Daily GK One Liners: January 20, 2025

Your quick summary of the day’s important headlines across Banking, National, Business, Science, and Sports sectors. 🌟

International News 🌍

TikTok Temporarily Suspends Operations Following U.S. Ban: TikTok faced a brief shutdown in the U.S. due to a ban over national security concerns, later delayed by President-elect Donald Trump.

National News 🇮🇳

Musi River’s Historic Sites on 2025 World Monuments Watch: Hyderabad’s heritage structures along the Musi River make it to the 2025 World Monuments Watch list, highlighting conservation efforts.
GI Tag for Virgin Coconut Oil from Nicobar: PM Modi celebrates the GI tag for Nicobar’s Virgin Coconut Oil, empowering local communities through SHGs and global recognition.
PM Modi’s First ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of 2025: PM Modi delivers an early special edition covering Republic Day, heritage, democracy, and technological advancements.
Tripura Protests Demand Roman Script for Kokborok: Tribal students renew calls for the adoption of Roman script to aid Kokborok language development.

Business News 📈

CII Projects 7% GDP Growth for 2025-26: Increased private investments and favorable economic conditions drive optimism for India's GDP growth.
HSBC India Gets RBI Nod for 20 New Branches: HSBC expands its presence in India with RBI’s approval for 20 new branches in major cities.

Science & Technology News 🔬

Uttarakhand-Iceland Pact for Geothermal Energy: Uttarakhand partners with Iceland to explore geothermal potential, advancing India’s renewable energy goals.

Awards News 🏆

Urbasi Sinha Wins Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025: Recognized for groundbreaking work in Light and Matter Physics by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Sports News 🏸

India Open 2025: Axelsen and An Se-young Shine: Viktor Axelsen wins his third India Open title; An Se-young clinches the women’s singles title.
India Wins Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup: Both men’s and women’s teams claim victory at the first Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi.

Obituaries News 🕊️

Denis Law, Football Legend, Passes Away at 84: The iconic Manchester United and Scotland striker, known as “The King,” leaves behind a lasting legacy.

Books & Authors News 📚

Pankaj Mishra’s ‘The World After Gaza’ Launched: A sobering analysis of the Gaza conflict and its global implications, published by Juggernaut Books.

Appointments News 📋

Gyanendra Pratap Singh Appointed CRPF DG: The Assam-Meghalaya cadre IPS officer assumes charge as Director General of CRPF until November 2027.

Schemes News 🏡

PM Distributes 6.5 Million SVAMITVA Property Cards: The SVAMITVA scheme empowers rural families with property ownership through drone-based surveys.

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Quick Summary: Odisha Partners with Singapore GFTN

Key Highlights 🌐

Historic Collaboration: Odisha’s Electronics and IT Department signed an MoU with Singapore’s Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to create a FinTech hub in Bhubaneswar, focusing on InsureTech and financial inclusion.
Strategic Goals:
- Drive innovation in FinTech with a focus on InsureTech.
- Build a sustainable and inclusive financial ecosystem aligned with global standards.
- Contribute to India’s “Insurance for All” vision by 2047.
Leadership Statements:
- CM Mohan Charan Majhi: Emphasized Odisha’s commitment to innovation and its role as a FinTech leader.
- Sopnendu Mohanty (GFTN): Highlighted the initiative’s alignment with India’s "Viksit Bharat 2047" mission and its impact on grassroots financial inclusion.
Additional MoUs: Eight agreements were signed with Singaporean organizations, covering skill development, green energy, and industrial parks.

Why Read the Full Article? 🤔

• Discover Odisha’s FinTech Vision: Learn how this partnership aims to position Odisha as a global FinTech hub.

• Understand the Focus on InsureTech: Explore how innovative insurance solutions will promote financial inclusion and security.

• Learn About Broader Collaborations: See how additional agreements support Odisha’s holistic economic and technological growth.

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Quick Summary: Donald Trump Returns as the 47th President of the United States

Key Highlights 🇺🇸

Historic Comeback: Trump, now the oldest president at 78, returns to office after a gap of four years, joining Grover Cleveland as the only U.S. presidents to serve non-consecutive terms.
Inauguration Details: Extreme weather moved the ceremony indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, where Trump and Vice President JD Vance took their oaths.
Challenging Path to Power: Overcame impeachments, legal indictments, and political challenges to secure a decisive electoral victory in 2024, regaining key swing states and Republican control of Congress.

Key Promises for His Second Term 📜

Immigration Reform: Mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship, and declaring a border emergency.
Social Policies: Banning transgender athletes in women’s sports and revoking diversity initiatives.
Capitol Rioter Pardons: Offering clemency to those involved in the January 6 riots.
Executive Action: Swiftly overturning Biden-era policies and pursuing retribution against political and media critics.

Global and Domestic Implications 🌎

Geopolitical Impact:
- Strained relations with Europe as leaders push for strategic autonomy.
- Uncertainty in U.S. aid to Ukraine amid Russian aggression.
- Increased tensions with Mexico due to hardline immigration policies.
Economic Reactions:
- Positive market response with cryptocurrency surging and the U.S. dollar strengthening.
- Renewed focus on fossil fuels, emphasizing deregulation and traditional energy.
Tech Industry Alignment: Tech leaders, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, attended the inauguration, signaling potential collaboration amid concerns over deregulation and misinformation risks.

Why Read the Full Article? 🤔

• Understand Trump’s Vision: Explore how his ambitious and controversial agenda aims to reshape U.S. policies.

• Examine Global Impacts: Learn how his return influences international relations, trade, and energy markets.

• Dive into Market Dynamics: Discover the economic shifts and tech industry realignments under Trump’s leadership.

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Quick Summary: Mann Ki Baat 2025 First Episode – A Tribute to 75 Years of Democracy

Key Highlights 🗳️

Special Broadcast for Republic Day:
- Aired on January 20 to align with the 75th Republic Day celebrations.
- Focused on India’s democratic journey and the makers of the Constitution.
Democratic Legacy:
- Honored leaders like B.R. Ambedkar, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, and Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
- Celebrated National Voters’ Day (January 25), encouraging citizen participation in democracy.
Cultural Heritage:
- Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and Ganga Sagar Mela highlighted unity, inclusivity, and tradition.
- Marked the first anniversary of Ram Lalla’s reinstallation as a symbol of cultural preservation.
Technological Milestones:
- Pixxel’s hyperspectral satellite constellation and space docking achievements.
- Agricultural experiments in space and IIT Madras innovations like waterless concrete.
Human-Animal Harmony: Initiatives like Haathi Bandhu in Assam to reduce human-elephant conflicts through sustainable farming practices.
Conservation and Wildlife: New tiger reserves in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh reinforce wildlife preservation efforts.
Economic and Start-Up Growth:
- Start-Up India celebrated its ninth anniversary with notable growth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, emphasizing women-led ventures.
- GI tag for Virgin Coconut Oil from Andaman and Nicobar Islands promoted tribal empowerment.
Honoring Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: Remembered for his daring escape and leadership initiatives; Parakram Diwas inspires youth.