Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Revival

The Government of India has recently approved a substantial financial package to revive the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), public sector enterprise in Andhra Pradesh. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the steel industry and support economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Rupee’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)

Recently, the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of the Indian rupee decreased to 107.20 from a peak of 108.14 in November. This change reflects the rupee’s ongoing volatility amidst global economic shifts, including foreign portfolio investor outflows and fluctuating US ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Carbon Dioxide Levels Surge

In early 2025, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are projected to reach unprecedented heights, raising concerns over climate change. The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii indicates that CO2 concentrations will peak at 429.6 ppm, the highest in over two million years. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

H5N1 Avian Influenza Mutations

In early 2025, a study revealed mutations in the H5N1 avian influenza strain isolated from a human in Texas. This discovery raised alarms about the potential for the virus to evolve and pose a greater threat to human health. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

ICAR Renames Central Tobacco Research Institute

Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) officially renamed the Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI) in Rajahmundry to the National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA). This change reflects a broader research mandate that now includes turmeric, chilli, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

La Perouse Naval Exercise 2025

Recently, nine Indo-Pacific nations participated in the La Perouse naval exercise, hosted by France. This exercise took place in the strategic straits of Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok, crucial for maritime trade between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The Indian Navy ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 20, 2025

1. Consider the following: Sambhav smartphone M-Sigma application Sanchar Saathi Which of the above is/are designed for secure communication in military operations? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2[C] 1, 2 & 3[D] 1 & 3 Show Answer Correct Answer: ..

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) Update

Recently, the Ministry of Finance reported advancements in food processing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). A total of 1,646 projects have been sanctioned, aimed at enhancing the agricultural and food processing sectors in India. These initiatives ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs