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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 29, 2025

January 29, 2025

1. Who won the men’s and women’s singles titles at the Senior National Table Tennis Championships 2025? [A] Jash Modi and Yashaswini[B] Manush Shah and Diya Chitale[C] Payas Jain and Sreeja Akula[D] Akash Pal and Syndrela Das Show Answer Correct ..

Sewage Sludge Management and Reuse in India

January 28, 2025

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in India has recently addressed the pressing issue of sewage sludge management. With urban areas generating volumes of wastewater, effective disposal and reuse strategies are critical. The ministry has released an advisory aimed ..

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UPI’s Dominance in India’s Digital Payment Landscape

January 28, 2025

The United Payments Interface (UPI) has fundamentally transformed India’s digital payment landscape. By the end of 2024, UPI accounted for 83% of the total payment volume in India. This is increase from 34% in 2019. Growth Metrics of UPI The ..

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Elephant Spotted in Namdapha National Park After 12 Years

January 28, 2025

Recent developments in Namdapha National Park have sparked renewed interest in wildlife conservation. An adult male elephant was recorded in the park after a 12-year absence. This sighting is for both ecological research and community engagement in conservation efforts. Namdapha ..

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Organophosphate Poisoning in Baddal

January 28, 2025

Recent events in Baddal village, Jammu and Kashmir, have raised serious health concerns. Seventeen residents died under mysterious circumstances. Initial symptoms included fever and respiratory issues. Doctors suspect organophosphate poisoning as the likely cause. Medical teams have responded swiftly to ..

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Etikoppaka Bommalu

January 28, 2025

Etikoppaka Bommalu is a traditional wooden toy craft from Andhra Pradesh. Recently showcased during the 76th Republic Day parade, these toys represent a blend of cultural heritage and sustainable artistry. The craft has evolved over 400 years, with artisans dedicated ..

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Surajpur Wetland Conservation

January 28, 2025

The Surajpur wetland, located in Greater Noida, is facing environmental threats. The primary concern is the discharge of polluted wastewater into its channels. The Greater Noida Authority has initiated a project aimed at protecting and conserving this vital ecosystem. The ..

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Epicoccum Indicum Fungi Species Discovered

January 28, 2025

Recently, researchers from Banaras Hindu University identified a new species of phytopathogenic fungi named *Epicoccum indicum*. This discovery is linked to an emerging leaf spot disease affecting *Chrysopogon zizanioides*, commonly known as vetiver or khus. This discovery marks the importance ..

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India’s First Wetland Cities

January 28, 2025

India has recently celebrated achievement with Indore and Udaipur becoming the first cities from the country to be accredited as Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention. This recognition marks the importance of wetlands in urban areas and the need for ..

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RBI’s Liquidity Measures

January 28, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently intensified its efforts to enhance liquidity in the banking system. This initiative comes in response to liquidity deficit, which has been exacerbated by tax outflows and constrained government spending. The central bank’s ..

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