Current Affairs

Takers, not Makers report

According to the Takers, not Makers report, Billionaire wealth has risen three times faster in 2024 than in 2023. Billionaire wealth across the globe surged by USD 2 trillion in 2024 to USD 15 trillion at a rate three times faster than the previous year (2023).

85th All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC)

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC) in Patna, Bihar on 20 January 2025.

Ambarish Kenghe

Ambarish Kenghe was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Angel One. He will assume this position in March 2025.

World Economic Forum (WEF) is holding its Annual Meeting

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is holding its Annual Meeting from January 20 to 24 in Davos, Switzerland. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw headed the Indian delegation.

Karnataka leads in coffee production

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated that India is now the seventh-largest coffee producer globally with exports reaching USD 1.29 billion in financial year (FY) 2023-24.

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

The National eGovernance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has unveiled Entity Locker on 20 January 2025.

Donald Trump

Donald Trump (78) was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, taking the oath of office for his second term.

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Raising Day

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrates January 19 as its raising day. NDRF was raised on January 19, 2006, as the main disaster response force of the country. Initially NDRF established with eight Battalions, it has now expanded to 16 Battalions, each comprising 1,149 personnel.

Viktor Axelsen

Demarks Viktor Axelsen won the Mens singles title in the India Open Badminton held in New Delhi on 19 January 2025. He defeated Hong Kongs C. Yiu Lee in straight sets 21-16. 21-8 in the final.

Global Economic Prospects (GEP)

According to the latest Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report of the World Bank, India is expected to remain the fastest growing among the major economies at a pace of 6.7 in both FY26 and FY27.

Kho Kho World Cup

The Indian mens and womens teams clinched the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup titles on 19 January 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.

Gyanendra Pratap Singh

Assam Police Chief Gyanendra Pratap Singh was appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Internet in India Report 2024

According to the Internet in India Report 2024 reportIndias internet user base is poised to exceed 900 million by 2025, driven by increased usage of Indic languages in digital content.

Cyber crime investigations

India and the US have inked an agreement to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations. The MoU was signed in Washington DC by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra and Acting US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristie Canegallo.

Vikas liquid engine

ISRO successfully carried out the demonstration of restarting its Vikas liquid engine at its engine test facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri.

Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT)

Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2024-25 on 18 January 2025. It defeated Vidarbha by 36 runs in the final held at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

Pakistani satellite

China successfully launched a Pakistani satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on 17 January 2025. The satellite, named PRSC-EO1, was launched by a Long March-2D carrier rocket and entered its planned orbit successfully.

Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM)

The Defence Ministry signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for the supply of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs.2,960 crore.

National Sports Awards 2024

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Sports Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on 17 January 2025. World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, double medalist at the Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker, Mens Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh, and gold medalist at the Paris Paralympics Praveen Kumar were honoured with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an Rs.11,440 crore revival package for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL).

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) retained Indias growth forcastat 6.5 percent for for fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027, the global economic body said in its World Economic Outlook report.

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on January 17. It has become the second largest automotive expo in the world.

Punjab National Bank (PNB)

The government has appointed Ashok Chandra as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Binod Kumar as the MD and CEO of Indian Bank on 16 January 2025.

Future of Work

India has ranked 25th globally and second in the Future of Work category in the QS World Future Skills Index 2025.

Prabowo Subianto

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at Indias 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

Sitanshu Kotak

Former Saurashtra captain Sitanshu Kotak was appointed as the batting coach of the Indian cricket team on 16 January 2025.

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission to revise salaries and benefits for central government employees on 16January 2025.

Third Launch Pad (TLP)

The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a Third Launch Pad (TLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on 16 January 2025.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on 16 January 2025 that India has successfully achieved space docking.

Indian Air Force

The Indian Armed Forces are conducting a major military exercise, Exercise Devil Strike, from January 16 to 19, 2025. Thi is a joint exercise involving the elite airborne soldiers from the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.

Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam bestowed the countrys Honorary Citizen Award on former Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) head Tarun Das for his outstanding contribution to strengthening bilateral relations.

Indian Army celebrated its 77th Army Day

The Indian Army celebrated its 77th Army Day with at the Bombay Engineers Group and Centre Parade Ground in Pune, Maharashtra, on 15th January 2025.

Larsen Toubro (L& T)

Larsen Toubro (L& T) has launched the second multi-purpose vessel for the Indian Navy from its Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai.

Cyber Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0)

The Ministry of Electronics Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), has launched the second edition of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0) on 15 January 2025.

S. Jaishankar

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. He announced this during his official visit to Spain.

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer during a ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on 15 January 2025.

Armed Forces Veterans Day

Armed Forces Veterans Day is celebrated every year on January 14 to mark the retirement of Field Marshal KM Cariappa, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief who led the Indian Army to victory in the 1947 war.

Mission Mausam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Mission Mausam, an ambitious initiative by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on 14 January 2025.

Indias Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

According to a Crisil Intelligence report, Indias gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to improve to 6.7 in the next fiscal year (FY25).

Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal inaugurated the National Turmeric Board (NTB) to be headquartered in Nizamabad on 14 January 2025. Palle Ganga Reddy was appointed as the first Chairperson of the Board.

Bhargavastra

India has successfully tested its first domestically developed micro-missile system, Bhargavastra, engineered to counter swarm drone threats.

India signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia

India signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, finalising a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for itself. Ministry of Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreement with Saudi Arabias Minister for Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah in Jeddah on 13 January 2025.

Indias net direct tax collections recorded

Indias net direct tax collections recorded a robust 15.88 jump to Rs.16.90 lakh crore during April 1, 2024 January 12, 2025, compared to the same period of the previous financial year (2023-24).

K Vinod Chandran

Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran was elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Chandrans name on January 7, and his appointment was announced on January 13 by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully field evaluation trials of the Nag Mark 2 on 13 January 2025.

Nawaf Salam

Nawaf Salam was named as Lebanons new Prime Minister. Currently he is the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague.

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu), for the development of Wideband Spectrum-Sensor ASIC-Chip for Enhancing the Spectrum Utilization.

National Youth Day

National Youth Day is observed every year on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

India added a record 30 GW of renewable energy

India added a record 30 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2024, exceeding its 2023 total by over 113. This milestone pushes the country closer to its ambitious 500 GW target by 2030

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) was chosen by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to establish South Indias first Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL)

Global average temperature

2024 has officially been recorded as the hottest year in history, with a global average temperature of 15.10 degree C, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)

Devajit Saikia

Devajit Saikia was elected as the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during the Special General Meeting on 12 January 2025

India has joined theUN-CEBD

India has joined the United Nations Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD) on 12 January 2025

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Every year January 11 is celebrated as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day to create awareness about human trafficking across the world and promote and protect the rights of the victims

Nicolás Maduro

Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan President

Gael Monfils

French Tennis player Gael Monfils became the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title with victory at the ASB Classic in Auckland on 11 January 2025

Bharat Climate Forum 2025

Union Minister of Commerce Industry, Piyush Goyal unveiled the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform at the Bharat Climate Forum 2025 in New Delhi

28thCSPOC2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said India will host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) in 2026

World Hindi Day

World Hindi Day is observed annually on January 10. Hindi was first spoken at the United Nations General Assembly in 1949.

Neeraj Chopra

Indias Neeraj Chopra was named the best javelin thrower of 2024 by the respected US-based sports magazine Track and Field News.

Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal launched the 8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) in New Delhi.

Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed was awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025 on 10 January 2025.He is a distinguished Indian physician based in Saudi Arabia. This award is the highest recognition for overseas Indians by the Government of India.

Union Government

The Union Government has disbursed Rs.1,73,030 crore to state governments as part of tax devolution.This marks a rise from the Rs.89,086 crore distributed in December 2024.

Indias Index of Industrial Production (IIP)

Indias Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a growth of 5.2 in November 2024, marking the highest growth rate in the past six months.

The Indian Railway

The Indian Railway has unveiled Indias first cable-stayed rail bridge Anji Khad. Situated in the challenging terrain of the Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir, this bridge is a key component of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), also known as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day is celebrated every year on January 9 to honour and commemorate the achievements and dedication of the Indian community worldwide to the advancement of India.

Global economic growth

According to a United Nations report released on 9 January 2025, Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 in 2025.

B. N. Srikrishna

Retired Supreme Court justice B. N. Srikrishna was appointed as the Chairman of the ID verification and data sharing platform Equals newly formed Advisory Board OneMoney.

Hindu Heritage Month

The month of October was announced Hindu Heritage Month by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on 2025 January 8.

Henley Passport Index 2025

According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, Indias ranking has dropped five places from 80th to 85th in the list of the worlds most powerful passports. Indian passport holders can visa-free travel to 62 countries, up from 57 in the previous year (2024).

Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Tuhin Kanta Pandey took charge as the Secretary of the Department of Revenue (DoR), Ministry of Finance, on 9 January 2025.

John Dramani Mahama

John Dramani Mahama was sworn in for a second term as Ghanas president at a ceremony in the capital Accra.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Minister of Labour Employment and Youth Affairs Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the multilingual functionality on e-Shram portal, during an event held in New Delhi. In line with the vision of making eShram a One-Stop-Solution, this portal will now be available in all 22 Scheduled Languages.

GDP growth

The GDP growth is expected to be about 6.3 percent in the current fiscal year (2024-25), SBI research report said on 8 January 2025.

Anju Bobby George

Former Indian athlete Anju Bobby George was named the Chairperson of the Athletics Federation of Indias nine-strong athletes commission on 8 January 2025. The commission includes six women and three men.

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects, valued at over Rs.2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 8 January 2025.

Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA)

India and the U.S. announced cooperation on co-production of U.S. sonobuoys for Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) for the Indian Navy.

