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Internal Security
Drug Trafficking Review Meeting
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in Chandigarh on cross-border narcotics smuggling along the Punjab-Pakistan frontier. Participants: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh. Focus: heroin and synthetic drug trafficking. NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau) is India’s apex drug law enforcement body.
International
Trump’s Inauguration – Non-Consecutive Terms
Donald Trump inaugurated as 47th US President on 20 January 2025, becoming only the second president with non-consecutive terms. Grover Cleveland was the first (22nd and 24th President). JD Vance sworn in as Vice President. Ceremony held at US Capitol, Washington DC.
Banking & Finance
Enhanced UPI Limit for Tax Payments
RBI enhanced UPI transaction limit for tax payments from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Facilitates higher-value direct and indirect tax payments. UPI processed 16+ billion transactions in December 2024. NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) manages UPI operations.
Defence
ASTRA – Extended Range BVR Missile
DRDO successfully tested extended range ASTRA missile – a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile. Strike range: exceeds 160 km. To be integrated with Tejas, Su-30MKI, and Rafale aircraft. DRDO HQ: New Delhi. Chairman: Samir V Kamat.
Space
ISRO’s SPADEX Mission
SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) carried by PSLV-C60 demonstrates autonomous docking technology. Critical for Chandrayaan-4 sample return and future space station operations. Two satellites: SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target). ISRO Chairman: Dr. S. Somanath. HQ: Bengaluru.
Culture & Religion
Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj
Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj recorded ~35 million devotees for holy dip. Triveni Sangam: confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati. Maha Kumbh occurs once every 12 years at Prayagraj. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2017.
Capital Markets
SEBI’s New IPO Listing Timeline
SEBI reduced IPO listing timeline from T+6 to T+3 days. Aims to improve market efficiency and reduce investor waiting periods. Tighter deadlines for allotment and refund processes. SEBI Chairperson: Madhabi Puri Buch. Established: 1992. HQ: Mumbai.
Automobile & Industry
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025
Held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from 17-22 January 2025. Showcases EVs, autonomous technology, sustainable mobility. 1,500+ exhibitors from 50+ countries. India targets 30% EV penetration by 2030 under e-mobility roadmap.
Technology
National AI Mission Launch
Government launched National AI Mission with ₹10,000 crore allocation. Focus: AI computing infrastructure and research capacity. Plans: 10,000 GPU computing clusters nationwide. Operates under MeitY’s IndiaAI programme. India ranks 5th globally in AI research publications.
Sports – Tennis
Australian Open 2025
Held at Melbourne Park (12-26 January 2025). First Grand Slam of 2025 season. Prize money: AUD 96.5 million. Main venue: Rod Laver Arena (with retractable roof). Australia’s premier tennis event.
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Who was the only US President to serve non-consecutive terms before Trump?
Grover Cleveland
22nd and 24th President | Trump is now 47th
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What is the new UPI limit for tax payments?
₹5 lakh per transaction
Increased from ₹1 lakh | RBI directive
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What type of missile is ASTRA?
Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-Air Missile
Range: 160+ km | For Tejas, Su-30MKI, Rafale
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What does SPADEX stand for?
Space Docking Experiment
PSLV-C60 mission | For Chandrayaan-4 & space station
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Which rivers form the Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj?
Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati
Maha Kumbh every 12 years | UNESCO heritage
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What is the new IPO listing timeline set by SEBI?
T+3 days
Reduced from T+6 | SEBI Chair: Madhabi Puri Buch
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What is the financial outlay for National AI Mission?
₹10,000 crore
10,000 GPU clusters planned | Under MeitY’s IndiaAI
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Where is Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 being held?
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
17-22 January 2025 | 1,500+ exhibitors | 50+ countries
Think & Discuss
India’s ₹10,000 Crore AI Mission: Building Sovereign AI Capabilities
Context from today’s quiz: The government launched the National AI Mission with a ₹10,000 crore allocation, focusing on building AI computing infrastructure and research capacity. Plans include establishing 10,000 GPU computing clusters across the country under MeitY’s IndiaAI programme. India currently ranks 5th globally in AI research publications.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
As AI reshapes economies and societies globally, nations are racing to build sovereign AI capabilities. India’s National AI Mission represents a significant investment in computing infrastructure, but the country still depends heavily on foreign hardware (especially GPUs from NVIDIA) and large language models developed abroad. The mission raises strategic questions about technological self-reliance, talent retention, and the balance between open research and national security.
Is ₹10,000 crore sufficient for India to become a global AI leader, and how should the mission balance building indigenous capabilities with leveraging global AI advancements?
Is ₹10,000 crore sufficient for India to become a global AI leader, and how should the mission balance building indigenous capabilities with leveraging global AI advancements?
- Should India prioritise developing its own foundational AI models (like ChatGPT/Gemini equivalents) or focus on AI applications solving uniquely Indian problems in agriculture, healthcare, and governance?
- How can India prevent AI brain drain and incentivise top researchers to build careers domestically rather than joining global tech giants abroad?
- Given the concentration of GPU manufacturing with a few companies, what strategic partnerships or domestic manufacturing initiatives should India pursue to reduce hardware dependency?
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