Jan 22, 2025 | Current Affairs for UPSC, State PCS & other Govt. Exams

Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on 23rd January 2025, marking the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji. This day is observed as Parakram Diwas to honor his bravery and contributions to India's freedom struggle.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, an initiative launched on January 22, 2015, by Prime Minister Modi in Panipat, Haryana.

Sarla Aviation, a Bengaluru-based aerospace startup, has unveiled 'Shunya,' India’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi prototype. 'Shunya' is designed for short trips of 20–30 kilometers, accommodating up to six passengers with a maximum payload of 680 kg, making it the highest payload eVTOL vehicle currently available.

The aircraft can achieve speeds of up to 250 km/h. Sarla Aviation plans to launch 'Shunya' in Bengaluru by 2028, aiming to address the city’s traffic congestion challenges.

Donald Trump announced billions of dollars in investments to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the United States. He stated that three major private-sector companies—OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle—are collaborating on a joint venture called Stargate. Stargate plans to invest at least $500 billion in AI infrastructure within the US, creating over 100,000 American jobs almost immediately.

A significant historical artifact, a Umamaheshwara metal sculpture, has been discovered in Taggunje, Ajri village, Kundapura taluk, Udupi district, Karnataka. This intricate sculpture, believed to date back to the 17th century but created in a 12th-century style, represents a rare blend of Shaiva-Shaktha and Naga cult traditions.

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, has been honored with the prestigious Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025.

This annual award recognizes and honors individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions and selfless service in disaster management in India. The award includes a cash prize of ₹51 lakh and a certificate for institutions, and ₹5 lakh and a certificate for individuals.

Mizoram has become the first state in Northeast India to distribute property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme, which provides legal ownership documents to rural households.

Launched on April 24, 2020, the SVAMITVA scheme aims to document property ownership in rural areas using drone and GIS technology. These property cards serve as legal proof of ownership and can be used as collateral for loans and other purposes.

India is set to host the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, which will be its first major international chess tournament since the 2022 Chennai Chess Olympiad.

India inaugurated its first CSIR Mega Innovation Complex in Mumbai, aimed at supporting start-ups, MSMEs, and industries. The facility is equipped with advanced incubation labs, office spaces, and networking zones to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.

On January 20, 2025, Usha Vance made history as the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady of the United States. Her husband, J.D. Vance, was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States.