Current Affairs Today: 23rd January 2025 | Daily GK Update
Stay updated with 23rd January 2025 current affairs covering national, international, banking, science, awards, and sports news. Perfect for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and other competitive exams. Includes Parakram Diwas, Stargate AI Project, RBI liquidity update, and more.
📰 National News
1. What decision did the Centre take regarding jute MSP for 2025-26?
Answer: Increased MSP by ₹315 — now ₹5,650/quintal, ensuring 66.8% return over production cost.
2. What innovation did Sarla Aviation unveil in Bengaluru?
Answer: ‘Shunya’ — India’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi prototype.
🌐 International News
3. Who became the first Indian-American Hindu Second Lady of the U.S.?
Answer: Usha Vance — wife of Vice President J.D. Vance, sworn in on 20 Jan 2025.
🏞️ State News
4. Which northeastern state pioneered property card distribution under SVAMITVA?
Answer: Mizoram — 1,754 cards distributed across 18 villages.
5. What cultural event was celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh?
Answer: Pangsau Pass International Festival 2025 — marking 80 years since WWII’s end.
6. What disaster preparedness step did Kerala take?
Answer: Introduced localized early warning systems and scientific land-use planning.
💼 Business News
7. What facility was inaugurated by CSIR in Mumbai?
Answer: CSIR Mega Innovation Complex — to support MSMEs and startups with scientific infrastructure.
8. What new initiative was launched by Policybazaar.ae?
Answer: PB Advantage — streamlining health insurance purchase and claims in UAE.
🏦 Banking News
9. What new RBI guidelines affect ARCs?
Answer: Stricter borrower settlement norms — to align with banks and NBFCs.
10. How did RBI address liquidity constraints in Jan 2025?
Answer: Infused ₹76,000 crore via Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions.
🔬 Science & Technology
11. What is Trump’s Stargate AI Project?
Answer: $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative — largest in history, announced at White House.
🏆 Sports News
12. Which major chess event will India host in 2025?
Answer: FIDE Chess World Cup — first since 2022 Chennai Olympiad.
🗓️ Important Days
13. What is celebrated on 23rd January in India?
Answer: Parakram Diwas — birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
🏅 Awards
14. Who won the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2025?
Answer: INCOIS, Hyderabad — for excellence in disaster management (Institutional Category).
🕉️ Miscellaneous
15. What rare artifact was discovered in Karnataka?
Answer: Umamaheshwara sculpture — 17th-century metal piece with 12th-century style, found in Udupi.
16. What GI tag recognition was mentioned in Mann Ki Baat?
Answer: Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) from Nicobar — received GI tag, empowering local women producers.