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Highlights of January 2nd Week Current Affairs
- India ranks 123rd in tackling aging population challenges, according to a Nature Aging study. Switzerland ranks first with a score of 82.3.
- A government panel, led by Ramesh Chand, will revise the Wholesale Price Index base year. The report is expected within 18 months.
- National Sports Awards 2024 honor athletes like Gukesh D (Chess) and Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey). Awards are given for outstanding sports performances over the past four years.
- India’s Biennial Update Report shows a 7.93% decrease in GHG emissions in 2020. Non-fossil energy sources now comprise 46.52% of India’s power generation.
- Sanjiv Ranjan becomes Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association. India will take over the chairmanship in 2025.
- The India Meteorological Department celebrates its 150th anniversary in January 2025. It provides vital weather data for sectors like agriculture and aviation.
- Project VISTAAR, launched by IIT Madras and the Ministry of Agriculture, aids farmers. It offers crucial resources and innovations for agricultural development.
- The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee regulates GMOs in India. It ensures that GM crops receive environmental clearance before release.
- Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Class Scheme tackles labor shortages in small towns. The program encourages long-term settlement in rural areas.
- Air India becomes the first Indian airline to offer Wi-Fi on select domestic flights. This service is provided in collaboration with Nelco and Panasonic Avionics.
- Karnataka High Court grants a transgender woman the right to update her birth certificate with revised name and gender identity, citing the Transgender Persons Act 2019.
- The Karnataka HC applied the principle that specific laws, like the Transgender Persons Act, override general laws, like the Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969.
- India releases draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, emphasizing parental consent for children’s data and mandatory data breach reporting.
- India’s manufacturing sector shows slower growth with factory activity dropping to a 12-month low in December 2024, despite an uptick in hiring.
- Ministry of External Affairs rejects China’s territorial claims over Ladakh, reinforcing India’s stance on illegal occupation of its land.
- Maldives Foreign Minister visits India to strengthen bilateral ties in maritime security, trade, and high-impact community development projects.
- NTPC partners with US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy to explore advanced nuclear energy with thorium-based fuel for pressurized reactors.
- Chhattisgarh becomes the first Indian state to link forest ecosystem services to Green GDP, factoring in environmental benefits in economic performance.
- India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations, prisoners, and fishermen, adhering to bilateral agreements on nuclear safety and consular access.
- ISRO plans an all-girls lunar mission ‘ShakthiSAT’ with 12,000 talented girls from 108 countries to design, build, and launch a satellite to lunar orbit in 2026.
- India’s GDP growth for FY 2024-25 projected at 6.4%, a 4-year low, with real GDP at Rs 184.88 Lakh Crores. The previous year’s growth was 8.2%.
- Karnataka High Court strikes down the Central Government’s GEOA Rules, ruling that the Centre lacked authority under the Electricity Act.
- India held its first high-level bilateral meeting with the Taliban regime in Dubai to discuss security, humanitarian aid, and trade issues.
- The Supreme Court criticizes delays in appointing Information Commissioners, hindering citizens’ Right to Information under the RTI Act 2005.
- India’s coastline expanded by 47.6%, reaching 11,098 km in 2023-24, with Gujarat seeing the largest growth in length.
- Indonesia officially joins BRICS in January 2025, making it the 10th member of the bloc aimed at strengthening emerging economies.
- ISRO achieves a milestone with the successful germination of cowpea seeds in space under the CROPS experiment, its first biological space study.
- The Ministry of Road Transport launches a nationwide cashless treatment initiative for road accident victims, covering up to ₹1.5 Lakh in medical costs.
- IndiaAI partners with Microsoft to accelerate AI adoption, with plans to train 500,000 individuals by 2026 and develop AI models for Indian languages.
- Henley Passport Index ranks Singapore’s passport as the strongest globally, while India ranks 85th, with visa-free access to 57 countries.
- The NPOP Portal was launched to improve visibility and streamline operations for organic farming stakeholders, enhancing management and transparency in the sector.
- The Organic Promotion Portal connects farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations, and exporters to global buyers, boosting international trade for organic products.
- TraceNet 2.0 ensures greater transparency and traceability in organic farming, simplifying compliance from farm to market with an enhanced system.
- The Genome India Project successfully sequenced 10,074 samples from 99 ethnic groups, advancing genetic research to improve treatments for diseases.
- The Z-Morh Tunnel, built on the Srinagar-Leh Highway, ensures year-round access to Ladakh and enhances both civilian and military connectivity.
- Indian Railways has completed India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, the Anji Khad Bridge, improving connectivity between Kashmir Valley and the rest of India.
- The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is expected to attract 400 million people, marking it as one of the largest gatherings in the world.
- Haryana’s sex ratio at birth has dropped to 910 in 2024, the lowest since 2016, raising concerns over gender imbalances in the state.
- India’s first commercial utility-scale battery energy storage system in Delhi will help generate 4 GWh by 2026, boosting the nation’s renewable energy storage capacity.
- Tamil Nadu’s unique convention of playing the State Anthem before the Governor’s Address and the National Anthem after sparked controversy when the Governor exited without addressing the Assembly.
- The 2023 Act introduces a new process for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner, moving away from seniority to ensure more independence.
- A new committee will advise the President on Election Commissioner appointments, consisting of the PM, Leader of Opposition, and Chief Justice.
- NITI Aayog celebrated its 10th anniversary, acting as a think tank to support cooperative federalism and help in making national policies.
- The US National Security Advisor visited India and launched new initiatives in nuclear cooperation and sonobuoy manufacturing for defense security.
- The Centre gave ₹1.73 Lakh Crore in tax devolution to states, strengthening their financial power for development and public welfare.
- Kerala’s Kappad and Chal beaches earned the Blue Flag Certification for meeting high environmental and safety standards for tourism.
- Interpol launched its first Silver Notice to track and recover laundered assets, involving 52 countries, including India, in this global effort.
- Mazagon Dock delivered the 6th Scorpene-class submarine ‘Vaghsheer’ to the Indian Navy, completing Project P75 and boosting naval strength.
- The World Meteorological Organization confirmed 2024 as the warmest year on record, highlighting growing concerns about climate change.
- The 2025 National Youth Festival was reimagined as the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, focusing on innovation in science and technology.
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