Sinhtoo Dance to Debut at Republic Day Parade 2025

The Sinhtoo dance, a traditional folk dance of the Hatti community from the Giri region of Sirmaur district, has been selected for the 76th Republic Day parade in Delhi. This marks the first time the Sinhtoo will be showcased at ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Cyanobacteria Research in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf

Recent research has focused on the genetic survey of cyanobacteria in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya. This study, published in January 2025, is crucial for understanding harmful algal blooms (cyanoHAB) in freshwater ecosystems. The findings are expected to ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 25, 2025

1. Which Indian Navy ship conducted the hydrographic survey of Mauritius recently? [A] INS Viraat[B] INS Sarvekshak[C] INS Kalvari[D] INS Saryu Show Answer Correct Answer: B [INS Sarvekshak] Notes:INS Sarvekshak of the Indian Navy completed the final phase of a ..

Rising Geo-Economic Fragmentation Threatens Global GDP

The World Economic Forum recently released the Navigating Global Financial System Fragmentation report. It revealed that geo-economic fragmentation could drastically diminish global GDP. This potential impact is set to eclipse the economic fallout from both the 2008 financial crisis and ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

India To Launch First Human Underwater Submersible

Recently, India announced the launch of its first human underwater submersible by the end of 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the blue economy and is aligned with the country’s broader goals in space exploration, particularly the Gaganyaan mission. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Brazil Faces Record Wildfires

In 2024, Brazil experienced unprecedented wildfires, culminating in a devastating ecological crisis. The country recorded over 30.87 million hectares of wilderness burned, marking a staggering 79% increase from the previous year. This surge in wildfires is attributed to a combination ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Global Foreign Direct Investment Decline

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) experienced a notable decline of eight per cent in 2024, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This reduction poses risks to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which heavily depend ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Cauvery-South Vellar Link Project

The Cauvery-South Vellar Link project has faced delays as the Union government has yet to grant in-principle approval, four years after Tamil Nadu’s request in January 2021. The Supreme Court recently addressed this issue while dismissing Karnataka’s plea to halt ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

India’s Coastlines Face Algal Bloom Threat

India’s coastline is facing an alarming rise in algal blooms. These blooms, marked by rapid increases in phytoplankton, are becoming more common due to both natural and anthropogenic factors. A recent study led by T.M. Balakrishnan Nair from the Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Global Plastic Action Partnership Expands to 25 Countries

The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) has recently marked achievement by expanding its network to 25 countries. This initiative, launched by the World Economic Forum, aims to combat plastic pollution globally. With a combined population exceeding 1.5 billion, the expansion ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs