India Joins Eurodrone Program as Observer Nation

India has recently joined the Eurodrone program as an observer nation. This inclusion marks India as the second Asia-Pacific country to gain such status, following Japan. About Eurodrone programme The Eurodrone programme is a 4-nation initiative involving France, Germany, Spain ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Karnataka HC Strikes Down Green Energy Rules

In the recent Brindavan Hydropower Private Limited Case, 2024, the Karnataka High Court struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 (GEOA Rules) and related Karnataka Regulatory Commission Regulations, 2022. Key Facts Related to ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 24, 2025

1. Mount Ibu, which was seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] Indonesia[B] Vietnam[C] Malaysia[D] Egypt Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Indonesia] Notes:Mount Ibu, a stratovolcano in Indonesia, has erupted frequently in January 2024. Stratovolcanoes are cone-shaped ..

Madras HC Mandates Vaigai River Pollution Action Plan

The Madras High Court has recently mandated local authorities in five districts of Tamil Nadu to devise a comprehensive action plan to combat pollution in the Vaigai River. This directive follows alarming reports of severe contamination due to waste discharge ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

India’s Manufacturing Vision for Tier 2 and 3 Cities

The Government of India is focusing on enhancing manufacturing capabilities in Tier 2 and 3 cities. This initiative aims to boost the country’s economic growth by increasing the contribution of manufacturing to the Gross Value Added. The Commerce Ministry has ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

India’s Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Initiatives

India is making strides in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing sectors as it prepares for the Union Budget 2025-26. The Union Finance Ministry has brought into light the government’s successful policies aimed at boosting investments and job creation through the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

India Sets Ambitious Target for GI Tags

The Government of India has set a goal to achieve 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) tags by 2030. This initiative was announced by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, during the GI Samagam event in New Delhi. The current ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

National Conference Organized to Speed Up PM JANMAN

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) organized a National Conference of District Magistrates to speed up the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). What is PM JANMAN? The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India’s 76th Republic Day Theme

India’s 76th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025, will feature a vibrant display of tableaux representing 16 States/Union Territories (UTs) and 10 Ministries/Departments. The theme, “Swarnim Bharat – Virasat Aur Vikas,” marks India’s rich cultural heritage and its progressive ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Maharashtra Uncovers Fraud Within PMFBY

In 2024, Maharashtra’s agriculture department uncovered fraud within the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Over 414,000 crop insurance claims were identified as bogus, denoting the misuse of this subsidised insurance scheme. Farmers attempted to claim insurance on non-existent crops ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs