The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) selected Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) to establish South India’s first Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL). The laboratory will focus on diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites to enhance diagnosis and healthcare outcomes.

Goa's Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' as part of the Swayampurna Goa 2.0 initiative. This scheme trains women to become agents of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), helping empower them economically and socially.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform at the Bharat Climate Forum 2025. The platform aims to strengthen India's cleantech value chains in areas such as solar, wind, hydrogen, and battery storage. The goal is to make India a global leader in sustainability.

The AI Action Summit 2025 will be held in Paris on 10th-11th February. The summit will discuss topics like public interest AI, the future of work, and AI governance. India is highlighted as a key participant in the discussions. The city also recently reopened the Notre-Dame Cathedral after five years of restoration.

The Siberian Taiga Fires of 2003 are considered the largest wildfires in recorded history, burning over 200,000 square kilometers of forest. Wildfires are a recurring threat due to dry conditions, as seen in the recent 2025 Southern California wildfires, which were fueled by dry winter conditions.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is organizing 'The Undivided India' event on 15th January 2025 to commemorate its 150th anniversary. The event invites countries from the Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and others. The IMD, established on 15th January 1875, has provided weather forecasts and bulletins since the early 20th century.

India’s passport ranked 80th in the Henley Passport Index 2024 but dropped to 85th in 2025. The Henley Passport Index measures the strength of passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Singapore holds the top rank, offering visa-free access to 57 countries.

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, organized by the Department of Youth Affairs, took place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from January 10, 2025. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the event, which focused on youth leadership and development.

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, organized by the Department of Youth Affairs under the leadership of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, began on January 10, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

About National Youth Day:- 

National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated annually on 12 January, since 1985

National Youth Day is celebrated on 12th January in India, marking the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The day was celebrated since 1985 to inspire youth. Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, was a disciple of   Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He is famous for his speech at the World's Parliament of Religions in 1893, where he represented India and Hinduism.