1. Pujari Granthi Samman Scheme: The Delhi Government has launched a scheme to provide financial assistance to Gurudwara priests.

2. Bhopal Toxic Waste Disposal: Hazardous waste removal has begun at the former Union Carbide factory in Bhopal following a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

3. Mahabharata Vatika: The Uttarakhand Forest Department has established gardens in Haldwani featuring plant species mentioned in ancient Indian epics.

4. Wayanad Landslides: The recent landslides in Wayanad have been declared a disaster of severe nature.

5. Ganga Conservation Projects: The National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved key projects for the conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga River.

6. Groundwater Resource Assessment Report 2024: Released by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri CR Patil, this report provides crucial data for stakeholders to make informed decisions.

7. Sanskriti Utsava: The Uttar Pradesh government announced this festival from January 2 to January 26, 2025, to celebrate the state's foundation day and promote talent in various art forms.

8. End of Russian Gas Transit via Ukraine: The cessation of Russian gas supplies through Ukraine marks a significant shift in European energy dynamics.

9. Record Warmth in India: November 2024 was the second warmest November in 123 years, raising concerns about food security and ecological stability.

10. Protests in Katra: Ongoing protests against a proposed ₹250-crore ropeway project in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, have escalated.

11. Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency: Due to a surge in violence, the government has declared a state of emergency.

12. New Underwater Telescopes Detect High-Energy Neutrinos: Scientists have initiated a project to detect high-energy neutrinos beneath the Mediterranean Sea.

13. Key Findings of Financial Stability Report (FSR): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published the Financial Stability Report for December 2024, assessing the health and stability of the Indian financial system.

14. Tamil Nadu Unveils India’s First Glass Sea Bridge: This new bridge enhances connectivity between two landmarks and coincides with the silver jubilee celebrations of the Tiruvalluvar Statue.

15. CPGRAMS Addresses 70 Lakh Grievances in Last Two Years: The Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) has successfully addressed over 70 lakh grievances between 2022 and 2024.

16. ISRO's 100th Mission Announced: ISRO concluded 2024 with the successful launch of its 99th mission, PSLV-C60. The first mission of 2025 will mark a significant milestone.

17. Karnataka's ₹100 Crore Tourism Initiative: The government of Karnataka announced a ₹100 crore initiative focused on developing Yadgir Fort and other historical and religious sites.

18. Good Governance Index 2023 Release Cancelled: The Government of India postponed the release of the Good Governance Index (GGI) 2023, which was scheduled for Good Governance Week.

19. Defence Ministry Contracts: The Indian Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹2,867 crore to enhance the operational capabilities of Scorpene-class submarines.

20. Tamu Lhosar Festival: The Gurung community in Nepal is celebrating Tamu Lhosar, marking the beginning of a new year with feasting, cultural performances, and traditional attire.