Weekly Current Affairs (5th January to 11th January 2025)

Weekly Current Affairs (5th January to 11th January 2025)

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Category : International Published on: January 12 2025

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  • The UK has launched the "world's first" sanctions aimed at cracking down on illegal migration.
  • A state of emergency has been declared in Los Angeles due to a wildfire in the forests, resulting in the evacuation of 30,000 people.
  • Egyptian archaeologists discovered part of a temple associated with Queen Hatshepsut near Luxor, with more than 1,000 decorative blocks and fragments found.
  • Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS, as confirmed by Brazil.
  • The second consignment of 27,000 tonnes of rice is set to arrive from Kakinada port under an open tender agreement with Bangladesh.
  • Pakistan begins its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the UNSC from January 1, 2025.
  • Mike Johnson re-elected as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Satya Nadella has announced a $3 billion investment to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure in India.
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