Current Affairs

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)

ISRO celebrated a historic milestone on 29 January 2025 with the launch of its 100th mission. A Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) lifted off from the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh carrying the NVS-02 navigation satellite into orbit.

Defence Research Development Laboratory (DRDL)

Defence Research Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken the initiative in developing a long-duration Supersonic Combustion Ramjet or Scramjet powered Hypersonic technology.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bhargavastra

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

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.

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)

India Meteorological Department

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