Current Affairs Today: 25th January 2025 | Daily GK Update
National News
1. What index did NITI Aayog unveil to assess state finances?
Answer: Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025 — evaluates the fiscal health of 18 major Indian states to guide policy reforms.
2. What initiative was launched to promote sustainable rubber in India?
Answer: Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber (iSNR) — launched in Kerala to set global benchmarks in eco-friendly rubber production.
International News
3. What cryptocurrency initiative was announced by Donald Trump?
Answer: Creation of a Cryptocurrency Working Group — to propose new regulations and explore a national crypto stockpile.
4. What territorial renaming did the Trump administration announce?
Answer: Gulf of Mexico renamed to Gulf of America — part of executive actions to honor U.S. heritage.
5. Which country legalized same-sex marriage in Southeast Asia?
Answer: Thailand — became the first Southeast Asian nation to pass the Marriage Equality Act.
6. Who was reappointed as Prime Minister of Ireland?
Answer: Micheál Martin — elected for a second term as Taoiseach.
Defence News
7. What surveillance system was launched by Rajnath Singh?
Answer: SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System — enhances Indian Army’s situational awareness and intelligence.
8. What operation did BSF launch on the Pakistan border?
Answer: Operation Sard Hawa — to prevent infiltration during Republic Day amid winter fog.
State News
9. What milestone did Uttar Pradesh celebrate on 24th January?
Answer: 76th Foundation Day — with events held at Awadh Shilp Gram, Lucknow.
10. What day is observed in Himachal Pradesh on 25th January?
Answer: Statehood Day — commemorating its formation as the 18th Indian state in 1971.
Business News
11. What major data infrastructure project was announced by Reliance?
Answer: World’s largest data centre — to be built in Jamnagar, Gujarat, boosting India’s AI capabilities.
Schemes
12. What CSR initiative was launched by Coal India Limited?
Answer: Digi Vidya — smart classrooms inaugurated in Jharkhand government schools.
13. What constitutional awareness campaign was launched?
Answer: Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman — to mark 75 years of India’s Constitution.
Important Days
14. What is the theme of National Tourism Day 2025?
Answer: “Tourism for Inclusive Growth” — celebrated on 25th January to promote sustainable tourism.
15. What is the theme of National Voters’ Day 2025?
Answer: “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure” — observed to strengthen participatory democracy.
Appointments
16. Who was appointed Chairman of Bharti AXA Life Insurance?
Answer: Akhil Gupta — Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises.
17. Who became brand ambassador for FICCI Frames 2025?
Answer: Ayushmann Khurrana — for the 25th anniversary edition of India’s media convention.
Sports News
18. Who was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame?
Answer: Michael Clarke — former captain and 64th inductee.
19. What new cricket advisory board did Jay Shah join?
Answer: MCC’s World Cricket Connects — shaping the future of global cricket.
20. Who became India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is?
Answer: Arshdeep Singh — surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal and named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024.
21. Who won the Australian Open 2025 Women’s Singles title?
Answer: Madison Keys — defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling final.
Science & Technology
22. What milestone mission is ISRO preparing for?
Answer: Launch of its 100th satellite — GSLV-F15 NVS-02 on January 29 from Sriharikota.
Miscellaneous
23. What unique species was discovered by the Zoological Survey of India?
Answer: Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica) — diverged from Chinese pangolin 3.4 million years ago.