National and International Current Affairs of 25th January 2024
1.
Vice-President Starts "Our
Constitution, Our Respect" Campaign for India's 75th Republic Year: The Vice-President,
Jagdeep Dhankhar, began a campaign called "Our Constitution, Our
Respect" at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre. This campaign celebrates
India's 75th year as a Republic and aims to remind people about the importance
of following our constitution. It also focuses on helping marginalized
communities access justice.
2.
President Droupadi Murmu Opens Kaushal
Bhawan in New Delhi: President
Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Kaushal Bhawan, a new building for skill development
and entrepreneurship in New Delhi. This initiative aims to empower young people
by providing them with skills needed for the future. The building is designed
to be eco-friendly and provides a good space for new ideas.
3.
Coal India Limited to Build Two Coal
Gasification Plants: The
government approved plans for Coal India Limited (CIL) to build two Coal
Gasification Plants. This decision is part of a goal to convert 100 million
tonnes of coal into gas by 2030.
4.
National Leprosy Eradication Programme to
Fight Leprosy: The
National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) is a government effort to reduce
leprosy, prevent disability, and increase awareness about the disease.
5.
National Voters' Day Theme: "Nothing like
voting, I voted for sure": The theme for National Voters' Day in 2024 is
"Nothing like voting, I voted for sure." This day is celebrated every
year on January 25th to encourage people to participate in voting and make
their voices heard in democracy.
6.
D.K. Basu vs. State of West Bengal: Case About Deaths in
Police Custody: The D.K. Basu vs. State of West Bengal case is an important
legal case that addressed deaths that happened while people were in police
custody.
7.
GSLV-F14 Rocket to Launch Earth
Observation Satellites: The GSLV-F14 rocket will be used to launch
three satellites that will help observe the Earth. These satellites include
INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR.
8.
Important Topics for UPSC CSE Exam: Some important
topics for the UPSC Civil Services Examination include the Model Code of
Conduct, Aligarh Muslim University, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO).