Page-42 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Launches Maa Ki Rasoi Initiative

Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated ‘Maa Ki Rasoi’ on January 10, 2025. This community kitchen initiative aims to provide affordable meals for the economically weaker sections. The kitchen operates at Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj, managed by ..

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Stricter Laws for Women’s Safety in Tamil Nadu

Recent legislative developments in Tamil Nadu focus on enhancing the legal framework for the protection of women. Chief Minister MK Stalin introduced amendment bills in the Tamil Nadu Assembly aimed at revising punishments for crimes against women. These amendments seek ..

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Agricultural Subsidy Schemes in India

The landscape of agricultural subsidies in India has undergone changes in recent years. As of 2025, the need for periodic review of subsidy schemes is paramount to ensure alignment with social equity and economic growth. The Public Distribution System (PDS) ..

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ICEGATE and Trade Data Challenges

Recent developments in India’s trade data management have brought into light changes in the way import and export statistics are compiled. The shift from the SEZ Online System to ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Gateway) has raised concerns about data accuracy, ..

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Wooden Satellite LingoSat

The launch of LingoSat marks milestone in space exploration. This unique wooden satellite is the first of its kind to be sent into Earth’s orbit. It was delivered by the International Space Station, diverging from traditional rocket launches. Built as ..

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Can Trump Rename Gulf of Mexico?

In early January 2025, US President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America”. This statement emerged amidst escalating tensions with neighbouring countries, particularly Mexico. Trump’s remarks were part of a broader critique ..

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Goa Launches Bima Sakhi Yojana for Women

The Bima Sakhi Yojana was recently launched in Goa, aiming to provide insurance access to all citizens. This initiative follows the successful launch in Haryana and is part of a broader vision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scheme focuses ..

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EmpowHER Biz – Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog has recently launched a new initiative called EmpowHER Biz – Sapno Ki Udaan. This programme is in partnership with New Shop, a leading 24/7 convenience retail chain in India. The initiative aims ..

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