Page-4 of GKToday Archives: January, 2025

Goa Shipyard Launches New Fast Patrol Vessels

January 6, 2025

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has made advancements in shipbuilding with the recent launch of two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard. This event took place on January 5, 2025, and marks a milestone in GSL’s commitment to ..

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Net Neutrality – Recent Developments and Context

January 6, 2025

The ongoing debate surrounding net neutrality has seen developments recently. On January 2, 2025, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its second attempt to enforce net neutrality. This ruling contrasts sharply ..

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Targeting Lipid Metabolism to Control Malaria Mosquitoes

January 6, 2025

Recent research has revealed a promising approach to combat malaria by targeting the lipid transport in Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes. The study, published in PLOS Biology, marks the critical role of lipophorin in the development of Plasmodium falciparum, the malaria parasite. ..

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ISRO Successfully Sprouts Cowpea Seeds in Space

January 6, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made strides in space exploration with two recent experiments. On January 4, 2025, ISRO announced the successful sprouting of cowpea seeds in space, marking a major milestone in agricultural research beyond Earth. This ..

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New Fund to Boost Critical Minerals Exploration

January 6, 2025

The Indian Mines Ministry plans to establish a new fund to enhance exploration and investment in critical and strategic minerals. This initiative aligns with the National Critical Minerals Mission and aims to secure resources essential for various industries. The fund ..

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Major Infrastructure Projects Launched in Delhi

January 6, 2025

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects in Delhi, amounting to over ₹12,200 crore. These initiatives aim to enhance connectivity and improve transportation for millions. Key projects include the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor and the Janakpuri-Krishna Park section of ..

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Uttarakhand’s Action Plan for Glacial Lakes

January 6, 2025

The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) is actively working on a comprehensive action plan to study and monitor glacial lakes in the region. This initiative aims to establish early warning systems to prevent disasters such as glacial lake outburst ..

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HPAI H5N1 Outbreak Affects Indian Wildlife

January 6, 2025

Recent events have brought into light a serious outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in India. Three tigers and a leopard have succumbed to the virus at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park in Nagpur. This incident ..

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