1.India’s first “Generation Beta” baby, named Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, was born in Mizoram. Generation Beta refers to children born between 2025 and 2039. Frankie was born January 1, 2025, at 12:03 am at the Synod Hospital at Durtlang of Mizoram capital Aizawl.

2.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.

3.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signalled growing turmoil within his government.

4.A palpable fear gripped the country Monday morning after the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed the detection of ‘first’ three cases – two in Karnataka and one in Gujarat– of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Later in the day, two more cases were found in Tamil Nadu.

5.Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday laid the foundation stone for Rayagada Railway Division building through virtual mode.

6.In their biggest strike on security forces in Chhattisgarh in two years, Naxals blew up a vehicle using an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 60 to 70 kg, killing eight security personnel and their civilian driver in this district Monday, police said.

7.Amid the nation-wide Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) scare following the detection of two cases in Karnataka Monday, Odisha’s Public Health Director Nilakantha Mishra said no cases of the viral infection has been reported in the state so far.

8.Five major industrial projects worth Rs 44,793.03 crore which are set to generate 23,005 jobs were approved by the state government Monday. The clearance came during the 38th high-level clearance authority (HLCA) meeting, chaired by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

9.Odisha government Monday announced a three-year sponsorship deal for the Indian national kho kho team, marking a significant step forward in promoting indigenous sports in the country.

10.Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Monday said the Odisha government is planning to set up a bird museum, the fi rst-of-its kind in the state, to celebrate the annual congregation of avian guests in Chilika Lake.

11.The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Information and Public Relations department to take measures to ensure the welfare, protection, and social security of journalists.

12.The annual crocodile census at Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary in this district began Monday morning and will continue through January 9.

13.Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday virtually inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division, terming it a historic milestone.

14.Tamil Nadu has an electorate strength of 6,36,12,950, including over 3.24 lakh women voters, according to the integrated final electoral roll of the special summary revision 2025, released here Monday.

15.India Monday unequivocally condemned Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan that killed many civilians and said it is Islamabad’s old practice to blame its neighbours for its “internal failures”.

16.Indonesia’s new government started an ambitious $28 million project Monday to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting although critics question whether the nationwide program is affordable.

17.The rupee pared its intraday losses and settled for the day on a positive note higher by 11 paise at 85.68 against the US dollar Monday.

18.Coal India Limited (CIL) and IREL (India) Limited Monday signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate and collaborate on the development of critical minerals.

19.Central banks around the world collectively, in November 2024, added 53 tonnes of gold to their reserves, of which the Reserve Bank of India's addition was 8 tonnes, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report Monday.

20.Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India’s home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19.