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10 January, 2025
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Wed 15 Jan, 2025
National News
85th session of AIPOC
- The 85th session of the All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC), chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, will be organized in Patna in Bihar on the 20th and 21st of January.
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2026: ‘Dual Year’ between India and Spain
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that 2026 will be marked as a ‘dual year’ between India and Spain to celebrate culture, tourism, and advancements in artificial intelligence.
Spain
| Capital: Madrid | Currency: the euro | President: Pedro Sanchez |
Shri Shri Radha Madan Mohan Ji Temple
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the grand 'Shri Shri Radha Madan Mohan Ji Temple' (ISKCON Temple Inauguration) located at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai.
State Special
10th Ajanta Verul International Film Festival
- The 10th Ajanta Verul International Film Festival has begun in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
| Sanjay Jaju conferred the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award on Padma Bhushan Sai Paranjape, a distinguished film personality in recognition of her exceptional contributions to Indian cinema. |
Advanced Institute for Integrated Research on Livestock and Animal Sciences
- Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M.K. Stalin virtually inaugurated the Advanced Institute for Integrated Research on Livestock and Animal Sciences at Thalaivasal in Salem, Tamil Nadu.
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Monthly Pension of Rs 20,000 by Odisha
- Odisha announced a monthly pension of Rs 20,000 for people who were imprisoned during the Emergency of 1975.
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International News
FMF 2025
- The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2025 has commenced in Riyadh at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre, to boost investment in mineral supply and enhance capacity across Africa, Western and Central Asia.
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National Autism Strategy by Australia
- Australia has launched the first National Autism Strategy, to improve the lives of people with autism.
Australia
| Capital: Canberra | Currency: Australian dollar | Prime minister: Anthony Albanese |
Baltic Sentry
- NATO launches 'Baltic Sentry' to protect vital submarine cables in the Baltic Sea.
NATO
| Formed: 1949 | HQ: Brussels, Belgium | Secretary-General: Mark Rutte |
Economy
Coal Imports
- Coal imports have decreased by 3.1%, totaling 149.39 million tonnes (MT) compared to 154.17 MT during the same period in the previous year.
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Direct Tax Collection
- According to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), India's net direct tax collection has increased by about 16% so far in the current financial year.
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Science and Tech
Agreement between C-DOT and IIT Delhi
- Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) for the development of "Building Blocks for THz Communication Front Ends"for 6G.
C-DoT
| Estb: 1984 | HQ: New Delhi | Chairman: Minister of Communication and IT |
World's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites
- Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel launched three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI)
| It is a process used to obtain high spectral resolution imagery by dividing light into many narrow, contiguous spectral bands. |
Environment and Biodiversity
Big Boy
- Australian scientists have discovered a new funnel-web species, one of the world’s deadliest, nicknamed “Big Boy”, at the Australian Reptile Park.
Defence
INS Rajali
- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited INS Rajali, the Indian Navy's premier Naval Air Station, located near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu.
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2 New Battalions of CISF
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the formation of two new battalions of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
CISF
| Estb: 1969 | Administrative Control: Ministry of Home Affairs | Director General: Rajwinder Singh Bhatti |
Art and Culture
Kanuma
- Telangana celebrated Kanuma, the festival of cattle, on 15th January.
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Parshuram Kund Mela 2025
- On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein inaugurated the Parshuram Kund Mela 2025 in Lohit District.
Major Festivals of Arunachal Pradesh
| The Mopin Festival, The Losar festival, the Dree festival of Apatani, Chalo-Loku of Nocte, Solung of Adis, Ziro festival of music, Pangsau Pass Winter Festival, and Siang River Festival |
Awards and Honours
ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2024
- Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2024.
International Cricket Council (ICC)
| Estb: 1909 | HQ: Dubai, UAE | Chairman: Jay Shah |
Appointments
Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay
- Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay appointed as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
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PMML Society New Members
- Former Union Minister Smriti Irani, ex-NITI Aayog Vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar, retired Army General Syed Ata Hasnain, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, and Vasudev Kamath of Sanskar Bharati, have joined the Prime Ministers’ Museum & Library (PMML) society as new members.
Person in News
Yoon Suk-Yeol
- South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk-Yeol was arrested by authorities on January 15. He became the first President of the country who has been arrested for imposing short-term martial law.
South Korea
| Capital: Seoul | Currency: South Korean won |
Important Days
Army Day
- Army Day is celebrated on 15th January to honour the armed forces and their immense sacrifices for the country.
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9th ‘Tri-Services Armed Forces Veterans Day’
- The 9th ‘Tri-Services Armed Forces Veterans Day’ was celebrated by the Indian Army at Leh on 14 January 2025 in a grand function befitting the valour and sacrifices of the veterans.
Indian Army
| Motto: "Service Before Self" | Army Day: 15 Jan | Chief: Gen Upendra Dwivedi |