Brief Summary
This video provides a comprehensive review of weekly current affairs from January 6th to 12th, presented in a question-and-answer format. It covers various topics including international rankings, national events, appointments, schemes, and awards.
- India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2024
- The theme for Aero India 2025
- Recent appointments such as the chairman of ISRO and the Director-General of Civil Aviation
- New initiatives like the Parth scheme and the Bharat Pol portal
Intro
The video introduces a session on weekly current affairs, focusing on important questions and extra points from January 6th to 12th. It mentions resources for purchasing books and PDF files, as well as an application for daily current affairs tests. The host encourages viewers to stay until the end to cover all important questions.
Passport Index and Aero India 2025
India secured the 85th rank in the Henley Passport Index 2024, with Singapore holding the top position. Aero India 2025, Asia's largest air show, will be held at the Air Force Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The theme for Aero India 2025 is "The Runway to a Billion Opportunities," and it will be the 15th edition.
ISRO Chairman and Women's Premier League 2025
Dr. Narayan has been appointed as the next chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). ISRO was established on August 15, 1969, and its headquarters are in Bengaluru. The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 will be organized in Lucknow Vadu Rami. This will be the third edition of WPL, featuring five teams and 22 matches, from February 21 to March 16.
DRDO Foundation Day and Parth Scheme
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) celebrated its 67th Foundation Day on January 2, 2025. DRDO was established in 1958, with its headquarters in New Delhi, and Sameer V Kamat is the chairman. The Parth scheme has been started in Madhya Pradesh. The full name is Police Army Recruitment Training and Skill, and its main purpose is to organize training programs for youth preparing for the army and police.
State of Emergency in Ecuador and Metro Rail Network
Ecuador declared a state of emergency amid growing unrest and military conflict. President Daniel Noboa announced a 60-day emergency. Ecuador is located in South America, with its capital in Quito and currency as the US dollar. India has reached the third position in terms of metro rail network. China holds the first position, and America is in second place.
Gramin Bharat Mahotsav and Garuda Shee Online FIR Portal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Gramin Bharat Mahotsav in New Delhi at Bharat Mandap. The theme is "Building a Resilient Rural India for a Vikasit Bharat 2047". The Karnataka Forest Department launched the Garuda Shee Online FIR Portal in collaboration with the Karnataka State Wildlife Trust of India. The main purpose is to stop forceful forest encroachment, illegal tree cutting, and hunting.
Ambassador to Oman and Bacteria for Soil Pollution
Godavari Venkat Srinivas has been appointed as the next ambassador of India to Oman. The capital of Oman is Muscat, and the currency is Omani Rial. IIT Bombay has developed bacteria to combat soil pollution and boost agriculture. This bacteria degrades harmful substances, enhances plant growth hormones, prevents fungi, and improves nutrient availability.
Feral Sakhi Initiative and Coastal Wader Bird Census
The MBMC launched the Feral Sakhi initiative to empower women entrepreneurs in Mira Bhayander. India's first coastal wader bird census was organized in Marine National Park, Jamnagar. Wader birds have long necks, legs, and beaks, and they adapt well to shallow waters.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and Rajagopal Chidambaram's Awards
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was organized in Bhubaneswar and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The chief guest was Christian Carlo Kagal, President of Trinath & Tobacco Republic. The theme of the convention was "Contribution of NRIs to Developed India." Scientist Dr. Rajagopal Chidambaram, who recently passed away, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1999 and the Padma Shri in 1975.
Reading Campaign in Maharashtra and Jallikattu Festival
The Maharashtra government initiated a 15-day reading campaign among students to encourage and motivate young people. The Jallikattu festival is being organized in Tamil Nadu, with its capital in Chennai, CM MK Stalin, and Governor R N Ravi. Other important festivals of Tamil Nadu include Pongal, Thai Poosam, and Natarajan festival.
National Saras Mela 2025 and Directorate General of Civil Aviation Chief
The National Saras Mela 2025 will be organized in Kerala from January 20 to January 31 by the Kutumb Shri Mission. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai was appointed as the Chief of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Aid to Vanua and Most Polluted City
The Government of India announced aid for the earthquake-stricken nation of Vanua, amounting to $1 million. This aid will support rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. The capital of Vanua is Port Vila. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has been declared the world's most polluted city.
PLI Scheme and India's First Generation Beta Baby
Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy launched the PLI Scheme 2.0 for the steel industry to boost domestic production and reduce imports by attracting capital investment. India's first generation beta baby was born in Aizawl, Mizoram, at Sinod Hospital.
Shahid Madhav Singh Hath Kharcha Scheme and Bad Royal Butterfly
The Odisha government launched the Shahid Madhav Singh Hath Kharcha Scheme, providing tribal students with ₹5 lakh. The Bad Royal Butterfly was recently spotted in Tripura state, specifically in the Sipahi Jawala Wildlife Sanctuary.
Organic Fisheries Cluster and SBI Deposit Schemes
India's first organic fisheries cluster was launched in Sikkim state by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh. The State Bank of India (SBI) launched two new deposit schemes: Har Ghar Yojana Lakhpati, designed to help customers deposit ₹1 lakh or more, and SBI Petron, for senior citizens.
Food Corporation of India Chairman and NASSCOM Foundation CEO
The new Chairman and Managing Director of the Food Corporation of India is not mentioned in provided transcript. The Food Corporation of India was founded on January 14, 1965, with its headquarters in New Delhi. Jyoti Sharma is the new CEO of NASSCOM Foundation.
BCCI Appointment and National Games Torch Name
Prabhtej Singh Bhatia was appointed to an unspecified position within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The BCCI was founded in 1928, with its headquarters in Mumbai. Roger Binny is the president, Rajiv Shukla is the vice president, Devjit Sakia is the secretary, and Hemang Amin is the CEO. The torch of the 38th National Games has been named Tejaswini. The games will commence on January 28 and continue until February 14.
BRICS Membership and ISRO's Seed Germination in Space
Indonesia recently became the 10th full member of the BRICS group, as announced during the BRICS summit in Brazil. ISRO successfully germinated cowpea seeds in space as part of the Poem Fur Mission, sent by PSLV C60A, under microgravity conditions.
Bharat Pol Portal and Indus Food 2025 Exhibition
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Bharat Pol portal to enhance India's capabilities in international crime investigation. The portal was developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Union Minister Chirag Paswan inaugurated the Indus Food 2025 exhibition in Greater Noida, organized from January 8 to 10.
Panchayat to Parliament 2.0 Programme and Gandhi Darshan Art Gallery
The Panchayat to Parliament 2.0 programme was launched by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to empower land representatives elected from scheduled tribes in Panchayati Raj Institutions. The Gandhi Darshan Art Gallery and Exhibition was inaugurated in New Delhi by Om Birla, featuring works from over 80 artists portraying Mahatma Gandhi in unique and modern ways.
Death of Costas Simitis and Tomi Ko Ito's Death
Costas Simitis, former Prime Minister of Greece from 1996 to 2004, passed away recently. Tomi Ko Ito, the world's oldest person and Guinness World Record holder, died at the age of 116. She was Japanese and passed away at a care home in Ashiya, Hago Prefecture.
Rathor Bharosa Scheme and Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Farmers in Telangana will receive Rs. 15,000 annually per acre under the Rathor Bharosa Scheme, replacing the Raitu Bandhu Scheme. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was celebrated on January 9th, also known as NRI Day, with the theme "Diaspora Contribution to a Developed India."
Nuclear Restrictions and Pranab Mukherjee Memorial
The USA will remove restrictions on Indian nuclear entities to boost ties. The Central Government approved the establishment of a memorial dedicated to former President Pranab Mukherjee in Delhi. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019 and passed away in August 2020.
Nadi Tarangini and Paracetamol Production Technology
Nadi Tarangini, an indigenously developed pulse diagnostic tool, became India's first Ayurvedic medical device to receive approval from CDSCO. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research developed the technology to produce paracetamol indigenously in India.
Cashless Treatment for Accident Victims and Shallow Wave Basin Research Facility
Nitin Gadkari launched a new scheme to provide cashless treatment to road accident victims. Asia's largest shallow wave basin research facility has been started at IIT Madras.
World Telugu Conference and Athletics Federation of India President
The World Telugu Conference is being held in Andhra Pradesh at Godavari Global University to showcase the Telugu language, literature, and cultural heritage. Bahadur Singh Sagoo has been elected as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India.
Golden Globe Awards and World Hindi Day
The film "The Brutal" won the Best Motion Picture Award at the 81st Golden Globe Awards 2024. World Hindi Day was celebrated on January 10th, commemorating the anniversary of the First World Hindi Conference in 1975, with the theme "A Global Voice of Unity and Cultural Pride."
Ghana President's Second Term and Global Cooperation Barometer
John Mahamani was sworn in for a second term as President of Ghana. The World Economic Forum published the Global Cooperation Barometer 2024 Second Edition, a tool designed to help leaders understand the complexity of global cooperation.
Republic Day Chief Guest and e-Shram Portal Upgrade
President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto has been invited as the chief guest for India's 2025 Republic Day parade. The e-Shram portal has been upgraded to support 22 scheduled languages to increase accessibility for unorganized sector workers.
UP Open Network for Agriculture and SBI Deputy Managing Director
The UP government launched UP Open Network for Agriculture (Upna) in cooperation with a ration company to provide farmers access to essential services. The new Deputy Managing Director and Group Chief Risk Officer of SBI is not mentioned in provided transcript. SBI was founded in July 1955, with its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Revenue Department Secretary and Lal Bahadur Shastri's Death Anniversary
Tohin Kanta Pandey has become the Secretary of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. The death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri ji was observed on January 11th. He was born on October 2, 1904, and served as Railway Minister, Home Affairs Minister, External Affairs Minister, and Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966.
India-Malaysia Cooperation and Vikasit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
India and Malaysia have agreed to deepen cooperation in counter-terrorism and deradicalization. The Vikasit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 was launched in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam, organized by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandav.
Green Hydrogen Hub and Havildar Baldev Singh
Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone of India's first green hydrogen hub in Visakhapatnam. Retired Havildar Baldev Singh, who fought four wars against Pakistan, recently passed away.
5G Use Case Test Lab and Pritish Nandy's Death
A 5G use case test lab was inaugurated in Ranchi by coal minister G Kishan Reddy. Pritish Nandy, a filmmaker, recently passed away. He was awarded the Padmashree in 1977.
Bima Sakhi Yojana and Presidential Medal of Freedom
Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana, associated with LIC Life Insurance Corporation of India. Goa is the second state after Haryana to launch this scheme, with the objective of providing insurance for all. Lionel Messi became the first male footballer to win the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
British Junior Open and Gangadhar National Award
Anahat Singh won the Under 17 Girls' Singles title at the British Junior Open 2024. Pratibha Satpati, an Odia poet, received the Gangadhar National Award.
Test Questions and Conclusion
The session concludes with two test questions: which Union Minister launched the Bharat Pol portal, and which state recently started the Parth scheme. Viewers are encouraged to write their answers in the comment box.
