Daily GK Update - 25 January 2024 Current Affairs

25-January 2024...........

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Current Affairs
National Affairs
Andhra Pradesh becomes the second state to start a caste census.	After Bihar, Andhra Pradesh is going to be the second state to conduct a socio-economic caste in the state. In this census, a detailed report on the socio-economic conditions of different castes in Andhra Pradesh will be made.
The Ninth Edition of the International Science Festival took place in Faridabad.	International Science Festival, A festival dedicated to celebrating science was organized in Faridabad, Haryana. This was the 9th edition and the theme of this festival was “Science and Technology Outreach of Science in Amrit Kaal”.
International Affairs
India, France, and UAE are participating in joint Air Exercise.	India’s Sukhoi-30 Mki, Jaguar, and Mig-29 participated in the ‘Desert Knight’ joint air exercise. In this exercise, India, UAE, and France are jointly participating. This exercise is taking place in the UAE.
Foreign Minister attends NAM Summit.	Indian Foreign Minister, Shree S. Jaishankar attended the Non-Aligned Movement Summit in the Capital of Uganda, Kampala.
Economy
Direct Tax-to-GDP Ratio Reaches 23-Year High.	Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released data, revealing that the direct tax-to-GDP ratio for the fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23) reached a remarkable 23-year high, standing at 6.11%
Important Days and Themes
National Tourism Day 2024	The theme for National Tourism Day 2024 is ‘Sustainable Journeys, Timeless Memories.’
National Voters’ Day 2024	National Voters’ Day is celebrated every year in India on January 25 to encourage the country’s voters to participate in the electoral process. It is the 14th edition which is being celebrated on National Voters’ Day.
Sports
Rohan Bopanna becomes the No.1 ATP Player in the Doubles Category.	After the quarter-final of the Grand Slam 2024, Rohan Bopanna became the No.1 ATP Player in the Doubles Category.