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India's Economic Growth Outlook : UN Report

Overview: According to the United Nations (UN) World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 report, India's economy is expected to grow by 6.6% in 2025 and 6.7% in 2026. The growth is supported by strong private consumption, invest…

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17 Indian Fishermen Arrested By Sri Lankan Navy

Overview: 17 fishermen from Thangachimadam, near Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while fishing near Neduntheevu Island in the early hours of 12 Jan 2025. The incident has led to protests from the fishe…

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Bhel Commissions Punatsangchhu Hep 2 (Phep2) In Bhutan

In January 2025, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) successfully commissioned 2 units of the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) in Bhutan, marking a significant achievement in the company’s portfolio. The projec…

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Lal Bahadur Shastri ji and Tashkent Declaration

The Tashkent declaration is an important peace treaty between India and Pakistan signed on January 10th 1966, done to halt the Indo Pakistani war of 1965. These were formally signed on January 6, 1966 with the Indian Prime Ministe…

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What is the Genome India project, why it matters?

Genome India Project is truly revolutionary project that was launched with the main goal of genotyping Indians. Initiated in January 2020 under the DBT this large scale flagship program aims at identifying the entire genetic makeu…

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India Joins Un Committee of Experts On Big Data (UN-CEBD)

India has officially become a member of the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD), marking a significant milestone in the country’s growing prominence in the global statistical comm…

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Kappad & Chal Beaches Get Blue Flag Tag

In a remarkable achievement, Kappad Beach in Kozhikode and Chal Beach in Kannur, both located in the state of Kerala, have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), D…

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Is groundwater contamination high in India?

Presently, pollution of groundwater is a key issue of environmental concern throughout the Indian region, posing major risks to people’s health. Given below are the details of the assessment of the quality of drinking water carrie…

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SILVER NOTICE OF INTERPOL Silver Notice Of Interpol

SILVER NOTICE OF INTERPOL In January 2025, Interpol issued its first-ever Silver Notice to help trace illicit assets that have been moved across borders. This new type of notice is part of a pilot project that involves 52 countrie…

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Southern California Wildfires

In January 2025, Southern California, particularly Los Angeles, is facing some of the most destructive wildfires in recent history. Palisades fire, Eaton fire, Sunset fire, Hurst fire, and Lidia fire have claimed 10 lives, forced…

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Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is a biennial celebration that honors the contributions of Indians living abroad (the Indian diaspora) towards the development of India. It is observed every 2 years on January 9, the day when Mahatma…

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Indonesia Joins Brics

Indonesia is the first Southeast Asian country to join the BRICS on January 6, 2025 which is made up of emerging economies, alongside powerful emerging economies like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This developmen…

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PLI SCHEME 1.1 FOR SPECIALITY STEEL

On January 6, 2025, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy launched PLI Scheme 1.1 for Specialty Steel at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The scheme aims to boost domestic production, reduce imports, and po…

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Bharat Pol

On January 7, 2025, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah officially launched the BHARAT POL portal, a significant development by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi. This initiative aligns with the government's on…

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Landslide Dams In Uttarakhand

A landslide dam happens when a large landslide blocks a river, forming a natural barrier. While these dams can create temporary lakes, they are unstable and can break easily. When these dams collapse, they can cause Landslide Lake…

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