Current Affairs January 2025

Mridangist T.V. Gopalakrishnan Honoured with RK Srikantan Trust Award

Mridangist T.V. Gopalakrishnan Honoured with RK Srikantan Trust Award

Renowned mridangist T.V. Gopalakrishnan has been selected to receive the RK Srikantan Trust Award during the Sankranti Music Fest. This recognition celebrates his exceptional contributions to Indian classical music. Established to honor the legacy of R.K. Srikantan, the RK Srikantan Trust Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of Carnatic music. […]

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Maha Kumbh 2025: World’s First Mahamrityunjaya Yantra Installed in Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh 2025: World’s First Mahamrityunjaya Yantra Installed in Prayagraj

The world’s first Mahamrityunjaya Yantra, measuring 52 feet in length, width, and height, has been installed at Tapovan Ashram in Jhunsi Havelis, Prayagraj—known as the sacred land of Maha Kumbh. This monumental Yantra is a spiritual marvel, believed to connect devotees to the higher consciousness of Lord Shiva. Spiritual Significance of the Yantra The Mahamrityunjaya Yantra,

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Maha Kumbh 2025: ‘One Plate, One Bag’ Campaign Launched

Maha Kumbh 2025: ‘One Plate, One Bag’ Campaign Launched

In a significant step toward promoting eco-friendly practices, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has launched the “One Plate, One Bag” campaign at the Maha Kumbh 2025. This initiative aims to make the world’s largest religious congregation plastic-free by encouraging the use of cloth bags and steel plates and glasses instead of plastic alternatives. Plastic-Free Initiative

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Odisha Government Announces ₹20,000 Pension for Emergency Detainees

Odisha Government Announces ₹20,000 Pension for Emergency Detainees

The Odisha state government has announced a significant welfare measure for individuals who were jailed during the Emergency period from 1975 to 1977. As of January 1, 2025, all surviving detainees from Odisha will receive a monthly pension of ₹20,000, along with medical coverage and other benefits. This move is part of the government’s effort

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WBFJA Awards: Aparna Sen Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

WBFJA Awards: Aparna Sen Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

The West Bengal Film Journalists Association (WBFJA) held its annual awards ceremony on January 13, 2025, at Priya Cinema, Kolkata. Renowned filmmaker Aparna Sen received the prestigious ‘Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award’ for her significant contributions to Indian cinema. The event celebrated Bengali cinema’s excellence, with awards given in various categories, including Best Film, Best

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ISRO’s SpaDeX Mission Achieves Satellite Docking Milestone

ISRO’s SpaDeX Mission Achieves Satellite Docking Milestone

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) made a significant leap in space docking technology with its SpaDeX (Space Docking Experiment) mission. The mission involves two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), designed to test and demonstrate spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and undocking technologies. On January 12, 2025, ISRO successfully moved the satellites within three metres of

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Govt Approves 56 Watershed Projects Worth ₹700 Crore

Govt Approves 56 Watershed Projects Worth ₹700 Crore

The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned 56 new Watershed Development Projects under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) at a total cost of ₹700 crore. These projects aim to enhance agricultural productivity, address land degradation, and bolster climate resilience across ten high-performing states: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Nagaland, Himachal

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Odisha Integrates with Ayushman Bharat

Odisha Integrates with Ayushman Bharat

Odisha became the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), marking a significant advancement in the state’s healthcare landscape. This integration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Health Authority (NHA) of the Union Ministry of Health and Odisha’s Department of Health and Family

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