Today’s Current Affairs: 21st January 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: January 21, 2025
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha: Kenya’s popular Lake Naivasha is getting impacted by the water hyacinth that has taken over large parts of it.The water hyacinth is native to South America and was reportedly introduced to Kenya in the 1980s. Lake Naivasha is a shallow freshwater lake located in the southern Rift Valley in Kenya. It is considered […]
Great Barrier Reef : Climate Change Effect
Great Barrier Reef : Climate Change Effect Life on the Great Barrier Reef is experiencing significant shifts caused by climate change and various human-generated factors, according to a recent study. Great Barrier Reef is a complex of coral reefs, shoals, and islets in the Pacific Ocean off the northeastern coast of Australia in the Coral […]
Palamu Tiger Reserve : Bison Report
Palamu Tiger Reserve : Bison Report The Jharkhand Forest department has initiated a study to revive the dwindling population of Bison, popularly known as Gaur, at Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR). Palamu Tiger Reserve is located on the western side of the Latehar district on the Chhotanagpur plateau in Jharkhand. The reserve forms part of the […]
Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) Scheme
Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) Scheme: The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry recently emphasized that much of the success of the Startup India mission can be attributed to key funding mechanisms, particularly the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS). It was approved and established in 2016 with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore, […]
Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary : Indian grey wolf gives birth to eight pups
Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary : Indian grey wolf gives birth to eight pups Indian grey wolf gives birth to eight pups in Karnataka’s first Wolf Sanctuary i.e Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary. Indian Grey wolf is a subspecies of grey wolf. It travels in smaller packs and is less vocal than other variants. It is nocturnal and hunt […]
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) published the World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 in Geneva. World Employment and Social Outlook provides a detailed analysis of the state of global labour markets, highlighting key trends and challenges. It explores issues such as the slowdown in labour market recovery, […]
Semiconductor Partnership with Singapore
Semiconductor Partnership with Singapore: During his recent visit to India, the President of Singapore announced plans to explore initiatives such as semiconductor manufacturing and developing a semiconductor ecosystem in India apart from participating in the creation of a new generation of technological solutions. Singapore’s semiconductor sector contributes about 8% to its GDP. It produces around […]
National Panchayat Awards 2024
National Panchayat Awards 2024: The National Panchayat Awards 2024 were awarded to 45 Panchayats across India by the President of India for their exceptional contributions to inclusive growth and sustainable development.The event highlighted the pivotal role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in advancing rural governance and environmental sustainability.The awards highlight Panchayats’ pivotal role in socio-economic […]
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak : Outbreak
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak : Outbreak A suspected outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Tanzania’s Kagera region has raised alarm after claiming 8 lives.MVD is a deadly hemorrhagic fever caused by the Marburg virus, characterized by high fatality rates of 89% and the absence of approved treatments.The virus causes severe symptoms, including fever, headache, […]
