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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/01/2025

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/01/2025ISRO executes satellite docking, places India in elite space club /इसरो ने सैटेलाइट डॉकिंग को अंजाम दिया, जिससे भारत को अंतरिक्ष के शीर्ष क्लब में शामिल किया गयाSriharikota to get third launch pad /श्रीहरिकोटा को तीसरा लॉन्च पैड मिलेगा Centre announces constitution of Eighth Pay Commission /केंद्र ने आठवें वेतन आयोग के गठन की घोषणा कीJustice K. Vinod Chandran sworn in as SC judge; top court close to full strength /न्यायमूर्ति के. विनोद चंद्रन ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट के न्यायाधीश के रूप में शपथ ली; शीर्ष न्यायालय में पूर्ण क्षमता के करीबPhased Ceasefire in Gaza /गाजा में चरणबद्ध…

18 January 2025 – Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Stay ahead in your exam preparation with our Daily Current Affairs Quiz! Designed to keep you updated with the latest happenings around the world, this quiz covers a wide range of topics, including national and international news, politics, economy, science, technology, sports, and more. Why Take the Daily Quiz? Up-to-Date Knowledge: Keep your current affairs knowledge sharp with daily updates. Exam-Oriented Questions: Questions are framed to reflect the pattern and level of various competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and more. Improve Retention: Regular quizzing helps in better retention of facts and figures. Self-Assessment: Evaluate your performance and identify areas…

16 January 2025 – Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Stay ahead in your exam preparation with our Daily Current Affairs Quiz! Designed to keep you updated with the latest happenings around the world, this quiz covers a wide range of topics, including national and international news, politics, economy, science, technology, sports, and more. Why Take the Daily Quiz? Up-to-Date Knowledge: Keep your current affairs knowledge sharp with daily updates. Exam-Oriented Questions: Questions are framed to reflect the pattern and level of various competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and more. Improve Retention: Regular quizzing helps in better retention of facts and figures. Self-Assessment: Evaluate your performance and identify areas…

Mission Mausam

Mission Mausam  Prime Minister will launch ‘Mission Mausam’ during the 150th foundation day celebration of the India Meteorological Department. About Mission Mausam: It aims to boost India’s weather- and climate-related science, research, and services and make India a ‘Weather-ready and Climate-smart’ nation. The ambitious programme, with an outlay of Rs 2,000 crore over two years, will chiefly be implemented by the India Meteorological Department, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting. It will enhance forecasting accuracy, provide near real-time local weather forecasts and research the development of weather management technologies. The mission aims…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/01/2025

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/01/2025‘Strange’ particle possesses mass when moving in one direction, not another /‘अजीब’ कण एक दिशा में चलते समय द्रव्यमान रखता है, दूसरी दिशा में नहींU.S., Japan moon landers launch on single rocket /अमेरिका, जापान के मून लैंडर एक ही रॉकेट से लॉन्च हुएDoes ‘blood money’ have a legal standing? /क्या ‘ब्लड मनी’ का कोई कानूनी आधार है?Argentine inflation drops /अर्जेंटीना में मुद्रास्फीति में गिरावटINS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer Commissioned into Indian Navy /आईएनएस नीलगिरी, आईएनएस सूरत और आईएनएस वाघशीर भारतीय नौसेना में शामिलThe red flag as China’s expansionist strategy rolls on /चीन की विस्तारवादी…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/01/2025

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/01/2025Prime Minister inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in J&K; remains silent on Statehood /प्रधानमंत्री ने जम्मू-कश्मीर में जेड-मोड़ सुरंग का उद्घाटन किया; राज्य के दर्जे पर चुप्पी साधीIndia summons Bangladesh envoy, defends fence work /भारत ने बांग्लादेश के राजदूत को तलब किया, बाड़ लगाने के काम का बचाव कियाA ‘degree’ of stand-off prevails along the LAC, says Army chief /सेना प्रमुख ने कहा कि एलएसी पर ‘कुछ हद तक’ गतिरोध बना हुआ हैRat-hole mining why the practice continues in spite of its hazards /चूहा-छेद खनन क्यों अपने खतरों के बावजूद जारी हैMission Mausam /मिशन मौसमTransforming ‘men’-talities, redefining masculinity…

14 January 2025 – Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Stay ahead in your exam preparation with our Daily Current Affairs Quiz! Designed to keep you updated with the latest happenings around the world, this quiz covers a wide range of topics, including national and international news, politics, economy, science, technology, sports, and more. Why Take the Daily Quiz? Up-to-Date Knowledge: Keep your current affairs knowledge sharp with daily updates. Exam-Oriented Questions: Questions are framed to reflect the pattern and level of various competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and more. Improve Retention: Regular quizzing helps in better retention of facts and figures. Self-Assessment: Evaluate your performance and identify areas…

Pink Fire Retardent

Pink Fire Retardent The article examines the use of pink fire retardants in combating wildfires. Analysis of the news: What is Pink Fire Retardant? Pink fire retardant, primarily Phos-Chek, is a chemical solution used to slow or prevent the spread of wildfires. Its main component is an ammonium phosphate-based slurry, mixed with salts like ammonium polyphosphate. The solution is sprayed ahead of fires to coat vegetation and inhibit oxygen supply, thus reducing flammability. The bright pink color ensures visibility for firefighters, aiding in creating fire lines for containment. Effectiveness and Limitations While pink fire retardants are a long-standing firefighting tool,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/01/2025

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/01/2025Kerala’s maternal mortality ratio climbs as fertility levels fall to a new low /केरल में मातृ मृत्यु दर में वृद्धि हुई है, क्योंकि प्रजनन स्तर में गिरावट आई हैAn unlikely mystery: studies shed new light on how genes are made /एक अकल्पनीय रहस्य: अध्ययनों से पता चला है कि जीन कैसे बनते हैंIMD: India’s weather tracker /IMD: भारत का मौसम ट्रैकरShould voter IDs be linked with Aadhaar? /क्या मतदाता पहचान-पत्र को आधार से जोड़ा जाना चाहिए?Pink Fire Retardent /गुलाबी अग्निरोधीIndia’s data protection rules need some fine-tuning /भारत के डेटा सुरक्षा नियमों में कुछ सुधार की आवश्यकता…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/01/2025

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/01/2025President Murmu’s invite for this year’s Republic Day reception set to honour crafts from South /राष्ट्रपति मुर्मू ने इस वर्ष गणतंत्र दिवस के स्वागत समारोह के लिए दक्षिण के शिल्पों को सम्मानित करने का निमंत्रण दियाTrump sentenced in hush money case /ट्रंप को चुप रहने के लिए पैसे देने के मामले में सज़ा सुनाई गई2024 was the first year to breach global warming limit, show data /2024 वैश्विक तापमान सीमा को पार करने वाला पहला वर्ष था, डेटा दिखाता हैNATO members reluctant to endorse Trump’s defence spending proposal /नाटो सदस्य ट्रम्प के रक्षा व्यय प्रस्ताव का…