25 January Current Affairs 2024 in English

25 January Current Affairs 2024

25 January Current Affairs 2024 refers to the latest news and events happening worldwide and are relevant to our daily lives. Staying updated with the 25 January Current Affairs 2024 is essential for students who are preparing for exams, especially competitive exams, as it forms an important part of the syllabus. The importance of the 25 January Current Affairs 2024 lies in its ability to help students enhance their general knowledge, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and develop their critical thinking abilities.

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25 January Current Affairs 2024 also provides students with insights into issues such as politics, economics, and social issues that are important for their overall development as informed citizens. Regularly reading and analyzing the 25 January Current Affairs 2024 not only helps students ace their exams but also prepares them for their future roles as responsible and well-informed citizens of society.

14th National Voters Day 2024

National Voters Day 2024 (25th January), History & Significance

National Voters’ Day is celebrated annually on January 25 to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in 1950. It’s a day dedicated to strengthening the democratic process by encouraging voter participation and emphasizing the importance of every vote in shaping the nation’s future.

National Voters Day 2024 Theme: Making Every Vote Count: No Voter to be Left Behind. This theme emphasizes the importance of inclusive and accessible elections, ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to exercise their franchise. It underscores the ECI’s commitment to reaching out to every corner of the country, bridging the gap between eligible voters and the electoral process. Read the complete article here.

National Tourism Day 2024

National Tourism Day, celebrated every year on January 25th in India, is a special day to honor the many visitors who come to explore and enjoy our country’s culture, history, and delicious food. In 2022, these celebrations were part of a big effort by the Indian government called Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

The theme of National Tourism Day 2024 centers around the theme “Sustainable Journeys, Timeless Memories,” emphasizing the concept of responsible and mindful travel. The theme encourages travelers to make good choices that help the environment, support local communities, and preserve cultural heritage. Read the complete article here.

Cabinet approves setting up of two coal gasification plants in West Bengal and Odisha with a target of 100 metric tons of coal

The Government has approved that Coal India Limited (CIL) will set up two Coal Gasification Plants with a view to achieving the target of 100 MT coal gasification by the year 2030 and to fulfill India’s dual objectives of self-reliance and energy independence.

Cabinet approves signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Oman on cooperation in the field of IT

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 15th December, between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman on cooperation in the field of Information Technology.

Cabinet approves Protocol for the establishment of joint Economic and Trade Committee between India and the Dominican Republic

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal for signing a protocol for the establishment of a Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) between the Department of Commerce, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic.

UNICEF joins hands with NIUA to empower young people for urban governance through civic participation

The Urban Youth Unit at NIUA and YuWaah – UNICEF have come into a partnership to solidify their commitment to empowering young people for urban governance. Over the next three years, the organizations will co-create and implement scalable youth-driven solutions to address the challenges faced by cities.

Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India Launched

NITI Aayog, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW), the Government of India, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations jointly launched the ‘Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India’ in New Delhi.

Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana: REC Ltd made a nodal agency; to lend Rs 1.2 lakh cr

REC Ltd, a Maharatna power finance company, on January 23 said it will lend up to Rs 1,20,000 crore for the installation of rooftop solar panels under the Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana. The MNRE has designated REC as the overall program implementation agency for the rooftop solar scheme.

Gurgaon-based ACME signs pact with Japan’s IHI to supply green ammonia

Gurgaon-based ACME Group signed an offtake term sheet for the supply of green ammonia from its project in Odisha to IHI Corporation, a Japanese-integrated heavy industry company. The term sheet covers the supply of 0.4 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA) of green ammonia from Phase 1 of ACME’s Gopalpur on a long-term basis.

The government allows the direct listing of securities by Indian companies on GIFT IFSC

The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, has amended Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, and notified the ‘Direct Listing of Equity Shares of Companies Incorporated in India on International Exchanges Scheme’.

Defense ministry inks Rs 1,070 cr contract with Mazagon Dock for 14 FPVs

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai to acquire 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The value of the contract is Rs 1,070 crore. These multi-role FPVs will be indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured by MDL under the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ acquisition category and will be delivered.

IESA launches new report on semiconductor and ESDM policies in India

The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) launched a report that examined the policies and incentives offered by the Centre and 14 states on the Semiconductor and ESDM (Electronics System Design and Manufacturing) sector.

Odisha to set up ‘black tiger’ safari near Similipal, announces CM

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that the state would set up a melanistic tiger safari, a first of its kind in the world. The safari will come up near the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj. Melanistic tigers, popularly called black tigers, were sighted at the Similipal National Park recently.

HDFC becomes 1st bank to hit 2 crore credit cards milestone

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, said it has become the first lender in the country to achieve the milestone of 20 million credit cards in force. The lender forayed into the credit card business in 2001 and hit the 10-million mark in 2017. HDFC Bank is the largest issuer of card issuers in the country, which commands over a fourth of the overall card market.

India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft seat launched at Wings India 2024

In a groundbreaking event for the Indian aviation industry, Bengaluru-based Engineering Company Timetooth has launched India’s first-ever aircraft passenger seat at Wings India 2024. Amitav Chaudhuri, Co-Founder and Director of Timetooth said the company has launched this seat in collaboration with DGCA after identifying a gap in the Indian aviation industry.

Japan craft made successful pin-point Moon landing, space agency says

Japan’s “Moon Sniper” craft made a pin-point lunar landing despite last-minute engine problems, the space agency said as it released the first images from the mission. The touchdown made Japan only the fifth nation to achieve a soft lunar landing, after the United States, the Soviet Union, China, and India.

ICRA revises up bank credit growth estimate to 15% from 13% for FY24

Rating agency ICRA has revised upwards its projection of bank credit growth in FY24 to 14.9-15.3%, estimated at an incremental growth of ₹20.4-20.9 lakh crore, from the earlier projection of 12.8-13% equating to a growth of ₹17.5-17.8 lakh crore.

Central government launches ‘Anuvadini’ app to provide study materials in regional languages

The Union government has decided to make study materials for all courses under school and higher education available in digital form in Indian languages included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution to provide an opportunity for students to study in their mother tongue. For this, an Artificial Intelligence-based ‘Anuvadini’ app has been created.

ONGC receives petroleum ministry nod to form green energy subsidiary

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) said it has received approval from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry for the formation of a subsidiary company for green energy and gas business. The subsidiary will engage in businesses related to green hydrogen, hydrogen blending, renewable energy including solar, wind, and hybrid, bio-fuels and bio-gas business, and LNG.

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