Current affairs 20 January 2025

India Clinches Victory in Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025.

• Both Indian men’s and women’s teams secured the titles at the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup held at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
• Women’s team defeated Nepal 78–40, while the men’s team triumphed with a 54–36 score, showcasing dominant performances.
• Captain Priyanka Ingle and coach Sumit Bhatia credited teamwork and strategy for the wins.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Attend World Economic Forum 2025.

• Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, starting tomorrow.
• At the event, the Minister will highlight India’s development model, focusing on the country’s strides in ensuring progress for all societal sections, especially those historically excluded.

India Witnesses Exponential Growth in Digital Transactions.

• Odisha and Singapore's GFTN signed an MoU to set up a Global Competency Centre, fostering FinTech innovation and inclusive InsureTech solutions.
• Signed during Singapore President Tharman's visit, the initiative aligns with Insurance for All by 2047.
• Odisha aims to enhance startups, innovation, and financial accessibility in the FinTech sector.

China Launches Pakistani Satellite PRSC-EO1 into Space.

• China successfully launched Pakistan's PRSC-EO1 satellite using a Long March-2D rocket, marking its 556th Long March mission.
• The launch included two additional satellites, Tianlu-1 and Lantan-1, strengthening China-Pakistan space collaboration.
• Previous missions include Pakistan's first optical remote sensing satellite, PRSS-1, launched in 2018.

Musi River Heritage Sites Recognized by WMF

• Musi River Historic Buildings in Hyderabad added to World Monuments Watch, spotlighting preservation needs amid urbanization and pollution.
• Key landmarks: Telangana High Court, State Central Library, Osmania General Hospital, and British Residency.
• The river, a Krishna River tributary, flows through Telangana, originating in Ananthagiri Hills and forming key reservoirs.