Current affairs 01 February 2025

India Leads in Global Passenger Load for Domestic Flights.

• India achieved the highest passenger load factor globally at 86.4% in 2024, surpassing the US (84.1%) and China (83.2%).
• India's aviation sector saw 163 million passengers boarding domestic flights in 2024, with strong year-end performance.
• Global air traffic and load factors reached record highs, with demand rising by 10.4% in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

NITI Aayog Hosts Workshop on Circular Economy in Jaipur.

• NITI Aayog's workshop on Circular Economy focused on End of Life Vehicles (ELV) and End of Life Tyres (ELT), aiming to address challenges in recycling.
• Inaugurated by Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, the event stressed the Circular Economy's role in India's Viksit Bharat@2047 goal.
• Over 150 participants discussed policy, technology, and collaboration for sectoral solutions.

Sachin Tendulkar to Receive BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award.

• Sachin Tendulkar will be honored with the BCCI's C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual gala.
• The cricket legend, 51, holds the record for the most Test and ODI runs in history with 664 international games.
• Awards he received: Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Shri, Maharashtra Bhushan, Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award.

Sunita Williams Breaks Spacewalking Record.

• Sunita Williams set a new record for total spacewalking time by a female astronaut, logging 62 hours and 6 minutes, surpassing Peggy Whitson's previous record.
• Williams and Butch Wilmore conducted a 5-hour, 26-minute spacewalk on January 30, 2025, to repair radio communications hardware and collect samples.
• Williams, 59, is fourth on NASA’s all-time spacewalking list.

Bindyarani Devi Wins Gold at National Games.

• S Bindyarani Devi set a national record in snatch and won gold in the women’s 55kg category at the National Games.
• The Commonwealth Games silver medallist overcame a setback, lifting 88kg in her final attempt to break the national record.
• Manipur’s weightlifters continue to shine with two medals at the ongoing National Games in Dehradun.