India’s Coastlines Face Algal Bloom Threat

India’s coastline is facing an alarming rise in algal blooms. These blooms, marked by rapid increases in phytoplankton, are becoming more common due to both natural and anthropogenic factors. A recent study led by T.M. Balakrishnan Nair from the Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Global Plastic Action Partnership Expands to 25 Countries

The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) has recently marked achievement by expanding its network to 25 countries. This initiative, launched by the World Economic Forum, aims to combat plastic pollution globally. With a combined population exceeding 1.5 billion, the expansion ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

National Voters’ Day 2025

National Voters’ Day (NVD) is celebrated annually on 25th January in India. The 15th edition in 2025 follows the successful Lok Sabha Elections of 2024. This year marks milestone as the total electorate approaches 100 crore. The event marks the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Odisha Villages Receive Direct Funds for Forest Protection

The Odisha government is initiating project to empower local communities in forest management. As part of a new phase under the Forest Rights Act, 100 villages are set to receive direct funding into their bank accounts. This initiative aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Rise in Guillain-Barré Syndrome Cases in Maharashtra

Recently, Pune has reported increase in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, with 59 individuals diagnosed, including 12 requiring ventilator support. The Maharashtra health department is investigating this sudden rise. Health officials indicate that GBS can occur after infections, but it does ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: miscellaneous

Vishwamitri River Flood Mitigation Project

The Vishwamitri River in Vadodara, is undergoing flood mitigation project due to severe flooding in previous years. The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has initiated a three-phase plan to desilt, dredge and modify the river channel, which includes crucial measures for ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Supermassive Black Hole Challenges Astrophysics

An international team used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Chandra X-ray Observatory to discover a unique black hole, LID-568. LID-568 is feeding on matter at a rate 40 times higher than what scientists believed was possible Background on ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

EU Proposes Ban on PFAS in Consumer Products

The European Commission is moving towards ban on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in consumer products. This decision arises from growing environmental and health concerns linked to these substances. PFAS are notorious for their persistence in the environment and ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Sebi’s New When-Listed Trading Platform Explained

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to launch a “when-listed” trading platform. This initiative aims to regulate the trading of shares between the allotment phase of an initial public offering (IPO) and their official listing on ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Advances in Gene Therapy for Stargardt Disease

Stargardt disease is a rare genetic eye condition causing progressive vision loss, primarily affecting children and young adults. Recent developments in gene therapy offer hope for effective treatments. Researchers from the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology in Basel, Switzerland, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs