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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

17 Jan 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Kazakhstan President Attends Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

  • President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan delivered the opening address at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025, becoming the first world leader to speak at the prestigious global forum.
  • In his address, President Tokayev outlined the pressing challenges facing the world today, including climate change, desertification, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, and food security, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and disruptions in global supply chains.

US Removes Indian Entities, Adds Chinese Firms to Entity List

  • The United States Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) updated its Entity List, removing three Indian organisations and adding eleven Chinese firms due to national security concerns.
  • The entities removed are: Indian Rare Earths, Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Center (IGCAR) and Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC).
  • This decision follows an interagency review aimed at reducing barriers to advanced energy cooperation, including joint research and development, to achieve shared energy security goals.
  • The removal of these Indian entities is expected to:
  • Facilitate US-India energy collaboration
  • Enhance joint research and development efforts
  • Strengthen science and technology cooperation
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Piyush Goyal Launches National Turmeric Board to Boost India's 'Golden Spice' Industry

  • In a move to enhance the production and export of turmeric, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in New Delhi.
  • Palle Ganga Reddy was appointed as the first Chairperson of the Board, which will be headquartered in Nizamabad,.
  • The Board will focus on key areas such as research and development, value addition to turmeric products, and promoting awareness of the spice's medicinal and essential properties. It will also work on improving turmeric yield, enhancing logistics and supply chains, and exploring new international markets for turmeric.
  • Ensuring quality and safety standards for turmeric production and exports will also be a critical aspect of the Board's mandate.

Truecaller Appoints Hemant Arora as New Global Head of Its Substantial Ad Sales Business

  • Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, announced the appointment of Hemant Arora as Vice President, Global Ad Sales Business. With this strategic addition to its leadership team, Truecaller aims to further strengthen its position in the ads business and double down on its largest revenue stream, redefining its global ad sales strategy.
  • With over 25 years of expertise in driving high-growth revenue strategies and managing global operations, Hemant has consistently delivered transformative results for top-tier media and technology companies such as TikTok, Times Network, Dainik Bhaskar Group, NDTV Media and Discovery Networks South Asia. In his previous role at TikTok, Hemant was heading global accounts for Europe, APAC and METAP regions.

India Ranks among the World's Best in Readiness for Future In-demand Jobs

  • India ranked 25th in the first Future Skills Index with an overall score of 76.6, released by London-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), though it emerged as the second most preferred country under the 'Future of Work' category just behind the US.
  • The index, which evaluated countries on their readiness to meet evolving job market demands, assesses a country's readiness across four main areas, skills fit, academic readiness, future of work and economic transformation.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Blue Origin Launch its First Orbital Rocket 'New Glenn'

  • Blue Origin's giant New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth's orbit for Jeff Bezos' space company as it aims to rival SpaceX in the satellite launch business.
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SPORTS

Casey Stoney New Head Coach of Canada Women's National Soccer Team

  • Canada Women's National Soccer Team (CANWNT) appointed Casey Stoney as its new head coach.
  • The former San Diego Wave manager was relieved of her role in June 2024, originally joining in 2021 after three years with Manchester United.

Bumrah is ICC Men's Player of Month for December 2024

  • Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah was named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024, following a string of extraordinary performances during India's tour of Australia. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the accolade, recognizing Bumrah's dominance over world-class opposition.
  • Bumrah edged out tough competition from Australia's Pat Cummins and South Africa's Dane Paterson to claim the award. Over three gruelling Test matches, Bumrah spearheaded India's bowling attack, scalping an impressive 22 wickets at an exceptional average of 14.22, reaffirming his stature as one of the finest bowlers in world cricket.

WPL 2025: Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Mumbai set to Host 3rd Edition of League

  • The third edition of Women's Premier League (WPL) will expand to 4 cities this year with Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai set to play host to the 5 teams, the BCCI announced.
  • The tournament will kick off at the newly built BCA Stadium in Baroda where the Gujarat Giants (GG) will square off against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The tournament will be held from February 14 to 15 March 15, 2025.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Signs Haj Agreement with Saudi Arabia, Quota Fixed at 1,75,025 Pilgrims

  • India signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, finalising a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for itself. Ministry of Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreement with Saudi Arabia's Minister for Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah in Jeddah.

