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What is Firenado?
A firenado recently captured public attention during the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. The viral footage showcased a swirling column of flames and smoke, stirring curiosity about this rare phenomenon. Firenados, also known as fire whirls, occur when intense heat ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Controversy Over Voter ID-Aadhaar Linking in Delhi
The political landscape in Delhi has become tumultuous as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) exchange accusations regarding the manipulation of electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. This controversy has reignited discussions about ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
First Phase of Bima Sugam to be Launched on Mid-2025
Bima Sugam is a transformative project launched by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai). This initiative aims to create a comprehensive digital platform for insurance transactions, akin to Amazon’s model. Originally slated for an April 2025 launch, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
CII’s 10-Point Agenda for Ease of Doing Business
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has revealed a 10-point agenda aimed at enhancing the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in India ahead of the 2025-26 Budget. This initiative puts stress on the need for transparency, speed, and a reduction ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Semiconductor Synthesized from Graphene
In February 2024, a remarkable achievement in materials science occurred when a US-China research team synthesised a functional semiconductor from graphene. This breakthrough is set to transform various industries, including electronics, energy storage, and medical devices. The unique properties of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
World’s First 300 MW Compressed Air Energy Storage Plant
The Nengchu-1 project in Yingcheng, Hubei Province, has marked advancement in China’s energy storage capabilities. This facility is the world’s first 300-megawatt compressed air energy storage (CAES) demonstration project. It has achieved full capacity grid connection and is now generating ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Discovery of Carnivorous Plant in Rajasthan
Recently, Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan has gained attention for the large presence of the rare carnivorous plant, Utricularia, commonly known as bladderworts. This season marks increase in their numbers, enhancing the park’s biodiversity. Experts highlight that the presence of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 14, 2025
21. Consider the following: Lithium-ion Battery Lead-acid Battery Nickel-metal Hydride Battery Which of the above batteries is known for its high energy density and is commonly used in electric vehicles? [A] Only 1[B] Only 2[C] 1 and 3[D] 2 and ..
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 14, 2025
21. Zoran Milanovic has been elected as president of which country in January 2025? [A] Croatia[B] Bulgaria[C] Romania[D] Bosnia Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Croatia] Notes:Zoran Milanovic was re-elected as President of Croatia for a five-year term, securing 74% of ..
Discovery of New Indo-Burmese Pangolin Species
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has recently identified a new species of pangolin, named Manis indoburmanica. This species diverged from the Chinese pangolin approximately 3.4 million years ago. The discovery marks the impact of geoclimatic changes in the Indo-Burma ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs