TITBITS:
1. India and Singapore are cooperating in critical
sectors such as advanced manufacturing and semi- conductors as the relations
are on a "new trajectory" of growth, Singapore President Tharman
Shanmugaratnam said.
2. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi will oversee the e-Distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards on
18th January 2025, advancing rural property ownership and governance. The
SVAMITVA Scheme, launched in 2020, uses drone technology and GIS tools for
accurate land demarcation and provides legal ownership to rural property
owners.
3. Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January highlights the
need for screening and the inclusion of the HPV vaccine in India's immunization
program to prevent cervical cancer.
4. The Twipra Student Federation (TSF) in Tripura has
protested for the adoption of the Roman script for Kokborok, aiming to enhance
literacy and cultural identity. Despite Kokborok's official recognition since
1979, it faces challenges in gaining broader recognition and resources, with a
demand for its inclusion in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.