Daily Current Affairs January 25

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January 25 | Daily Current Affairs 2024

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs January 25

1. In which year was National Tourism Day first observed by the Indian government?
A) 1948
B) 1955
C) 1962
D) 1970
E) 1985
Answer: A) 1948

• National Tourism Day in India is marked on 25 January every year.
• The day is celebrated to build awareness of the country’s economic benefits from tourism.
• It was started by the government of India with a purpose to promote natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a rich legacy.
• National Tourism Day have been first observed by the Indian government in 1948.
• In 2024, the decided theme is ‘Sustainable Journeys, Timeless Memories,’ promoting responsible and mindful travel.
• On the other hand, the focus in 2023 was on ‘Tourism and Green Investments,’ focusing on the link between tourism and environmentally conscious economic growth.

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs January 25

2. What award did Virat Kohli receive from the ICC in 2023?
A) ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year
B) ICC Men’s T20 Cricketer of the Year
C) ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year
D) ICC Spirit of Cricket Award
E) ICC Emerging Player of the Year
Answer: C) ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that India’s Virat Kohli has been announced as the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023.
• India’s No.3 smashed at least a half-century in nine of his 11 innings at the World Cup, finishing with a mind-blowing 765 runs, the most ever scored by an individual batter at a men’s Cricket World Cup, going past the previous record set by Sachin Tendulkar in 2003.
• Virat Kohli finished the tournament with an average of 95.62 and a strike rate of 90.31, with three centuries including one in the semi-final against New Zealand.
• He finished the year with 1377 runs at an average of 72.47, recording six centuries and eight half-centuries in 24 innings

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3. In which sport did Sreeja Akula win her maiden international title at the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas, USA?
A) Tennis
B) Badminton
C) Table Tennis
D) Squash
E) Volleyball
Answer: C) Table Tennis

• Sreeja Akula won her maiden international title in the women’s single event at the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas, USA.
• The 25-year-old Indian defeated world No. 46 Lily Zhang of the USA, a three-time Olympian, 3-0 (11-6, 18-16, 11-5) in the final, which lasted just over 30 minutes
• Sreeja Akula, a two-time national champion, is ranked 94th in women’s singles.
• Manav Thakkar and Harmeet Desai, who bowed out in the men’s singles semis and quarters, respectively, were the other Indians who competed at the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024
• The WTT Feeder Series is a lower-tier table tennis tournament that allows lower-ranked and grassroots players to compete on the international stage regularly.
• It sits below the Contender, Champions, Grand Smashes and Cup Finals events but is rated above the Youth Series.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs January 25

4. How much did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) receive in bids for the 15-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction?
A) Rs 2.00-lakh crore
B) Rs 2.50-lakh crore
C) Rs 2.75-lakh crore
D) Rs 3.00-lakh crore
E) Rs 3.08-lakh crore
Answer: E) Rs 3.08-lakh crore

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received bids aggregating Rs 3.08-lakh crore for allotment of funds from banks against the notified amount of Rs 2.50-lakh crore at the 15-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction.
• The banking system’s overall liquidity deficit rose to Rs 3,46,367 crore on January 24 against Rs 3,33,961 crore on January 23 and Rs 1,28,794 crore as on January 1.
• The central bank allotted liquidity aggregating Rs 2,50,010 crore to the bidders (banks) at a weighted average rate of 6.73 per cent.
• As on January 24, system liquidity deficit was near an all-time high of Rs 3.5-lakh crore (without adjusting for daily cash reserve ratio/CRR imbalances) on account of GST (goods & service tax) payments.

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5. Which company has partnered with Crystal Crop Protection Ltd to provide crop monitoring services in India?
A) Arya.ag
B) Crystal Crop Protection Ltd
C) Prakshep
D) Arya Crop Monitoring
E) Crystal.ag
Answer: A) Arya.ag

• Arya.ag, a grain commerce platform, has partnered with Crystal Crop Protection Ltd to provide crop monitoring services across India.
• This partnership implements a pan-India crop monitoring initiative utilising Arya.ag’s advanced satellite crop monitoring tool, ‘Prakshep’, which aims to provide in-depth insights into crop dynamics.

Keyperson:

• Prasanna Rao, CEO and Co-Founder of Arya.ag
• Satyender Singh, CEO (Seeds) at Crystal Crop Protection Ltd

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Acquisitions and Mergers – Daily Current Affairs January 25

6. What is the current stake percentage held by LIC in HDFC Bank?
A) 2.35%
B) 4.51%
C) 5.19%
D) 7.86%
E) 10.15%
Answer: C) 5.19%

• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed the Life Insurance Corp. of India (LIC) to acquire up to 9.99% stake in the bank.
• LIC must ensure that its aggregate holding in the bank does not exceed 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights of the bank at all times.
• The central bank approved LIC’s application , subject to its compliance with the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the RBI’s Master Direction and Guidelines on Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights in Banking Companies, the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, and the regulations issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India.
• Note: LIC currently holds 5.19% stake in HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private sector lender.

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Books and Authors – Daily Current Affairs January 25

7. What is the title of the book launched by Shri Amit Shah on the life and works of PM Narendra Modi?
A) The Visionary Leader
B) A Journey to Remember
C) A Promised Nation Hon’ble Shri Narendra Modi- the Maker of New India
D) Modi’s Triumphs
E) Building the Future
Answer: C) A Promised Nation Hon’ble Shri Narendra Modi- the Maker of New India

• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah launched a book titled, ‘A Promised Nation Hon’ble Shri Narendra Modi- the Maker of New India’, written on the life and works of PM Modi in Braille script in New Delhi.
• The book will help people with visual impairment to know about the life journey of Modi Ji and the transformation he has ushered in.

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Awards – Daily Current Affairs January 25

8. Who has been awarded the President’s Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service) among the Indian Coast Guard personnel?
A) IG Bhisham Sharma
B) Comdt Sunil Dutt
C) Comdt (JG) Saurabh
D) DIG Anil Kumar Parayil
E) Dipak Roy
Answer: A) IG Bhisham Sharma

• On 75th Republic Day, President Smt Droupadi Murmu has approved President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and Tatrakshak Medal (TM) to the following outstanding Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel for their act of conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty, distinguished/meritorious service:

President’s Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service):

• IG Bhisham Sharma, TM (0247-L)

Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry):

• Comdt Sunil Dutt (0662-D)
• Comdt (JG) Saurabh (0735-S)

Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious Service):

• DIG Anil Kumar Parayil (0265-C)
• DIG Jamal Taha (4085-J)
• Dipak Roy, P/Adh (AR), 01111-Z

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs January 25

9. How much is the total worth of the development projects inaugurated and for which foundation stones were laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh?
A) Rs 15,500 crores
B) Rs 17,800 crores
C) Rs 19,100 crores
D) Rs 21,450 crores
E) Rs 23,700 crores
Answer: C) Rs 19,100 crores

• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 19,100 crores in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
• The projects are related to several important sectors like rail, road, oil and gas and urban development & Housing.

Development projects inaugurated by PM:

• The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation the 173 Km long double line electrified section between New Khurja – New Rewari on Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) by flagging off goods trains from the two stations through video conferencing.
• This new DFC section is important as it establishes crucial connectivity between the Western and Eastern DFCs.
• It has a ‘one kilometre long double line rail tunnel with high rise electrification’, which is the first of its kind in the world.
• This tunnel is designed to seamlessly operate double-stack container trains.
• The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the fourth line connecting Mathura – Palwal section & Chipiyana Buzurg – Dadri section.
• These new lines will improve the rail connectivity of the national capital to Southern Western & Eastern India.
• The Prime Minister dedicated multiple road development projects to the nation. The projects include Aligarh to Bhadwas four-laning work Package-1 (part of Aligarh-Kanpur Section of NH-34); widening of Meerut to Karnal border via Shamli (NH-709A); and four laning of Shamli-Muzaffarnagar section of NH-709 AD Package-II.
• These road projects, developed at a cumulative cost of more than Rs 5000 crore will improve connectivity and help in the economic development in the region.
• The Prime Minister also inaugurated Indian Oil’s Tundla-Gawaria Pipeline.
• Built at a cost of about Rs 700 crore, this 255 km long pipeline project has been completed well ahead of the scheduled time.
• The project will help in the transportation of petroleum products from Tundla to Gawaria T-Point of Barauni-Kanpur Pipeline with pumping facilities at Mathura and Tundla and delivery facilities at Tundla, Lucknow and Kanpur.
• The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation ‘Integrated Industrial Township at Greater Noida’ (IITGN).
• It has been developed in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects under PM-GatiShakti.
• Built at a cost of Rs. 1,714 crore, the project is spread over 747 acres and is located near the intersection of Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors with the Eastern Peripheral Expressway to the south and the Delhi-Howrah broad gauge railway line to the east.
• The Prime Minister inaugurated the renovated Mathura sewerage scheme including the construction of a sewage treatment plant (STP) at a cost of about Rs 460 crore.
• This work includes construction of 30 MLD STP at Masani, rehabilitation of existing 30 MLD at Trans Yamuna and 6.8 MLD STP at Masani & construction of 20 MLD TTRO plant (Tertiary Treatment and Reverse Osmosis Plant).
• He also inaugurated Moradabad (Ramganga) sewerage system & STP works (Phase I).
• The project built at a cost of about Rs 330 crore consists of 58 MLD STP, about 264 km sewerage network and nine sewage pumping stations for pollution abatement of Ramganga River at Moradabad.

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10. What is the theme for the National Voters’ Day (NVD) 2024?
A) Voting for a Better Tomorrow
B) Your Vote, Your Voice
C) Democracy in Action
D) Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure
E) The Power of Your Vote
Answer: D) Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure

• The 14th National Voters’ Day was celebrated across the country on Jnauary 25 with the President of India Shrimati Droupadi Murmu gracing the national level event held at New Delhi.
• Union Minister of State for Law & Justice (Independent Charge) Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal was the Guest of Honour.
• This year’s theme for NVD, ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure’.
• National Voters’ Day is celebrated on January 25 every year, all across the country to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (25th January 1950).

Note:

• ECI has played a very significant role with successful conduct of 17 Parliamentary elections and over 400 state assembly elections.
• With 96 crore voters, 1.5 crore election officials and 12 lakh polling booths across the country in the forthcoming General Elections 2024.
• During the event, Hon’ble President presented the Best Electoral PracticesAwards for the year 2023.
• A total of 16 awardees were felicitated for their outstanding performance in the conduct of elections during 2023 in different spheres including IT initiatives, Security Management, Election Management, Accessible Election, Electoral Roll and contribution in the field of voter awareness and outreach by media.
• The Best Performing State award was given to Chief Electoral Office (CEO) Chhattisgarh for the smooth conduct of elections in 2023 under challenging circumstances.
• A commemorative postage stamp themed “Inclusive Elections” was released to celebrate the Election Commission of India’s 75th year of service to the Nation in light of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections.
• The first copy of the ECI Publication ‘Initiatives of ECI for Parliamentary Elections 2024’ was presented to the Hon’ble President by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar.
• The book provides a comprehensive overview of the initiatives undertaken by each division of the ECI to ensure free, fair, inclusive, accessible, and participatory conduct of elections.
• A short film to promote voter awareness – ‘My Vote My Duty’ produced by ECI in association with renowned filmmaker Shri Raj Kumar Hirani was also launched.
• The short film features several celebrities with their messages to evoke the spirit of democracy and power of one vote.
• A logo and tagline for a multi-media campaign for Voter Education and Awareness for the forthcoming Parliamentary Elections 2024 was also launched on the occasion.
• The multimedia exhibition displayed at the venue showcased the magnitude of Indian elections, electoral reforms undertaken to improve the electoral process, technological advancements and election management innovations.

Keyperson:

• The Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar
• Election Commissioners Shri Anup Chandra Pandey, Shri Arun Goel

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11. What is the name of the app launched by Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, at Krishi Bhawan?
A) SARAL
B) SARATHI
C) SAHAY
D) SANKALP
E) SAMARTH
Answer: B) SARATHI

• Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, launched DAY-NRLM’s “SARATHI” app at Krishi Bhawan today, which is to be used as the national tech solution for the strategy for working with most vulnerable.
• The SARATHI app has been developed in partnership with The/Nudge Institute and will be immediately deployed in six states where DAY-NRLM’s Innovation funding is driving special projects for 24,000 most vulnerable households.
• Real-time usage of the app mitigates the risk of leakage of consumption and livelihood support being provided to the target households.
• Further, it allows for consistent monitoring and tracking of livelihood planning as well as progress, making it possible for course correction and learning from the process.

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12. What does the acronym PM YASASVI stand for?
A) Prime Minister’s Youth Scholarship for All
B) Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Academically Superior Individuals
C) Prime Minister’s Yojana for Advanced Studies and Versatile Individuals
D) Prime Minister’s Yojana for Aspiring Students with Visionary Initiatives
E) Prime Minister’s Yojana for Advancement and Skill Enhancement of Various Individuals
Answer: B) Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Academically Superior Individuals

• PM YASASVI is a Scholarship scheme for Other Backward Class (OBCs), Economically Backward Class (EBC) and Denotified Nomadic Tribes (DNT) Students.
• Under this Scheme students can avail Pre-Matric Scholarship from Class 9 to 10 and Post Matric Scholarship for their higher studies at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage.
• Students who excel in their studies also get an opportunity of Scholarship to study in Top Class Schools and Colleges under the Scheme of ‘Top Class School Education’ and ‘Top Class College Education’.
• Hostel facilities are also provided to OBC students under the ‘Scheme of Construction of Hostels for OBC boys’ and girls’.

Components of Schemes are as under:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students.
• Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students.
• Top Class School Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students.
• Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students.
• Construction of Hostel for OBC Boys and Girls

Salient features of the Schemes are,

Pre-Matric Scholarship:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship is for students studying in class IX and X on a full-time basis in Government Schools only.
• Income from all sources does not exceed Rs.2,50,000/- per annum.
• The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance of Rs. 4000/- per annum.
• During the year 2023-24, an amount of Rs 32.44 Crore has been released to States/UTs for implementation of the Scheme till 18th January,2024.

Post-Matric Scholarship:

• Scholarship is awarded to students studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.
• Income from all sources does not exceed Rs.2,50,000/- per annum.
• Academic allowance from Rs.5000 to Rs.20000 is awarded to students as per category of course.
• During the year 2023-24, an amount of Rs 387.27 Crore has been released to States/UTs for implementation of the Scheme till 18th January,2024.

Top Class School Education:

• The scheme provides premium education to the meritorious students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT categories by funding their education from Class 9 onwards till they complete Class 12.
• Income from all sources does not exceed Rs.2,50,000/- per annum.
• Scholarship is awarded for tuition fee, hostel fee and other charges as required by the school, subject to a maximum of Rs. 75,000/- per annum per student of class 9 and 10 and Rs. 1,25,000/- per annum per student of class 11 and 12.
• National Scholarship Portal is open till 31st January, 2024 for submitting applications under the Scheme.

Top Class College Education:

• The scheme is to recognize and promote quality education amongst Students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT categories by providing full financial support.
• Income from all sources does not exceed Rs.2,50,000/- per annum.
• Students, who secure admission in the notified institutions, will be awarded scholarship to meet the requirements for (a) full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (there will be a ceiling of Rs. 2.00 lakh per annum per student for private sector institutions and Rs. 3.72 lakhs per annum per student for the private sector flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses) (b) living expenses to the beneficiary @Rs.3000/-per month per student (c) books and stationery @ Rs. 5000/- per annum per student and (iv) a latest computer/laptop of reputed brand with accessories like UPS and printer limited to Rs. 45000/- per student as one time assistance during the course.
• National Scholarship Portal is open till 31st January,2024 for submitting applications under the Scheme

Construction of Hostel for OBC Boys and Girls:

• The scheme aims at providing hostel facilities to students belonging to socially and educationally backward classes, especially from rural areas to enable them to pursue secondary and higher education in the Govt. schools, universities, institutions and institutes located at a reasonable distance in order to provide them greater access to high quality education.
• During the year 2023-24, an amount of Rs 12.75 Crore has been released to States/UTs for implementation of the Scheme till December 2023.

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13. Where will the world’s first melanistic tiger safari be set up, as announced by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik?
A) Bhubaneswar
B) Puri
C) Cuttack
D) Mayurbhanj
E) Similipal
Answer: D) Mayurbhanj

• Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that the state would set up a melanistic tiger safari, a first of its kind in the world.
• The safari will come up near the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj.
• Melanistic tigers, popularly called black tigers, were sighted at the Similipal National Park recently.
• These rare creatures are characterised by a striking dark stripe pattern against a lighter background of white or golden fur.
• The safari will be established near Baripada over a 200 hectare area, adjoining the National Highway 18.
• About 100 hectare will be display area and the balance area shall be utilised for creation of veterinary care facilities, including rescue center, staff infrastructure and visitor amenities.

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14. Where is the Very Low Frequency communication transmission station being set up by the Navy?
A) Warangal district
B) Karimnagar district
C) Nizamabad district
D) Vikarabad district
E) Adilabad district
Answer: D) Vikarabad district

• The Navy will set up a Very Low Frequency communication transmission station in Vikarabad district of Telangana.
• The station would be set up in Damagudem forest area near Puduru of Vikarabad Mandal.
• The second VLF (very low frequency) communication transmission station in the country is being set up in Vikarabad district.

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