January 2025 Current Affairs - Latest Updates in English
Top National News - January 2025
- Ram Mandir Inauguration: Grand opening of Ram Temple in Ayodhya attended by national leaders and devotees.
- Pran Pratishtha Ceremony: Prime Minister leads the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on 22nd January 2025.
- Republic Day Parade: French President Emmanuel Macron is the Chief Guest for Republic Day 2025 celebrations.
- Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO successfully conducts crew escape test for India's first human spaceflight mission.
- Digital India Expansion: Government launches new AI policy and digital infrastructure push across rural India.
Top International News - January 2025
- UN Global Peace Conference: Held in Geneva, major countries pledge to reduce military conflicts by 30% by 2030.
- Global Stock Market Rally: Markets worldwide surge on optimistic growth forecasts for 2025.
- US-China Climate Pact: Agreement signed to cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2035.
- Brazil Floods: Heavy rains cause massive flooding and displacement in Sao Paulo and surrounding regions.
- AI Regulations: European Union passes landmark legislation regulating artificial intelligence technologies.
Science & Technology - Innovations
- Chandrayaan-4 Update: ISRO announces new robotic rover mission for lunar south pole by late 2025.
- AI in Education: CBSE partners with Indian EdTech firms to launch AI-based learning for classes 6 to 12.
- India’s First Quantum Lab: Inaugurated in Bengaluru, set to enhance secure communication research.
- Startup Innovations: Indian startups showcase renewable energy solutions at CES 2025 Las Vegas.
Sports News - January 2025
- India Wins U-19 Asia Cup: India defeats Sri Lanka to clinch the U-19 Asia Cup title in Dubai.
- Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek win Men's and Women's singles titles respectively.
- Khelo India Youth Games: Held in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra tops medal tally.
- Paris Olympics Preparations: Indian athletes begin training camps across Europe.
Appointments & Resignations - January 2025
- Ajay Banga: Re-appointed as President of the World Bank for a second term.
- Justice R. Banerjee: Appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India.
- Rajnish Kumar: Steps down as Chairman of BharatPe Board.
- Gita Gopinath: Elevated to First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF.
Awards & Honours - January 2025
- Padma Awards 2025: 120 awardees announced including 5 Padma Vibhushan and 10 Padma Bhushan.
- Bharat Ratna: Awarded posthumously to former PM P.V. Narasimha Rao.
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Film - "Echoes of Earth", Best Actor - Tom Hardy.
- National Startup Awards: Bengaluru-based Agritech startup "Krishify" wins top innovation prize.
Books & Authors - January 2025
- "India 2047 - A Vision Realized" by Dr. Bibek Debroy released by NITI Aayog.
- "The Last War Cry" by Amish Tripathi becomes national bestseller in the first week.
- "AI and the Indian Mind" by Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar explores India’s role in the AI revolution.
- Children’s Book Award: Awarded to "Moon Tales" by Megha Desai for its innovation in storytelling.
