National News
Government considering honorary senior ranks for retired paramilitary personnel
Indian government is considering starting it Honorary Senior Rank to Retire Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Personnel who have not been promoted due to organizational constraints. The objective of this initiative is to boost the morale of retiring personnel and acknowledge their service.
International news
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China
China is currently experiencing remarkable growth Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) casesWhich is raising concerns about a potential health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports indicate that hospitals are becoming overcrowded, including suggestions of multiple virus HMPV, influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19, Contributing to the situation. Despite some claims of a state of emergency, there has been no official confirmation from Chinese authorities.
defense news
67th foundation day of DRDO
Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) celebrated its 67th Foundation Day on January 2, 2025. Established in 1958, DRDO has grown from a small unit consisting of 10 laboratories to a vast network of about 52 laboratories and 5 DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories (DYSLs). ) all over India. These laboratories are dedicated to developing advanced defense technologies in various fields including missiles, aircraft, combat vehicles, naval systems, electronics and life sciences.
state news
Arif Mohammad Khan sworn in as new Governor of Bihar
Arif Mohammad Khan took oath as 42nd Governor of Bihar, Rajendra will replace Vishwanath Arlekar, who has been appointed as the Governor of Kerala. The ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, where Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran administered the oath in the presence of several prominent political figures, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav.
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar sworn in as Governor of Kerala
On 2 January 2025, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took oath as 23rd Governor of Kerala At a function held at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. He will succeed Arif Mohammad Khan, who has been appointed as the Governor of Bihar. Chief Justice of Kerala High Court, Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar administered the oath in the presence of key dignitaries including Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and various ministers.
economy news
RBI reported that 98.12% of ₹2,000 notes were returned
By December 31, 2024, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that 98.12% of ₹2,000 denomination banknotes has been returned to the banking system ₹6,691 crore The public still has it.
business News
Blinkit launches 10-minute ambulance service in Gurgaon
Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced the launch of a rapid ambulance serviceWhere residents of Gurgaon can book an ambulance through Blinkit app and reach within 10 minutes. The initiative aims to address the critical need for rapid emergency medical transport in urban areas. This service, which includes Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances, is an important step towards providing fast and reliable medical assistance.
SBI expands NRI account opening with tab-based digital onboarding
State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a TAB-based end-to-end digital Onboarding process for Non Resident Indian (NRI) To streamline the opening of Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) accounts. Launched on January 2, 2025, the initiative aims to eliminate physical paperwork and expedite account setup through digital document verification.
schemes news
One Nation One Membership (ONOS)
Launching on January 1, 2025 One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative This marks a significant advancement in the research and education landscape of India. The scheme aims to provide wide access to international scholarly journals and articles to students, teachers, researchers and scientists in government higher education institutions (HEIs) and central government research and development (R&D) centers in the country.
Rank and report news
India’s fourth biennial report submitted to UNFCCC
India presented its fourth biennial update report (BUR-4) till United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) On December 30, 2024. The report is based on the Third National Communication (TNC) and provides a comprehensive update on India’s national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for the year 2020. It also includes national situations, mitigation actions and important information. Associated finance, technology and capacity-building needs.
science and technology news
Project Vistaar: A digital revolution in Indian agriculture
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to launch Project Vistaar (Virtually integrated system for access to agricultural resources). The initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of India’s agricultural extension system through digitalization, thereby providing farmers better access to innovative technologies and advisory services.
awards news
Sai Paranjape to receive Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award
Sai Paranjape, a renowned director and writer of Indian cinema, is going to be honored with the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival (AIFF) 2025. Known for influential biographical films like Sparsh. , Chashme Baddoor, Katha, and Saaz, Paranjape is considered a pillar of India’s parallel cinema movement, which rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s. The award recognizes his wide-ranging contributions to both Indian cinema and Marathi literature. The 10th edition of the festival is scheduled to be held from January 15 to 19, 2025, at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where Paranjape will be honored with the prestigious award.
Odia Poet Prativa Satpathy to Receive Gangadhar National Award
Gangadhar National Award for Poetry 2023 will be presented by Sambalpur University to renowned Odia poet Pratibha Satpathy on its 58th foundation day on January 5. Initiated in 1989, the award recognizes excellence in the field of poetry and is named after the eminent Odia. Poet Gangadhar Mehar. Over the years, many eminent poets have received this award, and Prativa Satpathy is the latest recipient. The purpose of this award is to honor those poets who have made significant contribution to the literary world.
important day news
Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2025, know date, history and significance
Savitribai Phule Jayanti celebrated every year 3 january To honor the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule. She was a notable teacher, social reformer and poet who played an important role in promoting education and fighting for social justice in India. This special day falls on Friday in 2025. To serve as a reminder of his extraordinary contribution to society.
obituary news
Famous botanist KS Manilal passes away at the age of 86
Renowned botanist and Padma Shri awardee Kattungal Subramaniam Manilal, At the age of 86, he died in Thrissur on 1 January 2025 due to age related ailments. He was famous for translating the 17th century Latin botanical treatise “Malabari Garden” in English and Malayalam, making a significant contribution to the documentation of the rich botanical heritage of India.
Books & Author News
Amit Shah releases the book Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh through the Ages
Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister, Shri Amit Shah, released the book ‘Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh through the ages: A visual narrative of continuity and relations’‘In New Delhi. In this program, Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Chairman of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) Prof. Dignitaries including Raghuvendra Tanwar participated, and highlighted the book’s role in documenting the geo-cultural unity of India. Shri Amit Shah emphasized the historical and cultural importance of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, cleared misconceptions and underlined their inseparable relationship with India.
