*✅Top news for January 18, 2025* [ Target SBI PO CLERK MAINS ] - *IMD Weather Update*: Dense fog expected in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Chandigarh during nighttime and early morning. - *SVAMITVA Scheme Milestone*: PM Modi to distribute over 65 lakh property cards in a landmark rural empowerment initiative. - *Carbon Capture Workshop*: NITI Aayog hosts discussions on carbon capture in the Indian cement sector to achieve net-zero by 2070. - *RINL Revival Package*: The government approves an ₹11,440 crore revival package for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited. - *Pixxel Space Success*: PM Modi lauds India’s first private satellite constellation. - *Stable Food Prices*: Production of pulses, onion, and potatoes is set to increase. - *Odisha-Singapore MoUs*: Agreements signed in areas like green energy and industrial development. - *AAP Metro Fare Demand*: Arvind Kejriwal urges a 50% metro fare discount for students. Legal Report - *Supreme Court Decision*: Bail denied to E. Abubacker, ex-chairman of banned PFI, in a UAPA case. Business and Finance - *Forex Reserves*: India’s reserves fell to $625.87 billion as of January 10. - *Market Updates*: Sensex at 76,619.33 (-0.55%), Nifty at 23,203.20 (-0.47%). - *Gold/Silver Prices*: ₹81,100/10gm (gold); ₹96,600/kg (silver). Defense - *BrahMos Expansion*: Philippines negotiates to acquire 9 additional missile batteries. - *La Perouse Naval Exercise*: India joins eight nations for maritime security drills. - *Dornier 228 Offer*: India offers aircraft to the Malaysian Coast Guard. International - *US-Bangalore Consulate*: Inauguration marks stronger India-US ties in technology. - *H-1B/H-2 Visa Updates*: US introduces streamlined processes for employers. Sports - *Kho Kho World Cup*: Indian women’s team enters semi-finals. - *India Open Badminton*: Satwik-Chirag duo advances to the semi-finals. - *WPL 2025 Schedule*: Begins February 14 with venues across India. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Varnxk396H4ROAkTVs0h/107