#Latest Current Affairs 30th January 2019 31 January 2019

AgustaWestland case: Rajiv Saxena, Deepak Talwar being extradited to India: Rajiv Saxena, an accused in AgustaWestland VVIP choppers case is being extradited from Dubai to India.

SC once again refuses to stay amendments to SC/ST Act: The Supreme Court once again refused to stay amendments to the SC/ST Act that restored the no anticipatory bail provision.

SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad after depositing Rs 10 Cr with its registry: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Karti Chidambaram, son of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, to travel abroad after depositing Rs 10 crore with its registry.

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar inaugurates new campus of National Museum Institute at Noida: Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar today inaugurated The new Campus of the National Museum Institute in Noida.

2008 Assam serial blasts case: NDFB Chief Ranjan Daimary, 9 others sentenced for life: The special CBI  court in Guwahati has sentenced National Democratic Front of Boroland NDFB Chief Ranjan Daimary and 9 accused to life imprisonment in the 2008 serial blasts case.

PM Modi dedicate Salt Satyagraha Memorial to the nation at Dandi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the National Salt Satyagraha memorial monument to recall the historic Dandi Yatra on Bapu’s death anniversary.

PM Modi lays foundation stone for extension of the terminal building at Surat airport: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled gifts for Gujarat’s Surat city on Wednesday in keeping with his government’s commitment towards expanding basic infrastructure for development.

Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary: The nation today paid homage to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary.

Nation observes Martyrs’ Day: The nation is observing Martyr’s Day, January 30, the day of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. President Ram Nath Kovind leads the Nation in paying tributes to ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi and freedom fighters who had sacrificed their lives for independence.

Amit Shah addresses a rally in Midnapur, West Bengal: While addressing a rally in Odisha, BJP president Amit Shah slammed the Odisha govt. Launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister Patnaik, Shah alleged that the BJD government did not join the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat programme only due to “fear of Modi’s popularity.”

U.P. Cabinet meets in Prayagraj: First time in the history, Uttar Pradesh State government’s cabinet meeting was held at Prayagraj Kumbh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired the meeting. Uttar Pradesh cabinet has decided to construct 600 km long Ganga Expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj with a cost of rupees 36000 crores to provide better connectivity from Western districts to Prayagraj.

Centre files fresh plea in Ayodhya dispute case in Supreme Court: The Union Government has moved Supreme Court in Ayodhya case, and filed a fresh plea seeking the permission to restore all excess land acquired adjacent to the disputed Ayodhya site to its rightful owners.

PM Modi to visit Surat & Dandi in Gujarat: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will visit Surat and Dandi in Gujarat. During the visit, the Prime Minister will lay the Foundation Stone for the extension of Terminal building at Surat Airport. The Terminal building is being constructed at a cost of Rs.354 Crore with an area of over 25,500 square meters. It will be an eco-friendly sustainable building, using solar energy and LED lighting.

UK Parliament approves Brexit amendment on replacing Irish backstop: British lawmakers instructed Prime Minister Theresa May to demand that Brussels replace the Irish border arrangement known as the “backstop,” in a last-ditch attempt to renegotiate an exit treaty that the European Union says it will not change.

Nepal: Rich tribute paid to Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary: In Nepal, a rich tribute was paid to Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary.

UK MPs reject ‘no-deal’ Brexit, back PM May’s bid to reopen deal: British MPs voted to reject a chaotic ‘no-deal’ Brexit by 318 to 310 votes but backed British Prime Minister Theresa May’s bid to change the withdrawal agreement already struck with the European Union (EU).

White House warns against harm to Venezuela’s Juan Guido: US President Donald Trump’s national security advisor John Bolton has warned of “serious consequences” if any harm comes to Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guido. The warning was followed the Venezuelan Government move against interim president Juan Guido, seeking a travel ban and a freeze on his bank accounts, while state-run oil company PDVSA sought to sidestep U.S. sanctions.

India to take on New Zealand in 4th ODI in Hamilton on Thursday: In cricket, India will take on New Zealand in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Thursday.

India eves win second ODI and clinch series vs New Zealand: The Indian women’s cricket team defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

ICC announces T20 world cup 2020 fixtures: The International Cricket Council announced fixtures for the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 on. For the First time, men and women tournaments will be held as standalone events in the same year and in the same country (Australia).