Smriti Irani, Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur Join PM Museum's New Power Team; Nripendra Mishra Gets Another Term

  • The Prime Ministers' Museum & Library (PMML) society and executive council were reconstituted with former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, Nripendra Mishra, getting another five year term as the organisation's chairperson. However, there were several new entrants at the premier institution's society — including former Union Minister Smriti Irani, former NITI Aayog Vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar, retired Army General Syed Ata Hasnain, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and Sanskar Bharati's Vasudev Kamath.
  • The key decision-making body of PMML — helmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its president, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as vice-president — was also expanded 34 members, instead of 29 earlier. While its term expired on January 13, 2025, the Ministry of Culture notified the reconstitution of the body for a five-year term.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be Chief Guest at Republic Day 2025 Celebrations

  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest of India's Republic Day celebrations on January 26, the government announced.
  • While this will be President Prabowo's first visit to India in his capacity as president after assuming office in October 2024, this is the fourth time that an Indonesian leader has been invited as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations. President Sukarno attended the very first Republic Day celebrations in independent India in 1950.
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DEFENCE

MHA Approves Expansion of CISF with Two New Battalions

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approved a major expansion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which will create two new battalions.
  • Each newly sanctioned battalion will consist of 1,025 personnel, bringing the total number of CISF battalions from 13 to 15 and creating 2,050 new posts.
  • Both battalions will be led by officers of senior commandant rank. These units will play a crucial role in addressing increasing demands on the CISF, particularly in areas such as internal security and the management of high-security jails.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Benjamin Franklin Day

  • Benjamin Franklin Day is celebrated on January 17 every year, to pay tribute to one of the greatest Founding Fathers of the U.S. on the anniversary of his birth. Franklin was a notable polymath of his time. He was a poet, politician, scientist, writer, diplomat, statesman, political philosopher, printer, publisher, and inventor. He is best known for co-drafting the Declaration of Independence. He is also one of the most important founding figures of America. He is also the only Founding Father who signed all four key documents that laid the foundation for the U.S.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Joyalukkas Group Wins Top Honours at Retail Jeweller Magazine's MD and CEO Awards

  • Joyalukkas Group, a leading jewellery brand in India, was honoured with two prestigious awards — Best Strategic and Integrated Marketing 2025 and National Retail Chain of the Year 2025 — at Retail Jeweller MD and CEO Awards 2025. These awards recognise exceptional achievements and contributions to the jewellery industry, highlighting the group's commitment to innovation, strategic excellence, and unparalleled customer service.
  • Thomas Mathew, Executive Director of Joyalukkas India Limited, received the awards at an event held in Mumbai. The Best Strategic and Integrated Marketing 2025 award acknowledges Joyalukkas Group's outstanding efforts in building awareness and driving business through impactful and multi-faceted marketing programs. The National Retail Chain of the Year 2025 award recognises the group's remarkable growth and retail expansion over the past year.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

CBSE Organises Drug and Substance Abuse Awareness Workshop

  • The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, in collaboration with DAV Public School, Uppal's Southend, Sector-49, Gurugram, held an impactful workshop on Drug and Substance Abuse Awareness.
  • The workshop brought together over 150 principals from CBSE schools across Delhi NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. This workshop provided a vital platform to address the rising concern about substance abuse among youth, fostering awareness and collective action.
  • The workshop was inaugurated by Ajay Kumar (IAS), Deputy Commissioner of Gurugram.

GSEB Gujarat Adopts Board Exam Format for Classes 9 and 11

  • The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) revised the Class 9 and Class 11 exam patterns. The revised format mirrors the GSEB Class 10 and Class 12 board 2025 exams. The question paper structure will now comprise 70 per cent descriptive and 30 per cent objective questions.
  • The change in the GSEB 2025 Class 9 and Class 11 paper pattern seeks to standardise exam patterns across classes and ensure a smoother transition for students progressing to Class 10 and 12 board exams.
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ART AND CULTURE

Gaan-Ngai 2025: A Celebration of Unity and Tradition in Manipur

  • The Gaan-Ngai festival, the largest cultural and religious post-harvest celebration of the Zeliangrong community, was held with grand celebrations in various regions of Manipur. Known for its vibrant cultural performances and traditional rituals, Gaan-Ngai brought together the people in a spirit of unity and celebration. The festival marked the transition from the old year to the new, with a focus on peace, prosperity, and community healing.
  • The festival was celebrated by the Zeliangrong people, consisting of the Zeme, Liangmai, Rongmei, and Puimei tribes.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Union Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates the 'Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Traveller Programme' at 7 Airports

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually launched a significant programme from Ahmedabad aimed at making international travel seamless for Indian citizens and OCI cardholders.
  • The programme, titled 'Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program' (FTI-TTP), the programme is now operational at the following seven airports: Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin and Ahmedabad.
  • The objective of the programme is to provide world-class immigration facilities to travellers, making international travel seamless and secure. Initially, this facility has been launched free of cost for Indian citizens and OCI cardholders.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Centre Clears Appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as Delhi High Court Chief Justice

  • The Centre cleared the appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.
  • Justice Upadhyaya was appointed as an additional judge of the Allahabad High Court in November 2011 and became a permanent judge in August 2013.
  • He took oath as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court in July 2023.
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