Page-3 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Gangasagar Mela 2025

January 16, 2025

The Gangasagar Mela, Hindu pilgrimage held annually on Makar Sankranti, has recently faced the impacts of climate change. Sagar Island, located in the Ganges delta, hosts this festival where millions gather for sacred rituals. Recently, the event brought into light ..

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Kanuma Panduga Festival

January 16, 2025

Kanuma Panduga is a vibrant festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, India, coinciding with the Makar Sankranti harvest celebrations. This year, it was celebrated on January 15. About Kanuma Panduga Kanuma Panduga marks the Sun entering the zodiac sign Capricorn, an ..

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Supreme Court on Conjugal Rights

January 16, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court has clarified that proceedings for the restitution of conjugal rights and maintenance are independent. This decision emphasises that a husband must continue paying maintenance to his wife, even if she does not comply with a court ..

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Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project

January 15, 2025

The Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) is initiative aimed at enhancing irrigation in Rajasthan. This project will impact 23 districts and is crucial for providing water for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use. However, it poses environmental challenges, particularly regarding the ..

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Clouded Leopard Conservation Efforts in Asia

January 15, 2025

The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is an elusive predator found in Asia’s ancient forests. Its striking coat patterns have made it a subject of fascination. However, its population is declining rapidly due to habitat destruction, hunting, and climate change. The ..

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Pune to Host Army Day Parade 2025

January 15, 2025

The Army Day Parade, event in India’s military calendar, will take place in Pune for the first time on 15 January 2025. This parade commemorates the appointment of Field Marshal K M Cariappa as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the ..

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Launch of INS Utkarsh

January 15, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has successfully launched the second multi-purpose vessel (MPV) for the Indian Navy, named INS Utkarsh. The launch took place at the Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai. This event marks India’s advancements in indigenous shipbuilding as part of ..

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CISF Expands with New Battalions for Security

January 15, 2025

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is undergoing expansion, as approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). This decision will create two additional battalions, each comprising 1,025 personnel. The total number of CISF battalions will increase from 13 to ..

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