Daily Current Affairs (Beepedia) 19th January 2025

RBI, Banking and Economy

• RBI sold record $ 20.2 billion in Nov to back ₹ amid FPI outflows

SEBI and FINANCIAL AWARENESS

• Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and National Housing Bank (NHB) sign MoU for enhanced coordination and information exchange

NATIONAL

• U.S. opens consulate in Bengaluru

INTERNATIONAL

• China successfully launches Pakistani satellite 'PRSC-EO1' into space

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

• Pixxel launches India's 1st private satellite constellation with SpaceX

EVENTS

• Lokpal of India celebrates 1st Foundation Day on 16th January

AWARDS AND REWARDS

• WBFJA ceremony: Aparna Sen honoured with lifetime achievement award, ‘Manikbabur Megh’ best film

SPORTS

• President gives away the Khel Ratna and other National sports awards