Daily Current Affairs 5th Jan, 2025

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This post contains important current affairs of 5th Jan, 2025. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 5th 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 5th Jan, 2025 Current affairs test.

International News

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Expresses Interest in BrahMos Missile System

  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has prioritized the procurement of BrahMos missiles as part of his agenda during his proposed visit to India for the Republic Day celebrations later this month.
  • If finalized, Indonesia would join the ranks of other Southeast Asian nations like the Philippines and Vietnam, which have previously acquired the BrahMos missile system.

National News

Assam Inaugurates the Largest Eri Silk Spinning Mill in the Northeast

  • The largest Eri silk spinning mill in the northeastern region of India has been inaugurated in Assam’s Baksa district.
  • This project was established by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC).

Prime Minister Modi to Open Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
  • The event celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and cultural heritage of rural India under the theme: “Building a Resilient Rural India for a Viksit Bharat 2047.”

President Droupadi Murmu Commends NIMHANS for Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda in Mental Health Care

  • During the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru, President Droupadi Murmu praised the institute for its innovative approach to mental healthcare.
  • She highlighted the success of integrating traditional practices like Yoga and Ayurveda with modern healthcare methods to address mental and physical health challenges.

Banking News

State Bank of India Introduces Two New Deposit Schemes: “Har Ghar Lakhpati” and “Patrons”

  • The State Bank of India (SBI) has unveiled two new deposit schemes titled “Har Ghar Lakhpati” and “Patrons,” targeting senior citizens aged 80 and above.
  • These schemes aim to simplify the accumulation of ₹1 lakh or its multiples, offering effective savings solutions to help achieve financial goals.

Bharat Connect to Launch by March, Ushering in a UPI Milestone for B2B Payments

  • The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) plans to introduce its Bharat Connect platform, formerly known as Bharat BillPay, for business-to-business (B2B) payments by March.
  • The platform is designed to help businesses manage payments efficiently and will work on a model similar to partnerships with third-party application providers (TPAPs).

Business News

Call for Establishing Digital Asset Regulatory Authority (DARA) by 2025

  • A report titled Crypto Outlook 2024-2025, jointly published by Blue Aster Capital and Crebaco Global, recommends the creation of a Digital Asset Regulatory Authority (DARA) in India by late 2025 or early 2026.
  • This recommendation aligns with India’s growing influence in the global cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Science & Technology News

Tata Elxsi Collaborates with Qualcomm Technologies on Virtual Models for Software-Defined Vehicles

  • Tata Elxsi has partnered with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to develop virtual models of Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions for cloud-native application development.
  • This initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) in next-generation mobility solutions.
  • The partnership’s results will be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, where Tata Elxsi will demonstrate a virtual electronic control unit (ECU) platform.

Important Days

World Day of War Orphans 2025 Observed on 6th January

  • The World Day of War Orphans is commemorated annually on 6th January to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children who have lost their parents due to conflicts.
  • The day seeks to highlight the immense emotional and psychological burdens carried by these children.

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