Greece’s New President: The Hellenic Parliament elected Constantine Tassoulas, the former parliamentary speaker, as the new president of Greece. Tassoulas, a senior member of the ruling New Democracy party, secured 160 votes in the 300-seat parliament. He will take over from Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Greece’s first female president, whose term ends in March. The position of […]
India Hosts First-Ever International Conference on Governance
India Hosts First-Ever International Conference on Governance: India is hosting the annual Conference of the International Institute of Administrative Science (IIAS) for the first time. The IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025 is being held in New Delhi from February 10-14, 2025. This global event provides a platform for experts from over 55 countries to discuss innovations […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 13th February 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 13th February 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Fishery Survey of India
Fishery Survey of India: A deep-sea fishing expedition by the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) recently revealed several highly productive, potentially untouched fishing grounds in the Arabian Sea. The FSI, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, is the nodal fishery institute in India. Primary Responsibility: Survey and assessment of fishery resources in […]
Vancomycin : Study
Vancomycin: Study A study led by the University of Birmingham recently found that vancomycin, a commonly used antibiotic for diarrhea, could effectively treat a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) linked to autoimmune liver disease. It is a glycopeptide antibiotic used to treat severe but susceptible bacterial infections such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). It […]
Crocodile Catfish
Crocodile Catfish: The recent discovery of the Crocodile Catfish in the Bahini River, located in the Basistha locality of Guwahati, has raised alarm over potential ecological disruptions. Crocodile Catfish, commonly known as the Asian giant river catfish, crocodile goonch catfish, or the giant devil catfish, is a species of catfish that belongs to the family […]
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary: The state government’s move to build a village for tribals in the buffer zone of Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary has raised questions over their safety, besides concerns over fueling wildlife conflicts. It is nestled in the Western Ghats in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It covers an area of about 181 sq.km. The […]
SAFTA
SAFTA: The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has requested the Government to regulate the inflow of edible oils from Nepal and other SAARC countries due to misuse of SAFTA norms. SAFTA is the free trade arrangement of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The agreement came into force in 2006, succeeding the […]
Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum
Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum: The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) is being organized in New Delhi during February 12-14, 2025. 14th AFAF has brought together key players from the fisheries and aquaculture sectors and will host around 1,000 delegates from 24 countries, including researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders. Theme of 14th […]
Devolution Index
Devolution Index: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will release the comprehensive Devolution Index Report on 13th February, 2025, at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi. Devolution Index is a result of meticulous research and empirical analysis, providing insights into the progress of decentralization across States and Union Territories. The Index evaluates six […]
