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Page-12 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Cyanobacteria Research in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf

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...

January 25, 2025

Rising Geo-Economic Fragmentation Threatens Global GDP

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...

January 24, 2025

India To Launch First Human Underwater Submersible

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...

January 24, 2025

Brazil Faces Record Wildfires

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...

January 24, 2025

Global Foreign Direct Investment Decline

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...

January 24, 2025

Cauvery-South Vellar Link Project

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...

January 24, 2025

India’s Coastlines Face Algal Bloom Threat

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...

January 24, 2025

Global Plastic Action Partnership Expands to 25 Countries

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...

January 24, 2025

National Voters’ Day 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...

January 24, 2025

Odisha Villages Receive Direct Funds for Forest Protection

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...

January 24, 2025

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