Daily Current Affairs 3rd Jan, 2025

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International News

HMPV Outbreak in China Sparks Health Concerns
China is witnessing a significant surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), raising fears of a public health crisis reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports suggest that hospitals are overcrowded, with multiple viruses—HMPV, influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19—contributing to the situation. While rumors of a state of emergency circulate, no official confirmation has been issued by Chinese authorities.

Defence News

DRDO Marks 67 Years of Innovation
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrated its 67th Foundation Day on January 2, 2025. Established in 1958, DRDO began with just 10 laboratories and has expanded to include 52 laboratories and 5 DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories (DYSLs) across India. These facilities focus on advanced defence technologies spanning missiles, naval systems, life sciences, and more.

National News

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Sworn in as Kerala Governor
On January 2, 2025, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in as the 23rd Governor of Kerala. The event, held at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, saw the oath administered by Kerala High Court Chief Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar. Key figures, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, were in attendance.

Honorary Senior Ranks for Retiring Paramilitary Personnel Under Consideration
The Indian government is evaluating a proposal to grant honorary senior ranks to retiring personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) who could not achieve promotions due to organizational limitations. This initiative is designed to boost the morale of retiring personnel and acknowledge their years of dedicated service to the nation.

Arif Mohammad Khan Becomes Bihar’s Governor
Arif Mohammad Khan took the oath of office as Bihar’s 42nd Governor, replacing Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who now serves as Kerala’s Governor. The ceremony, presided over by Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran, was attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav.

 

Business News

SBI Simplifies NRI Banking with Digital Onboarding
The State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a digital, tablet-based onboarding process for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to open NRE and NRO accounts seamlessly. Launched on January 2, 2025, this initiative aims to replace traditional paperwork with efficient digital document verification.

RBI Reports High Return Rate of ₹2,000 Notes
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that, as of December 31, 2024, 98.12% of ₹2,000 denomination notes have returned to the banking system, leaving ₹6,691 crore still with the public.

Blinkit Introduces 10-Minute Ambulance Service in Gurgaon
Blinkit has launched an innovative ambulance service in Gurgaon, enabling residents to book Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances via the Blinkit app, with a promised arrival time of just 10 minutes. CEO Albinder Dhindsa highlighted this as a critical step toward providing rapid emergency medical support in urban areas.

 

Ranks & Reports News

India Submits Fourth Biennial Update Report to UNFCCC
On December 30, 2024, India submitted its Fourth Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The report offers an update on the country’s greenhouse gas inventory for 2020 and outlines mitigation efforts, national circumstances, and related finance and capacity-building needs.

Schemes News

Launch of ‘One Nation One Subscription’ (ONOS)
The One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme was launched on January 1, 2025, to enhance access to global scholarly resources for India’s academic and research community. The program provides comprehensive access to international journals and articles for government higher education institutions and central R&D centers.

 

Books and Authors News

Amit Shah Launches Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Through the Ages

Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the book Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Through the Ages: A Visual Narrative of Continuities and Linkages. The book highlights the geo-cultural unity of these regions and aims to dispel historical misconceptions about their integration with India.

Awards News

Sai Paranjpye to Receive Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award
Celebrated Indian filmmaker Sai Paranjpye will be honored with the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival. Known for acclaimed films such as Sparsh and Chashme Buddoor, Paranjpye is a prominent figure in India’s parallel cinema movement. The festival will be held in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar from January 15–19, 2025.

Prativa Satpathy Awarded Gangadhar National Award for Poetry
Renowned Odia poet Prativa Satpathy will receive the Gangadhar National Award for Poetry 2023 during Sambalpur University’s 58th Foundation Day on January 5. This prestigious award honors poets who have made significant literary contributions.

Science and Technology News

Project VISTAAR: Digital Transformation in Agriculture
IIT Madras, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, has launched Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources). This initiative leverages digitalization to modernize India’s agricultural extension system, providing farmers with enhanced access to advanced technologies and advisory services.

Obituaries News

Renowned Botanist K.S. Manilal Passes Away
Dr. K.S. Manilal, an eminent botanist and Padma Shri awardee, passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Known for translating the 17th-century Latin botanical work Hortus Malabaricus into English and Malayalam, his contributions greatly enriched India’s botanical heritage.

Important Days News

Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2025
The birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule, a pioneering social reformer and educator, is celebrated on January 3. Her contributions to women’s education and social justice are commemorated annually, with 2025’s celebration falling on a Friday.

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