Page-32 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project

January 15, 2025

The Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) is initiative aimed at enhancing irrigation in Rajasthan. This project will impact 23 districts and is crucial for providing water for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use. However, it poses environmental challenges, particularly regarding the ..

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Clouded Leopard Conservation Efforts in Asia

January 15, 2025

The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is an elusive predator found in Asia’s ancient forests. Its striking coat patterns have made it a subject of fascination. However, its population is declining rapidly due to habitat destruction, hunting, and climate change. The ..

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Pune to Host Army Day Parade 2025

January 15, 2025

The Army Day Parade, event in India’s military calendar, will take place in Pune for the first time on 15 January 2025. This parade commemorates the appointment of Field Marshal K M Cariappa as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the ..

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Launch of INS Utkarsh

January 15, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has successfully launched the second multi-purpose vessel (MPV) for the Indian Navy, named INS Utkarsh. The launch took place at the Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai. This event marks India’s advancements in indigenous shipbuilding as part of ..

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CISF Expands with New Battalions for Security

January 15, 2025

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is undergoing expansion, as approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). This decision will create two additional battalions, each comprising 1,025 personnel. The total number of CISF battalions will increase from 13 to ..

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Retinal Vascular Analysis for Assessing Stroke Risk

January 15, 2025

Recent research has brought into light the potential of retinal vascular analysis as a non-invasive method for assessing stroke risk. This study, involving over 68,000 fundus images, identified 29 indicators of retinal health. It reported nearly 750 strokes over a ..

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IMD’s Vision-2047 Document

January 15, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently celebrated its 150th foundation day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the Vision-2047 document, outlining ambitious goals for weather forecasting and disaster management. The IMD aims for 100% accuracy in weather forecasts for three days ..

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Odisha Launches Initiatives to Expand Milk Procurement Capacity

January 15, 2025

The dairy sector in Odisha is set for a major transformation. Recent initiatives, inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, aim to enhance milk production and improve nutritional outcomes. These initiatives focus on increasing milk procurement capacity ..

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