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ISRO Achieves 100th Launch Milestone

On January 29, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked milestone by successfully completing its 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The mission...

January 30, 2025

US Funding Freeze Threatens Global HIV Treatment Efforts

The recent funding freeze imposed by the United States government has raised concerns regarding the future of HIV treatment and care worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has...

January 30, 2025

New Guidelines for Information Utilities in Insolvency

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced new guidelines to enhance the functioning of Information Utilities (IUs) within the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). These...

January 30, 2025

Labrys portucalensis F11

Recent studies have revealed a promising bacterial strain that can degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” Researchers from the University at Buffalo...

January 30, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 30, 2025

31. In the light of India’s projects on connectivity, consider the following statements: Corridor/Highway Connecting Cities BCIM Economic Corridor Lhasa (China) – Kolkata (India) India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway Moreh...

January 30, 2025

International AI Safety Report

The International AI Safety report, released in 2025, outlines critical challenges associated with rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technologies. This comprehensive document addresses various threats, including job displacement, environmental...

January 30, 2025

Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2023-24

The Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for 2023-24 reveals growth in India’s unincorporated non-agricultural sector. Released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on...

January 30, 2025

Ethanol Procurement Price Revision for 2024-25

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in India has approved a revision of the ethanol procurement price for the Ethanol Supply Year 2024-25. This decision aims to support...

January 30, 2025

Disaster Mitigation Funding Approved by High-Level Committee

Recently, the Government of India, through a High-Level Committee (HLC) led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, approved allocation of Rs 3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects. This...

January 30, 2025

National Critical Mineral Mission

The Government of India has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with a budget of ₹16,300 crore. This initiative aims to enhance India’s self-reliance in critical minerals...

January 30, 2025