*✅Banking and Economic Updates for January 20, 2025* *Economic Updates* - *EPFO Simplifies Updates*: Aadhaar-validated members can now update their profiles online seamlessly. - *Start-Up Ecosystem Booms*: PM Modi applauded India's thriving start-up culture during Mann Ki Baat, with Nagaland recording a 200% rise in start-up registrations. - *CapitaLand's ₹450-Crore Investment*: A cutting-edge IT park spanning one million sq. ft. will be developed in Hyderabad. *Government and Policies* - *Centre-Farmer Dialogue on February 14*: Key discussions on farmers' demands will take place in Chandigarh. - *National Voters Day*: PM Modi emphasized the importance of January 25, marking the establishment of the Election Commission. - *NDRF's 20th Raising Day*: The National Disaster Response Force was lauded for its contributions to disaster management and relief operations. *Cultural and National Events* - *Mahakumbh 2025 Highlights*: Prayagraj hosts the One District, One Product exhibition, offering artisans a platform across 6,000 sq. meters. - *Parakram Diwas on January 23*: PM Modi urged citizens to honor Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's birth anniversary. *Railways and Transportation* - *Special Trains for Maha Kumbh Pilgrims*: Northern Railways announced three special trains connecting Katra and Prayagraj. *Space and Technology* - *Pixxel's Achievement*: Bengaluru-based start-up Pixxel launched India's first private satellite constellation, Firefly, advancing space exploration. *Defense and Security* - *RPF Nabs Illegal Migrants*: Over four years, the Railway Protection Force detained 586 Bangladeshi nationals and 318 Rohingyas using Indian railways for transit. - *New CRPF Director General*: Assam Police Chief Gyanendra Pratap Singh has been appointed as the DG of the CRPF. *Sports News* - *Kho Kho World Cup Glory*: India's Men's and Women's teams were crowned world champions, defeating Nepal in the finals. - *Tata Mumbai Marathon*: Over 65,000 runners participated, with Eritrea's Berhane Tesfay and Kenya's Joyce Chepkemoi Tele winning the Men's and Women's categories, respectively. - *India Open Badminton*: Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) and An Se Young (South Korea) won the Men's and Women's Singles titles, respectively. - *Neeraj Chopra Ties the Knot*: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra married Himani Mor in a private ceremony. *International Updates* - *Israel-Hamas Ceasefire*: A truce began, with humanitarian aid entering Gaza and hostages being released. - *US Federal Ban on TikTok*: Millions of TikTok users in the US lost access as the federal ban took effect. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Varnxk396H4ROAkTVs0h/107