Current Affairs One - Liner : 12th & 13th January 2025

Kappad Beach in Kozhikode and Chal Beach in Kannur, Kerala, received the Blue Flag certification from the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) on January 13, 2025.

Lohri is celebrated on January 13 in the Punjab region of India. It marks the end of the winter solstice and the arrival of longer days. The festival features bonfires, traditional songs, and dances.

India joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD) on January 11, 2025. This membership allows India to contribute to shaping global standards in harnessing Big Data for official statistics.
Pixxel announced a partnership with SI Imaging Services (SIIS) on January 8, 2025, to supply hyperspectral satellite data in Korea. This collaboration aims to enhance imaging for agriculture, climate monitoring, and resource management.

DSP Asset Managers launched India's first BSE Sensex Next 30 Index Fund and ETF on January 10, 2025. These schemes track the BSE Sensex Next 30 Index, offering investors exposure to the next 30 large-cap companies beyond the BSE Sensex, aiming for diversified exposure and long-term growth potential.
Groww Asset Management launched India's first Groww Nifty India Railways PSU ETF on January 10, 2025. This ETF tracks the Nifty India Railways PSU Index, offering exposure to public sector companies in the railway sector. The New Fund Offer (NFO) is open from January 16 to January 30, 2025, with a minimum investment of ₹500.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted supervisory restrictions on Asirvad Micro Finance Limited (AMFL) and DMI Finance Private Limited (DFPL) on January 8, 2025. The restrictions were initially imposed in October 2024 over concerns with their loan pricing policies.
PhonePe and ICICI Lombard have partnered to offer a unique insurance plan for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The plan, available from January 13 to February 26, 2025, covers various risks for travelers, ensuring a safe pilgrimage experience. Priced at ₹59 per traveler for train or bus travel and ₹99 per traveler for flights, it aims to secure millions of devotees.

A team from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered a new pangolin species, the Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica), in Arunachal Pradesh on January 9, 2025. This species evolved in isolation due to geo-climatic changes in the Indo-Burma region about 3.4 million years ago.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) brought two satellites within 3 meters of each other under the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) on January 12, 2025. This milestone demonstrates significant progress in space docking technology, essential for future space missions like station building and interplanetary exploration.

FC Barcelona defeated Real Madrid by 5-2 to win their 15th Spanish Super Cup title on January 12, 2025, at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

National Youth Day 2025 is observed on January 12 in India, honoring the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The theme for 2025 is "Youth for a Sustainable Future: Shaping the Nation with Flexibility and Responsibility".

Nicolas Maduro Moros was sworn in as President of Venezuela for his third consecutive term on January 10, 2025. The ceremony took place at the Legislative Palace in Caracas, where Maduro took the oath on a copy of the Bolivarian Constitution signed by Hugo Chávez
Brijendra Pratap Singh was appointed as Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) on January 8, 2025. He brings over 35 years of experience in the mining and steel sectors.
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia were elected unopposed as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during the Special General Meeting on January 12, 2025. They will assume their roles with immediate effect.
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the captain of Punjab Kings for the IPL 2025 season. The announcement was made on January 13, 2025. Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in 2024.

"BRING IT ON: The Incredible Story of My Life" by Dr. Deepa Malik is an inspiring memoir of India's first female Paralympic medalist. Released on January 13, 2025, it highlights her journey of overcoming challenges, societal norms, and achieving remarkable success as a para-athlete.
"How India Scaled Mt G20: The Inside Story of the G20 Presidency" by Amitabh Kant provides an in-depth look at India's G20 presidency under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Released on January 15, 2025.

Havaldar (retd) Baldev Singh, a war veteran who fought in four wars against Pakistan, passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 93 in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Questions:

1. Who is the author of "BRING IT ON: The Incredible Story of My Life"?

2. Who was appointed as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) on January 8, 2025?