Daily GK One Liners: January 7, 2025

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International News 🌍

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Resigns as Liberal Party Leader: Trudeau steps down after nearly a decade, citing internal party issues and declining public support.
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Survivor Shigemi Fukahori Passes Away at 93: A peace advocate, Fukahori spent his life promoting nuclear disarmament and educating on the horrors of war.

RBI Increases Gold Reserves in 2024: India added 73 tonnes of gold to its reserves, becoming the second-largest global buyer after Poland.

Aero India 2025 to Highlight Aerospace Innovations: The event will be held from February 10-14, 2025, in Bengaluru, showcasing India’s aerospace capabilities.
Tamil Nadu Offers $1 Million for Deciphering Indus Valley Script: The initiative emphasizes the state’s commitment to archaeological and historical research.
Odisha Allocates ₹15 Crore to Sponsor National Kho Kho Team: Funding spans three years to enhance the sport’s domestic and global profile.
India’s First Coastal and Wader Bird Census Held in Gujarat: Covering 170 km of coastline, the census documented bird populations in the Gulf of Kutch.
Amit Shah to Launch CBI’s BHARATPOL Portal: Designed to boost international police collaboration and combat transnational crimes.
Jammu Declared as 69th Railway Division: PM Modi virtually inaugurated the Jammu Division to enhance connectivity in northern India.
India’s Metro Network Crosses 1,000 km: India becomes the third-largest metro network globally, trailing only China and the U.S.
Rare Pallas’s Cat Spotted in Himachal Pradesh: Photographic evidence of the elusive feline was captured during a snow leopard survey.
Sikkim Hosts India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster: Aims to promote sustainable, chemical-free aquaculture practices for eco-conscious markets.

India Becomes Second Most Targeted Nation for Cyberattacks: 95 cyberattacks reported in 2024, behind the U.S. (140), as per CloudSEK’s ThreatLandscape Report.

Lionel Messi Receives US Presidential Medal of Freedom: Messi becomes the first male footballer honored with the U.S.’s highest civilian award.

Azimul Haque Appointed CEO of Delhi Waqf Board: IAS officer Haque takes charge after procedural delays left the position vacant since November 2024.

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Multilingual YouTube Channels: Google and NCERT launch educational content for grades 1-12 in 29 Indian languages, including Indian Sign Language, fostering inclusivity and accessibility.
AI-Powered Learning: AI tools provide instant definitions, images, and contextual resources via Google’s Knowledge Graph, enriching subject understanding.
Credentialed Courses: Collaboration with NPTEL offers certification-linked courses through YouTube and the NPTEL-SWAYAM portal, covering diverse subjects, including advanced topics like rocket propulsion.
Google for India Investment: Google pledges Rs 33.2 crore to enhance AI literacy for 5 million students, parents, and educators, promoting digital literacy and future readiness.
Early Childhood Focus: Partnership with Rocket Learning to develop ‘Saheli,’ an AI-powered tutor for children aged 3-6, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy.

• Transformative Impact: Understand how technology and AI are revolutionizing education in India.

• Global Certifications: Learn how prestigious IITs’ certification courses are now accessible online.

• Inclusivity in Action: Discover how Google is addressing linguistic and accessibility barriers in Indian education.

📚 Click here to explore how Google is shaping a tech-driven, inclusive future for India’s education system.

Inauguration Details: Opened on December 30, 2024, by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, alongside Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK MP Kanimozhi.
Location: Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu; connects Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the 133-foot Thiruvalluvar Statue, eliminating the need for ferry services.
Design and Dimensions:
- Length: 77 meters; Width: 10 meters.
- Unique Features: Transparent glass flooring with a bowstring-arch design, offering stunning ocean views.
- Durability: Built with marine-grade materials to withstand coastal conditions like humidity and salty air.

Cost: ₹37 crore as part of a Tamil Nadu tourism initiative.
Impact: Expected to attract domestic and international tourists, boosting the local economy and creating jobs in tourism and hospitality sectors.