January 2025 Current Affairs - Latest Updates in English

Top National News - January 2025

Kumbh Mela 2025 began in Prayagraj with record footfall and advanced digital crowd management technologies in place for pilgrims.
CBSE Class 10 & 12 Exams will start from February 15, 2025, with enhanced safety protocols and digital admit cards.
Indian Stock Market reaches a historic peak as Sensex crosses 80,000 mark for the first time, driven by tech and banking sectors.
PM Modi inaugurates multiple religious and infrastructure projects across Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Gujarat, aimed at boosting local tourism.
Cyber Crime Alert: 10 new cyber police units announced across major Indian metros to tackle rising cases of financial and identity fraud.

Israel-Gaza Conflict: Renewed tensions have led to international condemnation; humanitarian corridors discussed at the UN.
United States: A tragic domestic terror incident in New Orleans' Bourbon Street has led to increased federal security measures.
Ukraine War: Russia launches precision drone strikes targeting Ukrainian energy grids; NATO responds with sanctions.
China-Taiwan Tensions: PLA conducts aerial drills near Taiwan Strait; diplomatic talks with India and US intensify.
UK Reforms: Britain’s 2025 Budget introduces healthcare digitization and tax rebates for green startups.

Fusion Energy Breakthrough: China's experimental nuclear fusion reactor sets a record by sustaining plasma over 1,000 seconds.
ISRO Achievement: PSLV-C59 successfully launches a polar satellite for Arctic climate monitoring, aiding global climate models.
Artificial Intelligence: Meta unveils an AI tool that can translate over 200 languages in real-time with minimal latency.
NASA's Artemis Mission: Training for the upcoming lunar mission continues in simulated Mars-like environments in Arizona.

Pro Kabaddi League: Haryana Steelers secure their first championship title by defeating Delhi Dabang in a thrilling finale.
India vs Australia: The 2-match Test series ends in a draw; Virat Kohli scores a match-winning century in the final game.
Australian Open 2025: Indian tennis stars like Sumit Nagal and Ankita Raina enter qualifiers aiming for main draw.
FIFA Qualifiers: Indian football clubs gain international exposure as AFC club licensing improves visibility.

UN Environment Program: Declares 2025 as the International Year of Glacier Preservation to raise awareness on climate impact.
Forest Survey of India: Reports show India has increased forest cover by 1.2%, particularly in Assam and Meghalaya.
Delhi Air Pollution: AQI remains in 'Severe' category for over 10 consecutive days; odd-even rules reintroduced.
Wildlife Conservation: Assam reports zero rhino poaching in January, marking a major success for anti-poaching units.