January 2025

National Bird Day 2025- A Celebration of Avian Diversity and Conservation

Leave a Comment / Current Affairs January 2025 / By Gkseries

National Bird Day, celebrated annually on January 5, is a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of birds in our ecosystems and fostering efforts toward their conservation. This day is an opportunity to appreciate the beauty, diversity, and ecological significance of birds while raising awareness about the challenges they face due to human activities. First […]

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Hanoi Declared World’s Most Polluted City

Leave a Comment / Current Affairs January 2025 / By Gkseries

Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, has recently been identified as the world’s most polluted city, with PM2.5 levels reaching 266 micrograms per cubic meter. This alarming air quality has raised significant health concerns among residents and prompted government action. Unprecedented Air Quality Levels On January 3, 2025, AirVisual reported that Hanoi’s PM2.5 levels were the highest globally,

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PM Modi Flags Off Namo Bharat RRTS

Leave a Comment / Current Affairs January 2025 / By Gkseries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-km section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor on January 5, 2025. This section connects Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh to New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and is part of the broader 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. The RRTS aims to revolutionize regional transit by significantly reducing

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Assam elephant population rises from 5,719 to 5,828 in 7 years

Leave a Comment / Current Affairs January 2025 / By Gkseries

Assam’s latest Elephant Population Estimate 2024 reveals an estimated 5,828 elephants, marking a rise of 109 from the previous 2017 count. This synchronised estimation exercise highlights the stability of Assam’s elephant population despite challenges such as habitat fragmentation and human-elephant conflicts. Key findings underline the critical role of Elephant Reserves and offer recommendations for improved

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India Gets Its First Glass Bridge at Kanniyakumari

Leave a Comment / Current Affairs January 2025 / By Gkseries

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, along with several dignitaries, inaugurated India’s first-ever glass bridge in Kanniyakumari. The bridge connects two iconic landmarks Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the 133-foot Thiruvalluvar Statue enhancing Kanniyakumari’s appeal as a premier tourist destination. Built under a Rs 37-crore initiative by the Tamil Nadu government, the glass bridge aims to

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Indian Army Unveils Chhatrapati Shivaji Statue at Pangong Tso

Leave a Comment / Current Affairs December 2024 / By Gkseries

The Indian Army has unveiled a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Pangong Tso in Ladakh, marking a significant strategic and cultural assertion near the India-China border. Installed by the Fire and Fury Corps on December 26, 2024, the statue celebrates the Maratha king’s legacy of valor and foresight. While this move reinforces India’s position

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Gujarat CM Launches SWAR Platform to Bridge Language Barriers

Leave a Comment / Current Affairs December 2024 / By Gkseries

On December 25, marking Good Governance Day, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform, aiming to enhance communication and accessibility for citizens by overcoming language barriers. This citizen-centric initiative aligns with the state’s continuous efforts to improve ease of living. The platform, developed in collaboration with the Ministry

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Nvidia Unveils the Jetson Orin Nano Super Generative AI Supercomputer

Leave a Comment / Current Affairs December 2024 / By Gkseries

Nvidia has recently announced the launch of its Jetson Orin Nano Super Generative AI supercomputer, marking a significant advancement in affordable AI solutions. With a price-tag of $249, this new model is significantly more affordable compared to its predecessor, which was priced at $499. The new Jetson Orin Nano promises to deliver exceptional AI performance,

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‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ Initiative

Leave a Comment / Current Affairs December 2024 / By Gkseries

On Good Governance Day, Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative, aiming to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and decentralize governance. This initiative is part of the broader ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’ campaign, which seeks to enhance governance at the grassroots level by providing elected representatives and officials with modern tools and knowledge

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Arunish Chawla Appointed as New Revenue Secretary in Finance Ministry

Leave a Comment / Current Affairs December 2024 / By Gkseries

Arunish Chawla, a senior IAS officer of the 1992 batch from the Bihar cadre, has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. This follows the vacancy created after Sanjay Malhotra’s appointment as RBI Governor. Chawla will take charge from Ajay Seth, who had been handling the additional responsibility of Revenue

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