India’s Third Launch Pad Approved

The Government of India has approved the establishment of a Third Launch Pad (TLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aims to enhance India’s space capabilities, particularly for future human spaceflight missions. The TLP ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

9th Anniversary of Startup India Mission

As of January 2025, the Startup India mission celebrates its ninth anniversary, denoting achievements in encouraging entrepreneurship across the nation. Key government funding initiatives have transformed the startup landscape, particularly benefiting Tier II and Tier III cities. The mission’s success ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

World Economic Forum Releases Global Risks Report

Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released its Global Risks Report. This report precedes the WEF annual meeting in Davos, focusing on the need for global cooperation to tackle environmental challenges. The report notes rise in the frequency and cost of ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Fixing DDT-Contaminated Soil with Biochar

Recent research from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has revealed a promising method for remediating DDT-contaminated soils. This study marks the ongoing environmental impact of DDT, a pesticide banned for over 50 years, and presents biochar as a viable ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UNICEF Report on Children’s Crises in 2025

A recent UNICEF titled “Prospects for Children in 2025 – Building Resilient Systems for Children’s Futures” assessed the escalating crises faced by children globally in 2025. The report outlines how climate change, economic instability, and conflict are severely impacting their ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

IMD Reports 2024 as Hottest Year Recorded

Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that 2024 was the hottest year in India since records began in 1901. This unprecedented heat wave was part of a global trend, with 2024 being declared the hottest year worldwide. The report ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

PMLA Bail Controversy

Recently, the Supreme Court of India addressed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) interpretation of bail conditions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The case involved Shashi Bala, a teacher accused of aiding a money laundering scam. The court’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

India Achieves Satellite Docking

Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed its first satellite docking manoeuvre, milestone in India’s space exploration efforts. This makes India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to achieve this capability. What is Docking? It ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs