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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 8, 2025

1. Which country has officially joined the BRICS as a full member in January 2025? [A] Singapore[B] Mauritius[C] Indonesia[D] Malaysia Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Indonesia] Notes:Indonesia officially...

January 8, 2025

Challenges in Corporate Tax and Excise Duty Collections

Recent trends indicate that meeting Budget Estimates (BE) for Corporate Tax (CT) and Union Excise Duty will be challenging. The Union Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is set...

January 7, 2025

UDAN 2.0 – Reviving Regional Connectivity in India

The Indian civil aviation sector is poised for expansion with the anticipated introduction of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) 2.0 scheme. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...

January 7, 2025

Forest Rights Dispute in Madhya Pradesh

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has intervened in dispute concerning forest rights in Madhya Pradesh. Recently, 52 villages have raised concerns about the denial of their forest...

January 7, 2025

Golden Jackals Resurface in Urban Mumbai

The golden jackal, a native species, has been increasingly spotted in urban areas of Mumbai, particularly in Navi Mumbai. Once thriving in mangroves and grasslands, these animals are...

January 7, 2025

Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme Launched in Odisha

The Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Adivasi Mela in Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to reduce the dropout...

January 7, 2025

Bharatpol Portal – A New Era in Crime Fighting

The Bharatpol portal, launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, marks advancement in India’s law enforcement capabilities. This innovative platform, developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI),...

January 7, 2025

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025

The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) will take place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025. This event aims to strengthen ties between India...

January 7, 2025

Amendments to the Forest Conservation Act 2025

The recent passage of the Bill to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act marks change in India’s approach to forest regulation. This amendment comes after more than four decades...

January 7, 2025

Income Inequality Trends in India 2023

Recent analysis reveals changes in income inequality in India, particularly following the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. A working paper from the People Research on India’s Consumer...

January 7, 2025

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