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Published on Jan 16, 2025
Current Affairs
The Early Update (Jan 16, 2025)
The Early Update (Jan 16, 2025)

1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Qatar's Prime Minister announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to begin on January 19, ending a 15-month war in Gaza.

2. Hindenburg Research Disbanded: The U.S. investment group Hindenburg Research will be disbanded, as announced by its founder.

3. Indian Nuclear Entities: The U.S. has removed restrictions on three Indian nuclear entities, paving the way for a civil nuclear partnership between India and the U.S.

4. Supreme Court on Public Toilets: The Supreme Court declared that easy access to clean public toilets is a basic right and essential for human dignity.

5. Delhi-NCR Air Quality: Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been invoked due to a sharp dip in air quality in Delhi-NCR.

6. India's Trade Deficit: India's goods exports dipped by 1% in December, while imports grew by 4.9%, narrowing the trade deficit to a three-month low.