Diamonds grown in labs are robbing Botswana of riches
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C.P. Radhakrishnan elected Vice-President
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Anarchy in Kathmandu as PM resigns; Parliament, Supreme Court vandalised
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Indonesia rocked by protests
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Israel strikes Hamas leaders sheltering in Qatar
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‘The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’ – Africa’s biggest dam across Nile
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AdFalciVax : India’s first indigenous malaria vaccine
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Govt seeks ‘factual report’ on forest rights complaint on Nicobar project
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China digs in on ‘rare earth’, commands global market
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Russia’s largest air strike hits key Kyiv target
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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
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Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)
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Disintegration of USSR
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Blood Moon observed on September 7–8, 2025
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100 years of the Self-Respect Movement in Tamil Nadu
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Indian Railways announced hydrogen-powered train ready
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National Green Hydrogen Mission
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Katchatheevu Island issue between India and Sri Lanka
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Trump rebrands Department of Defence as ‘Department of War’
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Chinese companies bear brunt of jihadist strikes targeting Mali junta
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Two-rate GST to kick in on September 22
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Giant Sea Wall project in Java, Indonesia
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SC Collegium proposes 26 new judges in Allahabad HC
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Indian Navy’s first training squadron docks in Seychelles
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Tianjin Declaration signed at SCO Summit
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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2 more die of ‘brain-eating amoeba’ infection in Kerala
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NGO Educate Girls wins Ramon Magsaysay Award
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50% U.S. tariffs effective from 27 August 2025
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India, U.K. ink trade pact, expand cooperation
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Septic tank desludging must be mechanised completely
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Brazil to join South Africa’s Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ
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Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)
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Namdapha National Park And Tiger Reserve
NEWS 28 JANUARY 2025 Daily Current Affairs based on ‘The Hindu’ newspaper as per the syllabus of UPSC Civil Services
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Wetland Accredited Cities
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome
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Deepseek
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External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Landscape
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India – Oman FTA Agreement Talks
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Lateral Entry in Civil Services
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US Suspends Foreign Aid
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Shifting of Earth’s Magnetic North Pole
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Trump refuses to rule out military action against Greenland and Panama Canal
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Powerful earthquake in Tibet, China
•A powerful earthquake struck China’s remote Tibet region on 7th January 2025, killing at least 126 people and injuring 188
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Biomining: a natural alternative to traditional mining
•Biomining, also known as bioleaching, is a process that uses living organisms to extract metals from ores and other solid materials.
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GDP growth projected to fall to four-year low at 6.4%
•India’s real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 6.4%, a four-year low, down from 8.2% in 2023-24, as per
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Himachal urges Centre to explore possibility of running toy trains on green hydrogen on Kalka-Shimla route
•The Chief Minister outlined a six-step plan to transform Himachal Pradesh into a green energy state. •The goal is to
Ladakh demands Statehood
•Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. •He also promised free electricity
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India, Algeria sign pact to elevate defence co-op
•MoU on Defence Cooperation: India and Algeria signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral defence ties. •Signatories: The
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India now part of global drug development for BMS
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Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident
•Prime Minister Modi condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada: He expressed concern about rising anti-Indian activities threatening the safety
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First scientific result from Aditya L1-mission
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India-Iran Strategic Relations
•Military and Security: India and Iran have shared concerns about terrorism and potential opportunities for military cooperation and joint counterterrorism
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India-Iran Strategic partnership
Key Areas of Cooperation Between India and Iran: •Chabahar Port: India and Iran have a 10-year contract to run the
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India-Sri Lanka Fishing Dispute
Context: •On June 25, 2024, a clash occurred between Indian fishermen and the Sri Lankan Navy near Kankesanthurai. The Sri
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Urban areas need better infrastructure
•India’s growing urban areas need better infrastructure and governance. •Financial and policy challenges urge a shift from viewing problems as
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India’s First Green Certified Zoo in Himachal Pradesh
•Location: India’s First Green Certified Zoo is located in Bankhandi, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. •Certification: It is certified by the
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First Triple Black Hole discovered
A new “black hole triple” system was found, located 8,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, marking the first identification
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Spousal privacy is fundamental right, evidence obtained inadmissible :HC
•Privacy Violation: The judge ruled that obtaining a spouse’s private information (such as call records) without consent is breach of
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US imposes sanctions on 19 Indian commodities
•Sanctions Imposed: The US has sanctioned 275 entities globally, including 19 Indian firms, for their involvement in supporting Russia’s military
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Ecological Challenges Facing the Nilgiris
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Hwasong-19 Missile
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LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)
•Definition: Remote sensing technology using pulsed laser light to measure distances and create 3D surface models. •Components: It includes a
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Luminescent Nanomaterials
•Doped with rare earth ions, luminescent nanomaterials exhibit luminescence that varies with light wavelength exposure. •Ink shows vibrant blue (365
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1.5°C Goal & Climate Crisis
•Emissions Rise: 2023 global emissions reached 57.1 billion tonnes of CO₂, a 1.3% increase from 2022. •Emissions must peak by
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Govt mulls new procurement model for multi-role fighters
•MRFA procurement: The procurement process for 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) is influenced by
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World Wildlife Fund’s 2024 Living Planet Index (LPI)
•WWF’s LPI 2024: World Wildlife Fund’s 2024 Living Planet Index (LPI) report indicates 73% average decline in wildlife populations since
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Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana(PM-JAY) for all aged above 70
•Launch: PM-JAY was launched by the Government of India in 2018. •Coverage: PM-JAY provides health insurance coverage of up to
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India’s dependence on fertilizer import
•Import Reliance: India relies on imports to meet its fertilizer needs: 1.Urea: Approx 20% of domestic requirements met through imports.
