Page-7 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Adopting F-T-P Approach for Sustainable Sugar Industry

January 6, 2025

The biofuel sector is currently at important point where sustainable development, energy security, and climate action converge. The Feedstock-Technology-Product (F-T-P) approach provides a structured framework that integrates biofuels into various industries, particularly sugar. This method aligns with India’s National Policy ..

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Discovery of 13th Century Saint Narahari Tīrtha’s Idol

January 6, 2025

In a notable archaeological find, Saikumar K. from the Team of Research on Culture and Heritage (TORCH) has unearthed a three-foot idol of the 13th Century saint, Narahari Tīrtha. This discovery adds to the historical narrative surrounding Narahari, who is ..

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Telangana Government Engages IIT to Study Polavaram Irrigation Project

January 6, 2025

The Telangana government has initiated a collaboration with experts from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) to assess the effects of the Polavaram irrigation project on the Godavari River. This decision follows concerns regarding the project’s impact on local ..

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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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