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Ebola Virus Study Reveals Skin Transmission Route

January 3, 2025

Ebola virus disease (EVD) remains a critical public health concern, particularly in regions of East-Central and West Africa. Recent research has revealed new vital information about how the Ebola virus (EBOV) can potentially spread through the skin, denoting the importance ..

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Islamic State Group’s Recent Attacks and Tactics

January 3, 2025

The Islamic State (IS) group has recently been implicated in a series of violent attacks, signalling a troubling resurgence. On New Year’s Day 2025, a truck attack in New Orleans resulted in 15 fatalities and approximately 30 injuries. The assailant, ..

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India Updates GDP Base Year to 2022-23

January 3, 2025

The Government of India has recently decided to update the base year for calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2011-12 to 2022-23. This change aims to provide a more accurate representation of the current economic landscape and enhance policy formulation. ..

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 3, 2025

January 3, 2025

12345678910 1. With reference to satellite communications, consider the following statements: AST SpaceMobile’s Bluebird satellite will be the first to connect directly to ordinary smartphones. The Bluebird satellite will operate in geostationary orbit. AST SpaceMobile’s technology allows voice calls without ..

Scrub Typhus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu

January 3, 2025

Scrub typhus is a bacterial infection that is currently spreading in Tamil Nadu. Districts such as Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tirupattur, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, and Vellore have reported numerous cases. The Public Health Department has issued an alert, urging immediate measures to ..

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Supreme Court to Rule on Bribery Law

January 3, 2025

The Supreme Court of India is poised to make a landmark decision regarding the interpretation of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA). This case could reshape the legal landscape surrounding corruption charges prior to 2018. The court will examine ..

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What is Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC)?

January 3, 2025

Recent changes in Canada‘s immigration policies have impacted international students, particularly those from India. The expiration of Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWPs) for over 766,000 students by the end of next year has raised concerns about their ability to secure Permanent ..

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Winter Char Dham Circuit Promotes Tourism in Uttarakhand

January 3, 2025

The Uttarakhand government inaugurated the winter Char Dham circuit on December 8, 2024. This initiative aims to attract tourists during the off-season winter months. The Char Dham includes four sacred Hindu shrines – Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Traditionally, these ..

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