Explanation:  SBI has partnered with MMRDA for providing NCMC-based ticketing solutions for the recently commissioned Mumbai metro lines. The Acquiring solution will be provided through SBI Payments, the merchant-acquiring subsidiary of SBI. It will facilitate a seamless commuting experience through an array of digital payments including NCMC (National Common Mobility Card), QR and PoS. Mr. Dinesh Khara, Chairman, State Bank of India.

Explanation:  On January 24, the nation celebrates National Girl Child Day. This day was established in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Explanation: A book titled “India’s Knowledge Supremacy: The New Dawn” Written by international Indian expat, Dr Ashwin Fernandes has released globally.

Explanation:  Tata Trusts, one of the country’s oldest public charitable foundations, has appointed Siddharth Sharma as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Trusts and Aparna Uppaluri as the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Explanation:  In a first, women personnel will be part of the Border Security Force (BSF) camel contingent at the Republic Day Parade (RDP) this year. Also, the ceremonial 21-gun salute during the parade will be given using 105 mm Indian Field Guns (IFGs) which will replace the vintage British 25 mm Pounder guns.

Explanation:  The Jammu and Kashmir Government is set to host their first SARAS Fair 2023 from 4th February to 14th February 2023. In the SARAS Fair 2023, artisans and women’s self-help groups from across the country will showcase their crafts, Handicrafts, handloom, and food. The fair would be organized at Bagh-e-Bahu, in Jammu.

Explanation:  R Vishnu Prasad was awarded “The most distinguished scientist of the year 2022” at Vigyan bhawan, Delhi.  Prassad, a scientist with 69 patents has been honored with the Indian Achievers Award as the most distinguished scientist of the year.

Explanation: Dr. Atul Kochhar, CEO of NABH noted that the partnership with HSSC will assist us in further strengthening the entire ecosystem of patient safety and healthcare delivery.

Explanation: To encourage tree plantation on farmland along with crops to help farmers get additional income, Bihar government in association with FSI has decided to conduct ‘Trees Outside Forest’ (TOF) field survey to identify the dominant tree species that are growing outside the recorded forest areas (RFA) in the state.

Explanation:  Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has announced the appointment of IIM-Lucknow professor Bharat Bhasker as IIM-A director for five years with effect from March.