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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 9, 2025

1. Kalpeni Island, which was seen in news, is located in which state/UT? [A] Lakshadweep[B] Andaman and Nicobar[C] Tamil Nadu[D] Puducherry Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Lakshadweep] Notes:Divers...

January 9, 2025

Anji Khad Rail Bridge: India’s First Cable-Stayed Bridge

The Anji Khad Rail Bridge, located in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. It is part of the ambitious Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL)...

January 8, 2025

MHA Directs States to Implement Section 479 of BNSS

The Central Government of India has taken steps to address the plight of undertrial prisoners. On January 1, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a directive...

January 8, 2025

Kandla Port Capacity Expansion Announced in 2025

In January 2025, developments were announced for Kandla Port, aiming to enhance its capacity and operational capabilities. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Make...

January 8, 2025

What is UP Open Network for Agriculture?

The Uttar Pradesh government has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce a groundbreaking agricultural network. This initiative, powered by Google’s Gemini framework and the Beckn Protocol, aims to...

January 8, 2025

Multilingual e-Shram Portal

The Government of India has made strides in improving access to welfare schemes for unorganised workers. Recently, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched a multilingual feature on the e-Shram...

January 8, 2025

Inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue

India and Malaysia have recently taken steps to enhance their bilateral relationship through the inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue held in New Delhi. This meeting was co-chaired by India’s...

January 8, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Waives Community Contribution Under ‘Har Ghar Nal’ Scheme

The Uttar Pradesh government has recently made announcement regarding the ‘Har Ghar Nal‘ scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The state has waived the 10% community contribution requirement,...

January 8, 2025

Indian Cities’ Air Quality Progress Report 2025

In the years from 2019 to 2024, Indian cities made strides in reducing PM2.5 pollution levels. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) cities achieved a notable 24% reduction....

January 8, 2025

World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2025

Recent global dynamics reveal a concerning stagnation in international cooperation, primarily due to escalating geopolitical tensions. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2025 indicates that while cooperation...

January 8, 2025

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