Current Affairs One - Liner : 26th & 27th January 2025

The Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre was launched by Governor La Ganesan of Nagaland on January 26, 2025, during the 76th Republic Day celebrations at Kohima. This initiative aims to provide advanced surgical and healthcare services to rural and remote areas of Nagaland.

Indore and Udaipur became the first Indian cities to join the global list of accredited wetland cities under the Ramsar Convention on January 26, 2025. This international recognition highlights their commitment to conserving and sustainably using urban wetlands.
On January 27, 2025, Uttarakhand implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), becoming the first Indian state to do so. This move aims to ensure equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens, regardless of religion, caste, or gender, by establishing a unified legal framework.
On January 26, 2025, the Telangana Government introduced four new welfare programs: Rythu Bharosa, Rythu Aathmiya Bharosa, Indiramma Houses, and distribution of new ration cards. These initiatives aim to support farmers, laborers, and marginalized communities in the state.
The Waqf Amendment Bill was cleared by the Joint Parliamentary Committee on January 27, 2025. The bill introduces key changes like shifting the authority for determining Waqf properties to state-nominated officers and mandating non-Muslim members on Waqf councils
The sixth International Millets Festival was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka from January 23 to 25, 2025. The event featured over 300 processors and manufacturers of millet-based products and included a symposium on agri-ecology.

On January 23, 2025, India and the United Kingdom renewed their five-year partnership to strengthen the health sector. This MoU focuses on addressing global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance, non-communicable diseases, digital health innovations, and pharmaceutical advancements.
On January 25, 2025, India and Indonesia announced new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation. During Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's visit to New Delhi for Republic Day, both countries agreed to enhance collaboration in maritime and cyber security, defense manufacturing, and supply chain development.

TATA AIG launched CyberEdge on January 21, 2025 to offer comprehensive cyber insurance for Indian businesses. It covers forensic investigations, legal fees, data recovery, extortion payments, and business interruption losses. Aiming to capture 25% of the cyber insurance market by 2030.
On January 21, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) canceled the registration of X10 Financial Services Ltd. The cancellation was due to irregularities in the company's digital lending operations and violations of RBI guidelines.
On January 22, 2025, HDFC Life partnered with CARS24 Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. to distribute life insurance products. This tie-up aims to expand HDFC Life's reach through CARS24's network of over 280 branches and digital platforms.

Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam won the 9th Johor International Open Chess tournament title in Malaysia on January 24, 2025. It's an impressive achievement in the world of chess, highlighting Iniyan's exceptional skill and dedication.
The Australian Open 2025 was held at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, from January 12 to January 26, 2025. Jannik Sinner won the Men's Singles title, and Madison Keys won the Women's Singles title. Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev, while Keys overcame Aryna Sabalenka.

The tri-services tableau made its debut at the 76th Republic Day parade on January 26, 2025. It showcased a battlefield scenario with synchronized operations across land, water, and air, featuring indigenous military equipment. The theme was "Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat" (Strong and Secure India).

The "Samman Sanjeevani" app was unveiled on National Girl Child Day, celebrated on January 24th, by Haryana Women and Child Development Minister, Shruti Choudhry. The app aims to track the delivery of benefits under the Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana, ensuring timely assistance to girls and women.
On January 22, 2025, NIFT Hyderabad launched VisionNxt, an AI and EI-driven fashion forecasting platform, on its 40th Foundation Day. Developed under the Ministry of Textiles, VisionNxt offers trend insights tailored to India's fashion and retail sectors.

International Customs Day is celebrated on January 26 to honor customs officials and agencies for facilitating cross-border trade and preventing illegal activities. Established by the World Customs Organization (WCO), this year's theme is "Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity".

Jitender Pal Singh was appointed as India's new Ambassador to Israel on January 24, 2025. He will be replacing Sanjeev Singla and is currently serving as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.
On January 23, 2025, Micheál Martin was elected as the Prime Minister of Ireland for the second time. He leads a coalition government formed by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and independent lawmakers. This coalition aims to address critical social needs and strengthen Ireland's relationships with Europe, the US, and the UK.
Janet E. Petro made history by becoming the first woman appointed as the 15th Acting Administrator of NASA on January 20, 2025. She previously served as the 11th director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center.

Doordarshan was recognized with the ECI Media Award for its voter awareness campaign titled "Chunav Ka Parv Desh Ka Garv" during the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The award, presented by President Droupadi Murmu on January 25, 2025, acknowledged the campaign's innovative programming and multilingual outreach.
The Gallantry Awards 2025 were announced on the eve of Republic Day, January 26, 2025. President Droupadi Murmu approved 93 gallantry awards for Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including 11 posthumous awards.

Narendra Chapalgaonkar, a renowned author and retired judge of the Bombay High Court, passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 87. He had been battling cancer for the past few months.
Dr. KM Cherian, a pioneering cardiac surgeon known for performing India's first successful coronary artery bypass surgery in 1975, passed away on January 25, 2025 in Bengaluru at the age of 82. His contributions to cardiac surgery have saved countless lives and inspired many in the medical field.

Questions:

1. Who won the 9th Johor International Open Chess tournament in Malaysia on January 24, 2025?

2. Which Indian state became the first to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on January 27, 2025?