Page-19 of GKToday Archives: January, 2025

India’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline

January 2, 2025

India has made progress in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. In 2020, emissions decreased by 7.93% compared to 2019 levels. This decline is part of India’s broader strategy to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions. The country aims to further ..

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Lokpal Day to be Observed on January 16

January 2, 2025

The Lokpal of India has designated January 16 as “Lokpal Day”. This decision was made during a meeting on March 14, 2024. The first commemoration is scheduled for January 16, 2025. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna will be the ..

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Indian Courts Achieve Milestone in Case Disposals

January 2, 2025

Recently, Indian courts reached milestone by disposing of more cases than the number pending. This indicates a concerted effort by the judiciary to tackle the longstanding issue of case pendency. Case Disposal Statistics The National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) reported that ..

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Groundwater Nitrate Contamination in India

January 2, 2025

India faces groundwater contamination issue, particularly due to excessive nitrates. The Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) reports that as of 2023, 440 districts have unsafe nitrate levels, up from 359 in 2017. This rise poses health risks, especially for children, and ..

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India Mobilises Cyber Crime Volunteers Nationwide

January 2, 2025

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs, along with various State governments, has initiated a programme that enlists approximately 54,800 cyber crime volunteers to identify and report unlawful content online. This initiative stems from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). ..

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Govt Announces New Subsidy and Insurance Initiatives for Farmers

January 2, 2025

The Union Cabinet of India has recently announced measures to support farmers. These initiatives include a one-time special subsidy for Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser and the continuation of crop insurance schemes. The government aims to ensure affordable access to DAP ..

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PMAY-G Housing Initiative for Rural Development

January 2, 2025

The Rural Development Ministry of India has set ambitious goals for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in 2024-25. This is part of a broader strategy to alleviate poverty in rural areas. The ministry plans to establish monthly targets to ..

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Indian Navy to Commission New Warships and Submarine

January 2, 2025

The Indian Navy is poised to enhance its capabilities with the commissioning of three advanced platforms on January 15, 2025. These vessels represent leap in India’s naval technology and self-reliance, with all three constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in ..

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