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Rupee’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)

Recently, the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of the Indian rupee decreased to 107.20 from a peak of 108.14 in November. This change reflects the rupee’s ongoing volatility...

January 20, 2025

Carbon Dioxide Levels Surge

In early 2025, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are projected to reach unprecedented heights, raising concerns over climate change. The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii indicates that CO2 concentrations...

January 20, 2025

H5N1 Avian Influenza Mutations

In early 2025, a study revealed mutations in the H5N1 avian influenza strain isolated from a human in Texas. This discovery raised alarms about the potential for the...

January 20, 2025

ICAR Renames Central Tobacco Research Institute

Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) officially renamed the Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI) in Rajahmundry to the National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA)....

January 20, 2025

La Perouse Naval Exercise 2025

Recently, nine Indo-Pacific nations participated in the La Perouse naval exercise, hosted by France. This exercise took place in the strategic straits of Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok, crucial...

January 20, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 20, 2025

1. Consider the following: Sambhav smartphone M-Sigma application Sanchar Saathi Which of the above is/are designed for secure communication in military operations? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only...

January 20, 2025

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) Update

Recently, the Ministry of Finance reported advancements in food processing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). A total of 1,646 projects have been sanctioned, aimed...

January 20, 2025

Pixxel’s Firefly Satellite Constellation

In early 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought into light the achievement of Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel, which launched India’s first private Earth imaging satellite constellation, named ‘Firefly’. This...

January 20, 2025

Global Fertility Declines

Recent demographic studies reveal global decline in fertility rates across 204 countries from 1950 to 2021, with projections indicating this trend will continue. Notably, India has experienced a...

January 20, 2025

Gangetic Dolphin Conservation Efforts

The Gangetic dolphin, an endangered species, is undergoing conservation efforts in India. Recent surveys indicate a population of approximately 3,936 dolphins in the Ganga River basin. This assessment...

January 20, 2025

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