Page-3 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Banded Royal Butterfly Discovered in Tripura

January 6, 2025

Tripura has achieved milestone in biodiversity documentation with the discovery of the Banded Royal butterfly (Rachana jalindra indra). This rare species was recorded for the first time in the state, specifically within the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary. Wildlife officials announced this ..

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Decline in Rural to Urban Migration in India

January 4, 2025

Recent data from a study titled ‘400 Million Dreams!’ by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) indicates decline in rural to urban migration in India. The report reveals a reduction of 5.4 million migrants, or 11.8 per ..

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CCI Sets New Standards in M&A Regulations

January 4, 2025

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has made strides in regulatory efficiency, particularly in the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The Annual Report for FY 2023-24 revealed that the average clearance time for mergers is now just 16 days. ..

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What is ‘Faral Sakhi’ Initiative?

January 4, 2025

The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has launched an initiative called ‘Faral Sakhi’ to empower women entrepreneurs. This programme focuses on women involved in traditional snack production, specifically festive snacks known as ‘Faral’. The initiative aims to provide training and ..

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Supreme Court Upholds Property Rights in India

January 4, 2025

The Supreme Court of India recently reaffirmed the significance of property rights within the constitutional framework. The court’s ruling brought into light that while the right to property is no longer a fundamental right, it remains a constitutional right under ..

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India’s Education Spending Under Scrutiny

January 4, 2025

India’s education system faces challenges according to a recent study. The report compares educational investments across eight countries, revealing India’s stagnation in spending. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) released the study, which advocates for an increase in India’s education ..

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The Discovery of Pallas’s Cat in India

January 4, 2025

The decline of feline species worldwide, especially big cats like snow leopards, is alarming. Conservationists are increasingly concerned about their dwindling populations, primarily due to habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. Snow leopards inhabit high mountain ranges across Central and ..

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What is Project VISTAAR?

January 4, 2025

IIT Madras has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare to launch Project VISTAAR. This initiative aims to enhance the agricultural extension system through digitalisation. The pilot project, known as the Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources, ..

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