Importance of the Day : International Mind Body Wellness Day, National Fruit Cake Toss Day, Festival of Sleep Day, National Chocolate covered Cherry Day, Women Rock! Day, National Drinking Straw Day, Humiliation Day.
- A study in Nature Aging ranked India 123rd out of 143 countries on the Global Aging Index, highlighting the need for improved preparedness for an aging population.
- The government extended the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and the Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme until 2025-26, allocating ₹69,515.71 crore to support farmers against crop losses.
- India initiated its inaugural coastal and wader bird census in the Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar, Gujarat, from January 3 to 5, 2025.
- On January 1, 2025, IAS officer Bhuvnesh Kumar assumed the role of CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India, overseeing the administration of Aadhaar.
- The Mahakumbh Mela, held once every 12 years, is set to begin on January 13 in Prayagraj, with over 45 crore devotees expected to attend.
- The Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team secured a decisive 91-69 victory over Mississippi State in their Southeastern Conference opener, marking their fifth consecutive win and improving their season record to 12-1.
- India’s vehicle retail sales increased by 9% in 2024, reaching a record 26 million units, driven by higher private consumption and strong demand for SUVs and electric vehicles.
- On January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria became members of the European Union’s border-free Schengen area, allowing unrestricted travel across land borders with other Schengen countries.
- India has expressed concerns over China’s plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, citing ecological worries for Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
- A rare black leopard with a cub has been spotted in Odisha’s Nayagarh forest.
