UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 28, 2025

11. Consider the following: Peach Walnut Mango Apple Which of the above is/are classified as drupe fruits? [A] 1, 2 and 3[B] 2, 3 and 4[C] 1, 3 and 4[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4 Show Answer Correct Answer: A ..

Climate Change-Led Greenland Lakes Transformation

In 2022, over 7,500 lakes in western Greenland underwent a dramatic transformation from crystal blue to brown. This change was triggered by extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall and warmer temperatures. The lakes, vital for local drinking water and biodiversity, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Retail Food Inflation’s Impact on Agriculture

Retail food inflation in India saw a decline to 8.39% year-on-year in December 2025. This decrease follows higher inflation rates of 9.04% and 10.87% in the previous months. Despite this easing, the future trajectory of inflation remains uncertain, heavily influenced ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System Launched

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 system. This upgrade aims to simplify the certification process for exporters and improve trade efficiency. The new platform incorporates user-friendly features and mandatory electronic ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 28, 2025

11. Which two Indian cities recently joined the list of accredited wetland cities under the Ramsar Convention? [A] Cuttack and Ropar[B] Ahmedabad and Kolkata[C] Indore and Udaipur [D] Bhopal and Jaisalmer Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Indore and Udaipur ] ..

India’s Forex Reserves Decline

India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves have experienced fluctuations in recent weeks. As of January 17, 2025, the reserves stood at $623.983 billion, a decrease of $1.88 billion from the previous week. This decline follows a larger drop of $8.714 billion ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Cases Slow Down

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been mechanism for resolving distressed debts in India. However, recent trends indicate a decline in its effectiveness. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a drop in case admissions to the National Company ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Declining Population of the Koraga Tribe in India

The Koraga tribe, classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), is facing decline in its population. Recent reports indicate a drop from 20,000 members two decades ago to approximately 16,000. Current Demographics and Challenges The Koraga population is projected ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: States Current Affairs

Blue Carbon Ecosystems

Blue carbon ecosystems play important role in climate change mitigation. They are among the most effective carbon sinks on the planet. Recent studies highlight their capacity to sequester carbon at rates higher than traditional forests. What Are Blue Carbon Ecosystems? ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Shompens Struggle for Survival

Recent developments have brought into light the challenges faced by the Shompens, an indigenous community in the Great Nicobar Islands. Prof Vishvajit Pandya, director of the Andaman and Nicobar Tribal Research Institute, has emphasised the community’s opposition to government projects ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs