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National News
BHARATPOL Portal
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the BHARATPOL portal developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in New Delhi, to streamline the processing of all requests for international assistance through INTERPOL, including the issuance of Red Notices and other colour-coded INTERPOL notices.
INTERPOL
| Founded: 7 September 1923 | Headquarters: Lyon, France | President: Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi |
Draft UGC Regulations, 2025
- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2025 in New Delhi.
- The draft is related to the Minimum Qualifications for Appointment & Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges.
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Gandhi Darshan Art Gallery
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the Gandhi Darshan Art Gallery at Rajghat in New Delhi.
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15th edition of Aero India 2025
- The 15th edition of Asia’s biggest aero show Aero India 2025 will be held at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru from the 10th to the 14th February.
| The theme of the event is The Runway to a Billion Opportunities. |
State Special
Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the annual ‘Adivasi Mela’ and launched ‘Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana’ with an aim to address dropout among tribal students.
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Drone Training Centre in Indore
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated a Drone Training Centre at the Arts and Commerce College in Indore.
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International News
Indonesia became a full member of the BRICS group
- Brazil has announced that Indonesia has become a full member of the BRICS group, Indonesia’s candidature was endorsed at the Johannesburg summit in 2023.
- Brazil holds the presidency of the BRICS in 2025.
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Economy and Banking
MoU between FIU-IND and IRDAI
- The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for effective implementation of requirements of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Rules framed thereunder, in New Delhi.
About IRDAI
| Estb: 1999 | HQ: Hyderabad | Chairman: Debasish Panda |
India’s first Organic Fisheries Cluster
- Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched India’s first Organic Fisheries Cluster in Soreng District of Sikkim, for development of organic fisheries and aquaculture in the State of Sikkim under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), at North Eastern Region State Meet-2025, in Guwahati, Assam.
| PMMSY | Other Fisheries related Initiative |
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India: Second-largest gold buyer in 2024
- According to the World Gold Council, India emerged as the second-largest gold buyer in 2024, following Poland.
World Gold Council
| Founded: 1987 | HQ: London, United Kingdom | President: Kelvin Dushnisky |
ThreatLandscape Report 2024
- According to ThreatLandscape Report 2024, the US was the most targeted country, with 140 cyber attacks, followed by India where data of 95 entities were attacked in 2024.
Cyberattack
| Cyber Attack occurs when there is an unauthorized action against computer infrastructure that compromises the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of its content. |
Defence
FPVs Amulya and Akshay
- Two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) - Amulya and Akshay - indigenously designed and constructed by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) were launched in Goa.
ICG
| Estb: 1977 | HQ: New Delhi | Motto: “Vayam Rakshamah” |
Sports
Sponsorship for Kho Kho Team
- The Odisha announced a three-year sponsorship deal for the Indian national kho kho team.
| The 2025 Kho Kho World Cup will be hosted by India at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi. |
British Junior Open
- In Squash, India’s Anahat Singh has clinched the Under 17 Girl’s Singles title at the British Junior Open in Birmingham, England.
Squash Rackets Federation of India
| HQ: Chennai | President: Anil Wadhwa |
Awards and Honours
Bharat Maestro Awards
- Grammy and Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman in collaboration with KM Music Conservatory, launched the Bharat Maestro Awards to honour the legacy of Indian classical music legends and inspire future music icons.
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AR Rahman won the Oscar for his song 'Jai Ho' in 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2009. |
Reports and Indexes
Global Power City Index 2024
- Dubai has secured the top spot in West Asia in the Global Power City Index 2024 and 8th position globally.
Highlights
| Top 5 Cities: London, New York, Tokyo, Paris , Singapore | Mumbai ranked 48 in this index. |
2024 Global Water Monitor Report
- According to the 2024 Global Water Monitor Report, Climate change resulted in devastating water-related disasters that caused over 8,700 deaths, displaced 40 million people and led to economic losses exceeding $550 billion.
Highlight of Report
| Wayanad landslides in India claimed 375 lives, displaced 10,000 people and caused economic losses amounting to $140 million. |
Important Days
BIS 78th Foundation Day
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) celebrated its 78th Foundation Day on 6 January.
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Person in News
Inah Canabarro
- A Brazilian nun, Sister Inah Canabarro, became the world's oldest living person at nearly 117 years old.
Shigemi Fukahori
- Shigemi Fukahori, a survivor of the 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing, advocating for peace and campaigning against nuclear weapons, has died.