pay $83 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll, whom he publicly insulted and called a liar for alleging that he sexually assaulted her.

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