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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 24, 2025

January 24, 2025

21. Which of the following statements about Zero Coupon Bonds are correct? These are non-tradable, non-transferable financial instruments. They are sold by the central government but redeemed at a value depending upon inflation. The value of these bonds is inversely ..

Supreme Court Proposes Ad Hoc Judges for Backlog Relief

January 24, 2025

On January 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of India suggested the temporary appointment of retired judges to alleviate the backlog of pending criminal cases in various High Courts. This proposal is rooted in Article 224A of the Constitution of India, ..

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India Joins Eurodrone Program as Observer Nation

January 24, 2025

India has recently joined the Eurodrone program as an observer nation. This inclusion marks India as the second Asia-Pacific country to gain such status, following Japan. About Eurodrone programme The Eurodrone programme is a 4-nation initiative involving France, Germany, Spain ..

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Karnataka HC Strikes Down Green Energy Rules

January 24, 2025

In the recent Brindavan Hydropower Private Limited Case, 2024, the Karnataka High Court struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 (GEOA Rules) and related Karnataka Regulatory Commission Regulations, 2022. Key Facts Related to ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 24, 2025

January 24, 2025

21. Mount Ibu, which was seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] Indonesia[B] Vietnam[C] Malaysia[D] Egypt Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Indonesia] Notes:Mount Ibu, a stratovolcano in Indonesia, has erupted frequently in January 2024. Stratovolcanoes are cone-shaped ..

Madras HC Mandates Vaigai River Pollution Action Plan

January 23, 2025

The Madras High Court has recently mandated local authorities in five districts of Tamil Nadu to devise a comprehensive action plan to combat pollution in the Vaigai River. This directive follows alarming reports of severe contamination due to waste discharge ..

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India’s Manufacturing Vision for Tier 2 and 3 Cities

January 23, 2025

The Government of India is focusing on enhancing manufacturing capabilities in Tier 2 and 3 cities. This initiative aims to boost the country’s economic growth by increasing the contribution of manufacturing to the Gross Value Added. The Commerce Ministry has ..

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India’s Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Initiatives

January 23, 2025

India is making strides in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing sectors as it prepares for the Union Budget 2025-26. The Union Finance Ministry has brought into light the government’s successful policies aimed at boosting investments and job creation through the ..

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India Sets Ambitious Target for GI Tags

January 23, 2025

The Government of India has set a goal to achieve 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) tags by 2030. This initiative was announced by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, during the GI Samagam event in New Delhi. The current ..

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National Conference Organized to Speed Up PM JANMAN

January 23, 2025

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) organized a National Conference of District Magistrates to speed up the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). What is PM JANMAN? The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha ..

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