Dr. K.S. Manilal’s Passing: Dr. K.S. Manilal, a revered botanist, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Thrissur, Kerala. He was 86 years old and had made significant contributions to botany.
207th Shaurya Din at Koregaon Bhima: The 207th Shaurya Din, or Valour Day, is being celebrated at Koregaon Bhima, marking the British victory over the Peshwa forces in 1818.
RBI’s Guidelines on Government Debt Relief Scheme: The Reserve Bank of India has introduced guidelines for lenders regarding their involvement in the Government Debt Relief Scheme. This initiative aims to assist borrowers, particularly farmers, during crises such as natural disasters.
India’s One Nation One Subscription Initiative: India has introduced the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative to democratize access to scholarly knowledge across the country.
India’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline: India has made progress in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, with a 7.93% decrease in 2020 compared to 2019 levels. This is part of India's strategy to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions.
NIA’s Perfect Conviction Rate in 2024: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) achieved a 100% conviction rate in 2024, convicting 68 individuals across 25 cases.
Indian Courts Achieve Milestone: Indian courts have reached a milestone by disposing of more cases than the number pending, indicating a concerted effort to tackle case pendency.
Groundwater Nitrate Contamination: India faces a significant issue with groundwater contamination due to excessive nitrates. As of 2023, 440 districts have unsafe nitrate levels, posing health risks, especially for children.
Cyber Crime Volunteers: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs, along with various State governments, has initiated a program enlisting approximately 54,800 cyber crime volunteers to identify and report unlawful content online.
New Subsidy and Insurance Initiatives for Farmers: The Union Cabinet of India has announced a one-time special subsidy for Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer and the continuation of crop insurance schemes.
PMAY-G Housing Initiative: The Rural Development Ministry has set ambitious goals for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in 2024-25, aiming to alleviate poverty in rural areas.
Indian Navy's New Warships and Submarine: The Indian Navy will commission three advanced platforms on January 15, 2025, enhancing its capabilities.
Lokpal Day: January 16 has been designated as "Lokpal Day" by the Lokpal of India. The first commemoration is scheduled for January 16, 2025, with Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna presiding over the event.
ISRO's Historic Launch: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch an American communications satellite, marking the first time an American company is using an Indian rocket for such a mission.
India-Pakistan Nuclear Agreement Update: India and Pakistan have exchanged information regarding their nuclear installations as part of an annual agreement to prevent attacks on each country's nuclear facilities.
