Page-17 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Protests in Katra Over Proposed ₹250-Crore Ropeway Project

January 1, 2025

Tensions in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, have escalated due to ongoing protests against a proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project. The protests, initiated by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, have entered their seventh day and coincide with a peak ..

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Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency

January 1, 2025

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency due to increase in violence. The country has experienced a surge in murders, with December alone witnessing at least 67 fatalities. This has raised the annual death toll ..

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New Underwater Telescopes Detect High-Energy Neutrinos

January 1, 2025

Scientists have initiated a groundbreaking project to detect high-energy neutrinos, often referred to as ghost particles, beneath the Mediterranean Sea. This initiative involves two telescopes as part of the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT). One telescope focuses on neutrinos originating ..

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Key Findings of Financial Stability Report (FSR)

January 1, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published the Financial Stability Report (FSR) for December 2024, presenting an in-depth assessment of the health and stability of the Indian financial system. What is Financial Stability Report? The FSR is released twice ..

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Tamil Nadu Unveils India’s First Glass Sea Bridge

January 1, 2025

Tamil Nadu has recently inaugurated a groundbreaking glass bridge over the sea, enhancing connectivity between two landmarks. This development coincides with the silver jubilee celebrations of the Tiruvalluvar Statue, which has become a symbol of cultural pride. Inauguration Details Chief ..

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CPGRAMS Addresses 70 Lakh Grievances in Last Two Years

January 1, 2025

The Government of India is focusing on a citizen-centric approach to enhance development. The Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) plays important role in this initiative. It has successfully addressed over 70 lakh grievances between 2022 and 2024, ..

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ISRO’s 100th Mission Announced

January 1, 2025

ISRO concluded 2024 with the successful launch of its 99th mission, PSLV-C60. This mission included two experimental projects, SpaDex and POEM-4. As these experiments progress into 2025, ISRO has announced that its first mission of the year will mark milestone ..

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Karnataka’s ₹100 Crore Tourism Initiative: Yadgir Fort Development and Ropeway Projects

January 1, 2025

Karnataka’s government is set to enhance tourism through investments in historical and religious sites. The recent announcement includes a ₹100 crore initiative focused on Yadgir Fort, part of the One District, One Spot programme. This initiative aims to promote regional ..

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