PMAY-G Housing Initiative for Rural Development

The Rural Development Ministry of India has set ambitious goals for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in 2024-25. This is part of a broader strategy to alleviate poverty in rural areas. The ministry plans to establish monthly targets to ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Indian Navy to Commission New Warships and Submarine

The Indian Navy is poised to enhance its capabilities with the commissioning of three advanced platforms on January 15, 2025. These vessels represent leap in India’s naval technology and self-reliance, with all three constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

ISRO to Launch US Communications Satellite Bluebird

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to make history by launching an American communications satellite. This is the first time an American company is using an Indian rocket for such a large and advanced satellite. The mission is ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India-Pakistan Nuclear Agreement Update

India and Pakistan have recently exchanged information regarding their nuclear installations. This exchange is part of an annual agreement that has been in place for over three decades. The agreement aims to prevent attacks on each country’s nuclear facilities. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Gaza Faces Hypothermia Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified due to severe cold weather. In just one week, six infants have succumbed to hypothermia. The ongoing conflict has restricted access to essential winter aid and medical support. Over 45,500 lives have been ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 2, 2025

11. MeerKAT radio telescope, which was seen in news, is located in which country? [A] Australia[B] Russia[C] South Africa[D] China Show Answer Correct Answer: C [South Africa] Notes:Researchers using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope detected a loud gravitational wave background ..

Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 Replaces Aircraft Act of 1934

The ‘Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024’ is a transformative piece of legislation that replaces the outdated ‘Aircraft Act of 1934’. This new Act comes into effect on January 1, 2025, and aims to enhance passenger rights and attract investment in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

What is “Blood Money” in Sharia Law?

Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala, is on death row in Yemen for the 2017 killing of a Yemeni national. The Yemeni President, Rashad al-Alimi, has approved the death sentence, which is set to be executed within a month. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Water Surges in Rajasthan’s Desert Town

On December 28, 2023, a surprising event unfolded in Mohangarh, Rajasthan. During a tubewell drilling operation, water unexpectedly gushed from the ground, prompting speculation about the ancient Saraswati River’s resurgence. However, experts clarified that this phenomenon was likely due to ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 2, 2025

12345678910 1. With reference to governance indices, consider the following statements: The Human Development Index (HDI) ranks countries based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income. The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures perceived levels of public sector corruption in ..