Page-2 of GKToday Archives: May, 2025

FATF Grey List

India is taking financial measures against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. This attack resulted in the deaths of 26 people, primarily tourists. In response, India is advocating for Pakistan’s re-entry onto the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. ..

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India’s Climate Warming Trends

India’s climate has undergone changes over recent decades. The country has warmed by approximately 0.6°C since the 1950s. This increase is notably less than the warming observed in the rest of the Northern Hemisphere. Recent satellite data from NASA marks ..

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Private Member’s Bills (PMBs)

Private Member’s Bills (PMBs) serve as important mechanism in India’s parliamentary system. They allow Members of Parliament (MPs) who are not Ministers to propose legislation. This system has become increasingly symbolic due to various challenges. Recent sessions have seen a ..

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‘Enhancing MSMEs Competitiveness in India’ Report

The NITI Aayog has recently released a report titled ‘Enhancing MSMEs Competitiveness in India’. It was developed in collaboration with the Institute for Competitiveness, outlines strategies to unlock the potential of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. The ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 3, 2025

1. Which village in Jharkhand has become the first to be completely relocated from the core area of the Palamu Tiger Reserve? [A] Burha[B] Jaigir[C] Latehar[D] Betla Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Jaigir] Notes:Years of efforts by Jharkhand forest officials ..

Inscription from Vikramaditya I Era

Recently, archaeological discovery was made at Madapura Lake in Nyamati taluk, Davangere district. An inscription dating back to the 7th century AD was unearthed. This inscription, measuring five feet in length, contains 17 lines in Old Kannada script. It is ..

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Cheetah Corridor Project

A Cheetah Corridor is being set up as part of India’s wildlife conservation efforts. The initiative is designed to facilitate the movement of cheetahs across regions, thereby expanding their natural habitat. Project Details The Cheetah Corridor will cover 17,000 square ..

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Telangana’s Shatavahana Heritage

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has identified eleven inscriptions from the Shatavahana period during an expedition in the Gundaram Reserve Forest in Telangana. This finding is very important in understanding the political dynamics and cultural affiliations of early Indian ..

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INCOIS Launches Submarine Cable

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has initiated a submarine cable project to enhance long-term observations of the Indian Ocean. This project, supported by the international scientific community, will improve the understanding of ocean dynamics, seismic activity, ..

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Yamuna River Rejuvenation Action Plan 2025

The Yamuna River, a vital water source for Delhi, faces severe pollution and encroachment issues. In response, the Government of India has initiated a comprehensive 30-point action plan aimed at rejuvenating the river. This plan was finalised following a high-level ..

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