Daily Current Affairs 26th Jan, 2025: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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International News
India Becomes Observer in the Eurodrone Programme Led by Airbus Defence and Space
- India has joined the Eurodrone programme as an observer state.
- This initiative involves the Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR).
- OCCAR, based in Bonn, Germany, approved India’s observer status following its request submitted in August 2024.
National News
Second BIMSTEC Expert Group Meeting on Cyber Security Cooperation Held in New Delhi
- The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), under the Government of India, hosted the Second BIMSTEC Expert Group Meeting on Cyber Security Cooperation in New Delhi.
- This meeting is a follow-up to the First Meeting, which was also organized by India in 2022, in New Delhi.
Kerala Chief Minister Launches KaWaCHaM: Advanced Disaster Warning System
- Kerala’s Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, inaugurated the Kerala Warnings, Crisis, and Hazard Management System (KaWaCHaM).
- The launch event took place at the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram.
- KaWaCHaM is a cutting-edge disaster risk warning system designed to provide timely alerts and facilitate rapid rescue operations in disaster-prone areas.
Government Approves ₹500 Crore Capital Infusion into Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) for Financial Year 2024-25
- The Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) announced the approval of a ₹500 crore capital infusion by the Government of India.
- The funds will be raised through the preferential issue of shares.
- This move aims to bolster the financial position of IFCI, a state-owned financial institution.
Science & Technology
India to Launch First Human Underwater Submersible Under ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ This Year
- India is set to launch its first-ever human underwater submersible, known as the Deep-Sea Manned Vehicle, as part of its Deep Ocean Mission.
- This mission underscores a significant achievement in India’s technological and scientific capabilities, particularly in advancing the blue economy.
- The vehicle aims to achieve a depth of 6,000 meters by 2026.
- Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, highlighted this milestone during the second Mission Steering Committee meeting on the Deep Ocean Mission.
 Index News
NITI Aayog Releases Fiscal Health Index: Odisha Tops, Punjab Ranks Last
- NITI Aayog published the Fiscal Health Index (FHI), which evaluates the fiscal health of 18 major Indian states.
- The assessment is based on key factors like GDP contribution, demography, public expenditure, revenue generation, and fiscal stability.
- States were ranked across five indicators: Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilization, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index, and Debt Sustainability.
- Odisha ranked at the top, while Punjab was placed at the bottom of the index.
Important Days
International Day Of Clean Energy
- The International Day Of Clean Energy is celebrated annually on January 26.
- The day highlights the critical role of clean energy in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- It also emphasizes the importance of clean energy in providing reliable and sustainable power sources worldwide.
