• National

PM Modi inaugurates Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose museum at Red Fort

• Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose museum at Red Fort (in Delhi) to mark the leader’s 122nd birth anniversary.
• The museum showcases various artefacts related to Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian National Army.
• The Prime Minister also visited the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum, which provides an authentic account of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (held on 13th April 1919).
• The museum also showcases the heroism, valour and sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during the World War-I.
• In October 2018, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the museum during the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Azad Hind Government.

• International

Nigeria’s new outbreak of Lassa fever kills 16

• On 22 January 2019, Nigerian health authorities declared a new outbreak of Lassa fever that has killed 16 people since early January 2019.
• Lassa fever belongs to the same family as Marburg and Ebola, two deadly viruses that lead to infections with fever, vomiting and in worst-case scenarios, haemorrhagic bleeding.
• The Lassa was first identified in northern Nigeria in 1969.

• Sports

BCCI announces a bonus of Rs 20 lakh each for senior selection committee members

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a bonus of 20 lakh rupees each for the senior selection committee members following India’s maiden Test series win in Australia.
• Virat Kohli led India to a historic 2-1 win in the four-Test series before capping the Australian tour with a maiden 2-1 triumph in the ODI series.
• Earlier, The BCCI had announced cash awards of 15 lakh rupees per match for each of the playing eleven that featured in India’s maiden Test series win on Australian soil.
• The Indian board had also announced cash awards for all the reserve players, as well as the members of the support staff.

• Sports

Mohammed Shami becomes the fastest Indian bowler to reach 100 ODI wickets

• Mohammed Shami has become the fastest Indian bowler to claim 100 ODI wickets (in the 56th match), during the ODI match against New Zealand at Napier.
• Earlier, India’s record held by Irfan Pathan (in 59th matches) in 2006.
• Currently, the World record held by the Rashid Khan (Afghanistan leg-spinner), reached the mark in just 44 ODI games.

• Defence

Israel, US successfully test ‘Arrow 3’ system

• The Israeli and US defence ministries have successfully tested ballistic missile interceptors named ‘Arrow 3’ deployed at Israeli airbases on 22 January 2019.
• The Arrow 3 interceptor system is designed to shoot down missiles above the atmosphere.
• The interceptor system is intended to serve as Israel’s highest-altitude missile interception system.

• Obituaries

Former India hockey player Raghbir Bhola passes away

• Former India hockey player Raghbir Singh Bhola (92-years) passed away.
• Bhola represented India in the 1956 Melbourne (winning gold) and 1960 Rome Olympics (winning silver medals), respectively for the country.
• He was two-time Olympic medallist, Arjuna awardee and a passionate field hockey player.
• He has made outstanding contribution to hockey, as a player, umpire and team manager.

• Obituaries

Senior journalist Gopinath Kochattil passes away

• Senior journalist Gopinath Kochattil (82-years) passed away at his residence in Kochi.
• He authored ‘Njaan Kanda Europe’ one of the earliest travelogues in Malayalam.
• Kochattil worked for several publications including Patriot, Morning Post, Hong Kong Standard, South China Morning Post and Deccan Herald.
• He served as the executive director of the online wing of Kerala Kaumudi.

• States

Arunachal Government declares Pakke Hornbill fest as ‘State Festival’

• The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh ‘Pema Khandu’ has declared Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) as the ‘State Festival’ at Seijosa in East Kameng district at Arunachal Pradesh.
• Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department will fund the festival from 2020 and permanent infrastructure will be constructed for the festival ground.
• The PPHF festival was celebrated first time in 2015 to recognize the role played by the resident Nyishi tribe in conserving hornbills in the Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR).

• States

‘Joymati Bahini’ launched in Guwahati

• The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has launched a dedicated RPF Women Squad named as ‘Joymati Bahini’ at Kamkhaya Railway Station in Guwahati on 23 January 2019.
• The squad comprises women sub-inspectors and constables of the Railway Protection Force.
• The main aim of the ‘Joymati Bahini’ is to strengthen women security around Guwahati region within railway premises and trains.

• Miscellaneous

JNPT Becomes Only Indian Port to Be Listed Amongst World’s Top 30 Container Ports

• The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), India’s premier container port got listed amongst the top 30 container ports globally, as per the latest Lloyds Report.
• JNPT notched up five spots, to be 28th on the list, compared to its previous ranking.
• This is a validation of all the efforts and strategic initiatives being implemented at JNPT in order to enhance overall port efficiency.