GPSC (Gujarat) Current Affairs — All time
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Sat, 18 Jan 2025
NIXI launches Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) announced on 18 January 2025 the launch of its Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme, with a ₹20,000 monthly stipend.
India name 15-member squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025; Shubman Gill vice-captain
India's 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was announced on 18 January 2025, with Rohit Sharma as captain and Shubman Gill as vice-captain.
Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Scindia launches Sanchar Saathi mobile app and National Broadband Mission 2.0
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the Sanchar Saathi mobile app and National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 on 17 January 2025, and inaugurated Intra Circle Roaming at DBN-funded 4G sites.
Toolkit for 9th Swachh Survekshan launched; 12 cities enter new Super Swachh League
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal launched the toolkit for the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan on 17 January 2025, introducing a Super Swachh League of 12 cities.
India Semiconductor Mission signs Fiscal Support Agreement with CG Power and CG Semi for Sanand OSAT unit
India Semiconductor Mission, CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd and CG Semi Pvt Ltd signed a Fiscal Support Agreement on 17 January 2025 for CG's ₹7,600 crore semiconductor OSAT unit at Sanand, Gujarat.
FIU-IND and National Housing Bank sign MoU on PMLA compliance
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the National Housing Bank (NHB) signed an MoU in New Delhi on 17 January 2025 for coordination and information exchange under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Thu, 16 Jan 2025
ISRO completes SpaDeX docking; India becomes fourth country to dock spacecraft in orbit
ISRO docked the two SpaDeX satellites, SDX01 and SDX02, in the early hours of 16 January 2025, making India the fourth country after the USA, Russia and China to achieve space docking.
Amit Shah inaugurates Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar, Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar, Gujarat, on 16 January 2025, a ₹298 crore project showcasing the town's 2,500-year history.
MoD signs ₹2,960 crore contract with BDL for MRSAM missiles for the Indian Navy
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth about ₹2,960 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited on 16 January 2025 for Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy.
Vineet Joshi takes charge as Secretary, Department of Higher Education
Vineet Joshi assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, on 16 January 2025.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025
India's April–December 2024 exports estimated at $602.64 billion
Merchandise plus services exports grew 6.03% over April–December 2023.
MeitY launches Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 with ₹6.85 crore prize money
Second edition implemented by DSCI; registration open from 15 January to 14 February 2025.
TRAI releases draft tariff order to rationalise broadband tariffs for PM-WANI hotspots
Broadband (FTTH) tariff for PDOs should not exceed twice the retail FTTH tariff.
Tue, 14 Jan 2025
PM launches 'Mission Mausam' to make India weather-ready and climate-smart
Mission focuses on next-generation radars and satellites, high-resolution observations and high-performance computing.
WPI inflation at 2.37% in December 2024
Up from 1.89% in November, driven by food articles and food products.
Rabi crop sowing exceeds 632 lakh hectares
Wheat area at 320 lakh ha versus 315.63 lakh ha a year ago.
Coal imports drop 3.1% during April–October 2024
Imports fell to 149.39 MT while domestic coal output rose 6.04% to 537.57 MT.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 registration closes with record 3.5 crore-plus applications
8th edition registrations ran on MyGov from 14 December 2024 to 14 January 2025.
CSIR-NIScPR marks 4th Foundation Day with STIiG-2025 conference on R&D indicators
Two-day international conference on aligning STI indicators for effective R&D governance.
Mon, 13 Jan 2025
India's renewable energy capacity reaches 209.44 GW, up 15.84%
Record 28.64 GW added in 2024; solar at 97.86 GW and wind at 48.16 GW.
CPI inflation eases to 5.22% in December 2024
Food inflation (CFPI) at 8.39%; both lowest in four months.
56 new watershed projects worth ₹700 crore sanctioned under WDC-PMKSY 2.0
Projects in 10 best-performing states to cover about 2.8 lakh hectares.
India and Saudi Arabia sign Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2025
Quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims earmarked for India.
Sun, 12 Jan 2025
India women post record 370/5, beat Ireland by 116 runs to seal ODI series
Jemimah Rodrigues hit a maiden ODI century (102) in the second ODI at Rajkot.
SpaDeX satellites brought within 3 metres in trial docking approach
ISRO moved SDX01 and SDX02 back to a safe distance; docking to follow after data analysis.
Sat, 11 Jan 2025
Fri, 10 Jan 2025
IIP grows 5.2% in November 2024, up from 3.5% in October
Manufacturing grew 5.8%, electricity 4.4% and mining 1.9%.
Centre releases tax devolution of ₹1,73,030 crore to States
Nearly double December's ₹89,086 crore; Uttar Pradesh gets the largest share at ₹31,039.84 crore.
India women beat Ireland by six wickets in first ODI at Rajkot
Pratika Rawal's 89 and Tejal Hasabnis's unbeaten 53 helped India chase 239 in 34.3 overs.