Current Affairs : 3 January 2025
- Inauguration of India’s First Glass Sea Bridge
- The first glass bridge over the sea was inaugurated in Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
- It connects the Tiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Rock Memorial, built at a cost of ₹37 crore.
- The bridge is designed to withstand saline breezes and high humidity, enhancing tourism in the region.
- West Bengal Wins Santosh Trophy
- West Bengal secured the Santosh Trophy title for the 33rd time by defeating Kerala 1-0 in the finals.
- Robi Hansda scored the only goal in added time, becoming the tournament’s top scorer with 12 goals.
- Introduction of Tourist Tax in Russia
- Russia implemented a new tourist tax starting January 1, 2025, replacing the previous resort fee.
- Travelers will pay an additional 1% of their lodging costs, aimed at bolstering regional tourism infrastructure.
- Formation of Committee to Revise WPI Base Year
- The government announced an 18-member panel led by NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand to revise the base year of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
- The revision aims to update the base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz
- A quiz was conducted covering significant topics such as the inauguration of water purification projects in UP, the establishment of “Mahabharata Vatika” for forest conservation, and the new Governor of Bihar.
- Bhuvnesh Kumar Takes Charge as CEO of UIDAI
- IAS officer Bhuvnesh Kumar assumed the role of CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on January 1, 2025.
- He replaces Amit Agarwal, who has been appointed as Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
- Chhattisgarh Links Forest Ecosystem to Green GDP
- Chhattisgarh became the first state to link its forest ecosystem services to Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP).
- This initiative aims to highlight the economic contributions of forests while promoting environmental conservation.
- National Sports Awards 2024 Announced
- The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards, to be presented on January 17, 2025.
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be given to four athletes, and 32 players will receive the Arjuna Award.
- India’s Economic Growth Projection
- The Department of Economic Affairs projected a GDP growth of 6.5% for the financial year 2024-25, reflecting challenges from global uncertainties.
- India’s Education Spending Under Scrutiny
- A report highlights stagnation in India’s education spending compared to other countries, advocating for increased investment to improve educational quality.
- Dozer Push Mining Method Trial Conducted
- CSIR-CIMFR successfully conducted the first trial of the Dozer Push Mining Method, integrating advanced technologies for efficient mining operations.
- Discovery of Pallas’s Cat in India
- Conservationists express concern over the decline of feline species, including Pallas’s cat, emphasizing the need for habitat protection.
- Current Account Deficit Update
- The Reserve Bank of India reported a slight decrease in the Current Account Deficit (CAD) to 1.20% of GDP in Q2 of FY25.
- India’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
- According to the UN climate change office, India’s emissions decreased by 7.93% in 2020, with a goal to reduce GDP emission intensity by 45% by 2030.
- Launch of ‘Faral Sakhi’ Initiative
- The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation launched the ‘Faral Sakhi’ initiative to empower women entrepreneurs in traditional snack production.
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