Current Affairs 17/01/2024

Harith Noah, first Indian to win Dakar Rally Stage

· Harith Noah creates history as the first Indian to secure a stage victory at the prestigious Dakar Rally. 

 · Hailing from Kerala and riding for Sherco TVS Rally Factory, the Germany-born rider clinches the win in Stage 8 of the Rally 2 class. 

 · His remarkable performance in Stage 8 marks a significant milestone for Indian representation in the Dakar Rally.

75th Emmy Awards 2024: The Bear & Succession received the most awards

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were held on January 16, 2024, in Los Angeles. The awards ceremony was delayed nearly four months due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. The awards ceremony was telecast from the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California. 'The Bear' and 'Succession' have won the most awards at the 75th Emmy Awards.

• Lead Actor Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen (The Bear)
• Quinta Brunson of "Abbott Elementary" won the Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.
• Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series: Steven Yeun (Beef)
• Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series: Ali Wong (Beef)
• Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series: Paul Walter (Black Bird)
• Supporting Actor (Drama Series): Matthew Macfadyen (Succession)
• Supporting Actress (Drama Series): Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus)
• Best Supporting Actress (Comedy Series): Ayo Edebiri (The Bear)
• Supporting Actor Comedy Series: Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear)
• Emmy 2024: Christopher Storer (The Bear) wins Comedy Series Directing.
• Outstanding Supporting Actress Anthology Series or Movie: Niecy Nash Betts
• Best Limited or Anthology Series: Beef
• Best Writing for Comedy Series: The Bear
• Best Writing Drama Series: Succession
• Best Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series: Beef
• Best Directing (Limited Series): Lee Sung Jin (Beef)
• Best Talk Series: The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central).
• Lee Sung Jin received the Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series for "Beef."

Sumit Nagal Make History at Australian Open By Defeating Seeded Player

India's Sumit Nagal entered the second round of the Australian Open tennis tournament for the first time by defeating Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik. The Australian Open 2024 is being held at Melbourne Park from 14 January to 28 January 2024. This is the first win by an Indian men's singles player over a seeded player in a Grand Slam after 34 years. Before this, Ramesh Krishnan had defeated Mats Wilander in the 1989 Australian Open. Bublik is seeded 31st in the Australian Open 2024.

M.J. Akbar and Natwar Singh launch "Gandhi: A Life in Three Campaigns".

· M.J. Akbar and K. Natwar Singh unveil latest book, "Gandhi: A Life in Three Campaigns," at an event hosted by Nripendra Misra, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library Society.

The book provides a detailed exploration of Gandhi's life, particularly highlighting three pivotal mass campaigns he led: Non-Cooperation Movement, Salt Satyagraha, Quit India

Sarma launches distribution of ration cards for over 40 lakh people

· Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attends the ceremonial distribution of ration cards to 42,85,745 new beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in Guwahati's Maligaon.

· Each member is entitled to 5 kgs of rice every month free of cost.

The entitlement is available every month during "Anna Sewa Saptah," and for this month, it will be available until January 31.

Today’s History: 17^th January

• In 1976, American rock band Blondie, headlined by Debbie Harry, released its debut single, "X Offender."
• In 1984, the US Supreme Court ruled that private use of home VCRs to tape TV programs for later viewing did not violate federal copyright laws.
• In 1997, the NBA indefinitely suspended Dennis Rodman for kicking a cameraman.
• In 1946, in London, the United Nations Security Council held its first meeting.
• In 1991, the United States and the coalition commenced Operation Desert Storm in Iraq during the Persian Gulf War.
• In 1995, a massive earthquake (6.9 magnitudes) struck the Hanshin region in japan, claiming the lives of over 6000 people and destroying the city.

In 2017, the search for the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 was called off over the Indian Ocean after 3 years.