Page-17 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Karnataka HC Strikes Down Green Energy Rules

January 24, 2025

In the recent Brindavan Hydropower Private Limited Case, 2024, the Karnataka High Court struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 (GEOA Rules) and related Karnataka Regulatory Commission Regulations, 2022. Key Facts Related to ..

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Madras HC Mandates Vaigai River Pollution Action Plan

January 23, 2025

The Madras High Court has recently mandated local authorities in five districts of Tamil Nadu to devise a comprehensive action plan to combat pollution in the Vaigai River. This directive follows alarming reports of severe contamination due to waste discharge ..

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India’s Manufacturing Vision for Tier 2 and 3 Cities

January 23, 2025

The Government of India is focusing on enhancing manufacturing capabilities in Tier 2 and 3 cities. This initiative aims to boost the country’s economic growth by increasing the contribution of manufacturing to the Gross Value Added. The Commerce Ministry has ..

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India’s Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Initiatives

January 23, 2025

India is making strides in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing sectors as it prepares for the Union Budget 2025-26. The Union Finance Ministry has brought into light the government’s successful policies aimed at boosting investments and job creation through the ..

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India Sets Ambitious Target for GI Tags

January 23, 2025

The Government of India has set a goal to achieve 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) tags by 2030. This initiative was announced by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, during the GI Samagam event in New Delhi. The current ..

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National Conference Organized to Speed Up PM JANMAN

January 23, 2025

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) organized a National Conference of District Magistrates to speed up the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). What is PM JANMAN? The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha ..

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India’s 76th Republic Day Theme

January 23, 2025

India’s 76th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025, will feature a vibrant display of tableaux representing 16 States/Union Territories (UTs) and 10 Ministries/Departments. The theme, “Swarnim Bharat – Virasat Aur Vikas,” marks India’s rich cultural heritage and its progressive ..

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Maharashtra Uncovers Fraud Within PMFBY

January 23, 2025

In 2024, Maharashtra’s agriculture department uncovered fraud within the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Over 414,000 crop insurance claims were identified as bogus, denoting the misuse of this subsidised insurance scheme. Farmers attempted to claim insurance on non-existent crops ..

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