Page-31 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Boda Tyohar Festival Celebrates Hatti Culture

January 13, 2025

The Boda Tyohar festival, celebrated by the Hatti tribes in Himachal Pradesh’s Trans-Giri region, commenced with vibrant enthusiasm. This festival is the largest annual celebration for the Hatti community, which consists of approximately three lakh members. The festival, known locally ..

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Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform Launched

January 13, 2025

The Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform was recently launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal at the Bharat Climate Forum 2025 in New Delhi. This initiative aims to enhance India’s cleantech value chains, focusing on solar, wind, hydrogen, and battery storage sectors. ..

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Modi to Attend AI Action Summit in France

January 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in France. This event will take place from February 10 to 11, 2025, at the Grand Palais in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron announced ..

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Great Indian Bustard Conservation Success in Rajasthan

January 13, 2025

Recent sightings of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) in Rajasthan have provided boost to conservation efforts for this critically endangered species. Recently, twelve GIBs were spotted together in the Desert National Park (DNP), showcasing the success of protective measures implemented ..

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Germany Faces First FMD Outbreak in Decades

January 13, 2025

Germany has reported its first outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in nearly 40 years. The outbreak occurred in a herd of water buffalo near Berlin and presents challenge for local agriculture. In response, authorities have euthanised the affected ..

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India to Host 2026 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

January 13, 2025

India is set to host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) in January 2026. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced this at the recent CSPOC Standing Committee Meeting in Guernsey. The conference ..

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New Appointment Process for Election Commissioners

January 13, 2025

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) in India are very important figures in ensuring free and fair elections. Traditionally, the next senior-most Election Commissioner succeeded the CEC. However, the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, ..

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Z-Morh Tunnel Inaugurated

January 13, 2025

The Z-Morh Tunnel, infrastructure project in Kashmir, aims to enhance connectivity in the region. This 6.4-kilometre-long tunnel connects Sonamarg, a popular tourist destination, with Kangan town in the Ganderbal district. Its construction addresses the challenges posed by heavy snowfall and ..

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Breakthrough in Plasticiser Degradation Technology

January 13, 2025

The alarming rise of carcinogenic plasticisers in the environment has become a pressing concern. These chemicals, commonly used to enhance the flexibility and appearance of plastics and personal care products, pose direct threats to human health through skin absorption. A ..

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Attend Republic Day 2025

January 13, 2025

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will attend India’s Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest. This visit marks diplomatic engagement between Indonesia and India. Subianto’s itinerary has changed, as he will now visit Malaysia instead of Pakistan after discussions with Indian ..

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