Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 25 January 2023, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.
Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 25 January 2022
13th National Voters Day celebrates on 25th January 2023
13th National Voters’ Day: The 13th National Voters’ Day will be observed by the Indian Election Commission on January 25, 2023. To commemorate the founding day of the Election Commission of India, this day is observed on January 25. Voters’ day is dedicated to raising young people’s awareness of the importance of voting in their country. Every year, a different theme is used to celebrate it. It not only encourages the youth to participate in the electoral process but also focuses that the Right to vote as the basic right.
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Theme of National Voters Day 2023
The theme for this year’s NVD, ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure’ is dedicated to voters which conveys individual’s feeling and aspiration towards participation in the electoral process through power of their vote. The logo is designed to showcase festivity and inclusivity of the electoral process. Ashoka Chakra in the background represents the largest democracy of the world, whereas the inked finger represents participation of each and every voter of the country. The tick in the logo represents the voter making an informed choice.
Significance of National Voters Day 2023
Voting is the largest forum for direct people participation. A higher voter turnout means that more people hold elected officials accountable and that more people have a say in who comes to power. It is important for marginalised communities, especially those who do not have many avenues to lobby for their interests, too.
People’s voting choices determine who comes to power at the local, regional, or national level. This means that in the coming years, the nation’s direction will be decided by the people, ideologies, and policies that receive the most votes. Voting, thus, is prominent in determining the course of people’s lives.
History of National Voters Day
Every year on January 25 since 2011, National Voters’ Day has been observed all over the nation to commemorate the founding date of the Election Commission of India, which was January 25, 1950. The main purpose of the NVD celebration is to create electoral awareness amongst citizens and encourage them to participate in the electoral process. The National Voters’ Day, which honours the nation’s voters, is also used to encourage voter registration, particularly among newly eligible young people. New voters are felicitated and handed over their Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) in the NVD functions held across the country.
About Election Commission of India (ECI)
On January 25, 1950, the Chief Election Commissioner was appointed, which resulted in the creation of the Indian Election Commission. The Indian Constitution’s Article 324 governs its operation. It consists of three members — a chief election commissioner and two other commissioners. They are appointed by the President of India for six-year terms. Election Commission is a constitutional authority.
Republic Day 2023 History, Significance, and Celebrations
Republic Day 2023: The 74th Republic Day of India will be observed on January 26, 2023. The Indian Constitution was adopted on this day in 1950. Republic Day is one of the most important National Holidays in India which is also known as Gantantra Diwas. 26th January 1950 makes the establishment of the Indian Constitution was prepared by the members of the Constituent Assembly which emerged after the brutal colonial past.
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Every year, the entire country celebrates Republic Day with great fervor and enthusiasm. Republic Day 2023 will once again be commemorated with activities like parades, cultural performances, rallies, etc. There will be several colorful events on the Kartavya Path including military parades and other activities. In these activities, school children also take part and showcase their talents.
History of Republic Day
Republic Day marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution. 26th January was announced as Republic Day because the Indian National Congress published the Purna Swaraj or Declaration of Indian Independence on 26th January 1930 rejecting the dominance of the British government. India gained its Independence on 15th August 1947 and after a few days, on 29th August a committee was established to draft a long-term Constitution for an Independent India.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar served as the committee’s chair. The committee drafted the constitution, which was presented to the Constituent Assembly on November 4th, 1947. The assembly conducted multiple sessions for two years before finalizing the draft. After several meetings and discussions, the 308 Assembly Members signed two handwritten copies one in Hindi and one in English on 24th January 1950. On January 26, 1950, the Indian Constitution was ratified and took force. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was inaugurated as India’s first president on that day.
Republic Day 2023: Adaptation of the Constitution of India
The Constitution of India was drafted by the constituent assembly. The first session was held on 9th December 1946 and was attended by 207 members including nine females. The assembly originally had 389 members, but that number was later reduced to 299 following the independence and the partition.
The drafting committee was led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and who is also known as the Father of the Constitution. The committee separated 2,400 amendments from the constitution out of 7,600 amendments during the discussions. The Constitution of India was adopted at the Constituent Assembly’s final meeting on November 26, 1949, and it went into effect on January 26, 1950, which is recognised as Republic Day in India.
Significance of Republic Day 2023
On 26th January 1930, Indian National Congress (INC) declared Purna Swaraj and rejected the rule of the British Government. Hence, the constitution of India came into effect on 26th January 1950 and was celebrated as the Republic Day of India. Republic Day signifies the free and independent India after going through years of torture due to the British government.
Republic Day 2023 Parade
On what was originally known as Rajpath, Kartavya Path, Republic Day 2023 will start. Several military and cultural parades will be showcased. The Republic Day 2023 parade is also televised so that millions of people can watch it on TV at their homes. On January 26, 2023, the general public can view the Republic Day 2023 Parade on the Kartavya Path.
Song ‘Naatu Naatu’ and two documentaries from India nominated for this year’s Oscar
95th edition of the Academy Awards: The Song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from India’s blockbuster film RRR and two documentaries from the country ‘All That Breathes’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ have made it to the final nominations list at the 95th edition of the Academy Awards. Chhello Show (Last Film Show), a coming-of-age drama in Gujarati that was India’s official entry for the 95th Academy Awards, was not nominated in the Best International Feature category.
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The Academy Awards ceremony will be held 13th of March at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles with American TV host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel as the host. Hollywood actors Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams hosted the announcement from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, and announced the nominees in all 23 categories through a global livestream.
95th edition of the Academy Awards: Key points
- The song from the movie RRR has been composed by veteran music director MM Keeravaani and penned by Chandrabose. Kala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj have voiced the popular track. The Naatu Naatu song from SS Rajamouli’s historical action film, RRR, received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song in a momentous and joyous development for Indian cinema. The song had already won a Golden Globe in the same category.
- Indian climate change documentary ‘All That Breathes’ got an Oscar nod in the Best Documentary Feature Film segment. Set in Delhi, the Shaunak Sen directorial follows two siblings, who have devoted their lives to rescuing and treating injured birds, especially black kites.
- Additionally, “All That Breathes” is up for a BAFTA Award. It previously won the ‘World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary’ at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, a film gala that promotes independent cinema and filmmakers, and earned the Golden Eye award for the best documentary at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
After Co-Win, Govt Launches U-WIN To Digitise Universal Immunisation Programme
After Co-Win, Govt Launches U-WIN To Digitise Universal Immunisation Programme: After the success of the Co-WIN platform, the government has now replicated it to set up an electronic registry for routine vaccinations. The initiative known as U-WIN has been implemented in a trial mode in two districts of each state and Union Territory in India in order to digitise the country’s Universal Immunization Program (UIP). Carrying vaccination cards of children and pregnant women, struggling to keep a tab on the next jab and other such hassles may soon become a thing of the past.
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Significance of This Platform:
- The platform will be used to register and immunise every expectant mother, record the outcome of her childbirth, record every newborn delivery, administer birth doses, and administer all subsequent vaccination events.
- The U-WIN is going to be the single source of information for immunisation services, updating vaccination status, delivery outcome, planning of RI sessions and reports like antigen-wise coverage, etc.
- There will be digital registrations of all pregnant women and newborns for individualised tracking for vaccination, reminders for upcoming doses and follow-up of dropouts.
- Healthcare workers and programme managers will be able to generate real-time data of routine immunisation sessions and vaccination coverage for better planning and vaccine distribution.
Digitisation of Immunisation:
For pregnant women and children, vaccine acknowledgement and immunisation card linked to ABHA ID (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) will be generated and all states and districts can access a common database to track and vaccinate beneficiaries. Besides, through the platform citizens can check nearby ongoing routine immunisation sessions, and book appointments.
All states and UTs have been sensitised on U-WIN functionalities and objectives for the pilot in 65 districts and staff and healthcare workers have been trained on all modules of U-WIN. With this the entire vaccination system including records will get digitised, easing the tracking of beneficiaries. Beneficiaries will receive certificates immediately after the immunisation programme is fully digitalized, and they can download them if they so choose. Digi-lockers will be used to store these certificates.
India Among Top 3 Nations in Expanding Organic Farming in 2020
India Among Top 3 Nations in Expanding Organic Farming in 2020: India has emerged as one of the top three countries in the world where the area under organic agriculture expanded the maximum in 2020. A total of 3 million hectares (mh) were added to organic farming worldwide in 2020, with Argentina accounting for 7,81,000 hectares (an increase of 21%), Uruguay for 5,89,000 hectares (an increase of 28%), and India for 3,59,000 hectares.
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More About This Development:
Australia has the biggest amount of organic farming in the world (74.9 mh overall), at 35.7 mh. Whereas India has 2.8 mh. In contrast, out of total 34 lakh organic producers in the world, 16 lakh farmers in India are into certified organic farming.
Aid for the farming community:
The Cabinet has not yet given its approval to the Agriculture Ministry’s $2,481 billion plan to establish the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). The project is set to run from the current fiscal year until 2025-26, with a goal of bringing 7.5 lakh farmers on board to practice non-chemical natural farming over 7.5 lakh hectares. According to the programme, farmers will get up to 15,000 per hectare (until 2025-26), based on any income lost as a result of switching to natural farming.
What is Organic Farming:
- Organic farming is a type of agriculture or farming which avoids the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, & livestock feed additives.
- Crop rotation, crop residues, animal manures, legumes, green manure, off-farm organic wastes & biofertilizers, mineral-bearing rocks, etc. are all used in organic farming methods to sustain soil productivity.
Organic farming in India, Key Facts:
- Sikkim became the first State in the world to become fully organic.
- North East India has traditionally been organic, & the consumption of chemicals is far less than rest of the country.
- Madhya Pradesh tops the list with 0.76 million ha of land used for organic farming, or more than 27% of all the organic farming land in India.
- The top three states, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, & Maharashtra — account for about half the area under organic cultivation.
- Major organic exports from India are flax seeds, sesame, soybean, tea, medicinal plants, rice & pulses.
- Major exporting states: Assam, Mizoram, Manipur, & Nagaland.
International Cricket Council’s most followed international sports federation on social media
International Cricket Council’s: According to a BCW Sports survey, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is the most followed international sports federation on social media with 92.2 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube. The ICC’s dominance can be attributed to having a huge fanbase in markets that are highly active on social media. The ICC will hope this study supports its case to be included at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. It has reportedly recommended six-team Twenty20 events for men and women to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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Key points:
- The ICC increased its following by 16 per cent, putting it a massive 40.8 million followers ahead of second-placed Fifa (51.4 million);
- With 15.5 million followers, The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) ranked third, ahead of Volleyball World (12.5 million) in fourth and World Athletics (9.9 million) in fifth; Volleyball World experienced the largest overall growth in social media following for 2022, with a 35% increase across all platforms;
- The International Automobile Federation (FIA) is a new entry in the top ten, placing ninth with 3.7 million followers
- The International Teqball Federation (FITEQ) sees following drop 46 per cent to 3.4 million but is still ranked tenth
About the ICC:
The International Cricket Council is the global governing body of cricket. It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from Australia, England and South Africa. In 1965, the organisation changed its name to the International Cricket Conference, and in 1987 it adopted the current name.
Air Force to conduct Poorvi Akash exercise in Northeast
Poorvi Akash exercise in Northeast by IAF: To evaluate its operational readiness, the Indian Air Force will conduct the significant air exercise Pralay. The significant exercise will take place near the Line of Actual Control in India’s northeast, involving all significant Air Force units.
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Poorvi Akash exercise in Northeast: Key Points
- For the massive Command-level exercise, the Indian Air Force would deploy substantial combat assets in the next days, including fighter jets like the Rafale and Su-30 as well as helicopters, transport aircraft, and other aircraft.
- The drone squadrons that were recently relocated to the Northeast will also participate in the drill.
- The Indian Air Force is better able to monitor any hostile activities along the Sikkim and Siliguri region thanks to the engagement of the drone squadrons.
Air Force massive Air Exercise Pralay: About
- Following the clash between Indian and Chinese troops along the LAC in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh in December of last year, the two-day air exercise known as Pralay was held.
- In addition to the transfer of drone squadrons, the Northeast is also seeing the deployment of an S-400 air defence squadron, which can engage any enemy aircraft or missile from a distance of up to 400 km.
- In addition to exercise Pralay, another significant Command-level exercise called Poorvi Akash will take place in the Northeast the first week of February.
- The drill, which will once again involve the Eastern Air Command, is being undertaken after a two-year break because of the Covid-19-induced epidemic.
- One of the five commands of the Indian Air Force, the Eastern Air Command has its headquarters in Shillong and is in charge of all air operations in the eastern sector.
The command’s area of responsibility includes the 6300 km international border with China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.
JUICE Space Mission of Europe to be launched in April 2023
JUICE Space Mission of Europe to be launched in April 2023: The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) will be launched from the agency’s spaceport in French Guiana in April 2023.
Aim: To explore the large, frigid worlds that orbit Jupiter, Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa.
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Out of the 80 moons of the planet, these three were selected for their large oceans. The satellite is to be launched from French Guiana. Ariane 5 will carry the satellite. JUICE is the first satellite from the earth to enter the orbit of Ganymede.
If launched in April 2023, the satellite is expected to enter Jupiter orbit by 2034 and will be deorbited in 2035.
About JUICE
JUICE stands for Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer. The satellite was developed by Germany and tested by France. The main objective of the mission is to study the microbial life on the icy moons of the planet. It will also study the polar regions and the magnetosphere of the planet
JUICE will enter the orbit of Ganymede to study its composition. If launched in April 2023, the satellite is expected to enter Jupiter orbit by 2034. It will be deorbited in 2035. Cost of the mission: 1.5 billion Euros.
Odisha cabinet approves inclusion of 22 castes in State’s list of SEBC
Odisha cabinet approves inclusion of 22 castes in State’s list of SEBC: Odisha cabinet on Saturday cleared the inclusion of 22 castes in the list of Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC). The state government has approved the proposed Amendment of the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 by inserting subsection 3 under Section 9. This enables the State Government to include such Backward Classes in the State list of SEBCs.
