Current Affairs — 30 January 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025
HCES 2023-24 report: rural MPCE ₹4,122, urban ₹6,996; consumption inequality falls
MoSPI released the detailed report of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24 on 30 January 2025, putting average monthly per capita consumption expenditure at ₹4,122 in rural and ₹6,996 in urban India.
INSV Tarini crosses Point Nemo during Navika Sagar Parikrama II
INSV Tarini, sailed by Indian Navy officers Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, crossed Point Nemo in the South Pacific at 0030 hrs IST on 30 January 2025 during the third leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II.
Sahitya Akademi invites books directly from authors for the first time for 2025 awards
The Sahitya Akademi announced on 30 January 2025 that, for the first time, it is inviting books directly from authors, publishers and well-wishers for its main award for 2025 in 24 Indian languages.
Meghalaya Cabinet approves Pla Tangka Cooperative Society for women SHGs
The Meghalaya Cabinet on 30 January 2025 approved the Pla Tangka Cooperative Society (PTCS), a women-led apex financial cooperative for self-help groups, making Meghalaya the fourth state to adopt the model.
Republic Day Parade 2025 awards: Uttar Pradesh's Mahakumbh tableau judged best
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presented awards for the best marching contingents and tableaux of Republic Day Parade 2025 at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, Delhi on 30 January 2025, with Uttar Pradesh's Mahakumbh tableau judged best among states.
IndiaAI Mission builds 18,693-GPU common compute; indigenous AI model planned
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in New Delhi on 30 January 2025 that the IndiaAI Mission has built a common computing facility of about 18,693 GPUs and that India will launch its own indigenous AI model.
Andhra Pradesh launches 'Mana Mitra' WhatsApp Governance with 161 services
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh launched 'Mana Mitra' WhatsApp Governance at Undavalli, Amaravati on 30 January 2025, offering 161 government services on WhatsApp in the first phase.
Goa CM lays foundation for Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence at ITI Altinho
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant laid the foundation stone for the Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence project at Government ITI Altinho, Panaji on 30 January 2025.
Odisha's first Automated Testing Station for vehicle fitness opens at Cuttack
The Odisha government inaugurated the state's first Automated Testing Station (ATS) for vehicle fitness tests at the Cuttack RTO on 30 January 2025.
Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan takes charge as Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition
Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition of the Indian Navy on 30 January 2025, taking over from Vice Admiral B Sivakumar.
27 PM-JANMAN roads sanctioned for PVTG habitations in Maharashtra
The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 27 roads of 50.13 km worth ₹50.35 crore for Maharashtra under the connectivity component of PM-JANMAN, it announced on 30 January 2025.
IIA astronomers devise method to estimate radial size of coronal mass ejections
Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics devised a method to estimate the instantaneous expansion speed and radial size of coronal mass ejections from single-point spacecraft measurements, DST reported on 30 January 2025.
India Gate lit up in purple and orange for World NTD Day 2025
The Health Ministry illuminated India Gate in New Delhi in purple and orange on 30 January 2025 to mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day.