Daily Current Affairs 19th Jan, 2025: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important daily current affairs of 19th Jan, 2025. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 19th Jan, 2025. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 19th Jan, 2025 Current affairs test.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
China Completes the World’s Longest Expressway Tunnel in Xinjiang
- The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, located in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, has been completed by China, setting a record as the longest expressway tunnel globally.
- Â The tunnel spans 22.13 kilometers and is situated in the Tianshan Mountains at an elevation of 3,000 feet above sea level.
- Â It reduces a three-hour journey to just 20 minutes, offering substantial convenience to commuters.
- Â This tunnel enhances travel between Northern and Southern Xinjiang and strengthens links to Eurasian countries within the Silk Road Economic Belt.
NATIONAL NEWS
Cabinet Approves Refarming of 687 MHz Spectrum for 5G and 6G Services
- Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the Cabinet’s approval for refarming 687 MHz of spectrum from various government ministries.
- This move aims to enhance the deployment of advanced telecommunications technologies, including 5G and upcoming 6G services.
- The spectrum, now available for auction, is valued at an estimated ₹2 lakh crore.
Odisha Announces ₹20,000 Monthly Pension for Emergency Imprisonment Survivors
- The Odisha government has introduced a monthly pension scheme of ₹20,000 for individuals who were jailed during the 1975 Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
BUSINESS NEWS
IMF Retains India’s Growth Projection at 6.5% for FY25 and FY26
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed India’s economic growth forecast at 6.5% for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
- This forecast comes despite observations of a more pronounced slowdown in economic activities.
- The details were included in the latest World Economic Outlook report.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Google Introduces Next-Generation Quantum Computing Chip ‘Willow’
- Google has announced a breakthrough in quantum computing with the launch of its next-generation chip, named Willow.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Vineet Joshi Takes Over as Secretary of Higher Education
- Vineet Joshi, an IAS officer, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education.
- He assumed the role at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Joshi previously served as the Chief Secretary of Manipur.
DEFENCE NEWS
PM Modi Inaugurates Three Advanced Naval Combatants
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three sophisticated naval ships: INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer.
- The commissioning ceremony took place at the Mumbai Naval Dockyard.
- These ships are part of efforts to bolster India’s naval capabilities, enhancing national security and maritime strength.
