Here’s a summary of significant current affairs in India from January 20 to 26, 2025, covering major topics in governance, policy initiatives, sports, and international relations.

BulletsIn

• Fiscal Health Index (FHI) Launched: On January 24, 2025, NITI Aayog launched the Fiscal Health Index, assessing 18 states for fiscal performance based on parameters like expenditure quality, revenue mobilization, and debt sustainability. Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand top the index, while Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal lag behind.
• Parakram Diwas: January 23 marked the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, observed as Parakram Diwas, celebrating his role in India’s freedom struggle.
• National Voters’ Day: January 25 was observed as National Voters’ Day, emphasizing voter participation in the democratic process with the theme “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure.”
• World Economic Forum Annual Meeting: Held in Davos from January 20-24, the WEF discussed topics like Artificial Intelligence, geopolitical risks, and climate change. Global corporate leaders gathered to address these challenges.
• SVAMITVA Scheme: Prime Minister Modi announced that property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme will unlock over Rs 100 lakh crore in economic activity, aiming to benefit rural households with financial and land rights.
• Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): Maharashtra’s Agriculture Department revealed that 4.14 lakh claims under PMFBY were found to be false, highlighting the need for stricter oversight in crop insurance schemes.
• Enemy Property Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court directed actor Saif Ali Khan to approach the appellate authority regarding the government’s decision to declare Pataudi family’s properties in Bhopal as “enemy property.”
• Ad Hoc Judges Proposal: The Supreme Court of India proposed the temporary appointment of retired judges to address the growing backlog of pending cases in high courts.
• Indus Water Treaty: A World Bank-appointed neutral expert supported India’s stance on water distribution from the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects, reaffirming India’s right under the 1960 Indus Water Treaty.
• Stargate AI Initiative: U.S. President Donald Trump launched the $500 billion “Stargate” initiative to develop AI infrastructure in the U.S., marking a major move in the global AI race.