This blog post summarizes key current affairs from January 17 to 24, 2025, covering significant events in politics, technology, sports, and international relations, including India's economic growth projections, military advancements, and notable awards.
Welcome to the current affairs summary for the week of January 17 to 24, 2025. This post highlights important events and developments across various sectors, including politics, technology, sports, and international relations.
Magnati, a payment solution provider in the Middle East, has partnered with NPCI International Payment Limited (NIPL) to enable QR code-based UPI merchant payments in the UAE. This partnership allows merchants to accept payments through UPI by scanning QR codes.
The counter-drone system "Bastra" successfully test-fired India's first guided micro missiles, developed by Economic Explosives Limited. This system can target threats up to 2.5 km away and can fire 64 missiles simultaneously, making it a cost-effective surface-to-air solution for the Indian Army.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful flight trials of the NUG Mark 2, an advanced anti-tank guided missile, in Rajasthan. This missile features a fire-and-forget capability, allowing it to track and adjust to moving targets.
Tunas, the former Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry, was awarded the Honorary Citizen Award for his contributions to Singapore-India relations. This award was presented by the President of Singapore during a ceremony in New Delhi.
According to the World Bank's Global Economic Prospect report, India's GDP is projected to grow by 6.7% in FY 26 and FY 27. This growth is attributed to robust private consumption and investment.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued guidelines for the Pradhan Mantri Saurar Rooftop Yojana, allocating a corpus fund of 100 crore rupees to reduce investment risks in residential solar projects.
Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the fifth time, defeating Vidarbha in the finals held in Vadodara, Gujarat. The team was captained by Mayank Agarwal.
Odisha state announced a three-year sponsorship deal for the Indian national Koko team, investing 5 crore rupees annually from January 2025 to December 2027.
Nawab Abdullah Salim Salam has been appointed as the 53rd Prime Minister of Lebanon, succeeding Najib Mikati.
Nigeria has officially joined BRICS as the ninth partner country under Brazil's presidency in 2025.
The World Meteorological Organization, in collaboration with UNESCO, declared 2025 as the International Year of Glacier Preservation to raise awareness about the melting glaciers.
Shiv Nadar topped the 11th edition of the Hurun India Philanthropy List, donating 5.9 crore rupees daily, primarily focused on education and community upliftment.
This week has seen significant developments across various sectors, reflecting ongoing changes in technology, politics, and international relations. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to monitor these important issues.
