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US-China Science Agreement Sparks Global Debate

January 7, 2025

Recent developments have brought into light the shifting dynamics of international scientific collaboration. On December 13, 2024, the United States and China signed a new bilateral science and technology agreement. This agreement, described as a renewal of a 45-year-old pact, ..

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US-China Tensions Rise Over Critical Minerals

January 7, 2025

The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have intensified, particularly regarding critical minerals essential for advanced technology and defence. Following the US’s stringent export controls on chipmaking equipment and software, China has responded with its own set ..

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Supreme Court Ruling on Non-Cognizable Offences

January 7, 2025

In January 2025, the Supreme Court clarified the parameters for police investigations into serious and non-serious crimes. The Court distinguished between cognizable and non-cognizable offences, emphasising the importance of safeguards in place for non-cognizable offences. This ruling arose from a ..

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What is Rat-Hole Mining?

January 7, 2025

On January 6, 2025, several workers became trapped for over 12 hours in a coal “rat-hole” mine in Dima Hasao district, Assam. The mine was flooded, prompting ongoing rescue operations. Two motor pumps are currently at work to remove water ..

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NYC Launches Congestion Pricing Initiative

January 7, 2025

In January 2025, New York City became the first city in the United States to implement congestion pricing. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion in densely populated areas. Drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district will incur a fee of ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 7, 2025

January 7, 2025

1. Which city is the host of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention 2025? [A] Chennai[B] Bhopal[C] Bhubaneswar[D] Hyderabad Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Bhubaneswar] Notes:The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention takes place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025. ..

Climate Change Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle

January 7, 2025

Climate change has been wreaking havoc on the planet’s water cycle, leading to severe consequences for ecosystems and human populations. The 2024 Global Water Monitor Report marks the alarming effects of climate change on water distribution and availability. Researchers from ..

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US Surgeon General Report on Alcohol and Cancer

January 7, 2025

Alcohol consumption has been identified as the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States. This information comes from a recent report by the US Surgeon General. The report reveals that alcohol contributes to approximately 100,000 cancer cases ..

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