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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 25, 2025

1. Consider the following: Khelo India Winter Games Winter Olympics Commonwealth Games Which of the above is/are primarily focused on winter sports? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only...

January 25, 2025

Madhya Pradesh Enforces Liquor Ban in Religious Towns

Madhya Pradesh has recently taken step towards prohibition by banning liquor sales in 17 religious towns. This decision, announced by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, coincides with the 300th...

January 25, 2025

Increasing Frequency of Multi-Year Droughts Worldwide

Multi-year droughts (MYDs) are increasingly common and severe, as brought into light by a recent 40-year study. The research indicates that these droughts have expanded globally, impacting ecosystems...

January 25, 2025

UNICEF Report on Climate-Related School Disruptions

Recently, the United Nations Children’s Agency, UNICEF, released report titled “Learning Interrupted – Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2024.” This report marks that at least 242...

January 25, 2025

Microplastics Impact Brain Function and Blood Circulation

Recent studies have revealed alarming vital information about the effects of microplastics on brain function. Research published in *Science Advances* indicates that microplastics may obstruct blood circulation, leading...

January 25, 2025

SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System

The SANJAY system was recently launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 24, 2025. This Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) is designed to enhance the operational capabilities of...

January 25, 2025

ISRO’s 100th Launch

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to mark milestone with its 100th launch. Scheduled for January 29, 2025, the GSLV-F15 mission will deploy the NVS-02 satellite...

January 25, 2025

NITI Aayog Releases Fiscal Health Index 2025

The Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025 is an annual publication evaluates the fiscal health of state of Indias. It aims to provide data-driven insights for better policy interventions....

January 25, 2025

Tamil Nadu’s Iron Age Discovery Reshapes Global Metallurgical History

Recent archaeological findings have reshaped our understanding of the Iron Age in India. A new study indicates that iron technology in Tamil Nadu dates back to the early...

January 25, 2025

China Advances in Nuclear Fusion with EAST Reactor

China has recently made strides in nuclear fusion research. The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) sustained plasma for 1,000 seconds. This surpasses the previous record of 403 seconds...

January 25, 2025

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