As 2025 begins, a dense fog and severe cold wave have enveloped Delhi and other major cities, disrupting visibility and daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported visibility dropping to zero at Delhi’s airports, with similar conditions in Gwalior, Agra, and Amritsar. BulletsIn Visibility at Delhi’s airports dropped to zero due to dense fog.
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As 2025 begins, a dense fog and severe cold wave have enveloped Delhi and other major cities, disrupting visibility and daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported visibility dropping to zero at Delhi’s airports, with similar conditions in Gwalior, Agra, and Amritsar. BulletsIn Visibility at Delhi’s airports dropped to zero due to dense fog.
sian manufacturing slowed in December 2024, with Chinese demand weakening and fears over trade risks stemming from Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency. Factory activity in China and South Korea contracted, while Taiwan and Southeast Asia showed some resilience. BulletsIn China’s manufacturing PMI fell to 50.5 in December, signaling minimal growth compared to 51.5
sian manufacturing slowed in December 2024, with Chinese demand weakening and fears over trade risks stemming from Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency. Factory activity in China and South Korea contracted, while Taiwan and Southeast Asia showed some resilience. BulletsIn China’s manufacturing PMI fell to 50.5 in December, signaling minimal growth compared to 51.5
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several major projects in Delhi on Friday. The initiatives include housing, urban redevelopment, and educational infrastructure to improve living standards and enhance urban growth. BulletsIn 1,675 flats inaugurated for JJ cluster residents under in-situ rehabilitation at Swabhiman Apartments, Ashok Vihar. Each flat costs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several major projects in Delhi on Friday. The initiatives include housing, urban redevelopment, and educational infrastructure to improve living standards and enhance urban growth. BulletsIn 1,675 flats inaugurated for JJ cluster residents under in-situ rehabilitation at Swabhiman Apartments, Ashok Vihar. Each flat costs
This week’s UPSC Issue at a Glance focuses on India’s economic and healthcare advancements in 2024 and the challenges in global affairs and judiciary in 2025. It highlights significant developments that aspirants must know for both Prelims and Mains. BulletsIn Economic Growth: India’s service sector surplus hit a record high in October 2024, boosting exports.
This week’s UPSC Issue at a Glance focuses on India’s economic and healthcare advancements in 2024 and the challenges in global affairs and judiciary in 2025. It highlights significant developments that aspirants must know for both Prelims and Mains. BulletsIn Economic Growth: India’s service sector surplus hit a record high in October 2024, boosting exports.
India’s economy faces a slowdown, with Q2 FY25 growth dipping to 5.4%, compared to robust growth in previous years. This year also marks the loss of Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s 1991 economic reforms that paved the way for sustained progress. BulletsIn Q2 FY25 GDP growth slowed to 5.4%, reflecting economic challenges. Growth
India’s economy faces a slowdown, with Q2 FY25 growth dipping to 5.4%, compared to robust growth in previous years. This year also marks the loss of Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s 1991 economic reforms that paved the way for sustained progress. BulletsIn Q2 FY25 GDP growth slowed to 5.4%, reflecting economic challenges. Growth
ISRO is gearing up for a landmark 2025 with a series of crucial missions, starting with the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex) in January, followed by private PSLV launches, the NISAR Earth-observation mission, and preparatory flights for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. BulletsIn SpaDex docking experiment scheduled for January 7. NVS-02 satellite launch planned for January;
ISRO is gearing up for a landmark 2025 with a series of crucial missions, starting with the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex) in January, followed by private PSLV launches, the NISAR Earth-observation mission, and preparatory flights for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. BulletsIn SpaDex docking experiment scheduled for January 7. NVS-02 satellite launch planned for January;
327Kusal Perera’s blistering 101 off 46 balls led Sri Lanka to a thrilling seven-run win over New Zealand in the final T20I in Nelson. Despite losing the series, Sri Lanka showcased a spirited performance with a total of 218, holding New Zealand to 211. BulletsIn Perera smashed 101 in 46 balls, the fastest T20I century
Kusal Perera’s blistering 101 off 46 balls led Sri Lanka to a thrilling seven-run win over New Zealand in the final T20I in Nelson. Despite losing the series, Sri Lanka showcased a spirited performance with a total of 218, holding New Zealand to 211. BulletsIn Perera smashed 101 in 46 balls, the fastest T20I century
In the tradition of setting goals at the start of a new year, here are 25 priorities for the Modi government in 2025. These pressing matters span inflation control, employment, public safety, and infrastructure, reflecting challenges India faces across multiple domains. BulletsIn Control inflation: Retail inflation reached 6.21%, and food inflation hit 10.87% in Oct
In the tradition of setting goals at the start of a new year, here are 25 priorities for the Modi government in 2025. These pressing matters span inflation control, employment, public safety, and infrastructure, reflecting challenges India faces across multiple domains. BulletsIn Control inflation: Retail inflation reached 6.21%, and food inflation hit 10.87% in Oct
For the first time since the pandemic, the iconic Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, saw record crowds on January 1, 2025. The 136th edition featured floral floats, equestrian displays, and marching bands, reflecting the parade’s rich history. The event was marked by joy but dampened by a tragic New Orleans incident where a vehicle rammed
For the first time since the pandemic, the iconic Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, saw record crowds on January 1, 2025. The 136th edition featured floral floats, equestrian displays, and marching bands, reflecting the parade’s rich history. The event was marked by joy but dampened by a tragic New Orleans incident where a vehicle rammed
Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Tuesday due to selling pressure across multiple sectors, reflecting global market weakness and concerns over stretched valuations. BulletsIn Sensex dropped 434.64 points (0.56%) to 77,813.49; Nifty fell 108.90 points (0.46%) to 23,536 at 9:25 am. Selling pressure seen in IT, realty, auto, financial services, FMCG, media, and private bank
Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Tuesday due to selling pressure across multiple sectors, reflecting global market weakness and concerns over stretched valuations. BulletsIn Sensex dropped 434.64 points (0.56%) to 77,813.49; Nifty fell 108.90 points (0.46%) to 23,536 at 9:25 am. Selling pressure seen in IT, realty, auto, financial services, FMCG, media, and private bank
