Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavations

Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) resumed excavations at the Ratnagiri Buddhist complex in Odisha after a 60-year hiatus. This site, for its historical and cultural connections to Buddhism, aims to uncover more relics and evidence of Odisha’s links ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Nord Stream Methane Leak Study

In 2022, the Nord Stream pipelines experienced ruptures, leading to a massive release of methane into the atmosphere. This event has since raised alarms about its impact on climate change due to methane’s potency as a greenhouse gas. An international ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Trajan 155 mm Towed Artillery Gun System

In move towards modernising its military, Armenia has selected India’s Trajan 155 mm towed artillery gun system. This decision marks Armenia’s strategic pivot towards India for advanced defence technologies amidst evolving regional security challenges. The partnership signifies the deepening defence ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Revival

The Government of India has recently approved a substantial financial package to revive the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), public sector enterprise in Andhra Pradesh. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the steel industry and support economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Rupee’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)

Recently, the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of the Indian rupee decreased to 107.20 from a peak of 108.14 in November. This change reflects the rupee’s ongoing volatility amidst global economic shifts, including foreign portfolio investor outflows and fluctuating US ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Carbon Dioxide Levels Surge

In early 2025, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are projected to reach unprecedented heights, raising concerns over climate change. The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii indicates that CO2 concentrations will peak at 429.6 ppm, the highest in over two million years. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

H5N1 Avian Influenza Mutations

In early 2025, a study revealed mutations in the H5N1 avian influenza strain isolated from a human in Texas. This discovery raised alarms about the potential for the virus to evolve and pose a greater threat to human health. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

ICAR Renames Central Tobacco Research Institute

Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) officially renamed the Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI) in Rajahmundry to the National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA). This change reflects a broader research mandate that now includes turmeric, chilli, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs