Published on Jan 6, 2025
Current Affairs
The Early Update (Jan 6, 2025)
- India-France Defence Deals: India and France are finalizing two major defence deals for Rafale fighter jets and Scorpene submarines ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Paris in February.
- Bihar CM’s Political Stance: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reiterated his regret over aligning with the RJD twice, stating he won’t repeat the mistake.
- Hezbollah Leader’s Death: Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike last year.
- Supreme Court on Dallewal’s Case: The Supreme Court balanced farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s right to expression with the state’s duty to save his life.
- Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan were revoked due to improved air quality in Delhi-NCR.
- BJP vs Congress on Chinese Annexation: BJP countered Congress’s claims about Chinese occupation during PM Modi’s term, stating it occurred during Nehru’s tenure.
- Farmers’ Protests: Farmers’ outfits are seeking PM Modi’s intervention to save Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s life.
- PM Modi’s Rally: PM Modi criticized the AAP at a rally in Delhi, calling for change ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.
- Bird Flu in Maharashtra: The Centre urged states to quarantine animals infected by bird flu after cases were reported in Maharashtra.
- P.V. Anvar’s Arrest: Independent MLA P.V. Anvar was arrested following his involvement in an attack on the Divisional Forest Office in Nilambur.