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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).