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Current Affairs One - Liner : 16th January 2025

Published on January 16, 2025
  • National:
    • On January 13, 2025, the Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences inaugurated Eastern India's first astronomical observatory in Garpanchkot Hills, Purulia district, West Bengal. It features a 14-inch telescope, with plans for a 1-meter telescope soon, aiming to enhance research in astronomy and astrophysics.
Current Affairs One - Liner : 16th January 2025
    • On January 15, 2025, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the registration portal for Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase 3. The event is scheduled from February 15 to 24, 2025, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
    • On January 16, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at seven airports. The programme allows registered Indian citizens and OCI cardholders to use biometric e-gates, bypassing regular immigration queues.
    • On January 16, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Archaeological Experiential Museum, the Prerna Complex, and the Vadnagar Sports Complex in Vadnagar, Gujarat. These projects aim to showcase Vadnagar's rich cultural history, inspire future generations, and develop local sporting talent.
    • On January 16, 2025, Pixxel became the first private company in India to launch its own satellite constellation. The Firefly constellation features the world's highest-resolution commercial-grade hyperspectral imaging technology. This milestone boosts India's private space sector and enhances earth monitoring applications.
  • International:
    • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced the Baltic Sentry mission on January 14, 2025, to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region. This mission includes Frigates, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and Naval Drones to enhance surveillance and deterrence, aiming to safeguard critical infrastructure amid concerns over possible Russian sabotage.
  • Economy:
    • On January 15, 2025, it was reported that India's merchandise exports decreased by 1% to $38.01 billion in December 2024. The previous year's exports in December were $38.39 billion. Imports rose by 4.8% to $59.95 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $21.94 billion for December 2024.
  • Sports:
    • Arjun Erigaisi won the early Titled Tuesday weekly blitz competition on January 15, 2025, held by Chess.com.He defeated Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana, finishing with 10 points from 11 rounds in the online chess event.
  • Awards & Honours:
    • On January 15, 2025, Tarun Das, the former head of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), received the Honorary Citizen Award from Singapore. This award was presented by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in recognition of his significant contributions to strengthening Singapore-India relations.

Questions:

1. Which private company in India became the first to launch its own satellite constellation on January 16, 2025?

  • A) Antrix Corporation
  • B) Pixxel
  • C) Skyroot Aerospace
  • D) Agnikul Cosmos

2. Who received the Honorary Citizen Award from Singapore on January 15, 2025?

  • A) Narayana Murthy
  • B) Ratan Tata
  • C) Tarun Das
  • D) Uday Kotak
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