Daily Current Affairs 9th Jan, 2025: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 9th Jan, 2025. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 9th 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 9th Jan, 2025 Current affairs test.
International News
UNESCO Recognizes Sevdalinka as Intangible Cultural Heritage
- UNESCO added Sevdalinka, also known as Sevdah, to its list of intangible world cultural heritage.
- This traditional folk music genre traces its origins to the 16th-century Ottoman Empire and is often described as the “Balkan Blues” due to its melancholic love themes.
- Its inclusion in the heritage list is celebrated as a significant step in preserving the art form and supporting its musicians and performers.
National News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate Projects Worth ₹2 Lakh Crore in Andhra Pradesh
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Andhra Pradesh, marking his first visit since the TDP-led NDA government assumed power in the state.
- During this visit, the focus will be on initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable growth and advancing infrastructure, with a special emphasis on North Andhra Pradesh.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Unveils Multilingual Support for e-Shram Portal
- Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, launched a multilingual feature on the e-Shram portal in New Delhi.
- This upgrade aligns with the government’s vision of transforming e-Shram into a comprehensive ‘One-Stop-Solution’ for workers.
- The portal now supports 22 Scheduled Languages, significantly improving accessibility for users across the country.
Defence News
India-U.S. Collaboration on Sonobuoy Production to Enhance Naval Capabilities
- India and the United States have forged a partnership to co-produce sonobuoys, devices designed to enhance the Indian Navy’s undersea domain awareness.
- This collaboration, involving Ultra Marine from the U.S. and Bharat Dynamics Limited from India, aims to strengthen submarine tracking capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region, amidst increasing Chinese naval activity.
- The initiative will also ensure compatibility between the navies of India, the U.S., and allied nations like Australia and Japan.
Awards News
Indian Films Compete at the 97th Academy Awards
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that 323 feature films are eligible for the 2025 Oscars.
- Among them, seven Indian films are vying for the Best Picture category, marking a proud moment for Indian cinema on the global stage.
Schemes News
Goa Launches ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ for Women Empowerment
- Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched the ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ under the Swayampurna Goa 2.0 initiative.
- This program is designed to empower women by training them to become Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) agents.
- It also aims to promote financial literacy and expand life insurance coverage at the grassroots level.
Appointment News
V Narayanan Appointed as New ISRO Chairman and Space Secretary
- V Narayanan will take over as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation and Space Secretary.
- He succeeds S Somanath in the role.
- Previously, Narayanan served as the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre.
Science & Technology
ISRO’s SpaDeX Satellites Mark Industry-Driven Milestone
- The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) project, developed under the guidance of ISRO engineers, represents the first instance of satellites being independently built by the industry.
- Two satellites, SDX01 (chaser) and SDX02 (target), each weighing 220 kg, were successfully launched into a 476-km circular orbit using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C60).
- Ananth Technologies Limited (ATL), a longtime partner of ISRO, managed the integration and testing of these satellites.
IIT-Madras Commissions Asia’s Largest Wave Basin
- IIT-Madras has unveiled Asia’s largest shallow wave basin at its Discovery campus in Thaiyur.
- Designed with indigenous technology, this facility is expected to tackle complex coastal engineering challenges and boost research in marine science and engineering.
- It will enhance India’s capabilities in port and waterway research, reducing reliance on foreign technologies.
Important Days
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025: Date, Theme, and Highlights
- On January 9th, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, or Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, celebrates the contributions of the Indian diaspora worldwide.
- This occasion seeks to strengthen ties between India and its overseas citizens, leveraging their expertise and resources for the nation’s growth.
- The event’s history and theme aim to honor the Indian diaspora’s role in the country’s development.
