Daily Current Affairs – 17 January, 2025

A report by McKinsey & Company highlights that India is on the verge of a significant demographic shift. By the 2050s, India is projected to have a support ratio comparable to advanced economies, indicating rapid ageing of its population.

The Supreme Court has clarified that proceedings related to restitution of conjugal rights (Section 9, Hindu Marriage Act) and maintenance (Section 125, CrPC) are independent and not interlinked.

Recently, the Government  launched a pilot project, the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA).

Farmers protesting at the Punjab and Haryana borders have demanded India’s withdrawal from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and suspension of all free trade agreements under the Agreement on Agriculture (AoA), citing adverse impacts on Indian agriculture.

The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the world's first nuclear weapon test, highlighting the significance of historical peace initiatives and their enduring influence on global disarmament and cooperation.

Six people were killed during Jallikattu and other bull-related sports such as Eruthattam and Manjuvirattu in Tamil Nadu.