January 2025 Monthly Current Affairs (All Topics + Tripura)

January 2025 Monthly Current Affairs (All Topics + Tripura)

National Affairs

Ram Mandir Inaugurated: On January 22, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Republic Day Parade 2025: For the first time, women commandos participated in the grand parade on Rajpath.

National Voter’s Day was celebrated on January 25 with the theme “Nothing like voting, I vote for sure.”

International Affairs

India-France Defence Deal: A new strategic partnership agreement was signed, focusing on defense cooperation and joint exercises.

India at United Nations: India led a resolution on climate change and sustainable development, gaining majority support.

Awards & Honours

Bharat Ratna 2025 awarded posthumously to Sir M. Visvesvaraya.

Filmfare Awards 2025: Best Actor – Ranveer Singh; Best Actress – Alia Bhatt.

Padma Awards: Announced on January 25 — featuring notable personalities from arts, literature, and public service.

Appointments

Election Commissioner: Anjali Verma appointed as new Election Commissioner of India.

New Army Chief: Lt. General R.K. Mehta appointed as the Chief of Army Staff.

Education

CBSE 2025 Board Exam Pattern revised for better assessment.

UGC announced all central universities must implement the four-year undergraduate degree program by 2030.

National Digital University initiative launched to promote online learning.

Science & Technology

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-4 Mission Test: Successful testing of propulsion system for the next moon mission.

India’s First Indigenous Quantum Computer: Prototype launched by the Department of Science and Technology.

⚽ Sports

Virat Kohli scored his 50th Test century in a match against England in Mumbai.

India wins Hockey Asia Cup 2025, defeating South Korea in the finals.

Khelo India Youth Games 2025 inaugurated in Hyderabad.

Economy & Banking

RBI Monetary Policy: Repo rate remains unchanged at 6.25%.

UPI International Expansion: UPI services launched in USA and UK.

SEBI proposed new norms for startups to ease IPO procedures.

Health

New Ayushman Bharat 2.0 policy launched, adding maternity benefits and telemedicine services.

Tripura Health Mission initiated community health centers at Panchayat levels.

Tripura Current Affairs – January 2025

Major Highlights from Tripura:

1. Tripura Sundari Express Launched: A new express train flagged off from Agartala to New Delhi, improving connectivity for passengers.

2. Tripura Budget 2025-26 Presented: Total outlay of ₹28,000 crores focusing on health, rural development, and education.

3. Republic Day 2025 in Tripura: Grand celebration in Agartala with Tripura State Rifles parade and state awards announced.

4. Tripura Rural Health Scheme Launched: CM Dr. Manik Saha launched a rural health mission ensuring one health assistant per panchayat.

5. Tripura University New Research Facility: A new biotech research lab inaugurated with central funding.

6. Border Trade with Bangladesh: New trade agreement signed to boost exports through Akhaura check-post.

7. Tourism Push: Tripura Tourism Department launched a new campaign — “Experience Unseen Tripura” to attract tourists.

Summary

Category Key Points

National Ram Mandir, Republic Day Parade, New Army Chief

International India-France Deal, UN Resolution

Awards Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards

Sports Kohli’s 50th Century, Hockey Cup

Economy RBI Repo Rate, UPI Global

Tripura New Train, Budget 2025, Health & Tourism Boosts