Daily Current Affairs 1st Jan, 2025: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 1st Jan, 2025. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 1st 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 1st Jan, 2025 Current affairs test.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Japanese Sake Gains UNESCO Cultural Heritage Recognition
- Japan’s traditional rice wine, sake, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.
- Â This inclusion celebrates the longstanding traditions of sake brewing and its role in Japanese culture, from ceremonial rites to contemporary culinary experiences.
BANKING NEWS
RBI Governor Predicts Positive Economic Growth for 2025
- Despite ongoing global uncertainties, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra expressed optimism regarding India’s economic prospects.
- He highlighted strong consumer and business confidence in 2025, forecasting notable economic improvements in the latter half of the financial year.
ICICI Prudential Life and RGA Launch Specialized Health Insurance for Women
- ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, in collaboration with Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), has introduced an innovative health insurance product designed specifically for women.
- This product addresses critical illnesses and surgical needs unique to women.
- Â It offers an immediate payout of up to 100% of the insured amount upon the diagnosis of covered critical illnesses.
NATIONAL NEWS
MNRE Establishes ₹100 Crore Payment Security Fund for Renewable Energy
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has rolled out new measures to bolster renewable energy initiatives under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
-  A ₹100 crore Payment Security Fund (PSF) has been introduced to support models like the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) and Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA).
- Â The fund ensures timely payments for rooftop solar installations, thereby reducing investment risks.
Pharmaceutical Industry Struggles with Upcoming GMP Norms
- The Indian pharmaceutical sector, particularly Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), is facing challenges as the revised Schedule M guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) come into effect in January 2025.
- Many companies are under pressure to adhere to these guidelines, and without an extension to the deadline, some risk non-compliance and potential shutdowns.
Gujarat CM Launches SWAR Platform for Overcoming Language Barriers
- On December 25, 2024, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled the SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform to commemorate Good Governance Day.
- This citizen-centric initiative aims to bridge language gaps, facilitating smoother communication between citizens and the government.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
China Unveils World’s Fastest High-Speed Train Prototype
- China has introduced the CR450 prototype, setting a new benchmark for high-speed rail technology.
- Â This train is engineered to achieve speeds of 450 km/h during test runs, surpassing the CR400 Fuxing model’s maximum speed of 350 km/h.
BUSINESS NEWS
Dharavi Redevelopment Project Renamed to Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt. Ltd
- To avoid confusion with the Maharashtra government’s Dharavi Redevelopment Authority (DRA), Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Ltd (DRPPL), backed by the Adani Group, has been rebranded as Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt. Ltd (NMDPL).
- Â The rebranding has been approved by the company’s board of directors and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
SPORTS NEWS
Adarsh Singh Wins Gold in National Shooting Championship
- Adarsh Singh clinched gold in the men’s 25-meter standard pistol event at the 67th National Shooting Championship, held at the Dr. Karni Singh Range in Tughlakabad.
- Â He outperformed Udhayveer Sidhu, Omkar Singh, and Olympian Gurpreet Singh, securing victory by a seven-point margin.
IMPORTANT DAYS
Global Family Day Observed on January 1, 2025
- Global Family Day, also known as World Peace Day, was celebrated on January 1, 2025.
- Â This day promotes global unity and the idea of fostering peace among people worldwide.