National Statistical Office

The National Statistical Office (NSO) released the first advanced estimates of GDP for the fiscal year 2024-25 on 4 January 2025

Athletics Federation of India

Bahadur Singh Sagoo was elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on the opening day of its two-day Annual General Meeting in Chandigarh on 7 January 2025

Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation

V Narayanan was appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 7 January 2025

Indonesia has officially joined the BRICS

Indonesia has officially joined the BRICS as a full member, Brazils government announced on 7 January 2025

BHARATPOL portal

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the BHARATPOL portal at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 7 January 2025

Financial Intelligence Unit-India

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing

World Day of War Orphans

World Day of War Orphans is observed every year on January 6 to create awareness about the plight of war orphans and to address the issues and pathetic conditions faced by them.

Third largest metro network

As of January 2025, Metro systems in India spanning over 1,000 km across 11 states and 23 cities. As a result, India now has the third-largest metro network in the world, following China and the United States.

Indian National Kho Kho team

The Government of Odisha has announced a three-year sponsorship deal for the Indian National Kho Kho team on 6 January 2025.

H. D. Kumaraswamy

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, H. D. Kumaraswamy, launched the second round of PLI scheme for Specialty Steel, termed as PLI Scheme 1.1 in New Delhi on 6 January 2025.

Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on 6 January 2025.

Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched Indias first organic fisheries cluster in Soreng District, Sikkim on 6 January 2025.

Om Birla

National Bird Day

National Bird Day is celebrated every year on January 5 to raise awareness about the importance of birds and their habitats.

Costas Simitis

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away on 5 January 2025. He was 88. Simitis assumed leadership of the PASOK socialist party in 1996 and was prime minister until 2004.

38th National Games

The 38th National Games torch Tejaswini reached Bageshwar. Uttarakhand is hosting the event for the first time later this month.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the voluntary merger of The National Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore (Karnataka) with Cosmos Co-operative Bank Limited (Maharashtra).

Kevan Parekh

Indian-origin Kevan Parekh was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Apple Inc. His appointment will be effective from 1 January 2025. He will receive an annual salary of $1 million (Rs.8.57 crore). He succeeded Luca Maestri.

World Braille Day

World Braille Day is observed annually on January 4 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the inventor of the tactile writing system that has transformed lives worldwide.

Mike Johnson

Republican Mike Johnson won reelection as House speaker on a first ballot. He won with 218 votes the minimum number needed.

Six Indian American lawmakers

Six Indian American lawmakers were sworn into the US House of Representatives, marking the highest number of Indian Americans in Congress to date.The six Indian American lawmakers who were sworn in to the 119th US Congress are Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal, Shri Thanedar, and Suhas Subramanyam.

Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram

Senior scientist Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram passed away in Mumbai on 4 January 2025.

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai was appointed as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on 3 January 2025.

Coastline-Waders Bird Census

The countrys first-ever Coastline-Waders Bird Census began at Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar, Gujarat on 3 January 2025.

BAANKNET

The Union Government launched the revamped portal BAANKNET for the e-auction of properties on 3 January 2024.

Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to promote the Indian start-up ecosystem globally on 3 January 2025.

State Bank of India (SBI)

According to the State Bank of India (SBI) research report, Indias rural poverty has declined significantly to 4.86 percent in the financial year 2023-24. It stood at 25.7 percent in the financial year 2011-12.

Wholesale Price Index (WPI)

The Union Government announced the formation of an expert panel to revise the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The panel is headed by Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand.

Manish Singhal

Manish Singhal was apopointed Secretary General of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

Bhuvnesh Kumar

Bhuvnesh Kumar assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

Gowri Sankara Rao Naramsetti

Gowri Sankara Rao Naramsetti assumed additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) on 2 January 2025. Currently, he is the Director (Finance) and CFO of MIDHANI.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

Employment generation in the country has witnessed a remarkable growth of 36 percent during the last ten years (2014-24).

Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was officially released a book titled Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages on 2 January 2025 in New Delhi.

National Sports Awards 2024

Ministry of Youth Affairs Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2024 on January 2. The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 17th January, 2025.

Global Family Day

The Global Family Day is observed every year on January 1

Romania and Bulgaria

Romania and Bulgaria officially joined the EUs Schengen zone on 1 January 2025

R. Vaishali

Indias R. Vaishali clinched a bronze medal in the womens section of the World Blitz Championship on 1 January 2025

Jeetendra Mishra

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed command of the Indian Air Forces Western Air Command on 1 January 2025

India Meteorological Department

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that 2024 was the warmest year on record in the country since 1901

Indias overall greenhouse gas

Indias overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions dropped by 7.93 percent in 2020 as compared to 2019, as per the data submitted to the UN climate change office

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

The Union Cabinet on 1 January 2025 approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) until 2025-26, with an overall outlay of Rs. 69,515 crore for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26

Indias Goods and Services Tax

Indias Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to Rs.1.77 lakh crore in December 2024, a 7.3 increase compared to Rs.1.65 lakh crore in December 2023