BhagBSDK January Current Affairs Faral Sakhi 13 February, 2025 Launched by: Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), in collaboration with NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) Aim: to empower women entrepreneurs involved in traditional snack production by providing training, access to a central kitchen, and sales support for Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 Launched by: The National Commission for Women (NCW), in collaboration with the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs Aim: to empower these women leaders by enhancing their knowledge of constitutional provisions, parliamentary procedures, and governance through workshops and tours. Syrma SGS Technology’s advanced laptop assembly line Inaugurated by: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Location: Chennai On: 10 Jan 2025 This facility signifies India's expanding presence in IT hardware production, building on its success in mobile manufacturing. The initiative, supported by the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) 2.0 scheme, aims to establish India as a global IT hardware hub. Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform Launched by: Piyush Goyal At: Bharat Climate Forum 2025, Net Delhi National Turmeric Board Launched by: Piyush Goyal Chairperson: Shri Palle Ganga Reddy HQ: Nizamabad, Telangana Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 Inaugurated by: PM Modi At: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi India’s largest mobility expo, running from January 17-22, 2025, spans three venues: Bharat Mandapam, Yashobhoomi, and India Expo Centre & Mart. Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan app Launched by: PM Modi At Pune, Maharashtra This initiative, by the Ministries of Defence, Tourism, and the Indian Army, allows civilians to visit significant battlefield locations from past wars and conflict zones It aims to boost tourism in border regions and connect citizens with India's military heritage. 1st astronomical observatory in Eastern India Location: Panchet Hill, Purulia district, West Bengal Name: Satyendra Nath Bose Astronomical Observatory Inaugurated by: Department of Science and Technology, Union Ministry of Science and Technology One of the world's highest optical telescopes: Indian Astronomical Observatory The world's largest radio telescope operating at metre wavelengths is the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), Khodad, Girbani Hills, Pune, Maharashtra. CSIR Mega Innovation Complex Location: Mumbai Inaugurated By: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Hamara Samvidhan-Hamara Swabhiman Launched on: 24 January 2024 Launched by: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Dr. BR Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the Constitution, promote its ideals, and foster a sense of pride and ownership among citizens. It highlights the importance of the Constitution in upholding democracy, justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Instant Ambulance Service Launched by: Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa Residents can book Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances via the Blinkit app, with a promised arrival time of within 10 minutes. India's first-ever glass bridge built over the sea Location: Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Inauguration: 2024 India's 1st Glass-bridge(2018): Pelling Skywalk, Sikkim India's longest cantilever glass bridge: Vagamon Glass Bridge, Kerala BHARATPOL Portal Launched by: HM Amit Shah Developed by: CBI It allows central and state law enforcement agencies to connect directly with INTERPOL for real-time information sharing, something previously limited primarily to the CBI. Nadi Tarangini An innovative AI-powered pulse diagnostic device that integrates ancient Ayurvedic principles with modern technology Developed by Atreya Innovations, a Pune-based startup It is India’s first ayurvedic medical device. Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Inaugurated by: PM Modi Length: 13 Km section Connecting: Sahibabad (Uttar Pradesh) to New Ashok Nagar (Delhi).
