Daily Current Affairs — 24 January 2026
3 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
One District One Product (ODOP)
Context The One District One Product (ODOP) initiative has completed 8 years of transformative impact by promoting traditional industries. About The ODOP initiative, spearheaded by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aims to unlock each district’s unique economic potential, drive balanced regional growth, and equip local artisans to compete in national and global markets. Product Selection Framework under ODOP: Products are selected by States and Union Territorie
71 Fugitives Located Abroad in 2024-25
Context According to the 2024-25 annual report of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) located 71 people wanted by India in foreign countries, the highest in the last 12 years. About Fugitives are individuals who are accused or convicted of a crime and deliberately evade the legal process by fleeing from the jurisdiction of the country where the offence was committed. They escape to avoid arrest, trial, conviction, or punishment by law enforc
National Girl Child Day
Context National Girl Child Day is celebrated annually on January 24. About National Girl Child Day has been observed annually on January 24 since 2008. Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).