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Olive Ridley Turtles Nesting at Rushikulya River

January 28, 2025

The Olive Ridley turtles are an endangered species known for their unique mass nesting behaviour, termed “arribada.” In 2024, these turtles skipped the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha, nesting site. However, experts predict a larger number of nesting this year. ..

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Who is Libia Lobo Sardesai?

January 28, 2025

Libia Lobo Sardesai, a prominent figure in the Goan liberation movement, was recently honoured with the Padma Shri (4th highest civilian award). This recognition celebrates her contributions to Goa’s fight for freedom from Portuguese colonial rule. Born in 1924, Libia ..

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Teesta-3 Dam Reconstruction

January 28, 2025

The Teesta-3 dam in Sikkim, which suffered catastrophic damage from a glacier lake outburst flood, is set for reconstruction. The flood resulted in loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. An expert committee from the Environment Ministry has proposed a ..

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

21. Consider the following: Peach Walnut Mango Apple Which of the above is/are classified as drupe fruits? [A] 1, 2 and 3[B] 2, 3 and 4[C] 1, 3 and 4[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4 Show Answer Correct Answer: A ..

Climate Change-Led Greenland Lakes Transformation

January 28, 2025

In 2022, over 7,500 lakes in western Greenland underwent a dramatic transformation from crystal blue to brown. This change was triggered by extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall and warmer temperatures. The lakes, vital for local drinking water and biodiversity, ..

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Retail Food Inflation’s Impact on Agriculture

January 28, 2025

Retail food inflation in India saw a decline to 8.39% year-on-year in December 2025. This decrease follows higher inflation rates of 9.04% and 10.87% in the previous months. Despite this easing, the future trajectory of inflation remains uncertain, heavily influenced ..

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Enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System Launched

January 28, 2025

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 system. This upgrade aims to simplify the certification process for exporters and improve trade efficiency. The new platform incorporates user-friendly features and mandatory electronic ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

21. Which two Indian cities recently joined the list of accredited wetland cities under the Ramsar Convention? [A] Cuttack and Ropar[B] Ahmedabad and Kolkata[C] Indore and Udaipur [D] Bhopal and Jaisalmer Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Indore and Udaipur ] ..

India’s Forex Reserves Decline

January 27, 2025

India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves have experienced fluctuations in recent weeks. As of January 17, 2025, the reserves stood at $623.983 billion, a decrease of $1.88 billion from the previous week. This decline follows a larger drop of $8.714 billion ..

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Cases Slow Down

January 27, 2025

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been mechanism for resolving distressed debts in India. However, recent trends indicate a decline in its effectiveness. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a drop in case admissions to the National Company ..

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