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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 6, 2025

February 6, 2025

1. Who has been posthumously honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in the Dogri language category? [A] Madhav Kaushik[B] Chaman Arora[C] Gulzar Singh Sandhu[D] Namita Gokhale Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Chaman Arora] Notes:The government posthumously honored Chaman Arora ..

Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Initiative

February 5, 2025

On the occasion of 77th Army Day, the Defence Ministry launched the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative. This programme aims to promote battlefield tourism across India. It focuses on 77 sites that commemorate the sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces. The ..

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Private Sector Access to PM Gati Shakti

February 5, 2025

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is set share rules on how private companies can use data and maps from the PM Gati Shakti portal to plan and develop infrastructure projects. The PM Gati Shakti Scheme ..

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Nematode Management

February 5, 2025

Plant parasitic nematodes are becoming threat to agriculture in India. Recent discussions among over 100 agricultural scientists at a symposium in Goa brought into light the annual crop losses due to these pests, estimated at ₹25,000 crore. Experts emphasised the ..

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Antarctic Research Expedition in the Ross Sea

February 5, 2025

The Ross Sea has become a focal point for international marine research. Recent expeditions have brought into light its ecological significance and the need for conservation. Scientists from various countries, including India, are conducting extensive studies to understand the biodiversity ..

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Higher Education Commission of India

February 5, 2025

The Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) is set to transform the landscape of higher education regulation in India. This initiative aims to replace existing bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education ..

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Gujarat Announces Uniform Civil Code

February 5, 2025

The Gujarat government is taking steps to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within the state. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel recently announced the formation of a five-member committee tasked with drafting the UCC. This initiative follows the successful implementation of ..

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Brucellosis Reported in Kerala

February 5, 2025

Brucellosis is a bacterial disease caused by Brucella species. It primarily affects livestock but can also infect humans. Recently, the death of an eight-year-old girl in Kerala brought into light the risks associated with this infection. Brucellosis is often contracted ..

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