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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025

The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) will take place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025. This event aims to strengthen ties between India...

January 7, 2025

Amendments to the Forest Conservation Act 2025

The recent passage of the Bill to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act marks change in India’s approach to forest regulation. This amendment comes after more than four decades...

January 7, 2025

Income Inequality Trends in India 2023

Recent analysis reveals changes in income inequality in India, particularly following the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. A working paper from the People Research on India’s Consumer...

January 7, 2025

New Drone Incentives to Boost Domestic Manufacturing

The Government of India is set to unveil a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at encouraging a self-sustaining drone ecosystem. This initiative is expected to feature an...

January 7, 2025

Alert on Beta Blocker Drug Reactions

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has recently raised concerns regarding adverse drug reactions (ADRs) linked to widely used beta blocker medications. These drugs, including metoprolol, propranolol, and atenolol,...

January 7, 2025

RBI Mandates 15-Day Credit Score Updates

As of January 1, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has implemented regulation requiring lenders to update credit bureau records every 15 days. This change aims to...

January 7, 2025

UGC Revises Vice-Chancellor Selection Process

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced new regulations for the appointment and promotion of teachers in higher education. Released on January 6, 2025, by Union Education Minister...

January 7, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 7, 2025

123456789101. Consider the following pairs: Coal Well Known As Anthracite Hardest type of coal with the highest carbon content Lignite Brown coal with the lowest carbon content Bituminous...

January 7, 2025

National Anthem Controversy in Tamil Nadu Assembly

On January 6, 2025, Tamil Nadu’s Governor R.N. Ravi left the Legislative Assembly without delivering his customary address. His departure stemmed from the absence of the national anthem...

January 7, 2025

E-commerce Giants Face Legal Challenges in India

The ongoing legal battle involving e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart has escalated . The Supreme Court of India recently transferred all petitions regarding alleged anti-competitive practices by these...

January 7, 2025

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