Page-50 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Ebola Virus Study Reveals Skin Transmission Route

January 3, 2025

Ebola virus disease (EVD) remains a critical public health concern, particularly in regions of East-Central and West Africa. Recent research has revealed new vital information about how the Ebola virus (EBOV) can potentially spread through the skin, denoting the importance ..

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Islamic State Group’s Recent Attacks and Tactics

January 3, 2025

The Islamic State (IS) group has recently been implicated in a series of violent attacks, signalling a troubling resurgence. On New Year’s Day 2025, a truck attack in New Orleans resulted in 15 fatalities and approximately 30 injuries. The assailant, ..

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India Updates GDP Base Year to 2022-23

January 3, 2025

The Government of India has recently decided to update the base year for calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2011-12 to 2022-23. This change aims to provide a more accurate representation of the current economic landscape and enhance policy formulation. ..

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Scrub Typhus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu

January 3, 2025

Scrub typhus is a bacterial infection that is currently spreading in Tamil Nadu. Districts such as Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tirupattur, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, and Vellore have reported numerous cases. The Public Health Department has issued an alert, urging immediate measures to ..

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Supreme Court to Rule on Bribery Law

January 3, 2025

The Supreme Court of India is poised to make a landmark decision regarding the interpretation of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA). This case could reshape the legal landscape surrounding corruption charges prior to 2018. The court will examine ..

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What is Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC)?

January 3, 2025

Recent changes in Canada‘s immigration policies have impacted international students, particularly those from India. The expiration of Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWPs) for over 766,000 students by the end of next year has raised concerns about their ability to secure Permanent ..

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Winter Char Dham Circuit Promotes Tourism in Uttarakhand

January 3, 2025

The Uttarakhand government inaugurated the winter Char Dham circuit on December 8, 2024. This initiative aims to attract tourists during the off-season winter months. The Char Dham includes four sacred Hindu shrines – Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Traditionally, these ..

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RBI’s Guidelines on Government Debt Relief Scheme

January 2, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced guidelines for lenders regarding their involvement in the Government Debt Relief Scheme (DRS). This initiative aims to assist borrowers, particularly farmers, during crises such as natural disasters. State governments have announced various ..

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India’s One Nation One Subscription Initiative

January 2, 2025

India’s commitment to enhancing its research and development capabilities has taken step forward with the introduction of the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative. Announced on November 25, 2024, this scheme aims to democratise access to scholarly knowledge across the ..

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Celebrating the Life of Dr. K.S. Manilal

January 2, 2025

Dr. K.S. Manilal, a revered botanist, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Thrissur, Kerala. He was 86 years old and had been unwell for some time. His remarkable contributions to botany, particularly his work on the ancient manuscript Hortus ..

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