Page-43 of GKToday Archives: January, 2025

Germany Faces First FMD Outbreak in Decades

January 13, 2025

Germany has reported its first outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in nearly 40 years. The outbreak occurred in a herd of water buffalo near Berlin and presents challenge for local agriculture. In response, authorities have euthanised the affected ..

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India to Host 2026 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

January 13, 2025

India is set to host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) in January 2026. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced this at the recent CSPOC Standing Committee Meeting in Guernsey. The conference ..

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New Appointment Process for Election Commissioners

January 13, 2025

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) in India are very important figures in ensuring free and fair elections. Traditionally, the next senior-most Election Commissioner succeeded the CEC. However, the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, ..

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Z-Morh Tunnel Inaugurated

January 13, 2025

The Z-Morh Tunnel, infrastructure project in Kashmir, aims to enhance connectivity in the region. This 6.4-kilometre-long tunnel connects Sonamarg, a popular tourist destination, with Kangan town in the Ganderbal district. Its construction addresses the challenges posed by heavy snowfall and ..

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Breakthrough in Plasticiser Degradation Technology

January 13, 2025

The alarming rise of carcinogenic plasticisers in the environment has become a pressing concern. These chemicals, commonly used to enhance the flexibility and appearance of plastics and personal care products, pose direct threats to human health through skin absorption. A ..

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Attend Republic Day 2025

January 13, 2025

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will attend India’s Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest. This visit marks diplomatic engagement between Indonesia and India. Subianto’s itinerary has changed, as he will now visit Malaysia instead of Pakistan after discussions with Indian ..

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HAL’s Combat Air Teaming System Warrior

January 13, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has marked achievement in military aviation with the engine ground run of the Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior on January 11, 2025. This event precedes Aero India 2025, denoting HAL’s commitment to advancing India’s defence ..

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India Joins UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics

January 13, 2025

India’s membership in the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD) marks milestone in the nation’s statistical landscape. This development reflects India’s commitment to utilising data and technology for informed decision-making. The UN-CEBD ..

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