Page-12 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Cyanobacteria Research in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf

January 25, 2025

Recent research has focused on the genetic survey of cyanobacteria in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya. This study, published in January 2025, is crucial for understanding harmful algal blooms (cyanoHAB) in freshwater ecosystems. The findings are expected to ..

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Rising Geo-Economic Fragmentation Threatens Global GDP

January 24, 2025

The World Economic Forum recently released the Navigating Global Financial System Fragmentation report. It revealed that geo-economic fragmentation could drastically diminish global GDP. This potential impact is set to eclipse the economic fallout from both the 2008 financial crisis and ..

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India To Launch First Human Underwater Submersible

January 24, 2025

Recently, India announced the launch of its first human underwater submersible by the end of 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the blue economy and is aligned with the country’s broader goals in space exploration, particularly the Gaganyaan mission. The ..

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Brazil Faces Record Wildfires

January 24, 2025

In 2024, Brazil experienced unprecedented wildfires, culminating in a devastating ecological crisis. The country recorded over 30.87 million hectares of wilderness burned, marking a staggering 79% increase from the previous year. This surge in wildfires is attributed to a combination ..

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Global Foreign Direct Investment Decline

January 24, 2025

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) experienced a notable decline of eight per cent in 2024, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This reduction poses risks to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which heavily depend ..

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Cauvery-South Vellar Link Project

January 24, 2025

The Cauvery-South Vellar Link project has faced delays as the Union government has yet to grant in-principle approval, four years after Tamil Nadu’s request in January 2021. The Supreme Court recently addressed this issue while dismissing Karnataka’s plea to halt ..

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India’s Coastlines Face Algal Bloom Threat

January 24, 2025

India’s coastline is facing an alarming rise in algal blooms. These blooms, marked by rapid increases in phytoplankton, are becoming more common due to both natural and anthropogenic factors. A recent study led by T.M. Balakrishnan Nair from the Indian ..

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Global Plastic Action Partnership Expands to 25 Countries

January 24, 2025

The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) has recently marked achievement by expanding its network to 25 countries. This initiative, launched by the World Economic Forum, aims to combat plastic pollution globally. With a combined population exceeding 1.5 billion, the expansion ..

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National Voters’ Day 2025

January 24, 2025

National Voters’ Day (NVD) is celebrated annually on 25th January in India. The 15th edition in 2025 follows the successful Lok Sabha Elections of 2024. This year marks milestone as the total electorate approaches 100 crore. The event marks the ..

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Odisha Villages Receive Direct Funds for Forest Protection

January 24, 2025

The Odisha government is initiating project to empower local communities in forest management. As part of a new phase under the Forest Rights Act, 100 villages are set to receive direct funding into their bank accounts. This initiative aims to ..

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