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Assam Seeks Defence Industrial Corridor Development

In January 2025, Assam’s Chief Minister, Hemanta Biswa Sarma, announced ongoing discussions with the central government regarding the establishment of a defence industrial corridor in Assam. This initiative...

January 10, 2025

India Revamps Medical Device Regulations

The Government of India is revising its regulatory framework for medical devices to enhance safety and efficiency. This initiative aims to classify approximately 1,178 medical devices into four...

January 10, 2025

8th Edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)

India’s organic farming sector is poised for growth, with total export values projected to reach Rs 20,000 crore by 2028. This outlook was shared by Union Minister of...

January 10, 2025

Key Initiatives Launched at Genome India Data Conclave

India has made leap towards self-reliance in genomics. At the Genome India Data Conclave in New Delhi, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India now possesses its...

January 10, 2025

Freshwater Species at Risk of Extinction

Recent assessments reveal alarming statistics regarding freshwater biodiversity. A study conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) indicates that nearly 25 per cent of the...

January 10, 2025

Gaddi Dog Breed Officially Recognised

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBAGR) has officially recognised the Gaddi dog breed. This indigenous breed hails from the Himalayan region...

January 10, 2025

Ancient Ice Core Discovered in Antarctica

Recent advancements in climate science have emerged from Antarctica, where an international team of scientists successfully drilled an ice core estimated to be 1.2 million years old. This...

January 10, 2025

Quantum Computing – A 2025 Perspective

Recent advancements in quantum computing have positioned the technology at the forefront of scientific innovation. As the United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum...

January 10, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 10, 2025

1. In the context of economic indicators, consider the following statements: Gross Value Added (GVA) is always higher than GDP due to net indirect taxes. Nominal GDP considers...

January 10, 2025

Haryana’s Declining Sex Ratio at Birth

In 2024, Haryana reported a concerning drop in its sex ratio at birth, reaching an eight-year low of 910 girls for every 1,000 boys. This figure has alarmed...

January 10, 2025

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