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Highlights of 20 January 2025 Current Affairs
- Tripura unveils its first official state emblem, which has been approved by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for use across the state.
- ISRO successfully achieves a major milestone with space docking using the indigenous Bharatiya Docking System, joining the US, Russia, and China.
- The QS Future Skills Index 2025 shows that India is well-prepared for the future of AI, digital transformation, and green technologies in the global job market.India’s research and development spending remains low at just 0.6% of GDP, which is much lower than the global average of 2.7%.
- The Union Ministry introduces new guidelines for the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, aiming to provide free electricity to 1 crore households across India.
- The government launches the NAKSHA project to improve land surveys and urban planning using modern geospatial technology to make the process more efficient.
- An Indian telecom company has successfully launched 4G and 5G services at the Siachen Glacier, improving connectivity in one of the world’s most remote locations.
- The Musi River buildings in Hyderabad have been selected for the 2025 World Monuments Watch, aiming to protect and preserve these important cultural sites.
- Tragic accidents during the Jallikattu festival in Tamil Nadu result in six lives being lost in the dangerous bull-taming events held during the Pongal celebrations.
- The Union Cabinet approves a budget of Rs 3984.86 crore to build a third launch pad at ISRO’s Sriharikota Space Centre for future rocket launches.