Rajasthan

Operation Medmax: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) launched this four-continent operation (Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania) to dismantle international drug cartels. NCB was established in 1986 under the Home Ministry.
Blackout Bomb: China developed a "blackout bomb" (graphite bomb) designed to destroy power stations, transformers, and high-voltage lines. It uses carbon fibers to induce short circuits and has a range of 290 km.
Starlink Expansion: Elon Musk's Starlink has initiated services in Sri Lanka to provide high-speed internet connectivity, particularly in remote areas.
PM Modi's International Awards: Prime Minister Modi received Ghana's highest civilian honor, "Officer of the Order of the Star," during his five-nation tour, which includes Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. He has received 24 such global awards to date.
Desert Knight Air Exercise: India, France, and the UAE participated in the tri-lateral air exercise "Desert Knight."

Strategic Oil Reserves: India plans to establish three new strategic oil reserves at Chandikhol (Odisha), Bikaner (Rajasthan), and Rajkot (Gujarat) to ensure energy security and manage potential oil crises.
C-Flood System: The integrated flood forecasting system "C-Flood," developed by C-DAC Pune, was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It provides a two-day advance warning for waterlogging and floods.
Digital House Address System: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, launched India's first QR-based digital house address system, starting with a pilot project in Sudama Nagar.
National Conference on Urban Local Bodies: The first national conference of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) from states and Union Territories was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Manesar, Haryana.
Udan Yatri Cafe: The first "Udan Yatri Cafe" under the UDAN scheme was launched at Kolkata's Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.

RBI Executive Director: Keshavan Ramachandran was appointed as the new Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India, effective July 1, 2025.
NASA Chief: Jared Isaacman was appointed as the new NASA chief.
President's Colour Award: The Chhattisgarh state police received the President's Colour award.
Vyas Samman 2024: Surya Bala was selected for the Vyas Samman 2024 for her work "Kaun Desh Ka Vaasi."
Time Person of the Year: Donald Trump was named Time Person of the Year.

Mukhyamantri Pratigya Yojana (Bihar): Launched by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, this scheme offers internship opportunities for youth aged 18-28, with stipends ranging from ₹4000 to ₹6000 per month based on qualification.
Mukhyamantri Kalakar Pension Yojana (Bihar): Also launched in Bihar, this scheme provides a monthly pension of ₹3000 to artists aged 50 and above who have contributed to promoting the state's culture.

Quantum Bilochip: Google unveiled "Bilochip," a new development in the quantum computing field.
Dark Eagle: The USA successfully tested the "Dark Eagle" hypersonic anti-missile system.
INS Tasir: The guided missile frigate INS Tasir was commissioned in Russia.

FIDE World Chess Championship: D. Gukesh became the youngest player to win the FIDE World Chess Championship.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Mumbai won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024.
First Diabetes Biobank: India's first diabetes biobank was established in Chennai.
WHO AYUSH Medical Coding and Record Day: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced January 10 as the date to observe AYUSH Medical Coding and Record Day.
World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2024: The 10th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2024 was inaugurated in Uttarakhand.

Youngest to Climb Mount Elbrus: Six-year-old Teghveer Singh from Punjab's Ropar became the youngest person to climb Mount Elbrus in Europe.