Uttarakhand’s Soapstone Mining Crisis

The issue of unregulated soapstone mining in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district has escalated into environmental and cultural crisis. The Uttarakhand High Court responded to alarming reports about the impact of mining activities on local communities and the environment. Residents have reported ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Urea Production Boom in India

India’s urea production has surged in recent years, despite challenges in the fertiliser sector. The government aims for self-reliance, known as atmanirbharta, which has driven investments in urea manufacturing. Recent Developments in Urea Production From 2011-12 to 2023-24, India’s domestic ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 9, 2025

1. In the light of recent developments in global investment, consider the following statements regarding certain economic corridors and their connections: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Kashgar in China. The North-South Transport Corridor connects Russia ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 9, 2025

1. Kalpeni Island, which was seen in news, is located in which state/UT? [A] Lakshadweep[B] Andaman and Nicobar[C] Tamil Nadu[D] Puducherry Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Lakshadweep] Notes:Divers near Kalpeni Island in Lakshadweep discovered possible wreckage of a 17th or ..

Anji Khad Rail Bridge: India’s First Cable-Stayed Bridge

The Anji Khad Rail Bridge, located in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. It is part of the ambitious Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project. This project aims to enhance connectivity in the region, which is ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

MHA Directs States to Implement Section 479 of BNSS

The Central Government of India has taken steps to address the plight of undertrial prisoners. On January 1, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a directive to all states and Union Territories (UTs) regarding the implementation of Section ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Kandla Port Capacity Expansion Announced in 2025

In January 2025, developments were announced for Kandla Port, aiming to enhance its capacity and operational capabilities. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’, focusing on boosting domestic manufacturing and ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

What is UP Open Network for Agriculture?

The Uttar Pradesh government has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce a groundbreaking agricultural network. This initiative, powered by Google’s Gemini framework and the Beckn Protocol, aims to provide farmers with comprehensive access to essential services. The UP Open Network ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Multilingual e-Shram Portal

The Government of India has made strides in improving access to welfare schemes for unorganised workers. Recently, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched a multilingual feature on the e-Shram portal, which now supports 22 languages. This upgrade, part of the Bhashini ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue

India and Malaysia have recently taken steps to enhance their bilateral relationship through the inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue held in New Delhi. This meeting was co-chaired by India’s National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, and Malaysia’s National Security Council Director General, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs