Daily Top Current Affairs of the Day for 4th January 2025
1. AIIMS New Delhi Operationalises ‘Ashray’ Facility for OPD Patients
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi operationalised the Ashray facility to support patients waiting overnight for OPD services. Developed with support from the CRPF, the initiative strengthens patient-centric care and addresses overcrowding and discomfort.
2. Union Power Minister Reviews NHPC Hydropower Projects in J&K
Union Minister Manohar Lal reviewed NHPC hydroelectric projects in Jammu & Kashmir. The visit focused on project timelines, energy security, and infrastructure development in the Union Territory.
3. India’s First Government Hospital-Based AI Clinic Inaugurated
India inaugurated its first AI clinic in a government hospital at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences. The initiative marks a shift towards AI-driven public healthcare, improving diagnostics, efficiency, and patient safety.
4. Andhra Pradesh Leads India in Proposed Investments for FY26
Andhra Pradesh emerged as India’s top investment destination in FY26, accounting for 25.3% of total proposed investments during the first nine months. The trend reflects rising industrial momentum in eastern and southern India.
5. Centre Launches E-Bill System for Fertiliser Subsidies
The Government of India launched a digital E-Bill System to process nearly ₹2 lakh crore fertiliser subsidy payments annually. The reform enhances transparency, speeds up clearances, and improves financial governance in agriculture.
6. ICAR Releases 184 New Crop Varieties
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released 184 new crop varieties developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, including rice, maize, and oilseeds, strengthening food security and climate resilience.
7. Election Commission Invites Public Feedback on ECINet App
Election Commission of India invited citizens to submit suggestions for improving the ECINet App, a unified digital platform for voter services. Feedback remains open until 10 January 2026.
8. Delhi Makes QR Codes Mandatory on New Road Signages
Delhi’s Public Works Department mandated QR codes on all new road signboards to enhance transparency, enable quality checks, and allow citizen complaints via the PWD Sewa App.
9. Centre Removes Three-Year Rule for Deep-Tech Startup Recognition
The government removed the three-year existence condition for deep-tech startups to gain recognition under DSIR’s Industrial R&D Promotion Programme, boosting innovation and early-stage research.
10. INS Chilka to Hold Passing Out Parade of 2,700 Trainees
INS Chilka, the Indian Navy’s premier training establishment in Odisha, will conduct the Passing Out Parade of 2,700 sailors and Agniveers, strengthening naval human resource capacity.
11. Indian Army Declares 2026 as ‘Year of Networking & Data Centricity’
Under COAS Upendra Dwivedi, the Indian Army declared 2026 as the Year of Networking & Data Centricity, highlighting digital integration, real-time data sharing, and tech-driven warfare.
12. DRDO Develops Portable Seawater Desalination System
Defence Research and Development Organisation developed a portable seawater desalination system for the Tri-Services, enhancing drinking water availability in islands, ships, submarines, and disaster zones.
13. India Issues Travel Advisory for Iran
India issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran amid widespread protests triggered by inflation and currency devaluation.
14. AYUSH Gets Trade Recognition in Oman and New Zealand Agreements
The Commerce Ministry confirmed that AYUSH systems received formal recognition in India’s bilateral trade agreements with Oman and New Zealand, including dedicated annexures on traditional medicine.
15. Payments Regulatory Board Holds First Meeting
The Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) held its first meeting in Mumbai under Sanjay Malhotra, following amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, strengthening digital payments oversight.
🧠 ULTRA-QUICK EXAM RECALL (1 Minute)
AIIMS Ashray → Patient-centric OPD care
AP Investments → 25.3% share
E-Bill Fertiliser → ₹2 lakh crore
ICAR → 184 crop varieties
ECINet App → Voter services
INS Chilka → 2,700 trainees
Army 2026 → Data centricity
DRDO → Desalination system
AYUSH → Trade recognition
PRB → Payments regulation
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