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It further said that Article 15(4) of the Constitution of India enables the State to make any special provisions for the advancement of any Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of citizens. Further, Article 46 of the Constitution of India provides that, the State shall promote, with special care, the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people and shall protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.
“There are currently 22 castes and communities, each with a synonym, that have been officially recognised by the government. of India as OBCs for the State of Odisha, through various notifications from time to time with regard to their social and educational backwardness, but they have not yet been included in the list of SEBCs of our State,’ it said further.
Indi Grid to buy Khargone Transmission for ₹1497cr
Indi Grid to buy Khargone Transmission for ₹1497cr: India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) will acquire a 100% equity stake in Khargone Transmission at an enterprise value of around ₹1,497.5 crores. The acquisition will be for a cash consideration of an enterprise value not exceeding ₹1,497.5Cr, according to a BSE filing.
Agreement signed: IndiGrid signed a share purchase agreement on Jan 21, 2023, for the acquisition of a 100% shareholding and economic interest, in one or more tranches, in Khargone Transmission Ltd from Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd (one of the Sponsor of IndiGrid), it stated.
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Approvals and consent awaited: The completion of the acquisition would depend upon receipt of Unitholders’’ consent, regulatory and other relevant approvals as well as completion of contractual obligations, it explained. Khargone Transmission was incorporated on November 28, 2015.
The transmission project was awarded by the ministry of power for a 35-year period from the scheduled commercial operation date on a build, own, operate, and maintain (BOOM) basis.
Six elements: The project has 6 elements. The project has one substation element, three transmission line elements, one LILO element and one line bay. Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are the locations of the project.
Project to improve power supply: The goal of the project was to deliver 1320 MW of thermal energy from the Khargone power plant to users in the home, commercial, agricultural, and industrial segments in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, improving electricity supply and grid stability.
Krishi-Mahotsav: Pradarshani evam Prashikshan organized in Rajasthan
Krishi-Mahotsav: Pradarshani evam Prashikshan organized in Rajasthan: The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, in association with Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan, is organizing a two-day event, – ‘Krishi-Mahotsav: Pradarshani evam Prashikshan’ scheduled to be held on 24th-25th January 2023 at Dussehra Ground, Kota, Rajasthan.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Kailash Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Dr. Sanjeev Balyan, Rajasthan state Minister of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Shri Lalchand Kataria, and Rajasthan Minister of State, Department of Cooperation, Shri Udaylal Anjana will be present in the inaugural ceremony. Apart from them, senior officers of Central Government, State Government and Indian Council of Agricultural Research and about 35,000 farmers, Agri startups, Corporate bankers, extension workers and employees of private agricultural institutions will also be present.
Aim: To make Kota Division advanced and leading in the field of agriculture and rural development.
Through the exhibition, the government can also spread awareness about the schemes of governments. Also, private sector companies/institutions related to supply of various inputs of agriculture will display their products through stalls. In this exhibition, 150 stalls will be set up to provide updated information related to agriculture to the farmers. Keeping in view the need for Startups in the field of agriculture, 75 stalls of Startups will be set up, which is one of the main features of this exhibition.
During this Krishi Mahotsav, a programme to train about 5,000 farmers on subjects related to agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry is also being organized in two sessions. A special workshop on Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is also being organized for the benefit of farmers. Scientists from agricultural research institutes, agricultural universities, agricultural zonal centers and all officers and employees of the Agriculture Department as well as about 35,000 farmers are expected to participate in this two-day grand event.
Rajasthan CM: Ashok Gehlot.
IIM Ahmedabad appoints Professor Bharat Bhasker as the new Director
IIM Ahmedabad appoints Professor Bharat Bhasker as the new Director: Professor Bharat Bhasker has been appointed as the new director of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) for five years, effective from March 1, 2023. Professor Bhasker currently holds the position of professor of Information Technology and Systems at IIM Lucknow and will assume the position with effect from March 1, 2023. In the interim, the Board of Governors has appointed Prof Arindam Banerjee as the Director-In-Charge for the period Feb 1, 2023 to Feb 28, 2023.
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Presently, he is working as a professor of Information Technology and Systems at IIM Lucknow. The term of the incumbent director, Prof Errol D’Souza, will be ended on January 31. Meanwhile, the Board of Governors has appointed Prof Arindam Banerjee as the Director-In-Charge from 1st -28th February 2023.
Pankaj R Patel, Chairperson, IIMA Board of Governors, said in a statement: “As a successful leader and a Professor of technology with experience of working in India and across the globe, I am confident that he will carry forward the legacy and lead the institute to newer horizons in today’s digital, globalised world.”
