Amitabh Kant authored 'How India Scaled Mt G20,' where he details India's leadership role in the G20 summit, especially its efforts during the Russia-Ukraine conflict discussions.

The iSNR initiative, launched in Kottayam, Kerala, promotes sustainable rubber farming practices and helps farmers align with global sustainability standards like the EU Deforestation Regulation.

Nigeria was announced as the 9th BRICS partner country, joining countries such as Belarus, Cuba, and Kazakhstan. BRICS, a group formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to counterbalance G7 countries.

The Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme facilitates the duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds under ¼ carat to help boost India's diamond industry’s global competitiveness.

The 'Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana' was launched by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to benefit women, especially mothers.

The 'Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana' was launched by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur to provide financial assistance to landless agricultural labourers, Baigas, and Gunias.

The theme of the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, held from January 20-24, 2025, was 'Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.' The focus of the meeting was to strengthen global cooperation in the context of advanced technologies and the future economy. Indian Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in the meeting.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 20th Raising Day on January 19, 2025, in Krishna district. The NDRF was formed in 2006 under the Disaster Management Act of 2005. Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the event.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India’s economic growth to be 6.5% for 2025 and 2026, according to its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) update. The World Bank and RBI have also provided similar projections.

Virgin Coconut Oil from the Nicobar District in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this achievement during the Mann Ki Baat radio program.

The World Monuments Fund added the Moon as an 'At-risk Heritage site' in its 'World Monuments Watch' program. This highlights the growing recognition of space heritage and its preservation.

Professor Urbasi Sinha was honored with the Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She is a faculty member in the 'Light and Matter Physics' department at the Raman Research Institute.

The ‘Entity Locker’ is a new digital platform introduced by the Government of India to streamline the management and verification of business and organizational documents. Developed by the National eGovernance Division (NeGD), it serves a range of entities such as MSMEs, trusts, startups, and corporations.

Donald John Trump took the oath as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. He had previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021. His vice president is JD Vance, and he belongs to the Republican Party.

NITI Aayog organized a workshop focusing on Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) in the cement sector, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and help India achieve its net-zero target by 2070. The cement sector contributes 5.8% of India’s CO2 emissions.

The Karnali Hydro-electric Project is a 900 MW project in Nepal, developed under a Joint Venture between India and Nepal. It aims to enhance regional energy security and promote renewable energy growth through the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer model.

La Perouse is a naval exercise led by France to strengthen maritime security. The 4th edition of the exercise took place in the Eastern Indian Ocean, with participation from eight countries, including India, the US, Australia, and Singapore.

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, aimed at enhancing telecom security and empowering users. This initiative is part of India's broader digital infrastructure development efforts.

The first CSIR Innovation Complex was inaugurated in Mumbai by Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. It is designed to foster start-ups by providing high-end scientific infrastructure and expertise.

Uttar Pradesh won the Prime Minister Award for its significant progress in development, effective implementation of public welfare schemes, and the innovative use of solar power in the Jal Jeevan Mission project. Monica Rani was selected for the award for 'Overall Development of the District.'

China successfully launched Pakistan's first indigenous satellite, PRSC-EO1, to enhance Pakistan's capabilities in resource management, disaster response, urban planning, and agricultural monitoring.

The first Kho Kho World Championship was held on January 19, with India winning both the Men's (Blue Trophy) and Women's (Green Trophy) titles. The event had 41 teams from 24 countries, and the mascot was Tejas and Tara.

China unveiled the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, which is the world’s longest expressway tunnel, measuring 22.13 kilometers. It is part of the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway and improves connectivity between northern and southern Xinjiang.

Amitabh Kant launched the book 'How India Scaled Mt G20,' where he detailed the lengthy and rigorous process that led to the successful New Delhi Leader’s Declaration during the G20 summit. The book also discusses the challenges, including 16 failed attempts regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict draft.

Brazil, holding the BRICS presidency in 2025, announced Nigeria as a new partner country of the BRICS bloc, making Nigeria the 9th BRICS partner country alongside nations like Belarus, Bolivia, and Kazakhstan.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launched the 'Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana' in Raipur. The scheme provides Rs 10,000 annually to over 5.62 lakh landless agricultural laborers, Baigas, and Gunias in the state.

Denis Law, a renowned Scottish footballer, passed away at the age of 84. He was affectionately known as 'The King' and 'The Lawman,' and won the Ballon d'Or in 1964, making him the only Scottish player to win this prestigious award.

Assam Police chief Gyanendra Pratap Singh was appointed as the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

At the India Open Badminton 2025 held in New Delhi, Viktor Axelsen of Denmark won the Men's Singles title, while An Se-young of South Korea claimed the Women's Singles title.

Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 by defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. This victory marked Karnataka's fifth title in the history of the tournament.

China launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, marking a significant milestone in its naval development, with a focus on enhancing military capabilities.

The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in China, at 22.13 kilometers, is the world’s longest expressway tunnel and connects northern and southern Xinjiang, significantly reducing travel time across the Tianshan Mountains.

The RBI mandated that the '1600xx' numbering series be used for transactional calls to customers to prevent financial fraud, while the '140xx' series is designated for promotional calls.

On January 21, the northeastern states of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura celebrate their Statehood Day, marking their attainment of full statehood in 1972.