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Highlights of 17 January 2025 Current Affairs
- India summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner over border security measures after concerns on BSF activities, particularly the construction of Single-Row Fencing.
- Bangladesh raised objections to India’s fencing efforts, claiming violations of the 1974 Indra-Mujib Accord and encroachment near riverine borders.
- India justifies the fencing, citing its need to prevent illegal infiltration, smuggling, and cross-border terrorism in the region.
- Hamas and Israel are nearing a ceasefire agreement, which includes a 6-week truce and a hostage exchange, following the deadly October 2023 attacks.
- Hamas demands Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza, while Israel insists on the destruction of Hamas as a condition for peace.
- The Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal inter-state river project will submerge part of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, raising environmental concerns.
- India launched the ‘Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan’ project to promote battlefield tourism, highlighting historical military sites across the country.
- The Bharat Climate Forum aims to position India as a global leader in clean tech manufacturing, focusing on sustainable energy and transportation.
- India successfully tests Bhargavastra, a micro-missile system designed to counter smart drones, marking a technological milestone.
- India partners with Spain to declare 2026 as a ‘Dual Year,’ aiming to strengthen ties in culture, tourism, and advancements in AI.