Current Affairs 22 January 2025
Key updates for 22 January 2025: Trump pardons 1,500 Capitol rioters, sparks backlash with birthright citizenship order, withdraws the US from WHO, and Sensex drops 1,235 points amid market sell-off.
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Trump Pardons Capitol Rioters
President Trump granted pardons to 1,500 individuals involved in the Capitol riots, including key militia leaders, raising concerns over accountability and encouraging lawlessness. -
Trump's Citizenship Order Sparks Backlash
An executive order to end birthright citizenship impacts children of non-citizen parents, including over 20,000 undocumented Indians. Lawsuits filed by states and groups cite the 14th Amendment. -
US Exit from WHO
Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from WHO halts funding and disrupts global health initiatives, including collaborations in India on TB, HIV, and immunization. Experts warn of severe global health impacts. -
Sensex Drops Amid Market Sell-off
The Sensex fell 1,235 points due to capital outflows and economic uncertainty. Foreign investors sold ₹5,920 crore in equities, while domestic institutions cushioned the blow with ₹3,500 crore investments.
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