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DAILY GK DOSE 10th JAN – 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS

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DAILY DOSE 10th JAN – 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) According to AMFI, SIP inflows surpassed Rs 26,000 crore for the first time in December.

  • For the first time, the amount invested in systematic investment plans (SIPs) surpassed 26,000 crore rupees.
  • In November, SIPs received 25,320 crore rupees, whereas in December, SIPs received 26,459 crore rupees.
  • The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) reports that inflows into open-ended equity mutual funds rose to around 41,156 crore rupees in December.

 

2) India’s National Highways recorded 60% growth in the last 10 years.

  • The length of India’s National Highway network has increased from 91,287 km in 2014 to 146,195 km in 2024.
  • India has the second largest road network in the world.
  • National High-Speed Corridors have also increased from a mere 93 km in 2014 to 2,474 km in 2024.
  • 2,540 km of highways have been added through Externally Aided Projects (EAP) with loan assistance from the World Bank, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

 

3) 21st edition of the Third Eye Asian Film Festival has started in Mumbai.

  • Chinese drama The Black Dog will be the first opening film of this festival.
  • A total of 61 films have been selected for this festival.
  • This film festival will be organized from 10-16 January and screenings of movies will be conducted in Andheri, Sion, and Thane.
  • Films from countries including China, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Tunisia, and Bhutan will be showcased.

 

4) Marathi language was officially given classical status.

  • On January 8, Marathi language has been officially granted classical language status after the release of a Government Resolution (GR).
  • Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat handed over the government order officially recognizing Marathi as a classical language to Maharashtra Marathi Language Minister Uday Samant during their meeting in Delhi.
  • However, the Union Cabinet had given the status of classical language to Marathi along with Assamese, Bengali, Pali and Prakrit on October 3 last year, but no official notification was issued in this regard.

 

5) 24 Judicial and Technical Members have been appointed to the NCLT’s Principal Bench in New Delhi.

  • Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has made the announcement about their appointment on 7 January.
  • 24 members include 11 Judicial Members and 13 Technical Members.
  • They will serve a five-year tenure or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first.
  • The Judicial Members include Justice Jyotsna Sharma, Sunil Kumar Aggarwal, and others.

 

6) ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ has been launched by the Government of Goa.

  • Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana’ to provide insurance to all.
  • Goa became the second state after Haryana to launch this flagship scheme.
  • Bima Sakhi Yojana is an initiative launched by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
  • It has been designed to empower women aged 18-70 years, who are Class X pass.

 

7) Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as revenue secretary.

  • Tuhin Kanta Pandey became revenue secretary by replacing Arunish Chawla.
  • Arunish Chawla has been appointed as the secretary in the department of investment and public asset management (DIPAM).
  • Seniormost secretary in the ministry of finance become finance secretary.
  • Tuhin Kanta Pandey is associated with the finance ministry since August 28, 2016.

 

8) Lionel Messi becomes first men’s footballer to win ‘Presidential Medal of Freedom’.

  • Lionel Messi has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in the United States of America.
  • The medal is presented to individuals who have contributed to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal.
  • He will be the second sportsperson to win the Presidential award after Megan Rapinoe.
  • US President Joe Biden presented the award.

 

9) According to the UN, India retained the title of the world’s fastest growing large economy, with a growth rate estimated at 6.6%.

  • According to UN global economic monitoring chief Hamid Rashid, India will once again be the world’s fastest growing large economy with an estimated annual growth rate of 6.6%.
  • The UN’s flagship report, World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 (WESP), released on January 9, estimates that gross domestic product (GDP) will grow slightly faster at 6.8% next year.
  • India’s economy will be boosted by “strong export growth in services and certain commodity categories, particularly pharmaceuticals and electronics.”

 

10) An AI-powered agriculture network launched by the UP Government and Google Cloud.

  • An MoU signed between the UP government and Google Cloud (India) to launch the Gemini-powered and Beacon-enabled Uttar Pradesh Open Network for Agriculture.
  • Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and Anil Bhansali, Vice President of Google Cloud (India), signed the agreement aimed at revolutionizing agriculture in the state.
  • This agreement reflects our commitment towards good governance and digital empowerment.

 

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