Page-14 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

India’s Manufacturing Vision for Tier 2 and 3 Cities

January 23, 2025

The Government of India is focusing on enhancing manufacturing capabilities in Tier 2 and 3 cities. This initiative aims to boost the country’s economic growth by increasing the contribution of manufacturing to the Gross Value Added. The Commerce Ministry has ..

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India’s Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Initiatives

January 23, 2025

India is making strides in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing sectors as it prepares for the Union Budget 2025-26. The Union Finance Ministry has brought into light the government’s successful policies aimed at boosting investments and job creation through the ..

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India Sets Ambitious Target for GI Tags

January 23, 2025

The Government of India has set a goal to achieve 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) tags by 2030. This initiative was announced by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, during the GI Samagam event in New Delhi. The current ..

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National Conference Organized to Speed Up PM JANMAN

January 23, 2025

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) organized a National Conference of District Magistrates to speed up the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). What is PM JANMAN? The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha ..

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India’s 76th Republic Day Theme

January 23, 2025

India’s 76th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025, will feature a vibrant display of tableaux representing 16 States/Union Territories (UTs) and 10 Ministries/Departments. The theme, “Swarnim Bharat – Virasat Aur Vikas,” marks India’s rich cultural heritage and its progressive ..

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Maharashtra Uncovers Fraud Within PMFBY

January 23, 2025

In 2024, Maharashtra’s agriculture department uncovered fraud within the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Over 414,000 crop insurance claims were identified as bogus, denoting the misuse of this subsidised insurance scheme. Farmers attempted to claim insurance on non-existent crops ..

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Govt Begins Procurement of 10,000 GPUs Under IndiaAI Mission

January 23, 2025

Recently, the Government of India initiated the bidding process for the procurement of 10,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) under the IndiaAI Mission. This mission, approved by the Cabinet in March 2024, has a budget of ₹10,372 crore over five years, ..

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Gaganyaan: LPSC Delivers Crew Module’s Liquid Propulsion System

January 23, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is advancing its Gaganyaan project, which aims to establish human spaceflight capabilities. As of January 22, 2025, the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) has successfully integrated the Crew Module’s liquid propulsion system and dispatched ..

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MeitY Releases “Estimation and Measurement of India’s Digital Economy” Report

January 23, 2025

India’s digital economy has been experiencing rapid growth, contributing to the national income and employment landscape. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released a very important report titled “Estimation and Measurement of India’s Digital Economy,” aiming to ..

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Dhanauri Wetland Notification

January 23, 2025

The Dhanauri wetland, located near Jewar airport in Uttar Pradesh, has become a focal point for environmental conservation. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the state government to expedite the notification process for declaring this area as a wetland. ..

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