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National News
Sushma Bhawan
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the working women’s hostel, ‘Sushma Bhawan,’ at Laxmibai Nagar in New Delhi. He also inaugurated a veterinary centre at Moti Bagh.
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Sashakt Beti and e-Drishti Projects
- Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Samarpan Samaroh at the University of Delhi. He also launched the Sashakt Beti and e-Drishti projects.
- Further, the Education Minister released the Commemorative Volume of Donor’s Chronicle, 2024 during the event.
Government Measures for Protection of Women
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Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025
- The Centre has released the draft of Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025. The guidelines proposed mandatory and verifiable parental consent for children to open social media accounts.
| The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 received the assent of President Droupadi Murmu in August 2023. |
Z-Morh Tunnel
- Z-Morh Tunnel, a 6.5-kilometre-long strategic route connecting the Srinagar-Leh highway, is awaiting formal approval from New Delhi for public opening.
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International News
Ecuador imposed 60-day state of emergency
- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has imposed a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces and three municipalities to address rising unrest and armed conflict.
Ecuador
| Capital: Quito | Currency: US Dollar | Bordering Countries: Colombia, Peru |
State Special
‘Know Your Army’ Mela
- Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the ‘Know Your Army’ Mela at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.
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Assam Governor launched three schemes
- Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya launched three schemes 'Rashtriya Kritagyata Evam Jagrukta' Yojana, 'Kartavya se Vikas' Yojana and Amrit Sarovar - Sadbhavna Sangat Protsahan" Yojana at Raj Bhavan in Guwahati.
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Government Schemes
‘Faral Sakhi’
- The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has launched a flagship initiative called ‘Faral Sakhi’, to empower women entrepreneurs in the city of Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra.
| The 'Faral Sakhi' initiative aims at creating permanent employment opportunities for women by engaging them in the production and sale of traditional festive snacks ('Faral'). |
Economy and Banking
State Bank of India’s research on the consumption expenditure survey
- According to the State Bank of India’s research on the consumption expenditure survey, India’s rural poverty has declined significantly to 4.86% in the financial year 2023-24, compared to 25.7% in the financial year 2011-12.
- Urban poverty has fallen to 4.09% from 13.7% over the last 12 years.
SBI
| Estb: 1955 | HQ: Mumbai | Chairman: Challa Sreenivasulu Setty |
SBI Launched 2 new Schemes
- The State Bank of India has launched two new deposit schemes namely, Har Ghar Lakhpati and SBI Patrons.
MoU between SJVN and Bihar
- SJVN signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bihar for development of 1000 MW Hathidah Durgawati Pumped Storage Project and other PSPs in the state of Bihar.
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Science and Tech
Ultra-high-frequency communication system of N Space Tech
- Andhra Pradesh's N Space Tech has successfully tested its indigenously-developed ultra-high-frequency communication system on the SwetchaSat payload aboard ISRO's POEM-4 platform.
ISRO
| Estb: 15 Aug 1969 | HQ: Bengaluru | Chairman: Shri S. Somnath |
HMPV Cases in China
- China witnessed a surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, sparking concerns of another health crisis after COVID-19 pandemic.
HMPV
| Causes flu-like symptoms and can lead to severe respiratory issues, especially among children and vulnerable groups. | Negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus of the family Pneumoviridae |
Cowpea Seeds
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that cowpea seeds sent to space aboard the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 platform successfully germinated under microgravity within four days of launch.
Defence
Exercise Varuna
- The French Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Charles De Gaulle, arrived in Goa to participate in the bilateral naval exercise Varuna.
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Art and Culture
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
- The Uttar Pradesh government will promote Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 at the international tourism fair in Spain as a cultural heritage of humanity.
Mahakumbh Mela
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Sports
Khel Mahakumbh 3.0
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 from Rajkot.
| Khel Mahakumbh launched in 2010 by Narendra Modi with the mantra ‘Khele Te Khile' (Those Who Play Will Shine). |
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
- In Test Cricket, Australia defeated India by six wickets in the fifth Test match in Sydney and clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 3-1.
- With this victory, Australia has also qualified for the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-2025.
| Scott Boland: Player of the Match (5th Test) | Jasprit Bumrah: Player of the Series |
Awards and Honours
Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden presented the country's highest civilian award, Presidential Medal of Freedom, to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, philanthropist George Soros, Anna Wintour, scientist Bill Nye, and actor Denzel Washington along with 14 others.
Himachal Handicraft Excellence Awards 2025
- Indra Devi of Kullvi Whims won first prize for her pioneering work on the Kullvi Nati Panel at Himachal Handicraft Excellence Awards 2025.
| The Kullvi Nati Panel is a remarkable creation, woven on the loom using handspun indigenous wool and natural dyes. |
A++ grade from NAAC
- SGPGI joined the ranks of Lucknow University and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University, becoming the third government institution in the city to earn an A++ grade from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
NAAC
| Estb: 1994 | HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka | President: D. P. Singh |
Books and Authors
Homeopathy for Anemia
- Dr. AK Dwivedi presented his new book, "Homeopathy for Anemia" to Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav in Indore.
Appointments
Suhas Subramanyam
- Indian-American Suhas Subramanyam made history by becoming the first South Asian to represent Virginia's 10th District in the 119th US Congress. He's now the sixth member of the 'Samosa Caucus,' a group of Indian-American lawmakers.
| Subramanyam served as a Policy Advisor to former President Barack Obama. He was elected to the Virginia General Assembly in 2019. |
Jayant N Khobragade
- Jayant N Khobragade, India's Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Poland.
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Person in News
Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram
- Senior scientist Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, passed away on 4 January at a hospital in Mumbai.
Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram
| He was instrumental in India’s first nuclear test in 1974, as well as the Pokhran-II tests in 1998 | Honoured with the Padma Shri in 1975 and Padma Vibhushan in 1999. |