1. Assam Constitutes 8th Pay Commission
- Assam became the first state in India to constitute the 8th Pay Commission.
- The commission will review salary structures, allowances, and service conditions of state government employees.
- This move sets a precedent for other states ahead of future pay revisions.
2. 72nd National Volleyball Tournament Inaugurated
- Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament.
- The event was held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
- The tournament promotes sports culture and grassroots talent development.
3. SpaceX Launches Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed Satellite
- SpaceX successfully launched Italy’s Earth observation satellite COSMO-SkyMed.
- COSMO-SkyMed is used for environmental monitoring, disaster management, and defence surveillance.
- The satellite strengthens Italy’s space-based observation capabilities.
4. Winter Storm Ezra Hits the United States
- Winter Storm Ezra made **landfall in the United States.
- The storm caused heavy snowfall, strong winds, and travel disruptions across several regions.
- Such winter storms significantly impact infrastructure and emergency services.
5. India’s First Government AI Clinic
- India’s first government-run Artificial Intelligence (AI) clinic was inaugurated at GIMS, Greater Noida.
- Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) will use AI for early disease detection, diagnostics, and healthcare analytics.
- The initiative supports digital health and AI-driven public healthcare.
