Latest Current Affairs: 26-01-2024 Current Affairs (English)

1. Alabama carries out first known execution with nitrogen gas 

Alabama inmate Kenneth Smith was put to death by nitrogen hypoxia, marking the nation’s first known execution using that method. Now Alabama’s attorney general wants to help other states interested in using the new form of capital punishment.

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2. India-France Defence Industrial Roadmap 

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra,  said that the India-France Defence Industrial Roadmap is among the key outcomes of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India. Briefing media in New Delhi, Mr Kwatra said documents which have been agreed upon during the French President's visit include an agreement on Defence Space partnership and an MoU between New Space India Limited and Arianespace with regard to satellite launches.

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3. Nation celebrates 75th Republic Day 

The nation celebrated the 75th Republic Day . President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi . French President Emmanuel Macron was the Chief Guest at the parade which showcased India’s rich cultural diversity, unity and progress, its military prowess, and growing Nari Shakti.

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4. Tanmay Agarwal smashes most sixes world record

Tanmay Agarwal fell short of Brian Lara's world record for the highest individual score (501*) in first-class cricket by some distance but he did break the world record for most sixes. The Hyderabad opener, who smashed the fastest triple century in the history of first-class cricket on day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Arunachala Pradesh at the NexGen Cricket Ground in Hyderabad, was dismissed for 366.

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5. Nasa says goodbye to Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

NASA’s history-making Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has ended its mission at the Red Planet after surpassing expectations and making dozens more flights than planned. While the helicopter remains upright and in communication with ground controllers, imagery of its Jan. 

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