Current Affairs Today: 13th Jan 2025 Highlights for UPSC, SSC & Banking
📰 National News
- What is the objective of the INROAD project?
Answer: To improve the quality of natural rubber in Northeast India and provide skill development and model infrastructure for rubber growers. - Who launched the India Cleantech Manufacturing Platform?
Answer: Union Minister Piyush Goyal during the India Climate Forum 2025. - How much green energy capacity did India add in 2024?
Answer: 30 GW — a 113% increase compared to 2023.
🌐 International News
- What natural event occurred in North Maluku, Indonesia on Jan 11, 2025?
Answer: Mount Ibu erupted, releasing a 4,000-meter ash plume and lava flow up to 2 km. - Who will represent India at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony?
Answer: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
🏞️ State News
- What announcement was made in Jammu during IMD’s 150th anniversary?
Answer: Establishment of a Regional Meteorological Centre. - Which FM channel was launched for Maha Kumbh 2025 pilgrims?
Answer: ‘Kumbhvani’ by CM Yogi Adityanath — operated by AIR on 103.5 MHz.
💰 Economy News
- Where was India’s new laptop assembly line inaugurated?
Answer: Chennai — by Syrma SGS Technology to boost IT hardware manufacturing.
💼 Business News
- How much investment did Adani Group announce for Chhattisgarh?
Answer: ₹75,000 crore — for expansion in energy and cement sectors.
📅 Important Days
- When is National Youth Day celebrated and why?
Answer: January 12 — to honor Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary and inspire youth.
🎤 Summits & Conferences
- Which UN data committee did India join recently?
Answer: UN-CEBD (Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics) — to support SDG tracking.
🏏 Sports News
- Who are the new BCCI Secretary and Treasurer?
Answer: Devajit Saikia (Secretary) and Prabhtej Singh Bhatha (Treasurer). - Who was appointed captain of Punjab Kings for IPL 2025?
Answer: Shreyas Iyer — bought for ₹26.75 crore.
🚀 Science & Tech
- Which Indian region was declared a freshwater biodiversity hotspot by IUCN?
Answer: Western Ghats. - What is DRDO’s HIMKAVACH?
Answer: A multi-layer military clothing system for extreme cold — effective from +20°C to -60°C.