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International Zebra Day is celebrated on January 31st.
International Zebra Day is celebrated on January 31st.
True (A)
The capital of Himachal Pradesh is Manali.
The capital of Himachal Pradesh is Manali.
False (B)
Shubhanshu Shukla is the first Indian astronaut to the International Space Station.
Shubhanshu Shukla is the first Indian astronaut to the International Space Station.
True (A)
Hiroki Totoki was appointed as the new CEO of Microsoft.
Hiroki Totoki was appointed as the new CEO of Microsoft.
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Odisha topped the first Financial Health Index by NITI Aayog.
Odisha topped the first Financial Health Index by NITI Aayog.
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The largest blast furnace in Kalinganagar was commissioned by Tata Steel.
The largest blast furnace in Kalinganagar was commissioned by Tata Steel.
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Justice Harsha Kumar was appointed head of the judicial commission for the Uttar Pradesh stampede.
Justice Harsha Kumar was appointed head of the judicial commission for the Uttar Pradesh stampede.
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India became the biggest recipient of remittances in 2024.
India became the biggest recipient of remittances in 2024.
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Sunita Williams holds the record for the longest spacewalk, lasting 62 hours.
Sunita Williams holds the record for the longest spacewalk, lasting 62 hours.
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The 10th Indian Science Film Festival was inaugurated by Amit Shah.
The 10th Indian Science Film Festival was inaugurated by Amit Shah.
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Study Notes
International Zebra Day
- Celebrated on January 31st
- Raises awareness and support for zebras worldwide
Important Days in January
- January 1st - Global Family Day
- January 2nd - World Introvert Day
- January 4th - World Braille Day (Louis Braille's birthday)
- January 5th - National Bird Day
- January 6th - World Day of War Orphans
- January 8th - Earth Rotation Day
- January 9th - Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
- January 10th - World Hindi Day (September 14th is Hindi Diwas in India)
- January 11th - National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
- January 12th - National Youth Day
- January 14th - Army Day
- January 15th - National Startup Day
- January 16th - Kok Borok Day
- January 17th - Penguin Awareness Day
- January 18th - Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura Foundation Day
- January 19th - Parakram Diwas
- January 20th - National Girl Child Day
- January 21st - National Voters Day
- January 22nd - International Customs Day
- January 23rd - International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- January 24th - Data Privacy Day
- January 25th - Indian Newspaper Day
- January 26th - World Leprosy Day
Himachal Pradesh
- Approved a pilot study for controlled cultivation of cannabis
- Capital: Shimla
- Chief Minister: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Governor: Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Celebrated its 55th Foundation Day on January 25th
- Winter Carnival started in Manali
- First photographic evidence of Pallas cat found
- Inaugurated the state's first digital library in Bilaspur
- Increased the marriage age for women to 21 years
- Approved the Chief Minister Sukh Shiksha Yojana
- Launched the Chief Minister Bal Postik Aahar Yojana
- Launched a new initiative called Him Unnati to promote natural farming
- Home to the Great Himalayan National Park, Pin Valley National Park, and Thir Ganga National Park
BIMTECH
- Launched a digital currency called BIM Coin
- BIMTECH stands for Birla Institute of Management Technology
First Indian Astronaut to the International Space Station
- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force
Odisha
- A special industrial park for women entrepreneurs will be established
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi
- Governor: Hare Krishna Kanungo
- Topped the first Financial Health Index by NITI Aayog
- Hosted the 3rd National Mining Ministers' Conference in Kodark
- Hosted the 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations in Bhubaneswar
- Eminent Odia poet, Pratibha Satapathy, awarded the Gangadhar National Award
- Odisha Masters 2024 Badminton Tournament held in Cuttack
- Tata Steel commissioned the country's largest blast furnace in Kalinganagar
- Home to Ras Kullia Beach, Golden Beach, Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, Kothagarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Nalbandi Wildlife Sanctuary, Baitarani Wildlife Sanctuary, Gahr Majia Wildlife Sanctuary, and Chilika Lake (India’s largest saltwater lake)
- Home to Lingaraj Temple, Kodinga, and Jagannath Temple
Justice Harsha Kumar
- Appointed as the head of the judicial commission on the Maha Kumbh stampede
India
- Will chair the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group meeting
- Hosting a technical seminar for 21 countries in 2024
- Became the second most targeted country for cyberattacks in 2024
- Became the country with the third largest metro rail network in the world
- Became the world’s sixth-largest exporter of textiles and apparel in 2023
- Foreign exchange reserves increased to $709 billion
- Became the top coal producer so far in 2023-24
- Inaugurated the country’s first bio-vitrified national highway in Nagpur
- Became the biggest recipient of remittances in 2024
- World's largest milk producer
Sunita Williams
- Set a new record for the longest spacewalk, 62 hours
10th Indian Science Film Festival
- Inaugurated in Panaji, Goa
- Inaugurated by Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa
First Raisina Middle East Summit
- Held in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India
Hiroki Totoki
- Appointed the new CEO of Sony Group Corporation
India Parivaar 2025 Festival
- Held in Delhi
Amit Shah
- Launched the book “Indian Renaissance: The Modi Decade” by Aishwarya Pandit
G. Elers
- Resigned as the CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC)
Sachin Tendulkar
- To be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI's annual event
Jorhat
- Declared as the second capital of Assam
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- Consistent revision – Make notes and review your summaries
- Utilize all available resources – Facebook page, Telegram group, YouTube channel
- Weekly/Monthly revision – This helps with information retention
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Explore significant global events celebrated in January, including International Zebra Day on January 31st. This quiz will enhance your awareness about various important days and their relevance, helping you learn more about cultural observances throughout the month.
