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ICAR Renames Central Tobacco Research Institute

Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) officially renamed the Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI) in Rajahmundry to the National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA)....

January 20, 2025

La Perouse Naval Exercise 2025

Recently, nine Indo-Pacific nations participated in the La Perouse naval exercise, hosted by France. This exercise took place in the strategic straits of Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok, crucial...

January 20, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 20, 2025

1. Consider the following: Sambhav smartphone M-Sigma application Sanchar Saathi Which of the above is/are designed for secure communication in military operations? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only...

January 20, 2025

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) Update

Recently, the Ministry of Finance reported advancements in food processing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). A total of 1,646 projects have been sanctioned, aimed...

January 20, 2025

Pixxel’s Firefly Satellite Constellation

In early 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought into light the achievement of Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel, which launched India’s first private Earth imaging satellite constellation, named ‘Firefly’. This...

January 20, 2025

Global Fertility Declines

Recent demographic studies reveal global decline in fertility rates across 204 countries from 1950 to 2021, with projections indicating this trend will continue. Notably, India has experienced a...

January 20, 2025

Gangetic Dolphin Conservation Efforts

The Gangetic dolphin, an endangered species, is undergoing conservation efforts in India. Recent surveys indicate a population of approximately 3,936 dolphins in the Ganga River basin. This assessment...

January 20, 2025

Abetment of Suicide Law

In recent developments, the Supreme Court of India has emphasised the need for greater sensitivity among investigation agencies and courts regarding abetment of suicide cases under Section 306...

January 20, 2025

Olive Ridley Turtle Deaths

In recent weeks, Tamil Nadu has witnessed a concerning rise in the number of dead olive ridley turtles washing ashore, particularly in Chennai. Experts estimate that between 300...

January 20, 2025

Kuka Martyrs’ Day

On January 17, 2025, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid tribute to the Kuka martyrs at the Namdhari Shaheed Smarak in Malerkotla. This event marked the anniversary of...

January 20, 2025

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