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What is Kiswah?
The Kiswah is set to be displayed at the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025. The event is set to take place at the Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. This is the first time the complete Kiswah ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
US Immigration Policy and Indian Deportations in 2025
Recently, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed irregular immigration with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. This meeting brought into light the ongoing issue of undocumented Indian immigrants in the US. As of late 2024, there were over 20,000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Sinhtoo Dance to Debut at Republic Day Parade 2025
The Sinhtoo dance, a traditional folk dance of the Hatti community from the Giri region of Sirmaur district, has been selected for the 76th Republic Day parade in Delhi. This marks the first time the Sinhtoo will be showcased at ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Cyanobacteria Research in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf
Recent research has focused on the genetic survey of cyanobacteria in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya. This study, published in January 2025, is crucial for understanding harmful algal blooms (cyanoHAB) in freshwater ecosystems. The findings are expected to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 25, 2025
21. Which Indian Navy ship conducted the hydrographic survey of Mauritius recently? [A] INS Viraat[B] INS Sarvekshak[C] INS Kalvari[D] INS Saryu Show Answer Correct Answer: B [INS Sarvekshak] Notes:INS Sarvekshak of the Indian Navy completed the final phase of a ..
Rising Geo-Economic Fragmentation Threatens Global GDP
The World Economic Forum recently released the Navigating Global Financial System Fragmentation report. It revealed that geo-economic fragmentation could drastically diminish global GDP. This potential impact is set to eclipse the economic fallout from both the 2008 financial crisis and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
India To Launch First Human Underwater Submersible
Recently, India announced the launch of its first human underwater submersible by the end of 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the blue economy and is aligned with the country’s broader goals in space exploration, particularly the Gaganyaan mission. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Brazil Faces Record Wildfires
In 2024, Brazil experienced unprecedented wildfires, culminating in a devastating ecological crisis. The country recorded over 30.87 million hectares of wilderness burned, marking a staggering 79% increase from the previous year. This surge in wildfires is attributed to a combination ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Global Foreign Direct Investment Decline
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) experienced a notable decline of eight per cent in 2024, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This reduction poses risks to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which heavily depend ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Cauvery-South Vellar Link Project
The Cauvery-South Vellar Link project has faced delays as the Union government has yet to grant in-principle approval, four years after Tamil Nadu’s request in January 2021. The Supreme Court recently addressed this issue while dismissing Karnataka’s plea to halt ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs