Page-14 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Tamil Nadu’s Iron Age Discovery Reshapes Global Metallurgical History

Recent archaeological findings have reshaped our understanding of the Iron Age in India. A new study indicates that iron technology in Tamil Nadu dates back to the early 4th millennium BCE. This discovery challenges previous beliefs that placed the onset ..

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China Advances in Nuclear Fusion with EAST Reactor

China has recently made strides in nuclear fusion research. The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) sustained plasma for 1,000 seconds. This surpasses the previous record of 403 seconds set in 2023. This achievement is vital for the future of fusion ..

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Punjab’s Initiatives Against Drug Trafficking and Abuse

Punjab is facing drug crisis exacerbated by its geographical location. The state shares a lengthy border with Pakistan and is near the “Golden Crescent,” a notorious drug trafficking route. In response to the escalating drug problem, the Punjab government has ..

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What is Kiswah?

The Kiswah is set to be displayed at the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025. The event is set to take place at the Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. This is the first time the complete Kiswah ..

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US Immigration Policy and Indian Deportations in 2025

Recently, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed irregular immigration with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. This meeting brought into light the ongoing issue of undocumented Indian immigrants in the US. As of late 2024, there were over 20,000 ..

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Sinhtoo Dance to Debut at Republic Day Parade 2025

The Sinhtoo dance, a traditional folk dance of the Hatti community from the Giri region of Sirmaur district, has been selected for the 76th Republic Day parade in Delhi. This marks the first time the Sinhtoo will be showcased at ..

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Cyanobacteria Research in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf

Recent research has focused on the genetic survey of cyanobacteria in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya. This study, published in January 2025, is crucial for understanding harmful algal blooms (cyanoHAB) in freshwater ecosystems. The findings are expected to ..

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Rising Geo-Economic Fragmentation Threatens Global GDP

The World Economic Forum recently released the Navigating Global Financial System Fragmentation report. It revealed that geo-economic fragmentation could drastically diminish global GDP. This potential impact is set to eclipse the economic fallout from both the 2008 financial crisis and ..

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