Current Affairs 29 January 2025

Key updates for January 29, 2025: Trump pauses federal funding for ideological review, Indian Railways deploys 360 trains for Mauni Amavasya at Maha Kumbh, and China builds a massive fusion research lab in Mianyang.

Current Affairs 29 January 2025
Top headlines for January 29, 2025: Trump pauses federal funding for ideological review, Indian Railways deploys 360 trains for Mauni Amavasya, and China builds a massive fusion research facility.

Key Highlights:

1. Trump Halts Federal Funding

  • White House pauses all federal grants and loans for ideological review, affecting healthcare, education, and research.
  • Democrats criticize the move as illegal, warning of economic and community harm.

2. 360 Trains for Mauni Amavasya

  • Indian Railways to run a record 360 trains, including 190 special services, for Mauni Amavasya at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
  • Over 10 lakh passengers expected; enhanced security and boarding facilities in place.

3. China Builds Massive Fusion Lab

  • Satellite images show China constructing a giant fusion research facility in Mianyang, surpassing the US National Ignition Facility.
  • Project could advance both nuclear energy research and weapons development.

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