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Spanish C-295 transport aircraft assembly line in Vadodara
•C-295 Aircraft Assembly Line: India and Spain Inaugurated final assembly line in Vadodara for C-295 transport aircraft, part of ₹21,935-crore
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United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) attacked
•Israeli attacks condemned: India condemned recent attacks on UNIFIL by Israel and emphasized the importance of peacekeeper safety. •Troop Contributions:
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Supreme Court rules on “intoxicating liquors” in State List
•Federal Principle: SC ruling reinforces distribution of powers between the Centre and the States, preserving state authority over alcohol regulation.
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India’s Nature Conservation Index rank 176
•Global Nature Conservation Index (GNCI) ranked India 176 out of 180 countries. India was ranked just above Kiribati (180), Turkey
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Report flags use of false financial cases to silence media
•False charges: The recent report from the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) highlights a troubling trend where governments are
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NewsClickRaids and Arrests
•Case Study: NewsClick was targeted in 2021 and 2023, with its founder and HR head arrested amid investigations into alleged
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Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)
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Meghalaya vaccine derived polio case
•Polio Case Discovery: A two-year-old boy in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district showed symptoms of polio in early August 2023.
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$25-mn pandemic fund goes to curb ‘zoonotic’ diseases
•Launch: Initiated by Indian Union Animal Husbandry Ministry •Partnerships: Collaborating with the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and Food and
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Israeli strikes kill 38 people in Gaza, three in Lebanon
•Recent Strikes: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 38 people, including 13 children, in the southern city of Khan Younis. •Journalist
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PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) loan limit enhanced to ₹ 20 lakh
•Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched in 2015, is a government initiative aimed at providing collateral-free loans to micro and
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Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment (BIOE3)
•BIOE3 Initiative of Department of Biotechnology aims for: •Economic Growth: oEnhance bio-economy of India, with a target to reach $300
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Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)
•The Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is India’s proposed indigenous space station, planned by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). •Operational Period:
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ISRO-DBT agreement on biotech experiments in space station
•ISRO-DBT Agreement: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have inked an agreement to design and
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Is Scurvy Making A Comeback in the 21st century?
•Scurvy is a disease caused due to severe vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency, crucial for collagen production and tissue health.
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Plain Ayeme solar plant project in Gabon
•Location: Nkoltang, on the outskirts of Libreville commune, Gabon. •Area: Covers over 105 hectares. •Developer: Developed by SOLEN Renewal, a
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Kondh tribe in A.P. organize ‘doliyatra’; demand better roads
•Doli Yatra Protest: The Kondh tribal community in Andhra Pradesh organized the ‘doli yatra’ to demand better roads to their
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Ancient meteorite was ‘giant fertiliser bomb’ for life on earth
•Impact Event: A massive meteorite, 37-58 km in diameter, struck Earth 3.26 billion years ago, estimated to be 50-200 times
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Brics Summit 2024 in Kazan, Russia
•Support for Integration: India advocates for greater financial integration among BRICS member countries. •Local Currency Trade: PM Modi emphasized the
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India must not let its guard down on kala-azar, trachoma
•Kala-Azar: India is on the verge of eliminating kala-azar as a public health issue, aiming for WHO certification. Cases have
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Cyclone Dana to make landfall in Odisha
•Cyclone Dana: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted Cyclone “Dana” to become a severe cyclonic storm by October 23,
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Stubble burning goes against right to live in pollution-free space
•Supreme Court Statement: SC criticized Punjab and Haryana govts for inconsistent enforcement of penalties for stubble burning. •Violate Rights: SC
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Modi meets Putin on sidelines of BRICS Summit
•Bilateral Meeting: PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS summit.
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IMF retains India’s growth projection at 7% for FY25
•India’s Growth Projections: The IMF maintained its June projections, expecting India to grow at 7% for the fiscal year ending
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