Current Affairs 6 January 2025

Key Highlights: 

1. Advantage Assam Roadshow

   • CM Himanta Biswa Sarma promotes Assam's investment potential in Mumbai, meeting with industry giants like Tata and Adani.
   • Advantage Assam conclave (Feb 25–26) will be inaugurated by PM Modi, with international roadshows planned in the UAE, UK, and Japan.

2. Atomic Bomb Survivor Passes Away

   • Shigemi Fukahori, a Nagasaki bombing survivor, dies at 93 after a lifetime of peace advocacy.
   • Fukahori, 14 during the 1945 tragedy, dedicated his life to anti-nuclear campaigns.

3. Bangladesh Voting Rights Deprivation

   • Bangladesh's Election Commission vows to restore voting rights to 180 million deprived individuals.
   • Efforts include updating voter lists and investigating election irregularities since 2014.

4. Housing Aid for Kishtwar Fire Victims

   • The government approves housing assistance for 85 fire-affected families in Mul-warwan village under PMAY-G.
   • A part of the 2024-25 rehabilitation plan, the project addresses urgent housing needs.

5. Border Pass Mandatory for Mizoram-Myanmar Border Movement

   • Border pass now required for movement within 10 km of the Mizoram-Myanmar border.
   • Valid for 7 days, the pass ensures enhanced security and proof of residency verification.

6. Gujarat Coast Guard Helicopter Crash

   • A Coast Guard helicopter crash in Porbandar claims three crew members.
   • The accident occurred during a routine sortie, with the helicopter catching fire after impact.

7. PM to Inaugurate Jammu Railway Division

   • PM Modi to virtually inaugurate the Jammu Railway Division, including the iconic Chenab River Arch and Anji Khad Bridge.
   • Projects to enhance connectivity, create jobs, and boost tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.

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