Current Affairs Today: 22nd January 2025 | Daily GK Update
📰 National News
1. What initiative did UNESCO and MeitY launch for India’s AI ecosystem?
Answer: AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) — to align India’s AI policies with global ethical standards through stakeholder consultations.
2. Who was elected President of ICSI for 2025?
Answer: Dhananjay Shukla — with Pawan G Chandak as Vice President.
🌐 International News
3. What major global organization did the U.S. withdraw from in Jan 2025?
Answer: World Health Organization (WHO) — along with a 90-day suspension of foreign aid, as per an executive order by President Donald Trump.
4. Which climate agreement did the U.S. exit again in 2025?
Answer: Paris Climate Agreement — marking the second withdrawal under Trump’s leadership.
5. What alarming climate forecast was made about Nepal’s Yala Glacier?
Answer: It may vanish by the 2040s — due to accelerated climate change impacts.
6. Which country joined BRICS as a partner in Jan 2025?
Answer: Nigeria — aiming to boost South-South cooperation and global governance reforms.
🏞️ State News
7. What financial aid scheme was launched in Chhattisgarh for labourers?
Answer: ₹10,000 annual aid for landless agricultural labourers — benefiting around 7.5 lakh people.
⚔️ Defence News
8. What breakthrough did DRDL achieve in hypersonic tech?
Answer: Successful 120-second ground test of Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor — a first for India.
📊 Ranks & Reports
9. What is India’s rank in the Edelman Trust Barometer 2025?
Answer: 3rd — slipped one spot despite maintaining its trust score.
10. Which countries topped public pension wealth rankings in 2025?
Answer: India featured among the top 10 — highlighting challenges and reforms in its pension system.
👔 Appointments
11. Who was appointed Chief Justice of Bombay High Court?
Answer: Justice Alok Aradhe.
12. Who took oath as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court?
Answer: Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya — sworn in by Delhi LG V.K. Saxena.
13. Who became BSF’s Additional Director General (ADG)?
Answer: Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal — IPS officer from Tamil Nadu cadre.
🏠 Schemes
14. What milestone did Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme celebrate?
Answer: 10th anniversary — launched on 22 Jan 2015 by PM Modi in Panipat.
💼 Business News
15. Which company topped Brand Finance IT Services rankings in 2025?
Answer: Accenture — with a brand value of $41.5 billion and AAA+ rating.
🏆 Sports News
16. Where was India’s 1st Olympic Research Conference held?
Answer: Gujarat — part of India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
📚 Books & Authors
17. What is Amitabh Kant’s latest book on India’s G20 Presidency?
Answer: How India Scaled Mt G20: The Inside Story of the G20 Presidency — published by Rupa Publications.
🕉️ Miscellaneous
18. What spiritual event was celebrated in Ayodhya on 22 Jan 2025?
Answer: First anniversary of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.
