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Nigeria Joins BRICS Bloc
Recently, Nigeria was officially admitted as a partner country of the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa. This move reflects Nigeria’s growing influence as Africa’s largest economy and its commitment to enhancing international collaboration. BRICS aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Goby Fish Discovery in Andhra
Recently, researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) made a notable discovery at the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh. They identified two previously unrecorded species of goby fish, Hemigobius hoevenii and Mugilogobius tigrinus. This finding marks the first ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Digantara’s SCOT Mission Success
On January 14, 2025, Indian space startup Digantara achieved milestone with the successful launch of its Space Camera for Object Tracking (SCOT) mission. This marks an important step in enhancing space situational awareness and tracking capabilities in Low Earth Orbit ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
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