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Highlights of 9 January 2025 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.