Page-11 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Govt to Boost Delhi’s Transport Network

January 3, 2025

Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, announced investment plan to improve Delhi‘s transport network. The government will allocate ₹12,500 crore, along with an additional ₹1,200 crore from the CRIF fund. This announcement coincides with the upcoming ..

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Ramesh Chand Committee Set Up to Update WPI Base Year

January 3, 2025

The Government of India has established a committee to update the base year for the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), aiming to enhance the accuracy of factory-gate inflation measures. This initiative reflects structural changes in the economy since the last update ..

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India’s Climate Action and Emission Reduction Efforts

January 3, 2025

India has made strides in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting sustainable growth. Recent reports indicate that India’s GHG emissions decreased by 7.93% in 2020 compared to 2019. The country’s forest and tree cover sequestered approximately 522 million tonnes ..

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Nano-Formulation of Melatonin for Parkinson’s Disease

January 3, 2025

Recent studies have brought into light the potential of nano-formulated melatonin as a promising therapeutic approach for Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is a prevalent neurological disorder characterised by the degeneration of dopamine-secreting neurons in the brain. This degeneration is primarily ..

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Assam’s Elephant Population Surges in 2024

January 3, 2025

Assam has recently reported increase in its elephant population. The latest estimate reveals a total of 5,828 elephants, marking a rise of 109 since the previous count in 2017. This data, released by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is based ..

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Rythu Bharosa Scheme Expansion Announced

January 3, 2025

The Telangana Cabinet sub-committee has approved the extension of the Rythu Bharosa farmers’ investment subsidy scheme. This decision aims to benefit all farmers with cultivated lands. The scheme, a promise made by the Congress party, will credit ₹7,500 per acre ..

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Upcoming National Surveys in India 2025

January 3, 2025

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced the initiation of several key surveys starting in January 2025. These surveys aim to gather crucial data on various sectors, including health, telecommunications, education, and labour force dynamics. The National ..

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Manastu Space’s Green Propulsion Success

January 3, 2025

Manastu Space, a space tech start-up founded by IIT Bombay alumni, made headlines by successfully test-firing its Green Propulsion System, VYOM 2U, onboard the PSLV-C60. This event occurred on December 31, 2024, at 8:50 p.m. in Lucknow. The system represents ..

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