Born on January 1, 2025, in Aizawl, Mizoram, Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng is recognized as India's first child of "Generation Beta." Generation Beta succeeds Generation Alpha (2010–2024) and is expected to be marked by high digital fluency due to advancements in AI, robotics, and digital integration.

PM Modi will inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on January 13, 2025. This 6.4-km bi-directional tunnel connects Gagangir and Sonamarg, facilitating year-round connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.

Built at a cost of ₹2,680 crore, it aims to boost winter tourism.

2024 marked the first year when global temperatures exceeded the critical 1.5°C mark above pre-industrial levels, reaching 1.60°C. The annual sea surface temperature was recorded at a historic high of 20.87°C.

The data underscores the urgency for global emission reductions to avoid surpassing the 2°C threshold.

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025: The event, led by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, began on January 10, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Organized by the Department of Youth Affairs, the dialogue focuses on leadership development for India’s youth.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published its Future of Jobs Report 2025, identifying trends set to redefine the global labor market by 2030.

In January 2025, Japan announced new sanctions against Russia, freezing the assets of individuals, organizations, and banks. Sanctions also target entities in countries like China and Turkey for aiding Russia in evading sanctions.

Meta has announced the adoption of Community Notes, a crowdsourced content moderation system similar to Twitter's (now X) approach, replacing its US-based fact-checking program.

Community Notes allows users to add contextual information or factual clarifications to specific posts.

Initially piloted as Birdwatch by Twitter in 2021 and later rebranded by X, the system will now be integrated across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

India will host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) in 2026. This announcement was made by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during the CSPOC Standing Committee Meeting held in Guernsey.

Mumbai's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has handed over the sixth Scorpene-class submarine, INS Vaghsheer, to the Indian Navy under Project P-75.

Scorpene-class submarines are diesel-electric attack vessels designed for stealth operations, targeting enemy vessels, and intelligence gathering.

Project P-75, a $3.75 billion agreement signed in 2005 with the French defense firm Naval Group, included a technology transfer arrangement.

Commissioning Timeline of Scorpene-Class Submarines:

INS Kalvari – 2017 INS Khanderi – 2019 INS Karanj – 2021 INS Vela – 2021 INS Vagir – January 2023 INS Vaghsheer – Delivered in 2024 after completing sea trials in 2023

PM Modi will attend the AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10-11, 2025, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Themes include AI governance, innovation, trust, and combating misinformation.