Daily Current Affairs – 14 January, 2025

A recent study highlights that the Deccan Volcanism, despite its catastrophic effects on terrestrial fauna (such as the extinction of dinosaurs), caused only regional and short-term impacts on tropical flora.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has directed the states to create an institutional mechanism to ensure compliance with the Forest Protection Act and set up a mechanism to address grievances of the forest-dwelling communities.

Recently, Odisha has officially joined the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) gained political attention after its report on the renovation costs of the office and residence of former Delhi Chief Minister.

The Indian rupee has recently crossed the 86 mark against the US dollar, marking an all-time low.

India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant emphasized that India needs to excel in "sunrise sectors" to achieve the goal of becoming a developed nation and a USD 32 trillion economy by 2047.

Recently, the NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery highlights the critical need to rebalance the government debt market and corporate debt market in India. 

Japan (situated on the Ring of Fire belt) issues tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hits the Kyushu region of southern Japan.